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Department of Ecology Wetland Complaint Response and Enforcement Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3) 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 a Wetland Complaint Response and Enforcement Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3) * position. This position will be located in our *Headquarters Office in* *Lacey, WA.{rel="nofollow"} Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
The Wetland Section is made up of a group of professionals focused on improving wetland management and protection in the state. The section work includes certifying and overseeing wetland mitigation banks, a form of compensatory wetland mitigation; tracking compensatory wetland mitigation monitoring and compliance; providing the most recent science on wetlands and their management; developing statewide wetland policies; providing input on Puget Sound recovery actions; assisting local governments in developing protective ordinances; and protecting and acquiring wetlands in partnership with a range of entities.
In this position, you will be on the front lines investigating complaints about wetland impacts and coordinating with local governments and wetland staff to investigate and resolve complaints filed through Ecology's environmental complaint system. You will learn about wetlands and the laws protecting them. You will make contacts with local governments, our federal partners, and internal wetland and water quality staff with whom you can build long-term relationships. *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.
Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on July 26, 2024.. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before July 25, 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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