Description
This recruitment is open only to current Department of Ecology employees, including those on temporary or project assignments, and Ecology's Washington Conservation Corps members.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Federal Permit Coordinator(Environmental Specialist 2)within the Shorelands & Environmental Assistance (SEA) program
Location:
- Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
- Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Work Schedule:
- This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
- You may telework most of your work time with occasional in-person meetings and activities.
- Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
- Apply by February 23, 2025
- 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 February 23rd may not be considered.
Duties
In this role, you will work with other Ecology staff and outside interest groups, including state, local and federal agencies, permit applicants, tribes, consultants, and the public. You will have the opportunity to gain or add to your experience in working with the Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certifications, as well as Nationwide Permitting and Coastal Zone Management Act (CZM) federal consistency.
What you will do:
- Review and conduct the intake processes for documents from the Corps of Engineers, including public notices, Nationwide Permits, CZM forms and other documents.
- Provide initial review of Section 401 Requests including Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Applications (JARPA’s) for completeness and accuracy.
- Responsible for adding documents to SharePoint sites and entering data into the Aquatics database.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with our clientele, both externally and internally.
- Work cooperatively with colleagues to resolve internal policy interpretation issues, concerns, or disagreements. Bring unresolved issues to Unit Supervisor or Section Manager.
- Compose correspondence and other documents needed by the Team.
- Assist other program staff in the regional offices and Headquarters.
- Occasional participation in evening hearings, meetings, presentations, etc.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website.
Required Qualifications:
Five years of education and or experience performing environmental-based work or work related to the essential functions and key activities of the position, that includes one or more of the following:
- Work involving permitting and processing of permit application materials at the local, state, or federal level.
Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets:
- Using critical / analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to perform work tasks
- Reviewing and understanding information to apply it to the work
- Assisting in research or data analysis
Desired Qualifications:
At least one year experience working with application and permitting processes under the Clean Water Act, the Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permits program and/or Coastal Zone Management Act.
At least one year of experience reviewing and processing application or similar documents.
Experience working in databases.
Experience working with SharePoint.
If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
Supplemental Information
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.
Application Process
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 job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:
- Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
- Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website.
Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
- Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
- If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
- For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Erin Hanlon Brown at Erin.hanlonbrown@ecy.wa.gov
- If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team atcareers@ecy.wa.gov
About the Shorelands & Environmental Assistance Program
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About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology 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. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
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.
We believe that DEIRis 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.
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(Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website, explore Working at Ecology, check out our Strategic Plan, and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or our blog.
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.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
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.
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