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Department of Ecology Operations Unit Supervisor in Union Gap, Washington
* Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen*
The Water Resources Program{rel="nofollow"}* * within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an* Operations Unit Supervisor (Environmental Specialist 5)* 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.
The Operations Unit is a new unit for the region. The successful applicant will work with the Section Manager to transition staff from other units into the new unit and help to build that team's cohesiveness.
This position is a great opportunity for someone who is detail and process oriented and enjoys helping others navigate change. In this role, you will be at the forefront of modernization of our water right permitting process and will become intimately involved in the varied and complex work of the Water Resources Program. You will gain supervisor experience while leading a team of Water Resources professionals working on database management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping, water use metering, customer service, and well construction tracking as well as working with other supervisors and regions.
Agency Mission: *Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment and to promote the wise management of our air, land and water for the benefit of current and future generations. *
Program Mission: The mission of the Water Resources Program is to support sustainable water resources management to meet present and future needs of people and the natural environment, in partnership with Washington communities.
Tele-work options for this position: *This position will be eligible for up to a 40% tele-work schedule. *The position must be able to come into the office for meetings, as needed. 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 May 29, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before May 28, 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: