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<p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A">The </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Our-Programs/Shorelands-Environmental-Assistance"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#171F56">Shorelands
& Environmental Assistance</span></strong></a> (SEA) program </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A">within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4551747/clean-energy-specialist-environmental-specialist-3"><span style="font-weight:normal">Clean
Energy Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3)</span></a> </span></strong>position. <br>
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<p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A">This position can be located in any one of the following offices:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A">Headquarters Office</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A"> in<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></strong></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="http://www.ci.lacey.wa.us/"><span style="color:#171F56">Lacey,
WA.</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A">Northwest Region Office (NWRO) </span></strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A">in<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></strong></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://www.shorelinewa.gov/"><span style="color:#171F56">Shoreline,
WA</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A">Central Region Office (CRO)</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A"> in </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://uniongapwa.gov/"><span style="color:#171F56">Union
Gap, WA</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A">Eastern Region Office (ERO)</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A"> in </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://my.spokanecity.org/"><span style="color:#171F56">Spokane,
WA</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A">Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A">Please Note: </span></strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A">If the final location of this position is determined to be in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in <a href="https://www.shorelinewa.gov/" target="_blank" title="https://www.shorelinewa.gov/"><span style="color:#171F56">Shoreline,
WA</span></a>, there will be an additional 5% pay increase due to its location in King County. In this instance, the salary range will be $4,977 - $6,703 per month. <b><br style="box-sizing: border-box">
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Washington State recently passed legislation expanding Ecology’s role in siting clean energy in our state. This work is required as part of Governor-requested House Bill 1216 which is an integral component
of Washington State’s transition to a fully decarbonized energy sector. </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A">In this position, you will work with the Clean Energy Coordination Section in support of several activities. These include
supporting the new coordinated permit process for clean energy projects and assisting in the development of three programmatic environmental impact statements for solar, onshore wind, and green hydrogen facilities. You will also conduct research on clean energy
projects, planning efforts, and emerging technologies and use this to develop technical reports. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A">You will independently coordinate outreach and communications to support the Clean Energy Coordination Section work on improving siting and permitting of clean energy projects. You will implement
strategies to reach all communities around the state, including overburdened communities, vulnerable populations, and Tribes. You will lead section efforts in accessibility and environmental justice to ensure equitable communication and access. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A">The Washington Legislature has entrusted us to address the challenging and complex environmental issues affecting Washington. As the state's lead agency on climate change, we carry out policies that
help slow the causes of climate change and support communities already impacted by its effects.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;background:white"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Agency Mission: </span></strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">The mission of the Department of Ecology's is to protect, preserve
and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations.</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Program Mission: </span></strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">The mission of the <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Shorelands and Environmental
Assistance Program</span></strong> is </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A">to create community conservation partnerships to protect and restore our shorelands, wetlands, and floodplains.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Please Note: </span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white">This is a project position that is funded until <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">June
30, 2025</span></strong>. The Funding for this position has a high probability of being renewed for the next bi-annual budget. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#4E4C4A"><br>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Tele-work options for this position: </span></strong>The positions will be eligible for up to a 80% 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"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-thickness: initial;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px">
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<p style="margin:0in;background:white"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A">Application Timeline:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A"> This position will remain open until filled, we will
review applications on <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">July 17, 2024</span></strong>. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">July 16, 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. </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><br>
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<b>Salary</b>: </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A;background:white">$56,880.00 - $76,608.00 Annually</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">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:#4E4C4A"><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4551747/clean-energy-specialist-environmental-specialist-3"><span style="font-weight:normal">Clean Energy Specialist (Environmental
Specialist 3)</span></a></span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Feel free to contact me with any questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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