[ES_JOBS_NET] Job Announcement! Senior Water Quality Inspector, Department of Ecology, Shoreline, WA

[Barkman, Jake (ECY)]

The Water Quality Program<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fecology.wa.gov%2FAbout-us%2FWho-we-are%2FOur-Programs%2FWater-Quality&data=05%7C01%7Croba461%40ECY.WA.GOV%7Ca36d77eea6274294c83d08da38ee62d6%7C11d0e217264e400a8ba057dcc127d72d%7C0%7C0%7C637884893755001852%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JlIpU64d0ODU%2FUJD%2F%2Ff5D4A9Kc6KB3Uxw%2F2CGbcin0I%3D&reserved=0> within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Senior Water Quality Inspector (Environmental Specialist 5)<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.governmentjobs.com%2Fcareers%2Fwashington%2Fjobs%2F3323892%2Fsenior-water-quality-inspector-environmental-specialist-5&data=05%7C01%7Croba461%40ECY.WA.GOV%7Ca36d77eea6274294c83d08da38ee62d6%7C11d0e217264e400a8ba057dcc127d72d%7C0%7C0%7C637884893755001852%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vLsuwQ6k6f%2Bvg%2Fq5SxCabBXqV1tuTZ0eyhdpA75HQuc%3D&reserved=0> position. This position is located in our Northwest Regional Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA.<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bing.com%2Ftravelguide%3Fq%3DShoreline%26l2sid%3De1377be4-d5a5-6ec9-fc58-bfda6ff6afc3%26form%3DPLACAB&data=05%7C01%7Croba461%40ECY.WA.GOV%7Ca36d77eea6274294c83d08da38ee62d6%7C11d0e217264e400a8ba057dcc127d72d%7C0%7C0%7C637884893755001852%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=hgqNxaGJzsUIpxD8W4iwgcEIHBMHjrTY0gAvRZJZQNE%3D&reserved=0> You will have the opportunity to telework the majority of your time, and should live within a commutable distance to our Shoreline office for in-person meetings, activities, and Seattle for field work.

This position is our program's expert in industrial stormwater permit implementation and enforcement in the Duwamish River watershed, with an emphasis on industrial facilities and contaminated properties. In this position, you will have the opportunity to make a difference by helping to reduce toxics through stormwater management alongside environmental justice initiatives.

What you will do:

  *   Plan, coordinate, and conduct inspections and enforcement actions for facilities that fall under the Industrial Stormwater General Permit, Constructions Stormwater General Permit, and Boatyard General Permit.
  *   Help facilities within the Duwamish River estuary reduce the pollutants they discharge to this environment.
  *   Work with the Industrial Stormwater General Permit Implementation team to clarify permit language, and identify and develop tools and guidance to help facilities meet permit requirements.
  *   Develop sampling strategies to identify contaminants that aren't typically found in routine stormwater management and compliance activities.
  *   Conduct compliance assurance activities to leverage compliance with permits, rules, and laws including enforcement actions.
  *   Work with other Water Quality staff to implement and refine statewide initiatives to reduce stormwater pollution, with a focus on reducing pollution in overburdened communities.
  *   Collaborate with professional engineers, planners and hydrogeologists to develop and implement stormwater treatment technologies, toxics reduction plans, and monitoring/assessment strategies.
  *   Co-chair the Duwamish Inspectors Group to ensure work is coordinated among the multiple agencies working in this area. This includes sharing data, reviewing complaints, and identifying facilities for join inspections.
  *   Represent Ecology at technical conferences, stakeholder forums, and public meetings involving stormwater management, toxic pollutant controls, and the Duwamish River.

Required Qualifications:
Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, educational and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.

Ten (10) years of education and/ or experience:

  *   Education: involving major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field.
  *   Experience: in stormwater management or a related environmental field.

Experience may include a combination of the following:

  *   Investigating environmental complaints or violations
  *   Performing inspections or field investigations
  *   Explaining complex environmental rules or regulations
  *   Recommending compliance or enforcement options
  *   Planning, developing, and conducting data collection, and analyzing the results
  *   Assisting businesses with regulatory requirements, including explaining options for coming into compliance
  *   Conducting scientific studies or environmental data analysis

All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:
Possible Combinations
College credit hours or degree
Years of required experience
Combination 1
No college credit hours or degree
10 years of experience
Combination 2
30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits.
9 years of experience
Combination 3
60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree).
8 years of experience
Combination 4
90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits.
7 years of experience
Combination 5
A Bachelor's Degree
6 years of experience
Combination 6
A Master's Degree
4 years of experience
Combination 7
A PhD
3 years of experience


Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

  *   Must have a valid driver's license

Desired Qualifications:
We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.

  *   Experience with industrial stormwater management and treatment under Clean Water Act regulations.
  *   Experience working with toxic pollutants involving chemistry, pollution prevention, or sampling and analysis.

Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.

For more information and to apply, follow this link:

If you are interested, please apply at your earliest convenience.

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Robert "Jake" Barkman
Pronouns: He/Him
Human Resource Consultant, Recruiting and Diversity
Department of Ecology, Human Resources Office
Phone: 360-280-4787
Email: roba461 at ecy.wa.gov<mailto:roba461 at ecy.wa.gov>
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