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Department of Ecology Water Quality Data Coordinator (Environmental Specialist 3) in Lacey, Washington
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Water Quality Program *within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a *Water Quality Data Coordinator (Environmental Specialist 3) position. This position is located* in our *Headquarters Office in* *Lacey, WA.{rel="nofollow"} Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Join our team as the Environmental Information Management (EIM) Data Coordinator, overseeing all water quality data submitted for Washington's Water Quality Assessment. This Assessment provides an important overview of water quality throughout the state and helps ensure that the goals outlined in the federal Clean Water Act are achieved. You will be responsible for conducting quality assurance reviews of water quality monitoring datasets and providing scientific analysis and support for the management of several internal databases and related GIS mapping projects. You will also provide quality customer service and user assistance for EIM data systems to Ecology staff and external users, including the general public and other state and federal agencies. Additionally, you will represent the Water Quality Program on the EIM Information Technology Service Office data team.
*Agency Mission: *Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
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*Program Mission: *The mission of the Water Quality Program 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.
*Telework 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. Initially, this position will be required to work in the office at least two to three days per week for onboarding and training. After successful completion of the initial trial period, it will then be eligible for up to an 80% telework schedule with the expectation of working in the office at least one day per week.
Applicants with questions about position location options, telework, 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 September 6, 2024. To be considered, please submit an application on or before *September 5, 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: