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Department of Ecology Watershed Implementation Lead (Environmental Specialist 4) (2 positions) in Spokane, Washington
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Water Quality Program *within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill two *Watershed Implementation Lead (Environmental Specialist 4) positions. These positions are located in our Eastern Region Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA{rel="nofollow"}. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Are you interested in restoring streams and protecting aquatic habitats? Can you picture yourself developing clean-up plans and implementing water quality actions for rivers and streams in eastern Washington? Would you enjoy collaborating with a fantastic team of six fellow implementation leads? If so, these positions could be a great fit for you! We are hiring two Watershed Implementation Leads: one focused on the Spokane River mainstem (including the Tshimakain and Deep Creek watersheds) and the other on the Upper Columbia Region (including the Colville and Kettle River watersheds). In this role, you will coordinate with watershed partners in your designated geographic area to identify and control nonpoint source water pollution with an emphasis on riparian restoration as you work to meet water quality standards. You will be responsible for implementing existing water quality clean-up plans and developing new plans designed to achieve water quality standards and protect aquatic habitat. A significant portion of your role will involve collaborating with landowners and local partners to proactively restore streams using technical assistance and available grant funding. You may also need to use state regulatory tools to achieve compliance when proactive efforts are unsuccessful. *Agency Mission: *Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington's 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.
Telework options: *These positions will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. The positions are eligible for a primarily telework schedule with the expectation of working in the office 1-2 days 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.
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Application Timeline: The positions will remain open until filled; we will review applications on November 1, 2024. To be considered, please submit an application on or before October 31, 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. Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: