Description Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen The Water Quality Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Stormwater Work Group Project Manager (Environmental Planner 4) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. Join our team as the sole project manager for the Stormwater Work Group within the Water Quality Program. The Stormwater Work Group is an external oversight committee that provides an established, recognized process to discuss stormwater permit issues and monitoring approaches. The Stormwater Work Group also provides decision-making for the Stormwater Action Monitoring program, which implements stormwater monitoring research projects. You will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating work group meetings, preparing and publishing work products, developing outreach materials, and delivering presentations and trainings regarding Stormwater Work Group activities. Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington’s environment for current and future generations. 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. 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 90% telework schedule with at least 10% in-office time. 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: Apply by: December 1, 2024 This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after December 1, 2024 may not be considered. Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave, 11 Paid Holidays per year, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives, Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth Click here for more information About the Department of Ecology Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our Strategic Plan. Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering: A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions. An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns. Continuous growth and development opportunities. Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work. Our commitment to DEIR Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations. Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions. Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive. Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work. Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement. We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued. Duties What makes this role unique? As the project manager, you will be solely responsible for ensuring that Ecology’s support and administration of the Stormwater Work Group meets the expectations of its members. While working for the regulatory agency that administers stormwater permits, you will need to maintain independence and focus on fostering collaboration across local, state, and federal agencies, as well as with private entities. A strong understanding of municipal stormwater permit requirements will be essential to effectively coordinate work group activities and programs. What you will do: Coordinate and facilitate the Stormwater Work Group and subgroup meetings, including preparing agendas, facilitating meetings, and preparing meeting summaries. Work closely with the work group co-chairs as the primary staff person responsible for coordinating this external group. Ensure the Stormwater Work Group meets its charter commitments and workplan goals by collaborating to improve policy and management decisions, developing a shared understanding of stormwater management issues and methods to address them, and producing information that is valuable to anyone addressing stormwater management priorities and decisions. Prepare and develop Stormwater Work Group plans, reports, documents, position statements, communication materials, and other informational material designed to implement the work group’s objectives. Understand municipal stormwater permit requirements, including stormwater runoff best management practices, monitoring and reporting requirements, and emerging issues related to stormwater management. Prepare outreach materials and give presentations on new and emerging stormwater issues to internal and external audiences. While acting independently on behalf of the Stormwater Work Group, serve as a liaison to the Water Quality Program, advising on interactions between the program and the work group. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are: 30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months 15 months full-time equivalent 20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months 6 months full-time equivalent Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, education, and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify. A total of nine (9) years of experience and/or education as described below: Experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and/or program development, landscape architecture, geography, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or closely related experience. Education: involving a major study in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, landscape architecture, geography, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or closely related field. All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position: Possible Combinations College credits or degree – as listed above Years of required experience – as listed above Combination 1 : No college credits or degree - 9 years of experience Combination 2 : 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits - 8 years of experience Combination 3 : 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (AA degree) - 7 years of experience Combination 4 : 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits - 6 years of experience Combination 5 : A Bachelor's Degree - 5 years of experience Combination 6 : A Master's Degree or higher - 3 years of experience OR One (1) year as an Environmental Planner 3, at the Department of Ecology. Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment: Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license. Desired Qualifications: We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below. Experience with applying for and managing EPA grant awards. Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool. Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov. Supplemental Information Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Need an Accommodation in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format? Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careersecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist. If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388. If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careersecy.wa.gov. Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page. If you are reading this announcement in print format, please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology. Application Instructions: It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined. A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position. A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position. A list of three professional references. Note: References will only be contacted during the final steps of the recruitment process for candidates selected as finalists. References will not be contacted without the candidate’s formal authorization. Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable. For Your Privacy: When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.): Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc. Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded. Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees: Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2 and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources. Application Attestation: The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed. Other Information: If you have specific questions about the position, please email Leslie Connelly at: Leslie.Connellyecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Leslie to inquire about the status of your application. To request the full position description: email careersecy.wa.gov. Why work for Ecology? As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability. Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog. Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative. Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388. Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days. LI-Hybrid J-18808-Ljbffr
