Enterprise Platform Services (EPS) Unit Manager (IT Data Management – Manager)

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring anEnterprise Platform Services (EPS) Unit Manager (IT Data Management Manager) within the Information Technology Services Office (ITSO).

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 occasional in-person meetings and activities.
• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

As the Enterprise Platform Services (EPS) Manager you will oversee a team responsible for the engineering administration and lifecycle management of the enterprise platforms that power the agencys core business systems. This includes cloud services Microsoft 365 databases web platforms DevOps pipelines and other shared services that enable secure reliable application development and operations. The work is dynamic and challenging and includes real-time operational support system modernization and coordination of technology changes that directly affect staff programs and external partners statewide.

This role provides a unique opportunity to gain and apply broad enterprise-level experience while helping shape the future direction of agency addition to managing staff and resources you will play a key part in strategic planning cross-program initiatives and change management governance. If youre interested in leadership enterprise architecture and modern platform technologies you will find this role rewarding with clear opportunities to gain technical depth leadership skills and organizational influence.

What you will do:

For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions please visit our Recruitment website.

Required Qualifications:

Nine years of experience and/or education as described below:

• Experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: consultation systems development systems analysis database management technical support troubleshooting project management or server management.
  Experience must include:
  • At least one year of experience leading IT professionals or directing the work of a technical team project team or workgroup. Experience may include serving as a technical lead project lead or subject-matter lead responsible for guiding priorities coordinating work and supporting staff in achieving outcomes.
  • Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience overseeing technical or information management staff including establishing expectations managing performance mentoring and supporting staff within enterprise technology domains such as database management system administration and DevOps.
  • Professional experience consulting designing configuration programming maintaining and/or supporting work for moderate or large size organization.
• Educationinvolving a major study in an Information Technology program or closely related field.

Examples of how to qualify:

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

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to provide transportation to and from office or offsite trainings or assignments.
• This position is designated as overtime exempt because of its supervisory functions the range of critical tasks performed by this technology position and the impact of the independent actions that the position must administratively perform to directly support technology business operations.
• This position requires training to keep consistent with industry best practices. Leadership works with industry leaders to forecast changes in information technology and lists required training in this positions yearly Performance Development Plan (PDP). Staff within this division are provided two (2) hours per week for training. It is expected that this position will take what is learned in their training and apply it to their daily work.

Desired Qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree with focus on computer science project management or database administration.
• At least one year of recent experience as an IT manager or team supervisor which may be attained concurrently with experience listed in required qualifications.
• Education and knowledge of environmental sciences and supporting science-based business areas.
• Professional level experience in cloud operations cloud migration and/or Artificial Intelligence.

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.

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 Russell Vanek at
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About the Information Technology Services Office

Program Mission:The Information Technology Services Office (ITSO) is the central provider of strategic and tactical support for the use of Information Technology (IT) within Ecology. The mission of ITSO is to create and support useful technology services that adapt for the future and support Ecologys mission.

Section Mission:The Infrastructure and Optimization (INO) section delivers and operates the technologies and services that enable Ecology staff to perform and improve their work and deliver innovative services to the residents of the State of Washington. INO is focused on the planning design development implementation and maintenance of Ecologys agency-wide technology platforms that all applications and services operate on. This section provides services to all staff in the areas of desktop technical support Help Desk Regional Information Technology Services (RITS) for field site technology support cloud servers storage managed print services and unified communications support and services. This position is a management level position that oversees the Enterprise Platform Services unit.

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.

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 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.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s)Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)Vacation Sick and other Leave11 Paid Holidays per yearPublic Service Loan ForgivenessTuition Waiver Long Term Disability&Life InsuranceDeferred Compensation ProgramsDependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)Employee Assistance ProgramCommute Trip Reduction IncentivesCombined 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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