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Department of Ecology NEP Stormwater Project Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) (In-Training) in Lacey, Washington
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Water Quality Program *within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an *NEP Stormwater Project Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) (In-Training) position. This position is located* in our *Headquarters Office in* *Lacey, WA.{rel="nofollow"} Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Do you want to be a part of Puget Sound recovery efforts? Do you have experience in planning, designing, constructing, or maintaining stormwater pollution control or research projects? As one of Ecology's Stormwater Strategic Initiative - National Estuary Program team members, you will work in partnership with Tribal and local governments, non-profits, lead organizations, and higher education research staff to fund and implement an array of stormwater improvement and research projects directed towards Puget Sound recovery. The EPA-funded National Estuary Program prioritizes projects throughout Puget Sound and in coordination and cooperation with the Habitat and Shellfish Strategic Initiative Lead organizations. You will be responsible for developing relationships with Tribal and local governments, local non-profit staff, and researchers to provide guidance as they develop project proposals and manage funded projects. Note: *This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the *Environmental Specialist field and achieve the goal class of an Environmental Specialist 4 (ES4). Candidates will be considered at the ES3 and the* ES4* levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section.
*Please Note: This is a project position that is funded until June 30, 2028. *
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*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.
Telework options for this position: *This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for up to a 90% telework schedule. *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 July 17, 2024. To be considered, please submit an application on or before July 16, 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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