Washington State ESD
Stormwater Strategic Initiative Lead (Environmental Planner 5)
Washington State ESD, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a
Stormwater Strategic Initiative Lead (Environmental Planner 5)
within the Water Quality Program. This is a project position that is funded until
June 30, 2028 . Location: Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. Schedule: This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options. A minimum of one day per pay period is required in the office. Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change. Application Timeline: Apply by September 8, 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 the above date may not be considered. In this dynamic role, you will serve as the principle planning consultant in Ecology's Water Quality Program on the Puget Sound National Estuary Program and the Stormwater Strategic Initiative which is funded through a cooperative agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency. You will provide high profile, environmental planning expertise on the implementation policies and funding opportunities to address water quality threats to Puget Sound. What you will do: Advise on programs, policies, and regulations that reduce stormwater pollution in Puget Sound and assist in coordinating Agency-wide ongoing work related to projects that eliminate or reduce stormwater pollution, improve water quality, protect the environment, or increase community knowledge and engagement. Provide planning consultations to managers and coordinate the development and implementation of a comprehensive plan that identifies and prioritizes actions to reduce pollution in Puget Sound and garners agency feedback regarding project status and accomplishments. Ensure compliance with the cooperative agreement with the EPA by meeting all agreement deliverables and assigning work to other project staff. Plan and coordinate the development and implementation of the Stormwater Strategic Initiative and supporting Implementation Plans. Select project consultants and manage contracts needed to complete and implement the plans. Develop and oversee a subaward program that includes funding decisions for projects that improve water quality in Puget Sound. Organize and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams assigned to the Stormwater Strategic Initiative Lead. Build relationships with Tribes, environmental and community organizations, and the public, creating opportunities for their engagement, participation, and input in implementation efforts. Collaborate with interagency partners, experts, and other interested parties to ensure that implementation is coordinated, technically sound, and represents shared priorities for the Puget Sound recovery community. Required Qualifications: Eleven (11) 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. Examples of how to qualify: 11 years of experience. 10 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits. 9 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree). 8 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits. 7 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree. 5 years of experience AND a Master’s degree or above. 2 years of experience as an Environmental Planner 4, at the Department of Ecology. Desired Qualifications: Knowledge and experience working with state and federal grant programs for water quality improvement and protection. Knowledge and experience working with Puget Sound Action Agenda implementation strategies. The best qualified applicants will have a total of three years working with state and federal grant programs for water quality improvement and protection and working with Puget Sound Action Agenda implementation strategies. 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.
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Stormwater Strategic Initiative Lead (Environmental Planner 5)
within the Water Quality Program. This is a project position that is funded until
June 30, 2028 . Location: Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. Schedule: This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options. A minimum of one day per pay period is required in the office. Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change. Application Timeline: Apply by September 8, 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 the above date may not be considered. In this dynamic role, you will serve as the principle planning consultant in Ecology's Water Quality Program on the Puget Sound National Estuary Program and the Stormwater Strategic Initiative which is funded through a cooperative agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency. You will provide high profile, environmental planning expertise on the implementation policies and funding opportunities to address water quality threats to Puget Sound. What you will do: Advise on programs, policies, and regulations that reduce stormwater pollution in Puget Sound and assist in coordinating Agency-wide ongoing work related to projects that eliminate or reduce stormwater pollution, improve water quality, protect the environment, or increase community knowledge and engagement. Provide planning consultations to managers and coordinate the development and implementation of a comprehensive plan that identifies and prioritizes actions to reduce pollution in Puget Sound and garners agency feedback regarding project status and accomplishments. Ensure compliance with the cooperative agreement with the EPA by meeting all agreement deliverables and assigning work to other project staff. Plan and coordinate the development and implementation of the Stormwater Strategic Initiative and supporting Implementation Plans. Select project consultants and manage contracts needed to complete and implement the plans. Develop and oversee a subaward program that includes funding decisions for projects that improve water quality in Puget Sound. Organize and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams assigned to the Stormwater Strategic Initiative Lead. Build relationships with Tribes, environmental and community organizations, and the public, creating opportunities for their engagement, participation, and input in implementation efforts. Collaborate with interagency partners, experts, and other interested parties to ensure that implementation is coordinated, technically sound, and represents shared priorities for the Puget Sound recovery community. Required Qualifications: Eleven (11) 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. Examples of how to qualify: 11 years of experience. 10 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits. 9 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree). 8 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits. 7 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree. 5 years of experience AND a Master’s degree or above. 2 years of experience as an Environmental Planner 4, at the Department of Ecology. Desired Qualifications: Knowledge and experience working with state and federal grant programs for water quality improvement and protection. Knowledge and experience working with Puget Sound Action Agenda implementation strategies. The best qualified applicants will have a total of three years working with state and federal grant programs for water quality improvement and protection and working with Puget Sound Action Agenda implementation strategies. 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.
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