Some of the key work areas for these positions include:

Engineering support for stormwater grants:
Under the supervision of a registered Professional Engineer, performs the full range of professional environmental engineering duties associated with stormwater grant projects and proposals for water quality improvement and protection.

• Reviewing project scoping documents, project schedules, design reports, project costs, bid packages, engineering designs, hydrologic modeling, engineering plans, specifications, change orders, operations and maintenance documents, and project completion reports.
• Applying stormwater engineering techniques and principals to complex stormwater treatment proposals and proposing solutions to conflicting design requirements, unsuitability conditions, and coordination problems.
• Interpreting and applying federal and state laws, rules, policies, and guidance regarding stormwater management to ensure that infrastructure built with grant funds will be effective and will function as intended.
• Conducting site visits to ensure that facilities are built per the approved plans and specifications and will function as intended.
• Working with financial management and project management staff to provide timely reviews of all documents and timely assistance to the regulated community, their consultants, and Ecology staff to advance stormwater construction projects throughout the state.
• Using a Microsoft Access database and other databases to enter data, track deliverables, and finalize project completion.

Broader support for stormwater management manuals and related programs:
Under the supervision of a registered Professional Engineer investigates approaches and provides recommendations on conventional and innovative engineering techniques and principles related to stormwater grant projects, stormwater management and stormwater hydrologic modeling.

• Participating in efforts to develop guidance and manuals on effective stormwater management principles and best management practices for both western and eastern Washington.
• Assisting in providing support, training, and workshops for Ecology staff, local governments, their consultants, environmental groups, businesses, and the public.
• Providing technology-based treatment assessments performance document review and approval recommendations for the Technology Assessment Protocol – Ecology (TAPE) and the Chemical Technology Assessment Protocol (CTAPE) programs.

This recruitment will remain open until filled. The initial screening will be February 14, 2018. In order to be considered for the initial screening, please submit an application on or before February 13, 2018. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

A Master’s degree with major study in one of the following engineering fields: hydrogeology, sanitary, water resource, civil, geotechnical, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or related field AND one year of experience in environmental engineering.

OR

An Engineer-In-Training Certificate or a Bachelor’s degree with a major study in one of the following engineering fields: hydrogeology, sanitary, civil, geotechnical, water resource, environmental, chemical, mechanical or related field AND two years of experience in environmental engineering.

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent customer services skills, specifically:
  • Responding to requests in a timely manner.
  • Reviewing large quantities of engineering documents quickly, accurately, and thoroughly.
  • Providing clear explanations of recommendations.
  • Defending controversial decisions in a respectful manner.
  • Ability to work collaboratively, cooperatively, and communicate frequently within small and medium sized teams.
• Contract management, inter-local agreements, and grant management experience.
• Environmental engineering experience in stormwater, wastewater, or reclaimed water treatment, collection, and distribution technologies and laws, specifically:
  • Professional work experience providing environmental engineering analysis and completing engineering reviews.
  • Stormwater training or experience in low impact development principles, technologies, and treatment.
  • Experience using hydrologic modeling tools such as the Western Washington Hydrology Model (WWHM), MGSFlood, HEC-HMS, and SBUH.
  • Professional work experience in stormwater or wastewater treatment engineering and regulation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (especially technical writing skills and public presentation skills). Professional work experience preparing administrative and reports, papers, manuals, presentations, and handouts for official, professional and public use.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand scientific/technical literature, interpret data, and interact with scientists.
• Skilled or trained in the use of Microsoft Access Databases, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, and MadCap Flare.

Special Requirements / Conditions of Employment:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.

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 have specific questions about the position, please email Carrie Graul at: carg461@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Carrie 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.

This position is included in the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) union bargaining unit for the Department of Ecology. All employees covered by the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the WFSE will, as a condition of employment, either become members of the WFSE and pay membership dues or, as non-members, pay a representation fee as described in the CBA, no later than the 30th day following the effective date of this CBA or the beginning of their employment.

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.