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Department of Ecology Construction Stormwater Inspector (Environmental Specialist 4) in Spokane, Washington
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Water Quality Program *within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a *Construction Stormwater Inspector (Environmental Specialist 4) position. This position is 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.
Join our team leading water quality environmental permitting in the Eastern Region of Washington state! In this role, you will collaborate with facility owners and contractors on applying for permit coverage. You will also track important permit records, review submittals for compliance with environmental rules and laws, conduct regular inspections, and manage responses to environmental incidents reported by the public. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience and advance your career in environmental permit management, compliance, and inspection as a senior environmental specialist. The Eastern Region Office is located in Spokane, Washington and offers flexible work schedules and a dynamic, collaborative group of employees committed to protecting Washington's surface and groundwaters. Spokane is located 92 miles from the Canadian border and is neighbors with Idaho. We are located near mountains and forests with many streams and lakes within a short drive. The city has 125 beautiful parks and is known for sports, music, and the arts.
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*Agency Mission: *Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the 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 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. Initially, this position will be required to work in the office for onboarding and training. After the first two months of employment, it will then be eligible for up to an 80% telework schedule with the expectation of working in the office at least one day per week.
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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 7, 2024. To be considered, please submit an application on or before October 6, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire 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 a successful Hire was not made.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: