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<p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Water Quality Program </span></strong>within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4441196/aquatic-invasive-algae-control-financial-assistance-project-specialist-environme"><span style="font-weight:normal">Aquatic
Invasive and Algae Control Financial Assistance Project Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4)</span></a></span></strong> position. This position is located<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></strong>in our <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Headquarters
Office</span></strong> in<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></strong><a href="http://www.ci.lacey.wa.us/"><span style="color:#171F56">Lacey, WA.</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#4E4C4A"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Upon
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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. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#4E4C4A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Agency Mission: </span></strong>Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#4E4C4A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Program Mission: </span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">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.<br>
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<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Tele-work options for this position: </span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule.<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></strong>Applicants
with questions about position location options, tele-work, 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.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#4E4C4A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Application Timeline:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> This position will remain open until filled; we will next review applications on <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">May
8, 2024</span></strong>. To be considered, please submit an application on or before <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">May 7, 2024</span></strong>. 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. <br>
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<b>Salary</b>: </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#4E4C4A;background:white">$64,092.00 - $86,208.00 Annually</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#4E4C4A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt">If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4441196/aquatic-invasive-algae-control-financial-assistance-project-specialist-environme"><span style="font-weight:normal">Aquatic
Invasive and Algae Control Financial Assistance Project Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4)</span></a></span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#0D0D0D">Jillian Carver<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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