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Metering Coordinator (Environmental Specialist 3) (In-Training)

Washington State Department of Ecology
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The salary listed above and below includes the 3% pay increase that goes into effect on July 1, 2024.


 Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

 

 

The Water Resources Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Metering Coordinator (Environmental Specialist 3) (In-Training) position. This position is located in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.


Please Note: The salary posted above includes the additional 5% premium pay that this position will receive due to its location in Shoreline, WA in King County.  


Grow your communication skills, develop Washington water law expertise, and make a meaningful contribution to natural resource protection! In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical assistance to water right holders, encouraging voluntary compliance, and taking enforcement measures to manage water resources and ensure adherence to state water regulations across the Northwest Region (King, Snohomish, Kitsap, Skagit, Island, Whatcom, and San Juan counties). There will be limited field work opportunities, especially during the summer months. You will be joining a collaborative and supportive team of Water Resources staff. 


Note: This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the Environmental Specialist field and achieve the goal class of an Environmental Specialist 3 (ES3). Candidates will be considered at the ES2 and the ES3 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 Resources program is to manage water resources to meet the needs of people and the natural environment, in partnership with Washington's communities.
 


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 requires in-office training three days a week for the first six months. After successful completion, it will then be eligible for up to an 80% telework schedule with one day a week in-office. 

 

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 June 28, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before June 27, 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:
Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver,  Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP),  Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *Click here for more information 
 

 

About the Department of Ecology

Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our Strategic Plan. 


 

Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:


 

  • A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
  • An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
  • Continuous growth and development opportunities. 
  • Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.


 

Our commitment to DEIR
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

 

Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.

Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.

Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.

Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.

 
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued. 

 

 

Duties

 

 

 


 

What makes this role unique?

You will represent the Northwest Region on an internal, statewide metering team and collaborate closely with senior water resources compliance and permitting staff to ensure that data permit provisions are tracked and followed. Supporting water right holders, you will provide technical assistance on water measurement, saltwater intrusion/chloride monitoring, and depth to groundwater data requirements. Additionally, you will be a region lead on property research questions in designated Watershed Resource Inventory Areas (WRIAs).

 

 

What you will do: 

  • Manage the metering program for watersheds in central and northern Puget Sound by ensuring that metering data are accurately entered into the metering database.
  • Provide extensive technical assistance to water right holders, water system managers, and the public.
  • Serve as regional representative on the statewide internal metering team.
  • Manage the seawater intrusion database for the Northwest Region by ensuring water right holders with these provisions monitor static water levels, chlorides, conductivity, etc. and report these measurements to Ecology.
  • Review applications for the Skagit River Basin Mitigation Program and issue Proof of Mitigated Water Supply documents.
  • Assist Ecology’s Skagit County permitting and enforcement specialists with property research questions.
  • Conduct State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and water system plan reviews.
  • Assist with water right mapping.
  • Track environmental reports using the Environmental Report Tracking System (ERTS) and respond to ERTS inquiries.
  • Process water right permits.

 

 

Qualifications

 

This is an In-Training position. The goal class for this position is Environmental Specialist 3 (ES3).  We will consider applicants who meet the requirements for the ES2 and ES3 levels. If the finalist meets the requirements for the ES2 level, they will be hired in at that level and placed into a training program to become an ES3 within a specified period of time.  



 

Required Qualifications:


Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:
 

  • 30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent
  • 20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalent

 

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

 

At the Environmental Specialist 2 level: Pay Range 45 ($4,105 - $5,503 monthly) (In-Training)

 

A total of five (5) years of experience and/or education as described below:
 

  • Experience in environmental analysis or control, or environmental planning.
  • Education: involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning, or other allied field.


 

All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:
 

Possible Combinations

College credits or degree – as listed above

Years of required experience – as listed above

Combination 1

No college credits or degree

5 years of experience

Combination 2

30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits

4 years of experience

Combination 3

60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (AA degree)

3 years of experience

Combination 4

90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits

2 years of experience

Combination 5 

A Bachelor's Degree

1 year of experience

Combination 6 

A Master's Degree 

No experience

 

OR


 

One (1) year of experience as an Environmental Specialist 1, at the Department of Ecology.



 

At the Environmental Specialist 3 level: Pay Range 53 ($4,977 - $6,703 monthly) (Goal Class)

 

A total of six (6) years of experience and/or education as described below:
 

  • Experience in environmental analysis or control, or environmental planning.
  • Education: involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning, or other allied field.
     

All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:
 

Possible Combinations: College credits or degree – as listed above: Years of required experience – as listed above

Combination 1; No college credits or degree; 6 years of experience

Combination 2; 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits; 5 years of experience

Combination 3; 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (AA degree); 4 years of experience

Combination 4; 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits; 3 years of experience

Combination 5; A Bachelor's Degree; 2 years of experience

Combination 6; A Master's Degree; 1 year of experience

Combination 7; A Ph.D.; No experience

 

OR


 

One (1) year of experience as an Environmental Specialist 2, at the Department of Ecology.

 


Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment: 

  • Must possess and maintain 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.

  • Knowledge of: field investigative techniques and data gathering and basic research; water measuring methods and techniques; Geographic Information System (GIS) as a research and investigative tool; and principles, practices, and methods of environmental science, natural resource management.
  • Ability to: use sound judgment in performing assigned tasks; understand and apply environmental regulations and related laws; write clearly and concisely; communicate effectively with agency staff, other agencies, industry, and the general public.  

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


 

 

Supplemental Information

 

Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
 
Need an Accommodation in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?
 

  • Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.
  • If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
  • If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.
  • If you are reading this announcement in print format, please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology.  



 

Application Instructions:
 
It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.
 

  • A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
  • A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.
  • A list of three professional references.


Note: References will only be contacted during the final steps of the recruitment process for candidates selected as finalists. References will not be contacted without the candidate’s formal authorization.

 

Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.  
  
For Your Privacy:
When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):
 

  • Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc.
  • Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded.

 

Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees:
Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources.
 
Application Attestation:
 
The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
 
Other Information:

If you have specific questions about the position, please email Kasey Cykler at: Kasey.Cykler@ecy.wa.gov Please do not contact Kasey to inquire about the status of your application.
 
To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov

 

Why work for Ecology?
 
As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
 
Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance.
 
To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.


Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.   

 

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.


Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.