Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Water Quality Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill two Nonpoint Source Water Quality Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) positions. The positions can be located in either our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA or our Bellingham Field Office (BFO) in Bellingham, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Please Note: If the final location of the position is determined to be in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA. there will be an additional 5% pay increase due to its location in King County. In this instance the salary range will be $5,776 - $7,770 per month.

Are you passionate about community-driven environmental solutions? Are you interested in solving complex environmental problems? If so, we're looking for two senior Nonpoint Source Water Quality Specialists to apply these interests in tackling water quality challenges in western Washington. You will direct your expertise toward understanding water quality conditions, agricultural best management practices, and landowner assistance resources to solve water pollution issues from nonpoint sources.

In this role, you will work closely with local farmers, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations to champion sustainable practices to protect and restore our unique landscapes for the benefit of fish and shellfish. This will involve responding to complaints, referrals, and field assessment findings in priority watersheds. Building relationships, coordinating with various implementation partners, and engaging in community outreach are other key components of this role.

If you're ready to use your land stewardship expertise and communication skills to improve and maintain water quality conditions in rural western Washington, we want to hear from you!

Join us in our commitment to environmental stewardship and the sustainable management of our region's watersheds for current and future generations! These positions are part of the Water Quality Program’s Northwest Region Watershed Protection Unit. We are a diverse group of environmental specialists, environmental planners, and hydrogeologists working together to safeguard the quality of our state waters.

From municipal stormwater planning to managing sand and gravel mining operations, forestry practices, and hydrogeological technical assistance, our team is dedicated to preserving the delicate balance of our ecosystems. We are excited for you to join the growing nonpoint source pollution control team in the Northwest Region!

Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the 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: These positions conduct a significant portion of their work in the field away from an office environment and are eligible for a hybrid schedule when not conducting field work and after the completion of training. These positions are expected to work in the office at least four hours per week and conduct field work for roughly 20 hours per week.

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: The positions will remain open until filled; we will next review applications on August 22, 2024. To be considered, please submit an application on or before August 21, 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.

WA State Department of Ecology jobs

Nonpoint Source Water Quality Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) (2 positions)