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Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Water Resources (WR) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill the Dam Safety and Well Section Manager (WMS Band 2) position.
This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
In this position, you will oversee a team of highly capable engineering professionals focused on ensuring safe construction and maintenance of state-regulated dams.
You will also manage the smaller well construction and licensing office that regulates well construction to protect human health and the environment.
This leadership position works with staff to establish a strategic vision for the section, sets short- and long-term workload priorities, and advocates for the section’s work within the program and agency.
You will serve on the Water Resources Program leadership team and help to set direction for program policy and work.
The position is considered an essential worker and must be available by phone during emergencies.
Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
The Dam Safety Office regulates more than 1,100 dams in Washington.
Safety is our priority, and we have rigorous procedures in place to protect people and property located downstream from dams.
Through plan reviews and construction inspections, we help ensure dams are properly designed and constructed.
We also inspect existing dams to ensure proper operation and maintenance.
In Washington, a dam owner is legally responsible to maintain, repair, or operate their dam in a safe and proper manner.
Our work includes: Emergency response services Construction services Inspection services The Dam Safety Office is one of twelve sections of the Department of Ecology’s Water Resources Program.
The Water Resources Program’s mission is to work closely with Washington’s communities and citizens to provide effective water management to meet current and future water needs for people, fish, and the natural environment.
Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to a 40% tele-work schedule.
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.
Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on October 30, 2023.
In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before October 29, 2023.
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.
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? This position provides an opportunity for an experienced leader interested in and invested in the safe construction and maintenance of Washington’s dams and wells.
In this role, you will work with a team of highly capable professionals in the dam safety and well construction offices to provide management direction and oversight, set annual and long-term work priorities, and represent the section’s work within the agency, legislature, and with other state and federal agencies.
What you will do: Serve as the state’s most senior dam safety official and supervise the dam safety office staff, including dam safety engineers, a compliance and grants specialist, an Emergency Action Plan coordinator, and a GIS specialist.
Oversee the statewide well construction and licensing office, including a senior well administrator and statewide well coordinator.
Coordinate closely with well construction coordinators in regional offices to ensure consistent implementation of the well construction code statewide.
Perform final review and/or approval for actions including well driller licensing and dam safety enforcement actions, civil penalties, contracts, purchasing, and personnel actions.
Plan for the long-term continuity of the work and workforce by considering succession planning, best hiring process, and workplace assessments and strategic planning to support the mission of the section and the program.
Serve as the State of Washington’s primary point of contact for the Zosel Dam, owned the by the Department of Ecology.
In this role, the position will coordinate with: (1) local irrigation districts on ongoing maintenance and oversight, (2) regional staff on local water resource and policy concerns, and (3) Department of Enterprise Service and Ecology Administrative Services Division on dam improvements projects.
Establish and maintain internal accountability measures to ensure excellent customer service delivery, and post-inspection follow-up and ongoing compliance.
Oversee a grant program that manages a FEMA-delegated funding program for high hazard potential dam owners.
Qualifications 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.
A total of Nine (9) years of experience and/or education as described below: Professional level Experience working in an environmental management or engineering field, which includes a minimum of two (2) years of experience leading staff.
Education involving a major study in engineering; environmental, physical, or natural science; land use; environmental or natural resource planning; or closely allied field.
Note: A minimum of two (2) years of experience leading people is required for all education levels.
This experience can be concurrent with the above environmental experience.
See chart below for a list of ways to qualify for this position: Possible Combinations College credit hours or degree - as listed above.
Years of professional level experience - as listed above.
Combination 1 No college credit hours or degree.
9 years of experience.
Combination 2 I have 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits.
8 years of experience.
Combination 3 I have 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree).
7 years of experience.
Combination 4 I have 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits.
6 years of experience.
Combination 5 A Bachelor's Degree.
5 years of experience.
Combination 6 A Master's Degree.
3 years of experience.
Combination 7 A Ph.
D.
2 years of experience.
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.
Strategic planning experience, including the ability to conceptualize and articulate the future direction of a section.
Experience with meeting management and consensus building in a dynamic environment addressing complex issues.
Project and budget management skills and experience.
Registered professional engineer with experience working on dam safety projects.
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.
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 Ria Berns at Ria.
Berns@ecy.
wa.
gov Please do not contact Ria 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.
