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Department of Ecology Inspector and Permit Developer/Facility Manager (Environmental Specialist 4) in Lacey, Washington
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Water Quality Program *within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an *Inspector and Permit Developer/Facility Manager (Environmental Specialist 4) position. This position is located in our Central Region Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA{rel="nofollow"}. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
In this position, you will develop and oversee National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and State Waste Discharge permits to ensure effective management of municipal wastewater to protect and restore water quality. You will collaborate with engineers, environmental specialists, and hydrogeologists within Ecology's Water Quality Program, as well as with other Ecology programs and agencies.
Additionally, you will support the Municipal, Industrial, and Watershed units in the Water Quality Program's Central Region Office by tracking permit inspection activities. Your responsibilities include ensuring that regional permit inspections are scheduled and conducted at regular intervals in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency Compliance Monitoring Strategy as well as agency goals and polices by utilizing appropriate databases and guidance, maintaining accurate records of all inspections conducted, and tracking compliance along with any corrective actions taken to ensure issues are resolved.
*Agency Mission: *Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
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*Program Mission: *The mission of the Water Quality Program is to ensure that all aquatic life and communities in the watershed experience cool, clean water to refresh and sustain us in a changing climate. Our work ensures state waters can support beneficial uses including recreational and business activities, supplies for clean drinking water, and the protection of fish, wildlife, and public health.
*Telework options for this position: *This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with up to 80% telework, roughly 10% fieldwork, and 10% in-office work. Applicants with questions about position location options, telework, 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 September 9, 2024. To be considered, please submit an application on or before September 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. Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:
