Water Quality Program Manager EMS Band 4
Water Quality Program Manager EMS Band 4
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Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Program Manager (Exempt Management Service Band 4within the Water Quality Program.
Location:
- Headquarters Office in Lacey WA.
- Upon hire you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
- This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
- A minimum of three days per week is required in the office.
- Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
- Apply by May 08 2025
- This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after May 08 2025 may not be considered.
Duties
We are looking for a transformational leaderwho is ready to team with a large group of dedicated professionals to protect and preserve surface and groundwater quality in Washington. As the Water Quality Program Manager you will plan lead organize and influence the work performed by the Water Quality program. You will negotiate the scope of programs responsibilities resources goals and objectives and manage and integrate multiple program units/sections of similar professional fields with different functional needs and deliverables.
In this role you will have the opportunity to leada team of over 340 staff who are working within five major activity areas: Preventing point source water pollution reducing nonpoint source water pollution controlling stormwater providing water quality financial assistance and cleaning polluted waters.
Responsibilities include:- Making strategic decisions having longterm impact and ensuring tactical decisions align or support the strategic direction of the program.
- Implementing the federally delegated Clean Water Act and the Washington States Water Pollution Control laws.
- Developing and implementing program plans regulating sources of water pollution through various control measures to meet the state and federal clean water objectives in a coordinated and comprehensive manner across the state including through work with Tribes local governments conservation districts and nonprofits.
- Developing and implementing regulations and water quality permits to achieve clean water.
- Administration of a multimilliondollar grants and loan program for the purposes of achieving clean water.
- Developing and implementing the states nonpoint pollution plan.
- Coordinating through Timber Fish and Wildlife Program to implement Clean Water Assurances
- Advanced management communication negotiation and consensus building with highlevel influential elected and appointed officials.
- Initiating developing and implementing strategic components of the states water management goals under state and federal law.
Who are we looking for
We are looking for an experienced leader who is ready to team with a large group of dedicated professionals. You will need to have the ability to:- Problem solve and adjust strategies to take advantage of emerging opportunities or respond to unexpected challenges.
- Communicate effectively with diverse entities including local governments communitybased organizations community residents legislators federal and Tribal partners businesses and the regulated community.
- Have a clear understanding of broader state and federal policies that can impact the work and direction of the Water Quality Program and have the ability to incorporate those larger imperatives into appropriate actions.
- Perceive and understand the opportunities and challenges of how the work impacts people and what is needed to ensure durable outcomes to restore and protect the states waters.
A Key Member of Ecologys Executive Leadership Team
It is critical that this important position maintains the highest standards of personal professional and ethical conduct to support the states commitment to efficient effective and accountable government.
This is a highly visible environmental management role which impacts business and local governments fisheries hydropower land use and other aquatic related programs. Success in this position requires the use of advanced management communication negotiation and consensusbuilding skills with highlevel influential elected and appointed officials.
As a key member of our Departments Executive Leadership Team the successful candidate will:- Represent the Director with federal state local Tribal and elected officials the general public environmental groups communitybased organizations and the business community.
- Develop credibility as a problem solver and a source of water quality information for decisionmakers and the public.
- Make recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team on how to implement programs and develop policies including agency direction for work procedures to ensure responsive service delivery and consistency.
- Foster a diverse equitable inclusive and respectful workplace.
Why join the team
This is an opportunity to make an impact! The Water Quality Program is our agencys largest environmental program. Youll have the opportunity to help solve complex natural resource issues work collaboratively and build an extensive statewide network.
This position is an Exempt Management Service (EMS) Band IV position. The minimum and maximum salary for EMS Band IV positions is $95832 $165120.Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience please visit our Recruitment website.
Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated expertise in environmental physical or natural science environmental studies engineering public administration planning public policy political science law or other related qualifying discipline. This expertise can be demonstrated through professional degrees and/or professional and lived experience.
Demonstrated professional level management experience which includes:
Experience engaging with Tribal governments on natural resource management issues.
Strategic planning experience including development of annual and biannual plans with demonstrated ability to conceptualize and articulate future direction.
Experience with policy development or program implementation related to natural resources.
Experience building and maintaining relationships with highlevel influential elected and appointed officials with a proven track record of consensus building collaboration and negotiations that reflect a strong understanding of legislative processes and intergovernment relations.
A successful track record working with state agencies city county and federal governments and Tribal and public entities.
Community outreach.
Budget management.
Desired Qualifications:
- Desired Education: in public administration business administration environmental management natural sciences natural resources environmental sciences physical sciences engineering planning or another related field.
- Desired Experience:
- Experience and knowledge about state and federal clean water laws procedures and requirements.
- Experience as a secondlevel supervisor.
- Experience leading or managing in a large agency or organization.
- Working in or collaborating with state government.
- Experience using advanced management communication negotiation and consensus building skills with highlevel influential elected and appointed officials.
- Providing leadership to a large staff of over 100 employees.
- Initiates develops and implements strategic components of the states water management goals under state and federal law. Decisions from this position are precedent setting and have significant long lasting statewide impact.
- Experience managing diverse fund sources.
- Member of a senior or executive leadership team.
- Environmental natural resource public health or similar background.
- Experience working with or applying policy decisions from the Washington Health Disparities Map.
If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job descriptionwe encourage you to apply.Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the EVerify system; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information please visit.
Our Commitment to DEIR
Diversity Equity Inclusion and Respect (DEIR)are core values central to Ecologys 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.
Diversity:We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.
Equity:We champion equity recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.
Inclusion:We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecologys work.
Respect:We treat each other with respect and dignity acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.
We believe thatDEIRis 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.
Application Process
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity equity inclusion and respect through a broad lens including race ethnicity class age religion sexual orientation gender identity immigration status military background language education life experience physical disability neurodiversity and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click Apply at the top of this page. Complete the entire application including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions and attach:
- Cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
- Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly.A resume will not substitute for the work experience section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as see resume may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information please visit our Recruitment website.Application Attestation: By submitting an application you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
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Questions
- For specific questions about the position location options schedule or duties please contact Heather Bartlettat
- If you need assistance applying for this job are inquiring about the status of your application would like to request the full position description or have any other questions please contact the Recruitment Team at
About the Water QualityProgram
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. Focused on strategic longterm impacts this position manages and directs personnel budget and resources to accomplish the Water Quality Program mission.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washingtons environmental protection agency we are deeply committed to protecting preserving and enhancing Washingtons environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land air water and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership effective resource management teamwork professionalism and accountability.
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 ForgivenessTuition Waiver Long Term Disability&Life InsuranceDeferred Compensation ProgramsDependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)Employee Assistance ProgramCommute Trip Reduction Incentives(Download PDF reader)Combined Fund DriveSmartHealth*Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology please visit ourwebsite explore Working at Ecology check out ourStrategic Plan and connect with us onLinkedInFacebookInstagramYouTube or ourblog.
Equal Opportunity Employer:The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural racial ethnic sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women racial and ethnic minorities persons of disability persons over 40 years of age veterans military spouses or people with military status and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