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.
This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
In this position, you will oversee a team of highly capable engineering professionals focused on ensuring safe construction and maintenance of state-regulated dams.
You will also manage the smaller well construction and licensing office that regulates well construction to protect human health and the environment.
This leadership position works with staff to establish a strategic vision for the section, sets short- and long-term workload priorities, and advocates for the section’s work within the program and agency.
You will serve on the Water Resources Program leadership team and help to set direction for program policy and work.
The position is considered an essential worker and must be available by phone during emergencies.
Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
The Dam Safety Office regulates more than 1,100 dams in Washington.
Safety is our priority, and we have rigorous procedures in place to protect people and property located downstream from dams.
Through plan reviews and construction inspections, we help ensure dams are properly designed and constructed.
We also inspect existing dams to ensure proper operation and maintenance.
In Washington, a dam owner is legally responsible to maintain, repair, or operate their dam in a safe and proper manner.
Our work includes: Emergency response services Construction services Inspection services The Dam Safety Office is one of twelve sections of the Department of Ecology’s Water Resources Program.
The Water Resources Program’s mission is to work closely with Washington’s communities and citizens to provide effective water management to meet current and future water needs for people, fish, and the natural environment.
Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to a 40% tele-work schedule.
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.
Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on October 30, 2023.
In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before October 29, 2023.
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.
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? This position provides an opportunity for an experienced leader interested in and invested in the safe construction and maintenance of Washington’s dams and wells.
In this role, you will work with a team of highly capable professionals in the dam safety and well construction offices to provide management direction and oversight, set annual and long-term work priorities, and represent the section’s work within the agency, legislature, and with other state and federal agencies.
What you will do: Serve as the state’s most senior dam safety official and supervise the dam safety office staff, including dam safety engineers, a compliance and grants specialist, an Emergency Action Plan coordinator, and a GIS specialist.
Oversee the statewide well construction and licensing office, including a senior well administrator and statewide well coordinator.
Coordinate closely with well construction coordinators in regional offices to ensure consistent implementation of the well construction code statewide.
Perform final review and/or approval for actions including well driller licensing and dam safety enforcement actions, civil penalties, contracts, purchasing, and personnel actions.
Plan for the long-term continuity of the work and workforce by considering succession planning, best hiring process, and workplace assessments and strategic planning to support the mission of the section and the program.
Serve as the State of Washington’s primary point of contact for the Zosel Dam, owned the by the Department of Ecology.
In this role, the position will coordinate with: (1) local irrigation districts on ongoing maintenance and oversight, (2) regional staff on local water resource and policy concerns, and (3) Department of Enterprise Service and Ecology Administrative Services Division on dam improvements projects.
Establish and maintain internal accountability measures to ensure excellent customer service delivery, and post-inspection follow-up and ongoing compliance.
Oversee a grant program that manages a FEMA-delegated funding program for high hazard potential dam owners.
Qualifications 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.
A total of Nine (9) years of experience and/or education as described below: Professional level Experience working in an environmental management or engineering field, which includes a minimum of two (2) years of experience leading staff.
Education involving a major study in engineering; environmental, physical, or natural science; land use; environmental or natural resource planning; or closely allied field.
Note: A minimum of two (2) years of experience leading people is required for all education levels.
This experience can be concurrent with the above environmental experience.
See chart below for a list of ways to qualify for this position: Possible Combinations College credit hours or degree - as listed above.
Years of professional level experience - as listed above.
Combination 1 No college credit hours or degree.
9 years of experience.
Combination 2 I have 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits.
8 years of experience.
Combination 3 I have 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree).
7 years of experience.
Combination 4 I have 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits.
6 years of experience.
Combination 5 A Bachelor's Degree.
5 years of experience.
Combination 6 A Master's Degree.
3 years of experience.
Combination 7 A Ph.
D.
2 years of experience.
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.
Strategic planning experience, including the ability to conceptualize and articulate the future direction of a section.
Experience with meeting management and consensus building in a dynamic environment addressing complex issues.
Project and budget management skills and experience.
Registered professional engineer with experience working on dam safety projects.
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.
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 Ria Berns at Ria.
Berns@ecy.
wa.
gov Please do not contact Ria 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.
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.
• Phone : (360) 407-6186
• Location : Lacey, WA
• Post ID: 9004282841
