Washington State Department of Ecology
Water Quality Permit Administrator (Environmental Specialist 1)
Washington State Department of Ecology, Lacey, Washington, us, 98509
Water Quality Permit Administrator (Environmental Specialist 1)
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Overview The Department of Ecology is hiring a Water Quality Permit Administrator (Environmental Specialist 1) within the Water Quality Program.
Location
Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
Must live within commutable distance from duty station.
Schedule
Eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
Minimum three days per week required in the office.
Schedules subject to change.
Application Timeline
Apply by January 21, 2026.
Position will remain open until filled; may close at any time.
Duties You will work with our General Permits Unit to manage and maintain permit data while providing technical assistance to customers.
What You Will Do
Administer documents by tracking, entering data, ensuring proper records retention, and organizing files.
Review and comment on draft documents for consistency with other permit documents.
Notify and coordinate with permit managers when project tasks are complete to keep projects on schedule.
Prepare routine correspondence, draft documents, and reports.
Provide administrative technical assistance to customers.
Review compliance and enforcement documentation for completeness and consistency when applicable.
Edit documents for accessibility and work with subject matter experts to analyze and summarize Environmental Justice information on our facilities.
Enter information into the permit and enforcement tracking tools; help improve the tracking tools over time.
Qualifications For detailed information on experience and responses, visit our Recruitment website.
Required Qualifications
Four (4) years of experience and/or education as described below.
Experience performing environmental-based work or work related to the essential functions and key activities of the position, that includes two or more of the following: Data and System Administration – manage and maintain program databases, tracking systems, and SharePoint sites.
Document Processing and Quality Assurance – review, prepare, and process documents, fact sheets, and reports.
Reporting and Tracking – compile, review, and produce routine tracking reports.
Technical Assistance and Customer Support – explain procedures, system requirements, and reporting tools to permittees.
Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets: Critical/analytical thinking and problem-solving to make decisions.
Reviewing/assessing information to draw conclusions and recommend actions.
Conducting research and performing data analysis on qualitative and quantitative data.
Education with a major in environmental, physical, or natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning; or a related discipline.
Examples Of How To Qualify
4 years of experience.
3 years of experience AND 30‑59 semester or 45‑89 quarter college credits.
2 years of experience AND 60‑89 semester or 90‑134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
1 year of experience AND 90‑119 semester or 135‑179 quarter college credits.
No experience AND a Bachelor’s degree or above.
Desired Qualifications
Effective communication, written and verbal.
Basic computer skills, including database management.
Experience working with customers internally and externally.
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, visit www.uscis.gov.
Our Commitment to DEIR We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing professional goals and protecting the environment.
Application Process Ecology seeks diverse applicants. 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.
Need an Accommodation?
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, contact Sheila Spaulding at Sheila.Spaulding@ecy.wa.gov.
For assistance applying for this job, status inquiries, or other questions, contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov.
About the Water Quality Program Our mission is to ensure that all aquatic life and communities experience cool, clean water.
About the Department Of Ecology We are committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, minorities, disabled persons, veterans, and others to apply.
Collective Bargaining This position is 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 for the next sixty (60) days after all positions are filled.
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Overview The Department of Ecology is hiring a Water Quality Permit Administrator (Environmental Specialist 1) within the Water Quality Program.
Location
Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
Must live within commutable distance from duty station.
Schedule
Eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
Minimum three days per week required in the office.
Schedules subject to change.
Application Timeline
Apply by January 21, 2026.
Position will remain open until filled; may close at any time.
Duties You will work with our General Permits Unit to manage and maintain permit data while providing technical assistance to customers.
What You Will Do
Administer documents by tracking, entering data, ensuring proper records retention, and organizing files.
Review and comment on draft documents for consistency with other permit documents.
Notify and coordinate with permit managers when project tasks are complete to keep projects on schedule.
Prepare routine correspondence, draft documents, and reports.
Provide administrative technical assistance to customers.
Review compliance and enforcement documentation for completeness and consistency when applicable.
Edit documents for accessibility and work with subject matter experts to analyze and summarize Environmental Justice information on our facilities.
Enter information into the permit and enforcement tracking tools; help improve the tracking tools over time.
Qualifications For detailed information on experience and responses, visit our Recruitment website.
Required Qualifications
Four (4) years of experience and/or education as described below.
Experience performing environmental-based work or work related to the essential functions and key activities of the position, that includes two or more of the following: Data and System Administration – manage and maintain program databases, tracking systems, and SharePoint sites.
Document Processing and Quality Assurance – review, prepare, and process documents, fact sheets, and reports.
Reporting and Tracking – compile, review, and produce routine tracking reports.
Technical Assistance and Customer Support – explain procedures, system requirements, and reporting tools to permittees.
Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets: Critical/analytical thinking and problem-solving to make decisions.
Reviewing/assessing information to draw conclusions and recommend actions.
Conducting research and performing data analysis on qualitative and quantitative data.
Education with a major in environmental, physical, or natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning; or a related discipline.
Examples Of How To Qualify
4 years of experience.
3 years of experience AND 30‑59 semester or 45‑89 quarter college credits.
2 years of experience AND 60‑89 semester or 90‑134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
1 year of experience AND 90‑119 semester or 135‑179 quarter college credits.
No experience AND a Bachelor’s degree or above.
Desired Qualifications
Effective communication, written and verbal.
Basic computer skills, including database management.
Experience working with customers internally and externally.
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, visit www.uscis.gov.
Our Commitment to DEIR We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing professional goals and protecting the environment.
Application Process Ecology seeks diverse applicants. 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.
Need an Accommodation?
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, contact Sheila Spaulding at Sheila.Spaulding@ecy.wa.gov.
For assistance applying for this job, status inquiries, or other questions, contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov.
About the Water Quality Program Our mission is to ensure that all aquatic life and communities experience cool, clean water.
About the Department Of Ecology We are committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women, minorities, disabled persons, veterans, and others to apply.
Collective Bargaining This position is 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 for the next sixty (60) days after all positions are filled.
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