State of Washington ยท 1 week ago
Water Quality Permit Administrator (Environmental Specialist 1)
Walla Walla, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
4+ years expThe State of Washington's Department of Ecology is hiring a Water Quality Permit Administrator within the Water Quality Program. This role involves managing and maintaining permit data, providing technical assistance to customers, and engaging with team members overseeing various stormwater permits for water quality protection.
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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
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
Preferred
Effective communication, both written and verbal
Basic computer skills, including database management
Working with customers, internally and externally
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s)
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Vacation
Sick, and other Leave
11 Paid Holidays per year
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Tuition Waiver
Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
Deferred Compensation Programs
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Commute Trip Reduction Incentives
Combined Fund Drive
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