Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Water Quality Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Nonpoint Source Pollution Control and Water Quality Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) position. This position is located in our Southwest Region Office (SWRO) in Lacey, WA.{rel="nofollow"} Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Are you passionate about environmental stewardship and looking to engage in meaningful work aimed at ensuring cool, clean water for aquatic life and communities in the watershed? In this dynamic role, your focus will be on implementing water quality improvement plans in priority watersheds, with an emphasis on addressing pollution issues from agricultural and livestock activities. You will gain valuable experience in nonpoint source pollution control, environmental compliance, water quality assessment, and environmental management, which will prepare you well for future career advancement in the environmental sector.

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: This position will be eligible for a hybrid tele-work schedule. The specific number of days required to work in the office may vary depending on operational needs and agreements between the employee and the supervisor. 

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 April 9, 2024. To be considered, please submit an application on or before April 8, 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.

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