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Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Water Quality program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Water Quality Management Unit Supervisor (WMS Band 1) position.
This position is locatedin our Headquarters Office inLacey, WA.
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
We are looking for a supervisor who is committed to protecting Washington’s surface and groundwater. An ideal candidate will enjoy working and supporting a team of eight great Water Quality professionals doing high priority work that has large engagement/interest from the regulated and nonregulated community. The work being done in this unit provides a critical foundation for water cleanup and permitting work being done in Washington’s Water Quality Program.
We are looking for a passionate individual who can help the Water Quality Management staff be successful developing high quality products. In this role, you will be responsible for providing support and guidance to keep work moving forward, staff engaged and supported. As an active and engaged leader you will roll up your sleeves and do what it takes to support the team. You will be managing a unit in a section that has three units developing Water Quality policy for Washington State.
This section is engaged in dynamic high profile work and if you are interested in the implementation of the federal and state Water Quality regulations and want to share your experience, people skills, and work with a great team, then please apply!
Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Program Mission: The mission of the Water Quality Program is to is to ensure that all aquatic life, and communities in the watershed, experience cool, clean water to refresh and sustain us in a changing climate.
Tele-work options for this position:This position will be eligible for up to a 3 days a week tele-work schedule once the training is complete.Applicants with questions about tele-work, flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information. Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Please Note: We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:
Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives(Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *Click here for more information
About the Department of Ecology
Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:
- A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
- An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
- Continuous growth and development opportunities.
- Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
Our commitment to DEIR
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR)are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Duties
What you will do:
- Establishing and updating Washington State’s surface Water Quality standard required under the federal Clean Water Act.
- Producing Washington State’s Water Quality Assessment. This is one of the largest and most comprehensive Water Quality assessments in the country and includes the list of impaired waters required under the federal Clean Water Act.
- Protecting the state's groundwater by operating the Underground Injection Control Program under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and helping implement Washington State’s groundwater standards.
Who we are looking for:
- You will also be responsible for providing regular evaluation, coaching and support to staff in the unit. While you will be actively engaged in the unit’s work, your key function is to provide supervisory support.
- You have familiarity with implementing regulatory programs where there is an active federal oversight involved. This means reporting to the federal Environmental Protection Agency and making sure products produced in the Unit meet federal requirements.
- You like to work in a team atmosphere and be committed to helping the team and individuals be successful. You are a problem solver and comfortable working on technical issues where you are not the expert. You will be constantly working to create a dynamic and productive work environment where most of the staff are teleworking.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:
- 30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent
- 20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalent
Nine (9) years of experience and/or education.
Experience: Professional level work experience in any of the following: Water policy development, rule development, implementation of Federal Clean Water Act or Safe Drinking Water Act Programs, regulatory project management, environmental sciences, or related field AND experience supervising teams or serving in a team lead capacity.
Education: With a major study in in environmental, physical, or natural science, planning, public administration, law or related field.
College credit hours or degree – as listed above
Years of required experience – as listed above
Combination 1
No college credit hours or degree
9 years of experience
Combination 2
30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits.
8 years of experience
Combination 3
60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree).
7 years of experience
Combination 4
90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits.
6 years of experience
Combination 5
A Bachelor's Degree.
5 years of experience
Combination 6
A Master's Degree.
3 years of experience
Combination 7
A Ph.D.
2 years of experience
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
- Possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
Experience working to implement federal oversight programs such as the Federal Clean Water Act or Safe Drinking Water Act.
Supplemental Information
Ecology seeks diverse applicants:We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Need an Accommodationin the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?
- Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.
- If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
- If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.
- If you are reading this announcement in print format, please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology.
It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.
- A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
- A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.
- A list of three professional references.
For Your Privacy:
When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):
- Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc.
- Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded.
Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees:
Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources.
Application Attestation:
The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Other Information:
If you have specific questions about the position, please email Melissa Gildersleeve at: Melissa.Gildersleeve@ecy.wa.gov Please do not contact Melissa to inquire about the status of your application.
To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov
Why work for Ecology?
As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance.
To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.
Equal Opportunity Employer:The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency.
