Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring an ECM Project Manager (IT Project Manager-Senior/Specialist) within the Administrative Services Division.
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 October 30, 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 the date above may not be considered.
Duties
In this role, you will be leading complex, high-impact, and enterprise-wide initiatives. Key aspects of the role include:
Laserfiche Cloud Implementation: Managing the implementation of Laserfiche as a primary platform for records management and public disclosure.
Integration & Interoperability: Enhancing interoperability between Laserfiche and legacy systems for better data integration.
Regulatory and Compliance Focus: Critical involvement in records governance, ensuring compliance with Washington State's records retention and public disclosure requirements.
Strategic Influence: Aligning projects with agency-wide digital transformation and operational efficiency goals.
Engagement: Bridging communication between business interests, technical experts, and governance bodies.
What you will do:
Lead and deliver Laserfiche Cloud projects, ensuring alignment with the 2025-2030 strategic plan.
Manage cross-functional teams, facilitating accountability and effective task ownership.
Maintain project timelines, scope, and deliverables by adjusting plans as needed.
Facilitate engagement with interested parties and manage steering committee for strategic alignment and resource optimization.
Conduct risk assessments, manage vendor deliverables, and ensure compliance with agency standards.
Manage structured project onboarding processes to define scope, key deliverables, and resource needs.
Support organizational change management through targeted communication and training.
Drive post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement through lessons learned and process enhancement
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Eight (8) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience In Information Technology (IT) project management. Experience includes but not limited to, business analysis, user interface design, system testing, and all facets of IT project management for IT projects. Experience must include one (1) year of leading IT professionals or consulting as a technical lead, this can be obtained concurrently to other professional experience listed.
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:
8 years of experience.
7 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
6 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
5 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
4 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
2 years of experience AND a Master’s degree.
1 year of experience AND a Ph.D.
Desired Qualifications:
Familiarity with records management best practices.
Two (2) years of experience managing projects for process automation using a content management system.
Knowledge of Monday.com or Microsoft Planner (or similar enterprise-wide portfolio management system).
Organizational Change Management certification.
Agile or Lean Certifications, such as Scrum Master, Product Owner or Six Sigma.
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 .
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
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 John Shields at: john.shields@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
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.
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.
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.
Oct 24, 2025
Full time
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring an ECM Project Manager (IT Project Manager-Senior/Specialist) within the Administrative Services Division.
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 October 30, 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 the date above may not be considered.
Duties
In this role, you will be leading complex, high-impact, and enterprise-wide initiatives. Key aspects of the role include:
Laserfiche Cloud Implementation: Managing the implementation of Laserfiche as a primary platform for records management and public disclosure.
Integration & Interoperability: Enhancing interoperability between Laserfiche and legacy systems for better data integration.
Regulatory and Compliance Focus: Critical involvement in records governance, ensuring compliance with Washington State's records retention and public disclosure requirements.
Strategic Influence: Aligning projects with agency-wide digital transformation and operational efficiency goals.
Engagement: Bridging communication between business interests, technical experts, and governance bodies.
What you will do:
Lead and deliver Laserfiche Cloud projects, ensuring alignment with the 2025-2030 strategic plan.
Manage cross-functional teams, facilitating accountability and effective task ownership.
Maintain project timelines, scope, and deliverables by adjusting plans as needed.
Facilitate engagement with interested parties and manage steering committee for strategic alignment and resource optimization.
Conduct risk assessments, manage vendor deliverables, and ensure compliance with agency standards.
Manage structured project onboarding processes to define scope, key deliverables, and resource needs.
Support organizational change management through targeted communication and training.
Drive post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement through lessons learned and process enhancement
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Eight (8) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience In Information Technology (IT) project management. Experience includes but not limited to, business analysis, user interface design, system testing, and all facets of IT project management for IT projects. Experience must include one (1) year of leading IT professionals or consulting as a technical lead, this can be obtained concurrently to other professional experience listed.
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:
8 years of experience.
7 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
6 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
5 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
4 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
2 years of experience AND a Master’s degree.
1 year of experience AND a Ph.D.
Desired Qualifications:
Familiarity with records management best practices.
Two (2) years of experience managing projects for process automation using a content management system.
Knowledge of Monday.com or Microsoft Planner (or similar enterprise-wide portfolio management system).
Organizational Change Management certification.
Agile or Lean Certifications, such as Scrum Master, Product Owner or Six Sigma.
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 .
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
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 John Shields at: john.shields@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
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.
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.
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.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Statewide Resources Section Administrative Assistant (Administrative Assistant 3) within the Solid Waste Management Program .
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 three (3) days per week is required in the office.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Duties
As the Statewide Resources Section Administrative Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting Ecology’s Solid Waste Management Program (SWM). In this position, you’ll provide essential administrative, technical, and communication support to a team dedicated to advancing recycling, waste reduction, biosolids and septage regulation, public education, and environmental justice across Washington. Your work offers variety and challenge - from coordinating publications and managing statewide recycling data to facilitating meetings and serving as the program’s SharePoint administrator. You’ll help ensure smooth operations, support effective communication and information management, and maintain accurate and organized records.
This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys working collaboratively in a dynamic team environment. It also offers opportunities to develop technical, communication, and leadership skills while contributing to meaningful environmental work.
What You Will Do:
Provide administrative support to the SWM Statewide Resources Section manager and staff, including correspondence and records management as well as reviewing and processing personnel paperwork.
Coordinate meetings and logistics, including scheduling, organizing, and facilitating MS Teams and Zoom meetings, arranging travel and training, preparing materials, and taking meeting notes.
Support publications and communications by reviewing and editing documents for Plain Language and accessibility.
Serve as the SWM SharePoint Site Administrator.
Enter and maintain recycling and waste data and conduct research to support annual program recycling reports.
Participate in team initiatives and help improve administrative systems and workflows.
About the Solid Waste Management Program's Statewide Resources Section
The Statewide Resources Section provides program-wide support for Ecology’s Solid Waste Management Program. Our staff lead work on statewide recycling data, grants administration, IT systems, and program communications, and support rulemaking, and other cross-program initiatives. We are a collaborative, solutions-focused team that partners closely with staff across the program to help them succeed. The section fosters a professional, supportive work environment where teamwork and mutual respect are central to how we operate.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Four (4) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience: in clerical, secretarial, bookkeeping, accounting, or general administrative office work.
