• Lead the formulation and development of critical statewide emergency response plans in consultation and collaboration with ODW staff, partner agencies, and stakeholders.

• Serve as liaison for the Washington State Fusion Center.

• Manage the EPA Water Protection Coordination grant, budget, work-plan, and deliverables.  Produce annual and quarterly reports to EPA documenting work completed under the grant.

• Develop and implement a series of regional workshops designed to craft/review water system emergency response plans.

• Develop and implement tabletop exercises and other scenario-based training covering internal and external processes on emergency response/security issues.

• Review proposed legislation, assess potential impacts to the office and our stakeholders, and make recommendations to EPH about the proposal.

• Contribute to the development and processing of major drinking water policy initiatives.

What we’re looking for:
 
The ideal candidate will be dedicated to working in a team environment for assisting water systems in building resilience through emergency preparedness.
 
And, have the following REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  (NOTE:  Experience may have been gained concurrently.) 

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher involving major study in natural, physical, or environmental science, environmental health, environmental law, land use planning, or a closely allied field.

• Five (5) or more years (full-time equivalent) of professional experience working in one (1) or more of the following areas:  regulations or policies for drinking water; environmental quality protection; compliance, public policy and legislation; land use; and/or emergency planning.

Preference may be given to candidates who have the following DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  (NOTE:  Experience may have been gained concurrently.) 

• A Master’s degree or higher involving major study in natural, physical, or environmental science, environmental health, environmental law, land use planning, or a closely allied field.

• Four (4) or more years of professional experience working in the field of environmental health or public health with a state or local health jurisdiction.

• Demonstrated experience working in a drinking water program at the local, state, or federal level.

• Demonstrated professional knowledge and understanding of Washington’s legislative processes.

• Demonstrated team leadership and collaboration skills.

Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions
 
With or without an accommodation, I am willing and able to do the following: 

• Work indoors, at a desk/workstation the majority of a work day, in an open office environment with possible conversation and other noise distractions.

• Work in a tobacco, drug, and alcohol free environment.

• Work Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm.

• Occasionally work in excess of 40 hours per week, which may include evenings and weekends.

• Be available to travel around the state and stay out of town as needed to meet the needs of the position.

• Legally operate a state or privately owned vehicle or provide alternative transportation.

• Interact with the public and stakeholders with questions about rule development, policy development, and legislative issues.

• Assist in emergency response activities.

 
Note:  This position is covered by an “Agency Shop” provision.  Therefore, as a condition of employment, the incumbent of this position must either join the union and pay union dues, or pay the union a representational or other fee within 30 days of the date you are placed into pay status.
 
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is an equal opportunity employer.  DOH strives to create a working environment that is inclusive and respectful.  It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of our workforce.  Applicants wishing assistance or alternative formats in the process should contact Cher Williams at (360) 236-4545, Cher.Williams@doh.wa.gov or TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6384 or 7-1-1.
 
Application Process
 
Individuals interested in applying for this position should select the “Apply” button and submit the following: 

1. A current detailed applicant profile; AND attach your detailed Letter of Interest that addresses the “Required and Desired Qualifications” (as listed above) and Resume to your profile.
2. Three (3) or more professional references, to be included in your profile.  Please include at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised other staff) a subordinate.
3. Responses to the Supplemental Questions.

IMPORTANT:  DO NOT attach transcripts OR other documents that are not requested in the Application Process, or that are password protected.  These type of documents cause errors when downloading application materials and will not be forwarded to the hiring supervisor.  VETERANS, please feel free to attach a copy of your DD214.