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Department of Ecology Nonpoint Project Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) in Lacey, Washington
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Water Quality Program *within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a *Nonpoint Project Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) *position. This position is located in our *Headquarters Office in* *Lacey, WA.{rel="nofollow"} Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Are you passionate about healthy watersheds? Do you have experience implementing or managing complicated and sometimes controversial water quality improvement projects? In this crucial role, you will join a collaborative team of planners, internal subject matter experts, and external partners dedicated to implementing projects and developing innovative solutions that address nonpoint source pollution to protect and improve water quality. You will provide financial oversight for grants and loans awarded to local governments, state agencies, Tribes, and non-governmental partners through the Water Quality Combined Funding program, which includes both state and federal fund sources. Your responsibilities will include negotiating funding agreements, overseeing project implementation and expenditures, assisting funding recipients to ensure projects meet deliverables on schedule and within budget, and other duties as assigned to help improve program outcomes. Most projects focus on riparian restoration and agricultural best management practices on both public and private land, as well as watershed planning, water quality monitoring, environmental education and outreach, land acquisition for conservation, and other eligible nonpoint activities. This role requires specialized knowledge of fiscal accountability, ecosystem services of riparian areas, and agricultural best management practices. You will need to creatively problem-solve, find innovative ways to support our work, demonstrate flexibility and rapidly respond to emerging issues, and collaborate effectively with a wide range of partners. *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. This position is part of the Ecosystem Restoration Unit of the Financial Management Section of the Water Quality Program. The Ecosystem Restoration Unit includes funding programs that address nonpoint source pollution, toxic algae and aquatic invasive species control, and stormwater innovation. The Section also manages wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects, all in pursuit of the Water Quality Program mission.
Telework options for this position: *This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for up to a 90% telework schedule. *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.
Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on October 21, 2024. To be consid