Washington State Department of Ecology
Stormwater Strategic Initiative Lead (Environmental Planner 5)
Washington State Department of Ecology, Lacey, Washington, us, 98509
Overview
Stormwater Strategic Initiative Lead (Environmental Planner 5)
– The Washington State Department of Ecology is hiring for this role within the Water Quality Program. This is a project position funded until
June 30, 2028 . Location: Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. The position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options; a minimum of one day per pay period in the office is required.
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.
Qualifications For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website.
Required Qualifications
Eleven (11) years of experience and/or education as described in the job posting.
Experience in land use, urban/regional/environmental or natural resource planning, 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.
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. We are committed to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging.
Supplemental Information Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM OPT. For more information, please visit USCIS.
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 authentic identities are valued 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.
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
Applications with blank fields or incomplete supplemental responses may be considered incomplete.
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. Deaf or hard of hearing may call via Washington Relay Service at 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions? For questions about the position location, schedule, or duties, contact Leslie Connelly at Leslie.Connelly@ecy.wa.gov. For help applying or status updates, contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov.
About The Water Quality Program The mission of the Water Quality Program is to ensure cool, clean water for aquatic life and communities, supporting recreation, business, and public health while addressing climate change.
About The Department Of Ecology The Department of Ecology protects and enhances Washington’s environment. Ecology offers competitive benefits and emphasizes work-life balance, leadership, teamwork, accountability, and professional development.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including women and people of color, persons with disabilities, older workers, veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Note This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification within the agency for the next 60 days.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
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– The Washington State Department of Ecology is hiring for this role within the Water Quality Program. This is a project position funded until
June 30, 2028 . Location: Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. The position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options; a minimum of one day per pay period in the office is required.
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.
Qualifications For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website.
Required Qualifications
Eleven (11) years of experience and/or education as described in the job posting.
Experience in land use, urban/regional/environmental or natural resource planning, 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.
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. We are committed to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging.
Supplemental Information Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM OPT. For more information, please visit USCIS.
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 authentic identities are valued 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.
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
Applications with blank fields or incomplete supplemental responses may be considered incomplete.
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. Deaf or hard of hearing may call via Washington Relay Service at 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions? For questions about the position location, schedule, or duties, contact Leslie Connelly at Leslie.Connelly@ecy.wa.gov. For help applying or status updates, contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov.
About The Water Quality Program The mission of the Water Quality Program is to ensure cool, clean water for aquatic life and communities, supporting recreation, business, and public health while addressing climate change.
About The Department Of Ecology The Department of Ecology protects and enhances Washington’s environment. Ecology offers competitive benefits and emphasizes work-life balance, leadership, teamwork, accountability, and professional development.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including women and people of color, persons with disabilities, older workers, veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Note This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification within the agency for the next 60 days.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
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