Protecting Washington State’s environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We have a culture that is invested in making a difference. If you want to join a team that is highly effective, collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people, Ecology is a great fit.

The Air Quality Program (AQ) is looking to fill an A Technical Services Manager (WMS Band 2) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Building in Lacey, Washington and is classified as Washington Management Service 2 (WMS Band 2) position. To learn more about the state’s management classification system, please visit this link.

The Technical Services Manager position manages staff developing and implementing statewide policy in the following areas; air monitoring operations, repair, calibration, and procurement; and quality assurance and quality control for ambient air quality monitoring.

We are looking for applicants who have strong people skills with the ability to build and nurture collaborative teams that are highly functioning. Strong applicants will have good organizational skills, strategic thinking abilities, experience leading diverse groups and comfort moving in a fast paced environment. They must be able to manage a varying portfolio including topics from I.T., air monitoring equipment, Special Policy Assignments and Federal agreements.

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.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.

Duties

The mission of the Air Quality Program (AQ) is to protect public health and the environment from the effects of air pollution and climate change.

The primary functions of the Technical Services Section and the duties of the manager include the following:

• Develops and provides statewide information technology and data management services for the Air Quality Program.
• Serves as the Program’s ambient monitoring operations lead.
• Provides calibration, repair, quality assurance and data collection for ambient air monitoring.
• Conducts ambient monitoring in the Northwest and Southwest Regions .
• Acts as the program contact with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding our Performance Partnership Agreement.
• Implements statewide program quality system for monitoring operations.
• Provides functional systems to get monitoring data collected, reviewed, and available to the public and EPA.
• Ensures that staff have clear expectations, priorities, objectives, skills, and the tools to effectively accomplish their work in a fiscally responsible, efficient and customer friendly manner.
• Directs resources within the section to the most important work while being consistent with overall agency and program priorities. This enables staff to be better focused on their work and the solutions they provide to air quality’s problems while ensuring effective yet balanced needs of the staff, public and decision makers.

This position works with a diverse group of staff and stakeholders to develop, implement policies, procedures and standards. This position also evaluates complex issues and provides strategic focus for the program including tactical focus for section staff. Often this position will require use of advanced negotiation skills, strategic and multi-disciplinary project planning.

This job provides the opportunity to be a state and national leader in an area that protects Washington’s public health, environment and way of life. This position will be able to provide leadership and coordination on major policy and operational related air quality issues.

This position is overtime exempt. However, incumbent is expected to be flexible in willingness to adjust work schedule and work additional hours as needed to meet business demands and deadlines.

This position requires infrequent travel which may include traveling to various meetings around the state, Pacific Northwest, and US.Occasional overnight travel may be necessary to attend conferences or meetings both in and out of state.

About the team: We are invested in a strong work place culture that is collaborative and open. This position is integral to fostering and ensuring positive work place culture.
This position will remain open until filled. There will be an initial review on January 22, 2020. In order to be considered for the initial review, please submit an application on or before January 21, 2020. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/Salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.

Required Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in physical or natural science, engineering, law planning, public policy, environmental studies, or other related field.

AND

Five years of project management, regulatory or planning experience, with at least two years of air quality-related experience.

A minimum of 18 months of supervisory experience managing policy and technical staff.

Knowledge of advanced principles of management, budget planning, strategic planning, and personnel administration.

Experience deciphering multiple local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding environmental management and administrative procedures requirements.

Desired Qualifications:

Master’s Degree or higher in physical or natural science, engineering, law, planning, public policy, environmental studies, or other related field.

AND

Three years of experience supervising technical staff in a complex political environment.

Why work for Ecology?

Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State’s environment.

A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping the health and financial security of you and your family a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to work/life balance.

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 (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth

Student debt and how working for Ecology can help
Employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, which forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. See https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more details.

*See the Benefits tab in this announcement for more information