Climate Pollution Reduction Program Project Manager (IT Project Management - Journey)

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Climate Pollution Reduction Program Project Manager (IT Project Management - Journey) within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP).

Location:

• Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
• Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Schedule:

• This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
• A minimum of one day per week is required in the office. 
• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline:

• Apply by March 24, 2025
• This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after March 24th may not be considered.

Duties

The Climate Pollution Reduction Program Project Manager works within the Information Technology Section, which provides information, tools and services to support Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) staff and management in their efforts to stabilize and improve Washington’s environment. As a Project Manager, you will be involved in the project management and development of highly visible application development projects used by myriad internal and external users, such as Ecology staff, or staff from large industrial sources, who rely on these applications to report environmental data. You'll lead interdisciplinary teams of software engineers and environmental scientists to deliver customized software solutions so that CPRP scientists and managers can make sound judgments to protect human health and the environment. Your responsibilities will include organizing your project teams, developing project plans, budgets, schedules, and directing the execution of these plans. The complexity of this work involves detailed planning, execution, and responding to evolving IT technology and best practices.   

If you possess excellent communication skills, the ability to quickly assess a situation when making a decision and a strong willingness to collaborate across project teams, then this position is for you!  

Some of your duties as Project Manager include:

• Develop IT project plans and charters, set and manage project schedule, manage product backlog, develop and implement communication strategy and plan, and other project management artifacts to ensure business needs are met.
• Coordinate the work of project team members and manage project team through regularly scheduled meetings.
• Participate in the development of the business case, cost/benefit analysis and feasibility of proposed CPRP IT software development projects.
• Develop, monitor and maintain constructive working relationships with various interested parties to ensure project progress.
• Prepare briefing papers and give presentations to program management on project status.
• Facilitate requirements gathering meetings and workshops across multiple sections in the CPRP.  Know the questions to ask, define problems, evaluate needs, and solve problems to facilitate collection of business requirements to ensure end-user requirements are met.
• Consult with managers, staff and external partners to examine technology needs and problems; review and resolve highly complex problems involving system integration issues so that CPRP information systems integrate with other Ecology information systems.
• Develop and gather project metrics such as actual project performance to schedule, budget and functionality.
• Maintain the project schedule and report against actual versus baseline and maintain project costs.
• Participate in contracted, interstate or international software development projects as an Ecology IT liaison with other Ecology business subject matter experts.

Qualifications

For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website.

Required Qualifications:

Six years of experience and/or education as described below:

• Experience in Information Technology (IT) project management. Experience includes but is not limited to, business analysis, user interface design, system testing, and all facets of IT project management for IT projects.
• Education involving a major study in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Business Administration, or closely related field.

Examples of how to qualify:

• 6 years of experience.
• 5 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
• 4 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
• 4 years of experience AND completion of a two-year accredited vocational training program in IT, or related program.
• 3 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
• 2 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree or above.

Please Note:  A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification qualifies for up to two years of required experience, provided you have at least one year of professional experience.

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment: 

A background check will be conducted, which may include criminal record history, fingerprinting, and credit history. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Desired Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree with a focus on Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or project management.
• Four years of project management experience on enterprise-scale projects that cross program or agency boundaries.
• Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute (PMI), or a university or college.
• Agile Certification, such as a PMI Agile Certified Practitioner or Scrum Master.
• Organizational Change Management (OCM) Prosci Certification

If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.

Supplemental Information

Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Our Commitment to DEIR

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.

Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.

Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.

Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.

We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.

Application Process

Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:

• Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position (required for application)
• Resume

Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.

For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website.

Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.

Need an Accommodation?

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:

• Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
• If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.

Questions?

• For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Wilfred Humeny at Wilfred.Humeny@ecy.wa.gov. 
• If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: 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 (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *Click here for more information 

To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website, explore Working at Ecology, check out our Strategic Plan, and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or our blog.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.  

Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.

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