IT App Development – SeniorSpecialist
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Job Summary
- Description
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring an IT App Development Senior/Specialist withintheAir Quality Program(AQP)
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.
Application Timeline:
Apply by October 19 2026
Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.
- Duties
As the Information Technology and Telemetry Unit (ITTU) Application Development Senior/Specialist you will provide thoughtful strategic and compassionate technical and programming expertise for a highly collaborative 8-person team of IT professionals in the development implementation and maintenance of information technology systems critical to the Air Quality Programs efforts to equitably protect and improve air quality in Washington. The information technology systems developed and maintained by the ITTU support the secure collection storage and reporting of vital information on air pollution levels sources and emissions as well as information regarding air quality permitting.
In this role you will be responsible for leading and providing the highest level of programming expertise in information technology services to the Air Quality Program (AQP) by developing applications and systems used by AQP staff and the regulated public. You will provide independent expert professional-level IT services to the program and agency. You will also be responsible for leading the application development efforts and developing architecture plans to implement the IT programs and systems for the AQP.
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced highly collaborative environment full of supportive colleagues all with a common goal If so this may be the perfect job for you. Our IT & Telemetry Unit Application Development Senior will work with a team of eight IT professionals as they develop information technology solutions to help the Air Quality Program equitably protect and improve air quality in Washington. We are an Agile/Scrum team and have an unbroken record of successfully completing IT projects in scope on time and within budget for the last 10 years. This will be the perfect fit for anyone wanting to use their application development and Agile project management expertise in a vital development role on a highly cohesive and successful team!
What you will do:- Serve as the highest authority on application/systems development and provide technical and architectural leadership in the area of information systems integration supporting the agencys information technology initiative of integrating AQP information systems with agency systems to facilitate cross-media solutions.
- Coordinate IT activities with the Unit Manager and work with other Ecology programs development teams Information Technology Services Office (ITSO) and participate and is highly active in agency wide technology initiatives.
- Serve as the highest-level development authority and provides technical leadership in planning designing and implementing highly complex large- and medium- scale environmental systems that provide tools to assess air quality in Washington State.
- Conduct research and assess Information Technology industry direction related to software development methodologies and collaborates with other senior agency application development leads to make recommendations to advance software development best practices within the agency.
- Conduct business analysis to capture application business requirements as needed when working with BA/PM on team to ensure applications that are developed align with business needs and provide the services that are required. To understand how an organization works find root causes of problems and guide smart decisions.
- Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions please visit our Recruitment website.
Required Qualifications:
Seven (7) years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position which includes the following: Computer application development and maintenance analyzing designing implementing maintaining and/or programming software applications.
Skills must include:
- Conflict Resolution Ability to mediate technical or operational disagreements to maintain positive relationships and keep projects moving forward.
- Risk Management Ability to identify and assess technology risks to ensure system designs appropriately balance innovation reliability and security.
- Data Driven Decision Making Ability to collect review and interpret data to support transparent decisions about IT projects and resources.
- Collaborative Planning Proven capability to work effectively with leaders technical teams statewide partners and program staff to support coordinated planning and problem solving.
- IT Governance Ability to apply governance frameworks to ensure technology decisions standards and investments align with agency priorities and compliance requirements.
- Prioritization & Sequencing Ability to analyze competing initiatives and schedule work effectively to ensure resources are focused on the highest-value outcomes.
Education: in Computer Science Information Technology (IT) Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM) or closely related field.
Examples of how to qualify:
7 years of experience.
6 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
5 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associates degree).
4 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
3 years of experience AND a Bachelors degree or higher.
Desired Qualifications:
Education - with focus on programming/software engineering.
Programming Experience- computer application development and maintenance.
Leadership Experience- in leading IT professionals or consulting as a technical lead.
Database Management- Professional experience consulting designing programming maintenance and/or support work for moderate risk applications and databases.
Familiarity - with Washingtons air quality laws and codes.
If you are excited about this role and meet the required qualifications we encourage you to apply. Desired qualifications reflect additional knowledge skills or experience that are nice to have but not required. Studies have shown that some applicants especially women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they meet every listed qualification. At the Department of Ecology we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging and we welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and unique perspectives.
- 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 that DEIR is 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
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For detailed application information please visit our Recruitment website.
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Questions
For specific questions about the position location options schedule or duties please contact David Jimenez at
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About the Air Quality Program
Clean air is vital for everyone. We manage smoke vehicle pollution industrial emissions and other pollutants so communities have healthy air to breathe. We do this through permits regulations and reporting systems intended to keep air pollution at healthy levels.
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 balance. We 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 Forgiveness Tuition Waiver Long Term Disability & Life Insurance Deferred Compensation Programs Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) Employee Assistance Program Commute Trip Reduction Incentive Combined Fund Drive SmartHealth *Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology please visit our website explore Working at Ecology check out our Strategic Plan and connect with us on LinkedIn Facebook Instagram YouTube or our blog.
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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