Education: a high school diploma or equivalent, or college credits toward a degree in business administration, public administration, or closely allied field.
Examples of how to qualify:
4 years of experience AND a high school diploma or equivalent.
3 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
2 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
1 year of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
1 year of experience as an Administrative Assistant 2, at the Department of Ecology.
No experience AND a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Additional Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience supporting management, including managing calendars, coordinating meetings, assisting with correspondence, and demonstrating exceptional organizational skills.
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products including: Word, Excel, Outlook.
Experience using SharePoint for collaboration, document management, and secure information sharing.
Experience scheduling, coordinating, and managing virtual meetings for groups.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
Experience preparing documents to meet agency standards, including formatting, proofreading, and ensuring accuracy and consistency.
Ability to learn, understand, implement, and accurately manage office processes.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience as a SharePoint Administrator, including site management, permissions, and providing user support.
Experience leading or managing office operations for a work unit of 15 or more staff.
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 .
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
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 Kelsey Dunne at Kelsey.Dunne@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
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
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.
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.
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.
Oct 24, 2025
Full time
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Statewide Resources Section Administrative Assistant (Administrative Assistant 3) within the Solid Waste Management Program .
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 three (3) days per week is required in the office.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Duties
As the Statewide Resources Section Administrative Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting Ecology’s Solid Waste Management Program (SWM). In this position, you’ll provide essential administrative, technical, and communication support to a team dedicated to advancing recycling, waste reduction, biosolids and septage regulation, public education, and environmental justice across Washington. Your work offers variety and challenge - from coordinating publications and managing statewide recycling data to facilitating meetings and serving as the program’s SharePoint administrator. You’ll help ensure smooth operations, support effective communication and information management, and maintain accurate and organized records.
This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys working collaboratively in a dynamic team environment. It also offers opportunities to develop technical, communication, and leadership skills while contributing to meaningful environmental work.
What You Will Do:
Provide administrative support to the SWM Statewide Resources Section manager and staff, including correspondence and records management as well as reviewing and processing personnel paperwork.
Coordinate meetings and logistics, including scheduling, organizing, and facilitating MS Teams and Zoom meetings, arranging travel and training, preparing materials, and taking meeting notes.
Support publications and communications by reviewing and editing documents for Plain Language and accessibility.
Serve as the SWM SharePoint Site Administrator.
Enter and maintain recycling and waste data and conduct research to support annual program recycling reports.
Participate in team initiatives and help improve administrative systems and workflows.
About the Solid Waste Management Program's Statewide Resources Section
The Statewide Resources Section provides program-wide support for Ecology’s Solid Waste Management Program. Our staff lead work on statewide recycling data, grants administration, IT systems, and program communications, and support rulemaking, and other cross-program initiatives. We are a collaborative, solutions-focused team that partners closely with staff across the program to help them succeed. The section fosters a professional, supportive work environment where teamwork and mutual respect are central to how we operate.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Four (4) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience: in clerical, secretarial, bookkeeping, accounting, or general administrative office work.
Education: a high school diploma or equivalent, or college credits toward a degree in business administration, public administration, or closely allied field.
Examples of how to qualify:
4 years of experience AND a high school diploma or equivalent.
3 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
2 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
1 year of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
1 year of experience as an Administrative Assistant 2, at the Department of Ecology.
No experience AND a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Additional Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience supporting management, including managing calendars, coordinating meetings, assisting with correspondence, and demonstrating exceptional organizational skills.
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products including: Word, Excel, Outlook.
Experience using SharePoint for collaboration, document management, and secure information sharing.
Experience scheduling, coordinating, and managing virtual meetings for groups.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
Experience preparing documents to meet agency standards, including formatting, proofreading, and ensuring accuracy and consistency.
Ability to learn, understand, implement, and accurately manage office processes.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience as a SharePoint Administrator, including site management, permissions, and providing user support.
Experience leading or managing office operations for a work unit of 15 or more staff.
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 .
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
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 Kelsey Dunne at Kelsey.Dunne@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
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
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.
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.
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.
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$39.11 - $48.12 Hourly
Department:
Department of Community Justice (DCJ)
Job Type:
Regular Represented
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
October 30, 2025
The Opportunity:
THIS WORK MATTERS!
Are you a Qualified Mental Health Professional with affiliation/membership and demonstrated work experience serving the Black/African American community?
Are you an experienced mental health counselor who is passionate about helping troubled youth turn their lives around and create a better future?
Are you optimistic about Black/African American youth, parents, and family potential to make positive changes?
The Department of Community Justice Juvenile Services Division (JSD ) is seeking a Qualified and Licensed Mental Health Professional (QMHP) with specialized knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) working with the Black/African-American community as a Mental Health Consultant in the Cultural Responsivity Team. This role must have the ability to identify with specific experiences of the Black/African American community ensuring culturally relevant mental health services, prevention support and care coordination.
The juvenile justice system in Multnomah County is a national leader in developing programs and services that contribute to countywide reductions in recidivism and racial and ethnic disparities in the justice system. Juvenile Services staff screen juvenile cases, prepare reports for courts, supervise youth on probation and collaborate with community organizations to maximize effective services and positive outcomes.
This vital Mental Health Consultant directly supports youth and families primarily from the Black/African-American community. This position delivers crucial short-term treatment interventions aimed at stabilizing family dynamics and provides comprehensive case management, including connecting families to community based organizations for longer term care. Key activities encompass facilitating family meetings, conducting individual sessions, performing thorough mental health assessments, and developing informed treatment recommendations, leading parent skill building and skill groups to foster positive outcomes. This position conducts work both in the office and through field engagements such as home visits, and other safe, family preferred locations.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Engagement, Assessment and Treatment: This includes completing comprehensive mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations using Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN), developing safety and service plans, providing direct treatment services (individual, family, group therapy, psychological-education, case management), applying knowledge, skills and training (certification) of substance use disorders, performing managed care assessments, developing detailed clinical notes and documentation, and understanding cultural/racial/ethnic factors, specifically within the African American community to engage, assess, and treat.
