Stormwater Workgroup Project Manager Environmental Planner 4
Stormwater Workgroup Project Manager Environmental Planner 4
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Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring aStormwater Workgroup Project Manager (Environmental Planner 4within theWater 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 one day per pay period is required in the office.
- Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
- May 4 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 afterMay 4 2025 may not be considered.
Duties
As the project manager you will be solely responsible for ensuring that Ecologys support and administration of the Stormwater Work Group meets the expectations of its members. While working for the regulatory agency that administers stormwater permits you will need to maintain independence and focus on fostering collaboration across local state and federal agencies as well as with private entities. A strong understanding of municipal stormwater permit requirements will be essential to effectively coordinate work group activities and programs.
What you will do:
- Coordinate and facilitate the Stormwater Work Group and subgroup meetings including preparing agendas facilitating meetings and preparing meeting summaries. Work closely with the work group cochairs as the primary staff person responsible for coordinating this external group.
- Ensure the Stormwater Work Group meets its charter commitments and workplan goals by collaborating to improve policy and management decisions developing a shared understanding of stormwater management issues and methods to address them and producing information that is valuable to anyone addressing stormwater management priorities and decisions.
- Prepare and develop Stormwater Work Group plans reports documents position statements communication materials and other informational material designed to implement the work groups objectives.
- Understand municipal stormwater permit requirements including stormwater runoff best management practices monitoring and reporting requirements and emerging issues related to stormwater management.
- Prepare outreach materials and give presentations on new and emerging stormwater issues to internal and external audiences.
- While acting independently on behalf of the Stormwater Work Group serve as a liaison to the Water Quality Program advising on interactions between the program and the work group.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience please visit our Recruitment website.
NINE 9 years of experience and/or education as described below:
- Experiencein land use urban regional environmental or natural resource planning and/or program development landscape architecture geography land use or environmental law public administration with an environmental emphasis or closely related experience.
- Educationinvolving a major study in land use urban regional environmental or natural resource planning landscape architecture geography land use or environmental law public administration with an environmental emphasis or closely related field.
Examples of how to qualify:
- 9 years of experience.
- 8 years of experience AND3059 semester or 4589 quarter college credits.
- 7 years of experience AND6089 semester or 90134 quarter college credits (Associates degree).
- 6 years of experience AND90119 semester or 135179 quarter college credits.
- 5 years of experienceAND a Bachelors degree.
- 3 years of experienceAND a Masters degree.
- 1 year of experience as an Environmental Planner 3 at the Department of Ecology.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
- Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
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 Leslie Connellyat
- 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.
You will serves as the sole project manager for the Stormwater Work Group in the Water Quality Program. The Stormwater Work Group is an external oversight committee that provides an established recognized process to discuss stormwater permit issues and monitoring approaches. The Stormwater Work Group also provides decisionmaking for the Stormwater Action Monitoring program which implements stormwater monitoring research projects. You will have the responsibility to coordinate and facilitate work group meetings prepare and publish work products prepare outreach materials and give presentations and trainings regarding Stormwater Work Group activities. More information about the Stormwater Work Group can be found here:Stormwater Work Group Washington State Department of Ecology
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.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty 60 days.
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Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
