TMDL Project Lead – Water Quality Innovator (Hybrid)

regional associations information network; Union Gap (WA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Ecology in Washington state seeks a TMDL Project Lead (Environmental Specialist 4) for the Water Quality Program, based in Union Gap, WA. The role focuses on developing water cleanup projects and coordinating with communities to improve watershed health.

You will cover the Yakima River watershed, work with Tribes, local governments and watershed groups, and occasionally work in-office with telework options as schedules permit.

Qualifications

• Environmental assessment to identify pollution sources and support cleanup actions.
• Water quality planning and applying environmental regulations to guide actions.
• Managing complex environmental projects to deliver timely, high-quality results.
• Clear communication and engagement with partners for shared understanding and collaboration.
• Analytical judgment to analyze complex information and make sound decisions.
• Collaborative leadership to guide work with partners without formal authority.

Responsibilities

• Develop water quality implementation control strategies and write TMDLs.
• Coordinate with Tribes, local governments and watershed groups during development and implementation of TMDL/ARP/STI projects.
• Monitor progress toward meeting water quality standards and report on results.
• Represent Ecology at legal hearings and conferences regarding Water Cleanup Plans.
• Support regional non-point pollution actions and draft enforcement documents.

Skills

Environmental assessment

Water quality planning

Project management

Communication

Analytical judgment

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science

Master’s degree

Ph.D.

Job description

Department of Ecology in Washington state seeks a TMDL Project Lead (Environmental Specialist 4) for the Water Quality Program, based in Union Gap, WA. The role focuses on developing water cleanup projects and coordinating with communities to improve watershed health.

You will cover the Yakima River watershed, work with Tribes, local governments and watershed groups, and occasionally work in-office with telework options as schedules permit.