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Department of Ecology Bellingham Field Office Manager (WMS Band 1) in Bellingham, Washington
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Northwest Region Office *(NWRO) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill the Bellingham Field Office Manager (WMS Band 1) position. This position is located in our *Bellingham Field Office (BFO) in Bellingham, WA{rel="nofollow"}. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. In this role, you will provide leadership for an office of 40 environmental professionals working in the northwest corner of Washington state. Key work will include coordinating with federal, state, local, and tribal governments to solve complex environmental challenges to protect human health and the environment. You will have the opportunity to work with all eleven of Ecology's environmental programs doing critical work to protect and restore land, air, and water. Government relations work will also include working on transboundary issues with British Columbia, Canada. In addition to supporting Ecology's environmental portfolio, you will be responsible for leading and managing the administrative functions of the field office, ensuring the best possible experience for customers and employees. You will create an inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive and promote a spirit of cooperation and teamwork. Agency Mission: *Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations. The Bellingham Field Office (BFO) represents most Ecology program disciplines with a focus on Whatcom, San Juan and Skagit counties. *Tele-work options for this position: *This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for up to a 40% tele-work schedule. *Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in "other information." Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on August 21, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before August 20, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.
Please Note: We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made. Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s){target="_blank" rel="noopener"},