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[Carver, Jill (ECY)]

The Water Quality Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an Aquatic Invasive and Algae Control Financial Assistance Project Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) (In-Training)<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4552448/aquatic-invasive-algae-control-financial-assistance-project-specialist-es4-i> position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.<http://www.ci.lacey.wa.us/> Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

In this dynamic role, you will oversee and manage two statewide financial assistance programs: Aquatic Invasive Plants and Freshwater Algae Control. You will collaborate with planners, scientists, subject matter experts, and external partners to address the environmental impacts of freshwater harmful algal blooms and freshwater invasive plant control. Using your specialized knowledge of aquatic invasive plants and harmful algal blooms, you will provide program oversight, planning, and outreach coordination. Together with the Water Quality Program Capital Budget Manager, you will ensure the pass-through funding criteria are consistent and complimentary with Water Quality Program's Combined Financial Assistance program.



Note: This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the Environmental Specialist (ES) field and achieve the goal class of an Environmental Specialist 4. Candidates will be considered at the ES3 and the ES4 levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section.



Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.



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. 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 next review applications on July 8, 2024. To be considered, please submit an application on or before July 7, 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.

Salary: $56,880.00 - $88,800.00 Annually



The salary listed above includes the 3% pay increase that goes into effect on July 1, 2024.

If you're interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Aquatic Invasive and Algae Control Financial Assistance Project Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) (In-Training)<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4552448/aquatic-invasive-algae-control-financial-assistance-project-specialist-es4-i>

Feel free to contact me with any questions.




Jillian Carver
Outreach Specialist
Human Resources Office
WA State Department of Ecology
(564) 669-0901| jill.carver at ecy.wa.gov<mailto:jill.carver at ecy.wa.gov>

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