Regional Wetlands/Shorelands Specialist
4 months ago
The(SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill two Regional Wetlands/Shorelands Specialist(Environmental Specialist 4) positions. One position will be located in our Southwest Regional Office (SWRO) in Lacey, WA and the other in our Northwest Regional Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Please Note: If the final location of this position is determined to be in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in . there will be an additional 5% pay increase due to its location in King County. In this instance the salary range will be $5776 - $7770 per month.In these positions, you will serve as a senior section environmental specialist with a focus on wetland and shoreline management. Your responsibilities will include independently reviewing and providing permitting recommendations for development proposals near shorelines and wetlands in either Southwest or Northwest Washington. You will join 3-5 other specialists carrying out similar duties in the region and will have the opportunity to collaborate and share knowledge with this existing team. You will interpret and implement the state’s Shoreline Management Act (RCW 90.58); the Water Pollution Control Act (RCW 90.48), Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. You will provide technical assistance to local governments and other agencies on our wetland guidance documents and on shoreline management policy and procedures. You will participate on several multi-level teams internally and externally. These positions will also have fieldwork associated with site visits, wetland verifications, and partner meetings.
Agency Mission: The mission of the Department of Ecology is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations.
Program Mission: The mission of the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program is to create community conservation partnerships to protect and restore our shorelands, wetlands, and floodplains.
Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule.Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change. Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled. We will review applications on August 9, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before August 8, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.
Please Note: We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made.
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About the Department of Ecology
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. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our .Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:
A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions. An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns. Continuous growth and development opportunities. Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
Our commitment to DEIR
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Duties
What makes this role unique?
In these positions, you will get to work with cutting edge wetland, coastal, and riverine science and regulatory tools to provide wetland management and shoreline management in western Washington. You will develop and grow relationships with local governments, Tribes, federal agencies, and other state agencies as you work to implement Washington environmental laws related to shorelines and wetlands.
While many wetlands are no longer protected under federal law, Washington state is committed to managing ALL wetlands and these positions will be directly involved in that work.
These are highly dynamic positions that are both challenging and rewarding. Your ability to build relationships and work with diverse interests to come to agreement on challenging topics is key to success. If you have experience with wetlands, shoreline management, coastal management, or something related, we encourage you to apply We will develop an onboarding plan for you with training tailored to your needs to ensure you have the resources needed to be successful in this job.
What you will do:
Independently review development proposals for consistency with state policy, inter-agency mitigation guidance, and applicable laws. Make recommendations on wetland and/or shoreline permit and/or certification decisions. Review wetland delineation reports, wetland ratings and Ordinary High Water Mark determinations, and field verify findings for accuracy. Provide technical assistance to local governments in interpreting and implementing their local Shoreline Master Programs and Critical Areas Ordinances. Help grow our policies and procedures around managing state wetlands that may have recently lost protection under the federal Clean Water Act. Respond to reports of illegal actions in wetlands and shorelines. Negotiate and apply conflict resolution skills to enforce state environmental laws and resolve wetland and/or shoreline violations. Coordinate with internal teams including our regional team, Wetlands Technical Advisory Group, and other colleagues to share information, resolve policy questions, and ensure statewide consistency.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:
A total of nine years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience: Involving environmental analysis or control, or environmental planning. Education : Involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field. All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:
Possible Combinations College credit hours or degree - as listed above Years of professional level experience - as listed above Combination 1No college credit hours or degree9 years of experienceCombination 230-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits8 years of experienceCombination 360-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree)7 years of experienceCombination 490-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits6 years of experienceCombination 5A Bachelor's Degree 5 years of experienceCombination 6A Master’s Degree3 years of experienceCombination 7A Ph.D.2 years of experience
OR
Two years of experience as an Environmental Specialist 3, at the Department of Ecology.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license. Willingness and ability to occasionally work in excess of 40 hours per week and travel throughout the Southwest or Northwest Region and less frequently across the state.
Desired Qualifications:
Ability to establish and build positive working relationships with external partners around complex and controversial environmental issues. This includes the ability to apply negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Ability to understand environmental legislation and regulations by independently reviewing and recommending permit decisions for projects. Experience with wetlands, coastal management, or shoreline management. Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.
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