Senior Diesel Reduction Specialist (Environmental Specialist 5)

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 week is required in the office.
• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline:

• Apply by November 30 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 the date above may not be considered.

What makes this role unique

In this role you will be balancing complex technical financial and policy responsibilities to effectively reduce diesel emissions across multiple sectors. This includes coordinating with a range of interested parties (federal state local agencies tribes and private partners) securing and managing multimillion-dollar funding streams staying current with evolving EPA regulations and clean transportation technologies and ensuring that all program activities align with state and federal environmental and climate goals.

What you will do:

• Develop and Manage Diesel Emission Reduction Projects
  Plan implement and oversee diesel reduction programs and grants (e.g. DERA Diesel Reduction Grant Program) ensuring projects effectively reduce emissions from vehicles and equipment.
• Manage Program Budget and Funding Management
  Manage program budgets ensuring timely disbursement of funds fiscal accountability and compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Investigate Funding and Building Partnerships
  Identify and pursue new funding opportunities and partnerships with public and private entities to expand the reach and impact of diesel emission reduction projects.
• Conduct Technical and Policy Analyses
  Develop and perform technical analyses to estimate emissions reductions evaluate policy impacts and inform program design and management decisions.
• Evaluate and Advise on Regulations and Policy
  Analyze emerging diesel emission issues review proposed EPA regulation changes and provide recommendations and policy guidance to Air Quality Program (AQP) management.
• Coordinate and Communicate with Interested Parties
  Represent the AQP in interagency collaborations working groups and public communications to promote diesel reduction initiatives and share technical and programmatic information.

For detailed information on how we calculate experience please visit our Recruitment website.

Experience:performing environmental-based work or work related to the position which must include two or more of the following:

• Experience with transportation decarbonization and emissions reduction projects
• Experience with work related to climate and energy
• Experience incorporating environmental justice considerations into environmental or government work
• Experience developing and administering complex incentive programs
• Project management experience
• Experience working with a variety of people with different backgrounds and interests on complex or controversial environmental issues.
• Experience managing complex budgets
• Experience interpreting policy and providing technical assistance
• Experience negotiating agreements and/or drafting and editing contract language
• Experience interpreting and explaining environmental regulations and requirements
• Experience in analyzing and synthesizing complex information including environmental regulations program guidance and technical documents and applying findings to decision-making and program implementation

Experience also must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets:

• Using critical / analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to make decisions or determine a course of action.
• Reviewing / assessing information and data to draw conclusions and recommending decisions or actions.
• Conducting research and performing data analysis on both qualitative and quantitative data.

Education:in environmental physical or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning or an academic discipline related to the duties of the position.

Examples of how to qualify:

• 10 years of experience.
• 9 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
• 8 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associates degree).
• 7 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
• 6 years of experience AND a Bachelors degree.
• 4 years of experience AND a Masters degree.
• 3 years of experience AND a Ph.D.

• Demonstrated experience in air quality transportation decarbonization and emissions reduction climate and energy.
• Experience incorporating environmental justice considerations into environmental or government work.
• Experience working with people on complex or controversial environmental issues.
• Experience developing and administering complex incentive programs.

Ecology does not use the E-Verifysystem; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information please visit

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.

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

• If you have specific questions about the position please email Pete Siefer at: . Please do not contact Pete to inquire about the status of your application.

• 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 Air QualityProgram (AQP)

The Air Quality Programs mission is to protect and improve air quality in Washington. AQP the Environmental Protection Agency Tribes and local clean air agencies maintain a network of air monitoring stations to measure air pollution in Washington. Using continuous monitoring data we let you know when air pollution reaches unhealthy levels. Based on this near-real-time air quality information you can change your daily activities to reduce the amount of air pollution youre exposed to.The ambient air monitoring data this position collects and analyzes are essential to the Air Quality Programs efforts to:

• Determine if air quality is meeting federal standards
  

• Forecast air quality

• Make daily burn decisions and curtailment calls
  

• Assist with permitting activities
  

• Evaluate the effectiveness of air pollution control programs
  

• Evaluate the effects of air pollution on public health

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 exploreWorking 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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