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. If you want to join a team that is highly effective, collaborative, has leadership that embraces the value of people, and believes in the fun factor, Ecology is a good fit.

The Environmental Assessment Program (EAP) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill the Eastern Operations Section Manager (WMS Band 2) position. This position is located at our Central Regional Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA.

This position directs the operations of the Eastern Operations Section (EOS) within the Environmental Assessment Program (EAP) and reports directly to the Program Manager.  EOS consists of 14-20 staff located in three different offices.  EOS staff perform elements of a variety of monitoring, analysis and modeling activities done within EAP, focusing on projects and stations on the east side of the Cascade Mountains.
 
The successful candidate will have the ability and skills to successfully direct work to remote employees. Proven success in both creating and maintaining high morale and accountability in dealing with employees or others. This position requires outreach skills to outside stakeholders and potential partners. This is a team-based position; candidates with the best fit, would need to be highly functional in a team-operating setting. Able to understand and implement program- and agency-wide functions above those of your section, and do so with a positive attitude.

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. 

To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecy.wa.gov and check us out on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.

A Bachelor’s of Science degree in the natural or environmental sciences, public administration or related field and at least five (5) years of professional level work experience in environmental monitoring, research, or management. 
 
OR
 
A Master’s degree and at least four (4) years of professional level work experience in environmental monitoring, research, or management. 
 
OR
 
A Ph.D and at least three (3) years of professional level work experience in environmental monitoring, research, or management. 
 
 
This position also requires knowledge of the principles of management as applied in an environmental work environment, including familiarity with environmental monitoring and assessment methods. Essential knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Knowledge of the collective bargaining agreement by and between “The State of Washington” and “Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE)”, state civil service system rules, and agency policies concerning personnel development and personnel actions including recruitment, hiring, training, professional development, performance evaluation, corrective action, affirmative action and diversity goals, and corrective or disciplinary actions.
• Knowledge of budget management, including budget planning and tracking, time accounting and employee leave, purchasing and procurement procedures, and negotiating and administering contracts and inter-agency agreements.
• Strategic management skills applied to personnel administration; negotiation and mediation skills; tactical planning and operations management; team-building; and supervisor mentoring and coaching.
• Current knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations as they pertain to environmental protection, including the federal Clean Water Act, state Water Pollution Control Act, and state Model Toxics Control Act.
• Knowledge of computer software and hardware.
• Advanced management/personnel skills to promote effective and diverse staff recruitment, hiring, mentoring, training and performance.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. The position requires effective communication within the program and across the agency.
• Ability to communicate, coordinate, and negotiate with employees, managers, clients, governmental agencies, tribes, stakeholders, and the public.
• Ability to outreach to other entities to develop monitoring partnerships.
• Technical expertise or knowledge in aquatic pollution ecology, specifically in scientific research methods for sample collection, data analysis, statistical testing, and mathematical computer modeling.

If you need assistance applying for this job, please call Human Resources at (360) 407-6186 or e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not call this number or send an email to this address to follow-up the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile’s main page.

If you have specific questions about the position, please email Carol Smith at: carol.smith@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Carol to inquire about the status of your application.

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.

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 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.