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Department of Ecology Lead Permit Writer (Environmental Specialist 4) in Union Gap, Washington
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Water Resources Program *within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a *Lead Permit Writer (Environmental Specialist 4) position. This position is located in our Central Region Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA{rel="nofollow"}. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
In this position, you will process complex water right applications to address water resource issues throughout central Washington. Your work will involve close collaboration with many different people and groups across the expansive and diverse Central Region, including other Permitting Unit staff, water purveyors, watershed groups, local, state, and federal agencies, Tribes, and the public. You will gain valuable experience mentoring and guiding junior staff and will also be responsible for the project management of our Targeted Application Processing in this region.
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 Resources program is to manage water resources to meet the needs of people and the natural environment, in partnership with Washington's communities.
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. This position will be eligible for up to a 40% telework schedule with the expectation of working in the office three days per week. *
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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.
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"},