Community Outreach and Support: This involves assisting with outreach to various community entities to share referral information and education, supervising and managing contracted services as a mandatory reporter under Oregon Administrative Rules (OARS) and Oregon Revised Statutes(ORS), mediating conflicts within the community to support and build positive outcomes, researching and advocating for funding and grants to empower community’s voice to resolution, challenging systemic racism and connecting clients to behavioral health services and resources while collaborating on outreach and engagement to African American clients and families facing barriers.
Documentation: This encompasses documenting all clinical assessments, service plans, service notes, outcome measures, fidelity measures, local/state/federal measures, and required forms in accordance with HIPAA, legal, medical, mental health (OAR compliance) and other programmatic standards, completing administrative data collection, participating in supervision and meetings, and attending professional trainings and seminars for development, credentialing and to maintain awareness of professional standards.
Come Find Your Why? (video)
The Department of Community Justice is looking for a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) who can demonstrate expertise in the following areas:
Communication, Emotional Intelligence, and Integrity: You will exercise good judgment, diplomacy, and tact in dealing with sensitive, complex, confidential information and situations, in addition to acting professionally, and empathically, with individuals, internal/external partners and communities. You will demonstrate the ability to flex communication style when faced with myriad dimensions of culture in order to be effective across cultural context.
Strategic Planning / Leadership: You will develop goals and direction based on the overall county/department mission and vision to increase community safety through positive change.
Results Through People: You will help achieve results through the contribution of others by motivating and inspiring growth and productivity.
Relationships and Community: You will build positive and sustainable relationships with a range of key internal and external stakeholders.
Leading Cross-Culturally: You will foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision, mission, and goals of the organization.
Team Building: You will develop, inspire, and foster employees to work collaboratively.
Organizational Savviness: You will demonstrate understanding and good judgment of organizational culture and interpersonal relationships, with both internal and external groups, to identify opportunities of mutual interest and benefit. Has a high degree of resilience, is outcome driven and can thrive in an environment of rapid change while effectively managing pressure in an effective and professional manner.
Delivery: You will ensure services are provided by quality processes through monitoring and understanding.
Outcomes: You achieve quality outcomes for the individual, the organization, and the county.
Personal Development : You will strive for an honest and accurate assessment of oneself and demonstrate willingness for continuous improvement.
Functional/Technical: You possess specific knowledge about laws, regulations, certifications, licensure and skills for specific assignments.
WORKFORCE EQUITY
At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE
Vision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change
The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is recognized as a national leader in both adult and juvenile community justice. DCJ routinely consults and makes use of evidence-based practices in our program and policy development. The Department's commitment to data-informed decision-making has led DCJ to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision, sanctions, and services for the county's highest risk and highest need justice-involved individuals. DCJ makes long-term investments in its employees through the provision of education and training. The Department believes that in order to enhance public safety we must work collaboratively with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and the community.
The Department shares information with community members, partners, and staff to keep communities safe by preventing and reducing crime and routinely evaluating which local policies support best practices. DCJ operates 24 hours a day, with nearly 650 regular, on-call, and temporary employees. The Department supervises justice-involved individuals and those defendants requiring pretrial services. DCJ's Juvenile Services Division operates the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility and is responsible for youth on formal and informal community supervision.
More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at: www.multco.us/dcj .
Serving the Public, Even During Disasters
Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.
Internal Candidates: After you have applied, you will receive an acknowledgement task and the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. Your application as an internal candidate is not complete until you complete and submit these tasks in Workday.
TO QUALIFY
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Education/Certification: Must meet the standards of Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-C*) with the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO ) as required by Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) 309-019-0125 (12) and described within Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 291-124-1030 (2). *QMHP-C and/or Board of Oregon Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or etc. are required AND see qualified degrees listed below:
graduate degree in psychology
graduate degree in social work
graduate degree in a behavioral science field
Experience with mental health assessments (diagnosis) and treatment of youth
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA): Black/African American Cultural Competency
Knowledge of the traditions, values and customs of the community being served and the ability to identify specific examples of experience working directly with individuals and families who identify with the Black/African American Community.
Other Required Certification and License
Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN) Administration Certification before hire or within the probationary period
A valid driver’s license
Must pass a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to fingerprinting, a review of applicant’s criminal, civil, driving, military, educational and employment history prior to employment.
Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain in your application materials how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
Two (2) years or more of mental health case management experience within the Black/African American Community.
Attained the Administration Certification of Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN).
Experience administering the GAIN assessment.
Experience providing family therapy, as well as mental health treatment and addictions treatment to adolescents.
Thorough knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and interventions for individuals with chronic mental health and addiction disorders, risk and diagnostic assessment and clinical triage, crisis interface with community emergency management systems, providers and crisis centers.
Knowledge of the culturally responsive community mental health providers and ability to provide information/referrals to those providers.
Experience with Crisis intervention, including risk assessment of clients who may be involved in potentially life threatening situations.
Working knowledge of childhood and adolescent development, the juvenile justice system, juvenile probation, strength-based clinical interventions for delinquency, and/or principles of restorative justice.
*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
SCREENING AND EVALUATION
The Application Packet: You must submit ALL required items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.
Online application (REQUIRED): Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) – training in the education and work experience sections of the application. These demonstrate you meeting minimum qualifications including the required KSA and any relevant preferred qualifications.
Attach a resume (Optional): Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications including the KSA and any relevant preferred qualifications. Attach the document to the on-line application. Be sure to explain in detail, including dates of all related work experience, paid or unpaid.
Cover Letter (REQUIRED): Please address the following:
Demonstrate your case management experience working with diverse vulnerable population specifically Black/African American youth, families and community; and
How you meet the qualifications for this position, including your current certification(s); and
Why you are interested in the position.
Certification and License (REQUIRED): Must attach a copy of your QMHP-C Certification and if applicable, Oregon licensure (CSW, LPC, MFT, etc. per OARs (12) ) and GAIN Administration Certification. Please indicate the status of your certification(s).
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page . We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
Initial review of minimum qualifications
An evaluation of application materials, written exam and/or oral exam to identify the most qualified candidates
Consideration of top candidates/Interviews
Must pass a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to a review of applicant’s criminal, civil, driving, military, educational and employment history prior to employment
Equal Pay: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Type of Position: This hourly position is eligible for overtime.
Type: Represented, Local 88
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
Location*: Juvenile Justice Complex, 1401 NE 68th Ave., Portland Oregon 97213.
*Work location includes field work such as home visits and other locations as preferred by the families.
