NEOGOV · 6 hours ago
Senior Wastewater Discharge Permit Developer/Permit Manager (Environmental Specialist 4)
King County - Shoreline, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$71K/yr - $96K/yr
9+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Senior Wastewater Discharge Permit Developer/Permit Manager within the Department of Ecology's Water Quality Program. The role involves independently developing NPDES and SWD permits, conducting facility inspections, and providing technical assistance to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
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Responsibilities
Develop wastewater discharge permits
Review and analyze water quality monitoring data to determine a facility’s compliance
Conduct facility inspections, provide technical assistance, and write inspection reports
Review wastewater dischage permit related technical reports
Assist with the development of enforcement actions
Communicate complex technical issues both verbally and in writing
Work with the Ecology communications team to respond to media enquiries
Qualification
Required
Nine (9) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience in performing environmental-based work, OR work related to the essential functions and key activities of the position, that includes one or more of the following: Writing and/or managing NPDES or State Wastewater discharge permits, Performing permitting and/or regulatory inspections, Communicating complex technical issues and providing technical assistance regarding environmental projects, Assisting entities with regulatory requirements, including options for coming into compliance, Wastewater treatment system design, development, and maintenance
Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets: Using critical/analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to resolve environmental issues, Reviewing and writing scientific and regulatory documents for environmental projects, Conducting field work, research, studies, and/or scientific data analysis for environmental projects
Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning, or a closely related academic discipline
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Preferred
Experience or training in developing and/or implementing wastewater discharge permits
Experience or training in wastewater and/or stormwater treatment, including reviewing or preparing technical documents
Experience with laboratory data analysis, chemistry, toxicology, environmental fate and transport
Experience in water quality technical report writing
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
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Commute Trip Reduction Incentives
Combined Fund Drive
SmartHealth
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Deferred Compensation Programs
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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