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Department of Ecology Regional Wetlands/Shorelands Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) in Lacey, Washington
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The* Shorelands & Environmental Assistance{rel="nofollow"} (SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill two Regional Wetlands/Shorelands Specialist(Environmental Specialist 4) *positions. One position will be located in our Southwest Regional Office (SWRO) in Lacey, WA and the other in our Northwest Regional Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Please Note: If the final location of this position is determined to be in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA{rel="noopener" target="_blank"}. there will be an additional 5% pay increase due to its location in King County. In this instance the salary range will be $5776 - $7770 per month.
In these positions, you will serve as a senior section environmental specialist with a focus on wetland and shoreline management. Your responsibilities will include independently reviewing and providing permitting recommendations for development proposals near shorelines and wetlands in either Southwest or Northwest Washington. You will join 3-5 other specialists carrying out similar duties in the region and will have the opportunity to collaborate and share knowledge with this existing team. You will interpret and implement the state's Shoreline Management Act (RCW 90.58); the Water Pollution Control Act (RCW 90.48), Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. You will provide technical assistance to local governments and other agencies on our wetland guidance documents and on shoreline management policy and procedures. You will participate on several multi-level teams internally and externally. These positions will also have fieldwork associated with site visits, wetland verifications, and partner meetings.
*Agency Mission: *The mission of the Department of Ecology is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations.
* * *Program Mission: *The mission of the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program is to create community conservation partnerships to protect and restore our shorelands, wetlands, and floodplains.
Tele-work options for this position: *This position will be eligible for up to a 90% 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.
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Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled. We will review applications on* August 9, 2024.* In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before August 8, 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.
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