Telework: This position is NOT eligible for hybrid or routine on-site/telework subject to the Multnomah County Telework Policy and based on the Department’s business needs. This position is considered Ad-hoc. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington.
Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefit package to all eligible employees. A few highlights include:
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Defined benefit retirement plan (pension); Multnomah County pays for the employee's share of the state retirement contribution (6% of wages)
Generous paid leave (vacation, holidays, sick, parental, military, etc...)
Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts
Free annual Trimet bus pass
Alternative wellness resources
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, regular, temporary, limited duration, and on-call positions. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
In accordance with Oregon Law , Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Oct 17, 2025
Full time
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$39.11 - $48.12 Hourly
Department:
Department of Community Justice (DCJ)
Job Type:
Regular Represented
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
October 30, 2025
The Opportunity:
THIS WORK MATTERS!
Are you a Qualified Mental Health Professional with affiliation/membership and demonstrated work experience serving the Black/African American community?
Are you an experienced mental health counselor who is passionate about helping troubled youth turn their lives around and create a better future?
Are you optimistic about Black/African American youth, parents, and family potential to make positive changes?
The Department of Community Justice Juvenile Services Division (JSD ) is seeking a Qualified and Licensed Mental Health Professional (QMHP) with specialized knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) working with the Black/African-American community as a Mental Health Consultant in the Cultural Responsivity Team. This role must have the ability to identify with specific experiences of the Black/African American community ensuring culturally relevant mental health services, prevention support and care coordination.
The juvenile justice system in Multnomah County is a national leader in developing programs and services that contribute to countywide reductions in recidivism and racial and ethnic disparities in the justice system. Juvenile Services staff screen juvenile cases, prepare reports for courts, supervise youth on probation and collaborate with community organizations to maximize effective services and positive outcomes.
This vital Mental Health Consultant directly supports youth and families primarily from the Black/African-American community. This position delivers crucial short-term treatment interventions aimed at stabilizing family dynamics and provides comprehensive case management, including connecting families to community based organizations for longer term care. Key activities encompass facilitating family meetings, conducting individual sessions, performing thorough mental health assessments, and developing informed treatment recommendations, leading parent skill building and skill groups to foster positive outcomes. This position conducts work both in the office and through field engagements such as home visits, and other safe, family preferred locations.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Engagement, Assessment and Treatment: This includes completing comprehensive mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations using Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN), developing safety and service plans, providing direct treatment services (individual, family, group therapy, psychological-education, case management), applying knowledge, skills and training (certification) of substance use disorders, performing managed care assessments, developing detailed clinical notes and documentation, and understanding cultural/racial/ethnic factors, specifically within the African American community to engage, assess, and treat.
Community Outreach and Support: This involves assisting with outreach to various community entities to share referral information and education, supervising and managing contracted services as a mandatory reporter under Oregon Administrative Rules (OARS) and Oregon Revised Statutes(ORS), mediating conflicts within the community to support and build positive outcomes, researching and advocating for funding and grants to empower community’s voice to resolution, challenging systemic racism and connecting clients to behavioral health services and resources while collaborating on outreach and engagement to African American clients and families facing barriers.
Documentation: This encompasses documenting all clinical assessments, service plans, service notes, outcome measures, fidelity measures, local/state/federal measures, and required forms in accordance with HIPAA, legal, medical, mental health (OAR compliance) and other programmatic standards, completing administrative data collection, participating in supervision and meetings, and attending professional trainings and seminars for development, credentialing and to maintain awareness of professional standards.
Come Find Your Why? (video)
The Department of Community Justice is looking for a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) who can demonstrate expertise in the following areas:
Communication, Emotional Intelligence, and Integrity: You will exercise good judgment, diplomacy, and tact in dealing with sensitive, complex, confidential information and situations, in addition to acting professionally, and empathically, with individuals, internal/external partners and communities. You will demonstrate the ability to flex communication style when faced with myriad dimensions of culture in order to be effective across cultural context.
Strategic Planning / Leadership: You will develop goals and direction based on the overall county/department mission and vision to increase community safety through positive change.
Results Through People: You will help achieve results through the contribution of others by motivating and inspiring growth and productivity.
Relationships and Community: You will build positive and sustainable relationships with a range of key internal and external stakeholders.
Leading Cross-Culturally: You will foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision, mission, and goals of the organization.
Team Building: You will develop, inspire, and foster employees to work collaboratively.
Organizational Savviness: You will demonstrate understanding and good judgment of organizational culture and interpersonal relationships, with both internal and external groups, to identify opportunities of mutual interest and benefit. Has a high degree of resilience, is outcome driven and can thrive in an environment of rapid change while effectively managing pressure in an effective and professional manner.
Delivery: You will ensure services are provided by quality processes through monitoring and understanding.
Outcomes: You achieve quality outcomes for the individual, the organization, and the county.
Personal Development : You will strive for an honest and accurate assessment of oneself and demonstrate willingness for continuous improvement.
Functional/Technical: You possess specific knowledge about laws, regulations, certifications, licensure and skills for specific assignments.
WORKFORCE EQUITY
At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE
Vision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change
The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is recognized as a national leader in both adult and juvenile community justice. DCJ routinely consults and makes use of evidence-based practices in our program and policy development. The Department's commitment to data-informed decision-making has led DCJ to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision, sanctions, and services for the county's highest risk and highest need justice-involved individuals. DCJ makes long-term investments in its employees through the provision of education and training. The Department believes that in order to enhance public safety we must work collaboratively with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and the community.
The Department shares information with community members, partners, and staff to keep communities safe by preventing and reducing crime and routinely evaluating which local policies support best practices. DCJ operates 24 hours a day, with nearly 650 regular, on-call, and temporary employees. The Department supervises justice-involved individuals and those defendants requiring pretrial services. DCJ's Juvenile Services Division operates the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility and is responsible for youth on formal and informal community supervision.
More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at: www.multco.us/dcj .
Serving the Public, Even During Disasters
Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.
Internal Candidates: After you have applied, you will receive an acknowledgement task and the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. Your application as an internal candidate is not complete until you complete and submit these tasks in Workday.
