Operations Unit Supervisor (Environmental Planner 5)

IAP2 USA; Brighton (CO); Hybrid; USD 75,120 - 101,052; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization based in the United States is seeking an Operations Unit Supervisor. The role involves supervising statewide operations related to water resources and implementing environmental justice initiatives. The position offers tele-work options and an annual salary between $75,120 and $101,052, with location adjustments possible.

Qualifications

• Supervise a statewide operations and technical unit for Water Resources Program.
• Manage projects for process improvement and regulatory consistency.
• Coordinate environmental justice initiatives in program work.

Responsibilities

• Supervise statewide operations and technical unit for water resources.
• Establish standard operating procedures for regulatory work.
• Manage priority operations-related process improvement projects.

Job description

Overview

Operations Unit Supervisor (Environmental Planner 5) role at IAP2 USA. This position can be located in Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA; Northwest Region Office in Shoreline, WA; Central Region Office in Union Gap, WA; or Eastern Region Office in Spokane, WA. Tele-work options: up to 80% tele-work.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a statewide operations and technical unit that supports core Water Resources Program business areas, including water resources permitting, data management, compliance and enforcement, and technical analysis.
• Work with a team to build and sustain statewide consistency, establish standard operating procedures to support core regulatory work, and provide technical service delivery on projects of statewide significance.
• Manage priority operations-related process improvement projects, facilitate and lead statewide business teams, and help set the strategic direction for these teams and their work plans.
• Serve as the program lead on Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act implementation and integration of environmental justice into core program work, coordinating closely with the Office of Equity and Environmental Justice as new agency guidance becomes available.

Location, Schedule and Salary

• Tele-work eligible up to 80% depending on position needs.
• Salary: $75,120.00 - $101,052.00 Annually (note: location-based adjustments may apply; additional 5% pay increase if final location is NWRO in Shoreline, WA, King County).
• Application timeline: position open until filled; review of applications on March 31, 2023. To be considered, submit by March 30, 2023.

Mission and Context

Agency Mission: Ecology’s mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment and to promote the wise management of air, land, and water for current and future generations.

Program Mission: The Water Resources Program supports sustainable water resources management to meet present and future needs in partnership with Washington communities.