Senior Shoreline Vulnerability Specialist (Environmental Specialist 5)

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Senior Shoreline Vulnerability Specialist(Environmental Specialist 5)within theShorelands & Environmental Assistance(SEA)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.
• You may telework most of your work time with required fieldwork and occasional in-office time and one day per week in the office.
• Schedules are dependent upon onboarding schedules position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline:

• Apply by January 5 2026
• 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.

In this role you will serve as the program expert on shoreline vulnerability and climate-related shoreline hazards under the direction of the Coastal Floodplains and Shoreline Management Section Manager. You will provide technical leadership and guidance on shoreline hazard and vulnerability assessments including developing and applying analytical tools data and methodologies. You will support the integration of sea level rise and climate vulnerability information into shoreline master programs policies and regulations and provide technical assistance to SEA Program staff and local government partners. You will collaborate with internal and external partners to advance climate adaptation planning and improve shoreline hazard data helping communities proactively build resilience to climate impacts.

What you will do:

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

Required Qualifications:

Ten (10) years of experience and/or education as described below:

• Experience inenvironmental analysis or control or environmental planning.
• Educationinvolving major study in environmental physical or one of the natural sciences environmental planning or other allied field

Experiencementioned above mustinclude demonstrated competence in the following skill sets---

1. Technical Environmental/Climate Analysis

Experience or skills in evaluating shoreline or climate-related hazards conducting environmental or spatial analysis or working with scientific data and models to assess exposure sensitivity or vulnerability.

2. Critical Thinking & Data Interpretation

Ability to review information analyze data draw logical conclusions and make informed recommendations.

3. Technical Assistance & Expert Guidance

Experience providing scientific or technical advice to partners (e.g. local governments Tribes internal staff) or participating on technical/advisory groups.

4. Communication & Training

Ability to present technical concepts clearly develop training materials or communicate complex environmental information to diverse audiences.

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 or higher.
• 3 years of experience AND a Ph.D. or higher

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

Desired Qualifications:

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.

Ecology does not use the E-Verify 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.We believe that DEIRis 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.

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 Arati Kazaat
• 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 Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) Program

The mission of the SEA Program is to create community conservation partnerships to protect and restore our shorelands wetlands and floodplains.

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: Thisis 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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