Remote Watershed Restoration & Compliance Lead

Washington State Department of Ecology; Washington; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Flexible schedule

In-office one day per week

Job summary

Washington State Department of Ecology is hiring two Watershed Implementation Leads (Environmental Specialist 4) for the Water Quality Program, based in the Eastern Region Office in Spokane, WA. Telework is possible, but each role requires one in-office day weekly to coordinate with partners across the Hangman and Palouse watersheds.

These positions focus on restoring streams, protecting aquatic habitats, and implementing water quality actions, including planning, compliance, and grant

Qualifications

• Nine (9) years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, including Assessment & Evaluation, Plan Development & Implementation, Regulatory Compliance & Enforcement, Data Interpretation, Collaboration & Partnership Building, Technical Assistance & Communication, and Project & Grant Management.

Responsibilities

• Craft clean-up strategies and messages, prioritize pollution sources, recommend actions for cleaning up impairments, and conduct TMDL scoping activities.
• Coordinate with partners to implement practices identified in clean-up plans, such as riparian restoration, conservation tillage, livestock management, and nonpoint stormwater management.
• Track agency and partner implementation progress toward meeting the goals and milestones of the TMDLs and STIs, and support/effectiveness monitoring.
• Perform watershed evaluations to identify land uses that contribute nonpoint pollution and develop strategies to bring them into compliance.
• Provide technical assistance and outreach on water quality protection to landowners to help them comply with water quality laws.
• Communicate best management practices needed for water quality and habitat protection.
• Prepare regulatory documents as needed, including letters of warning, notices of violation, administrative orders, and penalties.

Skills

Assessment & Evaluation

Plan Development & Implementation

Regulatory Compliance & Enforcement

Data Interpretation

Collaboration & Partnership Building

Technical Assistance & Communication

Project & Grant Management

Education

Environmental science degree

Job description

Washington State Department of Ecology is hiring two Watershed Implementation Leads (Environmental Specialist 4) for the Water Quality Program, based in the Eastern Region Office in Spokane, WA. Telework is possible, but each role requires one in-office day weekly to coordinate with partners across the Hangman and Palouse watersheds.

These positions focus on restoring streams, protecting aquatic habitats, and implementing water quality actions, including planning, compliance, and grant