What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Technology and Telemetry Unit (ITTU) Manager position at State of Washington?
The salary listed above includes the scheduled 2% general salary increase that goes into effect on July 1, 2026.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring an Information Technology and Telemetry Unit (ITTU) Manager within the Air Quality Program (AQP).
Location:
- Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
- Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
- This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
- A minimum of one day per week is required in the office.
- Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
- Apply by June 28, 2026
- Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
In this Information Technology and Telemetry Unit (ITTU) Manager role, you will provide thoughtful, strategic, and compassionate leadership for a highly collaborative 8-person team of IT professionals in the development, implementation, and maintenance of information technology systems critical to the Air Quality Program’s efforts to equitably protect and improve air quality in Washington. The information technology systems developed and maintained by the ITTU support the secure collection, storage, and reporting of vital information on air pollution levels, sources, and emissions as well as information regarding air quality permitting.
In this role, you will be responsible for directing information technology services in the Air Quality Program (AQP) by developing/updating the AQP Information Strategic Plan and leading the implementation of that strategy. You will provide independent, expert, professional-level IT services to the program and agency. You will also be responsible for organizing project teams and developing project plans to implement the IT strategy for the AQP.
What you will do:
- Serve as the highest level of authority and provides technical and organizational leadership in the area of information systems integration supporting the agency’s information technology initiative of integrating AQP information systems with agency systems to facilitate cross-media solutions.
- Coordinate all IT activities within the AQP that intersect with other Ecology programs and the Information Technology Services Office (ITSO) and the agency Chief Information Officer (CIO) as well as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), other state agencies, local clean air agencies, local health departments, and Tribes.
- Serve as the highest-level authority and provides technical and organizational leadership in planning, designing, and implementing highly complex, large- and medium- scale, environmental systems that provide tools to assess air quality in Washington State and respond to public information requests.
- Responsible for the day-to-day management of the ITTU, which includes hiring and managing professional-level technical staff, mentoring staff, and reviewing technical work products and staff performance.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Application Process
How to Apply
- Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
- Resume
For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website.
Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Need an Accommodation?
- Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
- If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
- For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Sean Lundblad at sean.lundblad@ecy.wa.gov
- If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment full of supportive colleagues all with a common goal? If so, this may be the perfect job for you. Our IT & Telemetry Unit Manager will lead a team of eight IT professionals as they develop information technology solutions to help the Air Quality Program equitably protect and improve air quality in Washington. We are an Agile/Scrum team and have an unbroken record of successfully completing IT projects in scope, on time, and within budget for the last 10 years. This will be the perfect fit for anyone wanting use their application development and Agile project management expertise in a vital leadership role on a highly cohesive and successful team!
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.
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, Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website, explore Working at Ecology, check out our Strategic Plan, and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, 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.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency.
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Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement PlanSalary : $9,125 - $12,271