Watershed Planning Unit Supervisor (WMS Band 1)
Watershed Planning Unit Supervisor (WMS Band 1)
- Description
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Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
Has your career focused on protecting, preserving and enhancing the environment? Are you interested in joining a team working to protect Washington’s waters? Our Water Quality Program is looking to hire a Watershed Planning Unit Supervisor (WMS Band 1) in our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WAWe are looking for applicants that have experience working with the federal Clean Water Act and experience and strong desire to work on TMDL and nonpoint pollution policy issues.
This position will get to learn how to address one of the remaining and most challenging sources of pollution to our state’s waters – nonpoint pollution.
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.
Local efforts… Diverse people… Statewide impacts - Duties
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The mission of the Water Quality Program is to protect and restore Washington’s waters to sustain healthy watersheds and communities. Our work ensures that state waters support beneficial uses including recreational and business activities, supplies for clean drinking water, and the protection of fish, shellfish, wildlife, and public health.The Water Quality Program is responsible for regulating discharges of pollutants to surface and ground waters by writing and managing wastewater and stormwater discharge permits, enforcing water quality laws, developing water quality standards and identifying water bodies that fail to meet those standards, and providing technical and financial assistance to appropriate entities to help them protect and restore Washington’s waters.The Watershed Planning Unit Supervisor manages six professional level staff who are engaged in developing and implementing state nonpoint and TMDL programs. These staff:- Interpret state and federal laws to write program policies
- Train regional staff and provide guidance about how to implement programs
- Assist staff with nonpoint enforcement actions
- Work with staff from other agencies to explain our programs
- Report to EPA and state legislature about our progress implementing programs
The majority of this positions duties will include:
- Serving as the program resource and lead for policy and program development for the state and nonpoint TMDL programs
- Planning, organizing, and evaluating the work performed by the unit
- Managing and recruiting staff to work within the unit
This position is open until filled, with an initial screening on February 7, 2018. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before February 6, 2018. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date. - Qualifications
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Required Qualifications:A Bachelors degree in environmental, physical, or natural science, engineering, planning, or closely related field.
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Five years of professional level experience in water quality management or environmental analysis, control, and planning. One year of experience should be at a senior, independent level equivalent to an environmental specialist 4, environmental planner 3, or environmental engineer 2.
Essential knowledge, skills, and abilities include:
- Knowledge of current State and Federal water quality laws and regulations.
- Ability to formulate environmental policy in consideration of state and federal environmental laws and regulations.
- Skills to strategically plan, schedule, and track monitoring project workloads to assure timely delivery of quality products to clients.
- Ability to communicate, coordinate, and negotiate with employees, managers, clients, governmental agencies, tribes, stakeholders, and the public.
Desired Qualifications:
- Education or experience in management and/or supervision
- Clean Water Act regulatory experience
- Experience planning and executing large complex projects
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license
- Supplemental Information
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Application Instructions:
Please include the following documents as an attachment to your application:
- A cover letter describing how your experience, skills and abilities meet the required qualifications of this position.
- A resume outlining your professional experience.
Please complete the applicant profile when applying for this position. Or, you may paste the text of your resume within the profile’s resume text field.
Please read the supplemental questions carefully and answer completely. Incomplete responses, including “please see resume” may disqualify you from further consideration.
Department of 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 at (360) 407-6186.
If you are reading this announcement in print format, please visit www.careers.wa.gov to access the online recruitment system. Click on “Look for Jobs” and select Dept. of Ecology under the “Department” search list. Click “Apply Search.”
Other Information:
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 Melissa Gildersleeve at: Melissa.Gildersleeve@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Melissa 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.
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More than Just a Paycheck!Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That’s why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work. Check with the agency human resource office for specific benefit information.Insurance BenefitsEmployees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website.Retirement and Deferred CompensationState Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems‘ web site.Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Vacation (Annual Leave)You begin accruing vacation starting your first month of employment. Since we value your loyalty, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Vacation accrues for full-time employees per WAC 357-31-165.Holidays
Full-time employees are entitled to eleven* paid holidays:HOLIDAYDATENew Year’s DayJanuary 1Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthdayThird Monday in JanuaryPresidents’ DayThird Monday in FebruaryMemorial DayLast Monday in MayIndependence DayJuly 4Labor DayFirst Monday in SeptemberVeterans’ DayNovember 11Thanksgiving DayFourth Thursday in November & Friday afterChristmas DayDecember 25Personal HolidayEmployee’s selection each calendar year*Employees who are members of certain Unions are entitled to an additional personal leave day of their choice. Please refer to specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Social SecurityAll state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.Sick LeaveFull-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Paid sick leave may be used for reasons included in WAC 357-31-130.Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information.
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01How did you first learn about this job posting?
- Community Based Organization
- Community / Technical College
- Ecology Employee
- Ecology Recruiter
- Ecology Jobs Page
- Job Board
- Job Fair
- Other State Agency
- Other Website
- Professional Association
- University Job Board
- WorkSource
- www.careers.wa.gov
02If you selected Community Based Organization, Community / Technical College, Job Board, Job Fair, LinkedIn Group, Newspaper, Other State Agency, Other Website, Professional Association, University Job Board or WorkSource location then please share which one.03Do you have a bachelor’s degree in environmental, physical, or natural science, engineering, planning, or closely allied field?- Yes
- No
04Please indicate your degree and major.05Do you have at least 5 years of professional experience in water quality management or environmental analysis, control, and planning, including at least 1 year at a senior, independent level equivalent to an environmental specialist 4, environmental planner 3, or environmental engineer 2?- Yes
- No
06Please provide additional information to support your answer to question number five. The following information is needed: position title(s), specific duties, and periods of employment. Make sure your response specifically addresses the qualification above. An incomplete answer, including “please see resume” may remove you from further consideration.07Please describe your education or experience in management and/or supervision. If you do not have this education or experience, please type NA.08Please describe your regulatory experience with the Clean Water Act. If you do not have this experience, please type NA.09Please describe your experience planning and executing large complex projects. If you do not have this experience, please type NA.10Are you able to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license?- Yes
- No
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