TO QUALIFY
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Education/Certification: Must meet the standards of Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-C*) with the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO ) as required by Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) 309-019-0125 (12) and described within Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 291-124-1030 (2). *QMHP-C and/or Board of Oregon Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or etc. are required AND see qualified degrees listed below:
graduate degree in psychology
graduate degree in social work
graduate degree in a behavioral science field
Experience with mental health assessments (diagnosis) and treatment of youth
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA): Black/African American Cultural Competency
Knowledge of the traditions, values and customs of the community being served and the ability to identify specific examples of experience working directly with individuals and families who identify with the Black/African American Community.
Other Required Certification and License
Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN) Administration Certification before hire or within the probationary period
A valid driver’s license
Must pass a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to fingerprinting, a review of applicant’s criminal, civil, driving, military, educational and employment history prior to employment.
Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain in your application materials how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
Two (2) years or more of mental health case management experience within the Black/African American Community.
Attained the Administration Certification of Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN).
Experience administering the GAIN assessment.
Experience providing family therapy, as well as mental health treatment and addictions treatment to adolescents.
Thorough knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and interventions for individuals with chronic mental health and addiction disorders, risk and diagnostic assessment and clinical triage, crisis interface with community emergency management systems, providers and crisis centers.
Knowledge of the culturally responsive community mental health providers and ability to provide information/referrals to those providers.
Experience with Crisis intervention, including risk assessment of clients who may be involved in potentially life threatening situations.
Working knowledge of childhood and adolescent development, the juvenile justice system, juvenile probation, strength-based clinical interventions for delinquency, and/or principles of restorative justice.
*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
SCREENING AND EVALUATION
The Application Packet: You must submit ALL required items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.
Online application (REQUIRED): Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) – training in the education and work experience sections of the application. These demonstrate you meeting minimum qualifications including the required KSA and any relevant preferred qualifications.
Attach a resume (Optional): Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications including the KSA and any relevant preferred qualifications. Attach the document to the on-line application. Be sure to explain in detail, including dates of all related work experience, paid or unpaid.
Cover Letter (REQUIRED): Please address the following:
Demonstrate your case management experience working with diverse vulnerable population specifically Black/African American youth, families and community; and
How you meet the qualifications for this position, including your current certification(s); and
Why you are interested in the position.
Certification and License (REQUIRED): Must attach a copy of your QMHP-C Certification and if applicable, Oregon licensure (CSW, LPC, MFT, etc. per OARs (12) ) and GAIN Administration Certification. Please indicate the status of your certification(s).
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page . We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
Initial review of minimum qualifications
An evaluation of application materials, written exam and/or oral exam to identify the most qualified candidates
Consideration of top candidates/Interviews
Must pass a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to a review of applicant’s criminal, civil, driving, military, educational and employment history prior to employment
Equal Pay: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Type of Position: This hourly position is eligible for overtime.
Type: Represented, Local 88
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
Location*: Juvenile Justice Complex, 1401 NE 68th Ave., Portland Oregon 97213.
*Work location includes field work such as home visits and other locations as preferred by the families.
Telework: This position is NOT eligible for hybrid or routine on-site/telework subject to the Multnomah County Telework Policy and based on the Department’s business needs. This position is considered Ad-hoc. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington.
Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefit package to all eligible employees. A few highlights include:
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Defined benefit retirement plan (pension); Multnomah County pays for the employee's share of the state retirement contribution (6% of wages)
Generous paid leave (vacation, holidays, sick, parental, military, etc...)
Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts
Free annual Trimet bus pass
Alternative wellness resources
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, regular, temporary, limited duration, and on-call positions. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
In accordance with Oregon Law , Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$39.11 - $48.12 Hourly
Department:
Department of Community Justice (DCJ)
Job Type:
Regular Represented
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
October 30, 2025
The Opportunity:
THIS WORK MATTERS!
Are you a Qualified Mental Health Professional with demonstrated experience serving the Latino/Latina/Latine community?
Are you an experienced mental health counselor who is passionate about helping troubled youth turn their lives around and create a better future?
Are you optimistic about Latino/a/e youth, parent, and family potential to make positive changes?
The Department of Community Justice Juvenile Services Division (JSD ) is seeking a Qualified and Licensed Mental Health Professional with advanced knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) working with the Latino/Latina/Latine community for a Mental Health Consultant position with the Cultural Responsivity Team. This position requires the ability to communicate (speak, read and write) to families in Spanish (and English) ensuring culturally relevant mental health services, prevention support and care coordination.
The juvenile justice system in Multnomah County is a national leader in developing programs and services that contribute to countywide reductions in recidivism and racial and ethnic disparities in the justice system. Juvenile Services staff screen juvenile cases, prepare reports for courts, supervise youth on probation and collaborate with community organizations to maximize effective services and positive outcomes.
This important Mental Health Consultant directly supports youth and families primarily from the Latino/Latina/Latine community. This role delivers crucial short-term treatment interventions aimed at stabilizing family dynamics and provides comprehensive case management, including connecting families to community based organizations for longer term care. Key activities encompass facilitating family meetings, conducting individual sessions, performing thorough mental health assessments and developing informed treatment recommendations, leading parent skill building and skill groups to foster positive outcomes. This role conducts work both in the office and through field engagements such as home visits and other safe, family preferred locations.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Engagement, Assessment and Treatment: This includes completing comprehensive mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations using Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN), developing safety and service plans, providing direct treatment services (individual, family, group therapy, psychological-education, case management), applying knowledge, skills and training (certification) of substance use disorders, performing managed care assessments, developing detailed clinical notes and documentation, and understanding cultural/racial/ethnic factors, specifically within the Latino/Latina/Latine community to engage, assess and treat.
Community Outreach and Support: This involves assisting with outreach to various community entities to share referral information and education, supervising and managing contracted services as a mandatory reporter under Oregon Administrative Rules (OARS) and Oregon Revised Statutes(ORS), mediating conflicts within the community to support and build positive outcomes, researching and advocating for funding and grants to empower community’s voice to resolution, challenging systemic racism and connecting clients to behavioral health services and resources while collaborating on outreach and engagement to Latino/a/e clients and families facing barriers.
Documentation: This encompasses documenting all clinical assessments, service plans, service notes, outcome measures, fidelity measures, local/state/federal measures, and required forms in accordance with HIPAA, legal, medical, mental health (OAR compliance) and other programmatic standards, completing administrative data collection, participating in supervision and meetings, and attending professional trainings and seminars for development, credentialing and to maintain awareness of professional standards.
