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State of Washington · 20 hours ago

Deputy Director of Siting and Compliance

Walla Walla, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

9+ years exp

The State of Washington Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) is seeking a Deputy Director of Siting and Compliance to provide guidance and management of operations within the Siting and Compliance Division. This role involves overseeing energy facility siting, ensuring compliance with laws, and maintaining stakeholder collaboration for energy projects.

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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 ManagementCommunication 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