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Washington State Department of Ecology · 1 day ago

Water Quality Permit Administrator (Environmental Specialist 1)

Lacey, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

4+ years exp

The Washington State Department of Ecology is dedicated to protecting and enhancing Washington's environment and is hiring a Water Quality Permit Administrator within the Water Quality Program. The role involves managing permit data, providing technical assistance to customers, and ensuring compliance with water quality regulations.

Environmental EngineeringNatural ResourcesWaste ManagementWater

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Administer documents by tracking, entering data, ensuring proper records retention, and organizing files

Review and comment on draft documents for consistency with other permit documents

Notify and coordinate with permit managers when project tasks are complete to keep projects on schedule

Prepare routine correspondence, draft documents, and reports

Provide administrative technical assistance to our customers

Review compliance and enforcement documentation for completeness and consistency, when applicable

Edit documents for accessibility and work with subject matter experts to analyze and summarize Environmental Justice information on our facilities

Enter information into the permit and enforcement tracking tools to keep them accurate and updated. Help improve the tracking tools over time

Qualification

DataSystem AdministrationDocument ProcessingTrackingTechnical AssistanceEnvironmental Science EducationAnalytical ThinkingBasic Computer SkillsProblem-SolvingEffective Communication

Required

Four (4) years of experience and/or education as described below:

Experience performing environmental-based work, OR work related to the essential functions and key activities of the position, that includes two or more of the following:

Data and System Administration - Ability to manage and maintain program databases, tracking systems, and SharePoint sites to ensure accurate data entry, reliable information access, and smooth daily operations

Document Processing and Quality Assurance - Ability to review, prepare, and process documents, fact sheets, and reports to ensure they are complete, accurate, and aligned with organizational standards, environmental rules, and regulations

Reporting and Tracking - Ability to compile, review, and produce routine tracking reports to monitor program activities, identify missing or late submissions, and support timely follow-up

Technical Assistance and Customer Support - Ability to explain procedures, system requirements, and reporting tools clearly and provide technical assistance to permittees to ensure they can meet reporting obligations and successfully use required systems

Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets:

Using critical / analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to make decisions or determine a course of action

Reviewing / assessing information and data to draw conclusions and recommending decisions or actions

Conducting research and performing data analysis on both qualitative and quantitative data

Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning, or an academic discipline related to the duties of the position