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Department of Ecology Water Quality Improvement and TMDL Lead (Environmental Specialist 4) in Shoreline, Washington
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Water Quality Program *within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a *Water Quality Improvement and TMDL Lead (Environmental Specialist 4) position.
This position is located in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) *in *Shoreline, WA{rel="nofollow"}. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
*Please Note: *The salary posted above includes the additional 5% premium pay that this position will receive due to its location in Shoreline, WA{target="_blank" rel="noopener"} in King County.
As a Water Quality Improvement and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Lead, you will prioritize and develop water quality improvement plans such as TMDLs and Advanced Restoration Plans for the Skagit, Island, and Kitsap Counties. You will work towards protecting and improving the quality of surface water for the benefit of fish, people, and the environment! You will also take available information, such as water quality data, reports, and previous studies, and prioritize the development of the new water quality improvement plans and the studies needed in the service areas.
*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.
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 March 22, 2024. To be considered, please submit an application on or before March 21, 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"},