Come Find Your Why? (video)
The Department of Community Justice is looking for a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) who can demonstrate expertise in the following areas:
Communication, Emotional Intelligence, and Integrity: You will exercise good judgment, diplomacy, and tact in dealing with sensitive, complex, confidential information and situations, in addition to acting professionally, and empathically, with individuals, internal/external partners and communities. You will demonstrate the ability to flex communication style when faced with myriad dimensions of culture in order to be effective across cultural context.
Strategic Planning / Leadership: You will develop goals and direction based on the overall county/department mission and vision to increase community safety through positive change.
Results Through People: You will help achieve results through the contribution of others by motivating and inspiring growth and productivity.
Relationships and Community: You will build positive and sustainable relationships with a range of key internal and external stakeholders.
Leading Cross-Culturally: You will foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision, mission, and goals of the organization.
Team Building: You will develop, inspire, and foster employees to work collaboratively.
Organizational Savviness: You will demonstrate understanding and good judgment of organizational culture and interpersonal relationships, with both internal and external groups, to identify opportunities of mutual interest and benefit. Has a high degree of resilience, is outcome driven and can thrive in an environment of rapid change while effectively managing pressure in an effective and professional manner.
Delivery: You will ensure services are provided by quality processes through monitoring and understanding.
Outcomes: You achieve quality outcomes for the individual, the organization, and the county.
Personal Development : You will strive for an honest and accurate assessment of oneself and demonstrate willingness for continuous improvement.
Functional/Technical: You possess specific knowledge about laws, regulations, certifications, licensure and skills for specific assignments.
WORKFORCE EQUITY
At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE
Vision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change
The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is recognized as a national leader in both adult and juvenile community justice. DCJ routinely consults and makes use of evidence-based practices in our program and policy development. The Department's commitment to data-informed decision-making has led DCJ to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision, sanctions, and services for the county's highest risk and highest need justice-involved individuals. DCJ makes long-term investments in its employees through the provision of education and training. The Department believes that in order to enhance public safety we must work collaboratively with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and the community.
The Department shares information with community members, partners, and staff to keep communities safe by preventing and reducing crime and routinely evaluating which local policies support best practices. DCJ operates 24 hours a day, with nearly 650 regular, on-call, and temporary employees. The Department supervises justice-involved individuals and those defendants requiring pretrial services. DCJ's Juvenile Services Division operates the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility and is responsible for youth on formal and informal community supervision.
More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at: www.multco.us/dcj .
Serving the Public, Even During Disasters
Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.
Internal Candidates: After you have applied, you will receive an acknowledgement task and the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. Your application as an internal candidate is not complete until you complete and submit these tasks in Workday.
TO QUALIFY
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Education/Certification: Must meet the standards of Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-C*) with the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO ) as required by Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) 309-019-0125 (12) and described within Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 291-124-1030 (2). *QMHP-C and/or Board of Oregon Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), etc. are required AND see qualified degrees listed below:
graduate degree in psychology
graduate degree in social work
graduate degree in a behavioral science field
Experience with mental health assessments (diagnosis) and treatment of youth
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Latino/a/e Cultural Competency
This position requires knowledge, understanding and experience with the Latino/a/e culture, traditions, attitudes, beliefs and history.
This position must demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of the origins and results of the disparities experienced by Latino/a/e families related to racism and socio-economic injustices and how those experiences impact juveniles and their families within the criminal justice system.
This position also requires the ability to speak, write and read fluently in both English and Spanish (and be able to pass a Spanish language assessment test).
Other Required Certification and License
Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN) Administration Certification before hire or within the probationary period
A valid driver’s license
Must pass a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to fingerprinting, a review of applicant’s criminal, civil, driving, military, educational and employment history prior to employment.
Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain in your application materials how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
Two (2) years or more of mental health case management experience within the Latino/Latina/Latine Community.
Attained the Administration Certification of Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN).
Experience administering the GAIN assessment.
Experience providing family therapy, as well as mental health treatment and addictions treatment to adolescents.
Thorough knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and interventions for individuals with chronic mental health and addiction disorders, risk and diagnostic assessment and clinical triage, crisis interface with community emergency management systems, providers and crisis centers.
Knowledge of the culturally responsive community mental health providers and ability to provide information/referrals to those providers.
Experience with Crisis intervention, including risk assessment of clients who may be involved in potentially life threatening situations.
Working knowledge of childhood and adolescent development, the juvenile justice system, juvenile probation, strength-based clinical interventions for delinquency, and/or principles of restorative justice.
*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
SCREENING AND EVALUATION
The Application Packet: You must submit ALL required items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.
Online application (REQUIRED): Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) – training in the education and work experience sections of the application. These demonstrate you meeting minimum qualifications including the required KSA and any relevant preferred qualifications.
Attach a resume (Optional): Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications including the KSA and any relevant preferred qualifications. Attach the document to the on-line application. Be sure to explain in detail, including dates of all related work experience, paid or unpaid.
Cover Letter (REQUIRED): Please address the following:
Demonstrate your mental health case management experience working with diverse vulnerable population specifically Latino/Latina/Latine youth, families and community; and
How you meet the qualifications for this position, including your current certification(s); and
Why you are interested in the position?
Certification and License (REQUIRED): Must attach a copy of your QMHP-C Certification and if applicable, Oregon licensure (CSW, LPC, MFT, etc. per OARs (12) ) and GAIN Administration Certification. Please indicate the status of your certification(s).
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page . We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
Initial review of minimum qualifications
An evaluation of application materials, written exam and/or oral exam to identify the most qualified candidates
Consideration of top candidates/Interviews
Spanish language assessment test
Must pass a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to fingerprinting, a review of applicant’s criminal, civil, driving, military, educational and employment history prior to employment.
Equal Pay: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Type of Position: This hourly position is eligible for overtime.
Type: Represented
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
Location*: Juvenile Justice Complex, 1401 NE 68th Ave., Portland Oregon 97213.
*Work location includes field work such as home visits and other locations as preferred by the families.
Telework: This position is NOT eligible for hybrid or routine on-site/telework subject to the Multnomah County Telework Policy and based on the Department’s business needs. This position is considered Ad-hoc. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington.
Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefit package to all eligible employees. A few highlights include:
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Defined benefit retirement plan (pension); Multnomah County pays for the employee's share of the state retirement contribution (6% of wages)
Generous paid leave (vacation, holidays, sick, parental, military, etc...)
Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts
Free annual Trimet bus pass
Alternative wellness resources
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, regular, temporary, limited duration, and on-call positions. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
In accordance with Oregon Law , Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Oct 17, 2025
Full time
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$39.11 - $48.12 Hourly
Department:
Department of Community Justice (DCJ)
Job Type:
Regular Represented
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
October 30, 2025
The Opportunity:
THIS WORK MATTERS!
Are you a Qualified Mental Health Professional with demonstrated experience serving the Latino/Latina/Latine community?
Are you an experienced mental health counselor who is passionate about helping troubled youth turn their lives around and create a better future?
Are you optimistic about Latino/a/e youth, parent, and family potential to make positive changes?
The Department of Community Justice Juvenile Services Division (JSD ) is seeking a Qualified and Licensed Mental Health Professional with advanced knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) working with the Latino/Latina/Latine community for a Mental Health Consultant position with the Cultural Responsivity Team. This position requires the ability to communicate (speak, read and write) to families in Spanish (and English) ensuring culturally relevant mental health services, prevention support and care coordination.
The juvenile justice system in Multnomah County is a national leader in developing programs and services that contribute to countywide reductions in recidivism and racial and ethnic disparities in the justice system. Juvenile Services staff screen juvenile cases, prepare reports for courts, supervise youth on probation and collaborate with community organizations to maximize effective services and positive outcomes.
This important Mental Health Consultant directly supports youth and families primarily from the Latino/Latina/Latine community. This role delivers crucial short-term treatment interventions aimed at stabilizing family dynamics and provides comprehensive case management, including connecting families to community based organizations for longer term care. Key activities encompass facilitating family meetings, conducting individual sessions, performing thorough mental health assessments and developing informed treatment recommendations, leading parent skill building and skill groups to foster positive outcomes. This role conducts work both in the office and through field engagements such as home visits and other safe, family preferred locations.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Engagement, Assessment and Treatment: This includes completing comprehensive mental health assessments and diagnostic evaluations using Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN), developing safety and service plans, providing direct treatment services (individual, family, group therapy, psychological-education, case management), applying knowledge, skills and training (certification) of substance use disorders, performing managed care assessments, developing detailed clinical notes and documentation, and understanding cultural/racial/ethnic factors, specifically within the Latino/Latina/Latine community to engage, assess and treat.
Community Outreach and Support: This involves assisting with outreach to various community entities to share referral information and education, supervising and managing contracted services as a mandatory reporter under Oregon Administrative Rules (OARS) and Oregon Revised Statutes(ORS), mediating conflicts within the community to support and build positive outcomes, researching and advocating for funding and grants to empower community’s voice to resolution, challenging systemic racism and connecting clients to behavioral health services and resources while collaborating on outreach and engagement to Latino/a/e clients and families facing barriers.
Documentation: This encompasses documenting all clinical assessments, service plans, service notes, outcome measures, fidelity measures, local/state/federal measures, and required forms in accordance with HIPAA, legal, medical, mental health (OAR compliance) and other programmatic standards, completing administrative data collection, participating in supervision and meetings, and attending professional trainings and seminars for development, credentialing and to maintain awareness of professional standards.
Come Find Your Why? (video)
The Department of Community Justice is looking for a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) who can demonstrate expertise in the following areas:
Communication, Emotional Intelligence, and Integrity: You will exercise good judgment, diplomacy, and tact in dealing with sensitive, complex, confidential information and situations, in addition to acting professionally, and empathically, with individuals, internal/external partners and communities. You will demonstrate the ability to flex communication style when faced with myriad dimensions of culture in order to be effective across cultural context.
Strategic Planning / Leadership: You will develop goals and direction based on the overall county/department mission and vision to increase community safety through positive change.
Results Through People: You will help achieve results through the contribution of others by motivating and inspiring growth and productivity.
Relationships and Community: You will build positive and sustainable relationships with a range of key internal and external stakeholders.
Leading Cross-Culturally: You will foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision, mission, and goals of the organization.
Team Building: You will develop, inspire, and foster employees to work collaboratively.
Organizational Savviness: You will demonstrate understanding and good judgment of organizational culture and interpersonal relationships, with both internal and external groups, to identify opportunities of mutual interest and benefit. Has a high degree of resilience, is outcome driven and can thrive in an environment of rapid change while effectively managing pressure in an effective and professional manner.
Delivery: You will ensure services are provided by quality processes through monitoring and understanding.
Outcomes: You achieve quality outcomes for the individual, the organization, and the county.
Personal Development : You will strive for an honest and accurate assessment of oneself and demonstrate willingness for continuous improvement.
Functional/Technical: You possess specific knowledge about laws, regulations, certifications, licensure and skills for specific assignments.
WORKFORCE EQUITY
At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE
Vision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change
The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is recognized as a national leader in both adult and juvenile community justice. DCJ routinely consults and makes use of evidence-based practices in our program and policy development. The Department's commitment to data-informed decision-making has led DCJ to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision, sanctions, and services for the county's highest risk and highest need justice-involved individuals. DCJ makes long-term investments in its employees through the provision of education and training. The Department believes that in order to enhance public safety we must work collaboratively with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and the community.
The Department shares information with community members, partners, and staff to keep communities safe by preventing and reducing crime and routinely evaluating which local policies support best practices. DCJ operates 24 hours a day, with nearly 650 regular, on-call, and temporary employees. The Department supervises justice-involved individuals and those defendants requiring pretrial services. DCJ's Juvenile Services Division operates the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility and is responsible for youth on formal and informal community supervision.
More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at: www.multco.us/dcj .
Serving the Public, Even During Disasters
Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.
Internal Candidates: After you have applied, you will receive an acknowledgement task and the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. Your application as an internal candidate is not complete until you complete and submit these tasks in Workday.
TO QUALIFY
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Education/Certification: Must meet the standards of Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-C*) with the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO ) as required by Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) 309-019-0125 (12) and described within Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 291-124-1030 (2). *QMHP-C and/or Board of Oregon Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), etc. are required AND see qualified degrees listed below:
graduate degree in psychology
graduate degree in social work
graduate degree in a behavioral science field
Experience with mental health assessments (diagnosis) and treatment of youth
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Latino/a/e Cultural Competency
This position requires knowledge, understanding and experience with the Latino/a/e culture, traditions, attitudes, beliefs and history.
