The Water Quality Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill two Municipal Stormwater Permit Implementation Planner (Environmental Planner 3) positions.

One position is located in our Central Region Office (CRO) in ,and the second position is located in our Eastern Region Office (ERO) in .

Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Join our team leading water quality environmental planning and permitting in the Eastern and Central Regions of Washington state! In this role, you will be a key team member working with municipalities owning and maintaining a stormwater system to plan for necessary improvements and implement permit requirements.

You will track important permit records, review submittals for compliance with environmental rules and laws, and conduct regular inspections and audits of municipal stormwater management programs.

Experience in these positions will advance your career in environmental permit management, compliance, and inspection as an environmental planner.

Ecology’s Water Quality Program is a dynamic group of employees committed to protecting Washington’s surface and groundwaters.

These two positions are in areas of the state that offer abundant outdoor activities in the beautiful mountains, uplands, streams, and lakes throughout the regions as well as convenient access to metropolitan areas.

The Central and Eastern Regions are known for their sunny climates, agricultural richness, parks, sports, music, and the arts.

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 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 : These positions will be required to work in the office (one at CRO and one at ERO) for the first month.

After successful completion of required onboarding and training, they will then be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule.

Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and 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.

Application Timeline : The positions will remain open until filled; we will review applications on May 1, 2024 . To be considered, please submit an application on or before April 30, 2024 .

If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make hires any time after the initial screening date.

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 successful hires were not made.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following :

For these positions, personal protective equipment will be provided by the program along with reimbursement for required footwear.

About the Department of Ecology

Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference.

Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our.

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.

Diversity : We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.

Equity : We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive. Inclusion : We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.

Respect : We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.

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 makes this role unique?

In these positions, you will be joining a team of passionate public servants who work in regulating activities that impact Washington’s waters.

This role provides a great opportunity in working with the regulated community, managing water quality permitting, and supporting the ongoing protection and preservation of the state’s waters.

What you will do :

• Assist municipalities in developing, planning, and coordinating stormwater programs beneficial to water quality.
• Coordinate activities for reissuance of the Municipal Stormwater Permit and the implementation of permit required activities.
• Develop policies, procedures, and standards of adequacy for municipal stormwater permit related policies and efforts.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of municipal stormwater programs to ensure compliance with permits.
• Serve as the regional program expert for the Eastern Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater General Permit.

Note : Personal protective equipment will be provided by the program along with reimbursement for required footwear.

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.

• 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

Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, education, and volunteer experience.

See below for how you may qualify.

Option 1 :

A Bachelor’s degree with major study in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, landscape architecture, geography, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or closely related field.

Four (4) years of experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and / or program development.

Option 2 :

A Master’s degree with major study in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, landscape architecture, geography, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or closely related field.

Two (2) years of experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and / or program development.

Option 3 :

One (1) year of experience as an Environmental Planner 2, at the Department of Ecology.

Special Requirements / Conditions of Employment :

Must obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Desired Qualifications :

• Experience communicating complex information to audiences who may not have a scientific background.
• Experience appropriately maintaining data or inspection records.
• Effective meeting facilitation and coordination skills.

Note : Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.

Last updated : 2024-06-04