Senior Municipal Stormwater Permit Writer (Environmental Planner 4)
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Job Summary
Description
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring aSenior Municipal Stormwater Permit Writer (Environmental Planner 4)within 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 one day per week is required in the office.
- Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
- Apply by May 26 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.
Duties
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of protecting Washingtons state waters. You will be responsible for stormwater permitting for the states largest cities counties and public entities including ports. You will work closely with a dedicated team of planners engineers scientists and managers to write legally defensible science-backed municipal stormwater permits. This is your opportunity to engage with external partners through committees workgroups and conferences.
What you will do:
- Develops plans and coordinates the process of updating and writing the Phase 1 municipal stormwater permit with partner engagement.
- Assist with the development and writing of the Phase II stormwater permits and the WSDOT permit.
- Works with regional planners to implement the MS4 permits including audits attending jurisdictional planning meetings and developing programmatic approaches to stormwater treatment.
- Establishes and coordinates partner groups that provide recommendations for Department policy decisions and permitting actions.
- Drive manual equivalency efforts to ensure Phase I manuals are equivalent to SWMMs.
- Run the departmental permit modification workshops to provide information and opportunities for public comment to partners and permittees.
- Works with the Attorney Generals office as a technical expert on permit appeals as needed.
- Provides independent expert guidance on programs policies and regulations in coordination with regional staff to assist local government planning staff with Stormwater programs consistent with permit requirements.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions please visit our Recruitment website.
Required Qualifications:
Nine (9) years of experience and/or education as described below:
- Experience in 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 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.
- 3 years of experience AND a Masters degree or above.
- 1 year of experience as an Environmental Planner 3 at the Department of Ecology.
Supplemental Information
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.
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 Katie Rathmellat
- 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 WaterQuality Program
The mission of the Water Quality Program (WQP) is to protect and restore Washingtons waters to sustain healthy watersheds and communities. Our work ensures that state waters benefit uses including recreational and business activities supplies for clean drinking water and the protection of fish shellfish wildlife and public health. The Water Quality Program believes in a healthy work/life balance and is committed to growth and development of staff.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 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.
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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