Permit Manager and Data Quality Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3)(In-Training)

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Permit Manager and Data Quality Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3)(In-Training)within the Water Quality Program.

Location:

• Eastern Region Office in Spokane 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 October 19 2026

• Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.

What you will do:

• Implement and manage water quality permits.
• Provide technical assistance to facilities to improve compliance.
• Conduct inspections and respond to complaints.
• Manage the permit application acceptance process.
• Develop database tables for facilities to report required discharge monitoring results.
• Draft documents for compliance and enforcement efforts.
• Manage the regional programs Environmental Incident response and reporting.

This position offers an in-training plan and may be filled at the Environmental Specialist 2 or 3 level depending on your qualifications. If you qualify at the ES2 level and are hired you will progress through an in-training plan to become an ES3 within a specified time period.

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

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 Art Jenkinsat

• 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 Water Quality Program

The mission of the Water Quality Program (WQP) is to ensure that all aquatic life and communities in the watershed experience cool clean water to refresh and sustain us in a changing climate. The Programs Eastern Region Office is in Spokane Washington and offers flexible work schedules and a dynamic collaborative group of employees committed to protecting Washingtons surface and groundwaters. Spokane is located 92 miles from the Canadian border and is neighbors with Idaho. We are located near mountains and forests with many streams and lakes within a short drive.

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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