Water Resources Statewide Permitting and Water Use Measurement Lead (Hydrogeologist 4)
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
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. If you want to join a team that is highly effective, collaborative, has leadership that embraces the value of people, and believes in the fun factor, Ecology is a good fit.
The Water Resources (WR) program is currently looking to fill a Water Resources Statewide Permitting and Water Use Measurement Lead (Hydrogeologist 4) position. This position will be located in our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA.
The Water Resources Statewide Permitting and Water Use Measurement Lead position leads the development of guidance, policy and rules, and evaluation of laws that direct the state's water right permitting and water use measurement (metering) activities. To accomplish this work, this position leads teams that collaboratively develop and update forms, technical guidance, decision documents, and policies, as well as overseeing training and quality assurance for the Water Resources Program. This work ensures compliance with water rights laws and court decisions, and protection of instream resources and senior water rights holders. This position supports the program's mission by working within the agency, with other local, state, and federal agencies, Tribes, interest groups, and the general public to further policies to manage our state's water resources.
This position requires excellent communication, collaboration and team leadership skills. Working to lead a team of regional hydrogeologists and other technical experts requires an ability to harness good ideas and bring differences of opinion to consensus.
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.
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Duties
The mission of the Water Resources (WR) is to manage water resources to meet the current and future needs of the natural environment and Washington's communities.
Some of the key duties at the Water Resources Statewide Permitting and Water Use Measurement Lead position include:
- This position is responsible for implementing a consistent statewide water right permitting system. This includes leading a team with representatives from around the state that creates and develops guidance, policies and procedures to ensure an effective statewide permitting system.
- The position leads a team responsible for implementing a water use measurement system, which typically has relied on metering, but may begin to transition to program to relying on new technology and innovative water use measurement approaches going forward.
- The position is the program's hydrogeologic technical resource supporting amendments to regulations or statutes that affect water right permitting or water use measurement.
- The position provides key technical input on legislative issues that affect water right permitting or water use measurement. This may require development of issue (white) papers, responding to legislative inquiries or testifying at legislative committees.
Interesting aspects of the position:
This position is for a senior hydrogeologist in the Water Resources Program with a critical role for water resource management in Washington. The position will be a focal point for providing technical input into decisions which directly influence how water is managed in our state.
Challenging aspects of the position:
This person must want to lead teams of technical professionals to identify common goals and seek solutions to address challenges. This person must be able to put his/her opinions aside to facilitate teams coming to agreement in order to achieve overall success.
This recruitment will remain open until filled. The Initial screening will be on December 2, 2019. In order to be considered for the initial screening, please submit an application on or before December 1, 2018. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.
Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree involving a major study in hydrogeology, hydrology, geology or closely related field
AND
Five (5) years of professional experience as a hydrogeologist, hydrologist, geologist, or closely allied profession at the Hydrogeologist 2 level, higher, or equivalent.
A Master's degree with a major study in hydrogeology, hydrology, geology or closely allied field will substitute for two (2) years of experience.
A Ph.D. degree will substitute for three (3) years of experience if major research was in hydrogeology, hydrology, geology or closely allied field.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Licensed Washington Hydrogeologist
Why work for Ecology?
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 the health and financial security of you and your family a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to work/life balance.
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
Student debt and how working for Ecology can help
Employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, which forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. See https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more details.
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Supplemental Information
Application Instructions:
Please include the following documents as an attachment to your application:
- A cover letter describing how your experience, skills and abilities meet the required qualifications of this position.
- A resume outlining your professional experience.
Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.
Please complete the applicant profile when applying for this position. Or, you may paste the text of your resume within the profile's resume text field.
Please read the supplemental questions carefully and answer completely. Incomplete responses, including "please see resume" may disqualify you from further consideration.
Department of Ecology employees, please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as 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 at (360) 407-6186.
If you are reading this announcement in print format, please visit www.careers.wa.gov to access the online recruitment system. Click on "Look for Jobs" and select Dept. of Ecology under the "Department" search list. Click "Apply Search."
Other Information:
If you need assistance applying for this job, please call Human Resources at (360) 407-6186 or e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not call this number or send an email to this address to follow-up the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.
If you have specific questions about the position, please email Dave Christensen at: davc461@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Dave to inquire about the status of your application.
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.
This position is included in the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) union bargaining unit for the Department of Ecology.
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 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.