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Department of Ecology Nonpoint Inspector and Compliance Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3) (2 positions) in Union Gap, Washington
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Water Quality Program *within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill two *Nonpoint Inspector and Compliance Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3) positions. The positions are 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.
These positions will take you outside as you travel throughout the Central Region engaging with watershed communities to inspect, assess, and document activities that are producing nonpoint discharges into state waters. Providing information and assistance to the public will be your common first steps. You will work collaboratively with landowners, land managers, livestock operations, agricultural operations, irrigated agriculture, local governments, Tribes, and community members to identify water quality challenges and achieve water quality compliance. You will gain valuable experience in environmental inspections and the direct application of the environmental laws and rules of Washington state.
Ecology's Central Region stretches from Canada to Oregon along the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains. The environment varies from the snowcapped peaks of the Cascades to the near desert conditions of the Columbia River Valley, which highlights some of the variation and challenges of working on water quality issues in this region. Central Washington tends to be the least crowded and most affordable region of the state, making it an ideal location to live and work.
While both positions will work throughout Ecology's Central Region, one position will focus on nonpoint investigations within Kittitas, Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties, while the other will be dedicated to nonpoint investigations within Yakima, Benton, and Klickitat counties.
*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: *These are primarily field response positions. You will be eligible for up to a 60% tele-work schedule with the expectation of working in the office one to two days per week. *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: The positions will remain open until filled; we will review applications on April 30, 2024. To be considered, please submit an application on or before April 29, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make hires 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 successful hires were not made.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: