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Deputy Director of Siting and Compliance

Thurston County – Other, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$104K/yr - $125K/yr

9+ years exp

The State of Washington Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) is responsible for the siting process of major energy facilities in Washington. The Deputy Director of Siting and Compliance will manage operations within the Siting and Compliance Division, oversee Energy Facility Siting Specialists, and ensure compliance with state and federal laws while engaging with stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Assists the Director of Siting and Compliance with administering statewide energy facility siting, permitting, and compliance for all current and future energy projects

Manages all Energy and Facility Siting Specialists, conducts Performance and Development Plan (PDP) reviews for technical staff training and development

Assist the Director of Siting and Compliance with the coordination of technical review for complex energy projects, including the coordination of joint reviews with agency executive staff, and exercises influence over EFSEC jurisdiction matters in relation to siting, compliance and on-going construction or operations at a project site

In the absence of the Director of Siting and Compliance, serve as the appointing authority for the division

Qualification

Natural ResourcesEnvironmental ScienceEco HydrologyProgram ManagementSupervisory ExperienceWashington Energy LawsEnvironmental ComplianceProject ManagementResults FocusSelf-DevelopmentPeople DevelopmentCommunication SkillsLeadershipAdaptabilityCustomer FocusStrategic Thinking

Required

Nine (9) years professional experience in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Eco Hydrology or closely related field in lieu of a degree

Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Eco Hydrology or a closely related field, and five (5) years professional experience

Master's degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Eco Hydrology or closely related field and three (3) years professional experience

Four (4) years' experience managing or administering programs

Three (3) years as a 2nd level supervisor or greater

Customer Focus — Responsive to both internal and external customers. Works with customer to identify needs; assumes responsibility for own role in meeting those needs. Ensures commitments to customers are met. Receptive to customer feedback

Results Focus — Accepts personal accountability for individual results or share of team results. Manages workload and interpersonal relationships to achieve results: prioritizes tasks appropriately, overcomes obstacles, works with others as necessary, and meets deadlines and quality standards

Communication Skills - Demonstrates communication skills (reading comprehension, writing, listening, speaking) appropriate to the position. Shows respect and courtesy in interpersonal communications

Adaptability/Flexibility - Open to new ideas. Responds constructively to change and stressful situations. In consultation with supervisor, adjusts plans to meet changing needs

Self-Development — Demonstrates proactive learning. Keeps knowledge and skills up to date. Solicits and accepts constructive feedback. Seeks developmental assignments to improve skills. Turns challenges into learning opportunities

Supervisory (additional competencies for supervisors and managers)

Leadership - Develops teamwork through leadership defines team standards, responsibilities, processes, and goals. Promotes a cooperative and respectful work environment. Works for consensus. Anticipates and resolves conflicts. Identifies opportunities in adverse situations. Leverages team diversity to improve team effectiveness; promotes unique team talents. Appropriately and timely shares information, internally and externally. Models desired behavior

People Development - Provides ongoing performance feedback and encouragement, documents through timely and meaningful PDPs. Assumes coaching and mentoring roles, as appropriate. Provides developmental opportunities. Delegates assignments to improve skills. Recognizes results

Planning - Develops realistic plans, aligned with agency goals; sets specific goals for area(s) of responsibility. Creates contingency plans. Coordinates plans with others. Plans for and maximizes resources. Understands assigned program area and addresses relevant trends in planning

Strategic Thinking - Communicates a long-term vision. Balances short- and long-term goals. Keeps own and team's work aligned with overall goals. Appropriate to managerial level: (1) Addresses staffing, infrastructure, organization design, culture, and risk management issues in strategic plans. (2) Demonstrates creativity and innovation in developing or adapting strategic plans. (3) Shows an awareness of the external environment and trends that contributes to ability to work effectively

Knowledge and expertise in Washington energy facility siting laws and regulations, state, and federal state environmental regulations (air emissions, water use and water discharge, wetlands, fish & wildlife), State Environmental Policy Act laws and procedures, Administrative Procedure Act (adjudicative proceedings, rulemaking), state budgeting procedures, legislative procedures and processes

Must have strong communications skills to convey complex environmental and siting procedural issues to state and local agencies, tribal governments, the public, and media. Able to work cooperatively in very contentious and adversarial settings. Capable of explaining and interpreting laws and rules to attorneys as well as the lay public

Provide leadership and vision in development of policies and procedures for EFSEC activities and processes. Ability to build and maintain strong and effective working relationships with the EFSEC Chair; state and local members; staff; interested organizations; federal, state, and local agencies; contractors and the public

Preferred

Master's degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Eco Hydrology or closely related field and 5 years professional experience

Knowledgeable in conducting SEPA analyses, able to advise and lead agency determinations for SEPA

Knowledgeable in issues and impacts associated with energy facilities

Strong project management skills, including oversight of multiple concurrent projects of varied scope, scale, and timeline

Experience with environmental compliance across several categories including air, water and waste compliance

Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.

Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.

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Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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