Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Water Quality Program *within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a *Puget Sound Nutrient Reduction Financial and Project Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3) position.   This position is located* in our *Headquarters Office in* *Lacey, WA.{rel="nofollow"} Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

In a team environment, you will aid grant and loan recipients located in the Puget Sound region with planning, construction, and implementation of wastewater treatment improvement projects.   If collaborating with cities, counties, and other partners to reduce water pollution sounds fulfilling, this may be the job for you. You can make a real difference in efforts to reducing nutrients from entering Puget Sound. You will manage a host of planning projects funded through Ecology's Puget Sound Nutrients Reduction grant program, in addition to working with a dedicated team of environmental staff focused on improving and restoring water quality in Puget Sound. Agency Mission: *Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.  *  Program Mission: *The mission of the Water Quality Program is to ensure that all aquatic life and communities in the watershed experience cool, clean water to refresh and sustain us in a changing climate. *Please Note: This is a project position that is funded until June 30, 2026. The Funding for this position has a high probability of being renewed for the next bi-annual budget. Tele-work options for this position: *This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule. *Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in "other information." Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on April 19, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before April 18, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date. 

Please Note: We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made. Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s){target="_blank" rel="noopener"},