This position must demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of the origins and results of the disparities experienced by Latino/a/e families related to racism and socio-economic injustices and how those experiences impact juveniles and their families within the criminal justice system.
This position also requires the ability to speak, write and read fluently in both English and Spanish (and be able to pass a Spanish language assessment test).
Other Required Certification and License
Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN) Administration Certification before hire or within the probationary period
A valid driver’s license
Must pass a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to fingerprinting, a review of applicant’s criminal, civil, driving, military, educational and employment history prior to employment.
Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain in your application materials how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
Two (2) years or more of mental health case management experience within the Latino/Latina/Latine Community.
Attained the Administration Certification of Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN).
Experience administering the GAIN assessment.
Experience providing family therapy, as well as mental health treatment and addictions treatment to adolescents.
Thorough knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and interventions for individuals with chronic mental health and addiction disorders, risk and diagnostic assessment and clinical triage, crisis interface with community emergency management systems, providers and crisis centers.
Knowledge of the culturally responsive community mental health providers and ability to provide information/referrals to those providers.
Experience with Crisis intervention, including risk assessment of clients who may be involved in potentially life threatening situations.
Working knowledge of childhood and adolescent development, the juvenile justice system, juvenile probation, strength-based clinical interventions for delinquency, and/or principles of restorative justice.
*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
SCREENING AND EVALUATION
The Application Packet: You must submit ALL required items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.
Online application (REQUIRED): Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) – training in the education and work experience sections of the application. These demonstrate you meeting minimum qualifications including the required KSA and any relevant preferred qualifications.
Attach a resume (Optional): Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications including the KSA and any relevant preferred qualifications. Attach the document to the on-line application. Be sure to explain in detail, including dates of all related work experience, paid or unpaid.
Cover Letter (REQUIRED): Please address the following:
Demonstrate your mental health case management experience working with diverse vulnerable population specifically Latino/Latina/Latine youth, families and community; and
How you meet the qualifications for this position, including your current certification(s); and
Why you are interested in the position?
Certification and License (REQUIRED): Must attach a copy of your QMHP-C Certification and if applicable, Oregon licensure (CSW, LPC, MFT, etc. per OARs (12) ) and GAIN Administration Certification. Please indicate the status of your certification(s).
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page . We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
Initial review of minimum qualifications
An evaluation of application materials, written exam and/or oral exam to identify the most qualified candidates
Consideration of top candidates/Interviews
Spanish language assessment test
Must pass a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to fingerprinting, a review of applicant’s criminal, civil, driving, military, educational and employment history prior to employment.
Equal Pay: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Type of Position: This hourly position is eligible for overtime.
Type: Represented
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
Location*: Juvenile Justice Complex, 1401 NE 68th Ave., Portland Oregon 97213.
*Work location includes field work such as home visits and other locations as preferred by the families.
Telework: This position is NOT eligible for hybrid or routine on-site/telework subject to the Multnomah County Telework Policy and based on the Department’s business needs. This position is considered Ad-hoc. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington.
Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefit package to all eligible employees. A few highlights include:
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Defined benefit retirement plan (pension); Multnomah County pays for the employee's share of the state retirement contribution (6% of wages)
Generous paid leave (vacation, holidays, sick, parental, military, etc...)
Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts
Free annual Trimet bus pass
Alternative wellness resources
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, regular, temporary, limited duration, and on-call positions. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
In accordance with Oregon Law , Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring an IT System Administration – Senior/Specialist within the Information Technology Services Office .
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.
You may telework most of your work time with occasional in-person meetings and activities.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by October 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 the date above may not be considered.
Duties
In this role, you will be the senior Windows Domain Controller Administrator and Identity and Access Manager Administrator responsible for architecting and modernizing Ecology's Identity and Access Management strategy through the adoption of Azure cloud native technologies. What you will do:
Mentor and guide other Domain Administrators.
Provide excellent customer service and collaborate with other teams to improve the security posture of Ecology's Identity and Access Management strategy.
Communicate effectively with Management to articulate Ecology's strategy for modernizing Identity and Access Management.
Assess the current Windows Domain Controller architecture and health and identify opportunities to streamline the Ecology Windows Domain Controller infrastructure.
Assess the current Active Directory Group Policy Objects architecture and health and identify opportunities to streamline.
Assess and identify opportunities to improve the security posture of Ecology's Identity and Access Management strategy and infrastructure.
Assess and plan the adoption of Intune based policy management for Ecology workstations.
Design and plan the use of Azure technologies for cloud native Identity and Access Management.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Seven years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience, within the last 12 years, in one or more of the following IT disciplines: Domain Controller Administration, Azure Active Directory Administration, Identity and Access Management, server management or system administration.
Education involving a major study in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), or closely related field.
Examples of how to qualify:
7 years of experience.
6 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
5 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
4 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
3 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
*Completion of an MCSE, MCEE, Server+, or comparable certification may substitute for one year of required experience, provided that a minimum of three years of total experience is maintained.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must possess a valid driver’s license or provide alternate transportation for occasional in-state travel, including in-person collaboration, team workshops, or agency events.
Desired Qualifications:
Four years of experience working as an enterprise level domain administrator.
Three years of experience working as an enterprise level Identity and Access Management Administrator in on-premises and Cloud infrastructures.
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
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 Senthil Masilamani at Senthil.Masilamani@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
About the Information Technology Services Office
The Information Technology Services Office’s (ITSO) mission is to create and support useful technology services that adapt for the future and support Ecology’s mission.
The Security Team's mission is to guide Ecology in securing evolving technologies to meet business needs in an increasingly dynamic threat landscape. We accomplish this by utilizing a risk-based and proactive approach in a collaborative environment.
Team values:
Expertise/Excellence: Encompasses the team's commitment to high standards in cybersecurity knowledge and practice.
Innovative and Forward-Thinking: Combining innovation with a forward-thinking approach to stay at the forefront of security concepts.
Risk-Based and Proactive Strategy: Reflects a focus on identifying and managing risks proactively.
Adaptability and Continuous Learning: Emphasizing the importance of evolving and learning in a rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape.
Transparency and Customer Focus: Underscores the importance of being transparent in operations and centered on customer needs.
Collaboration: Emphasizes the importance of working together within the team and with customers to achieve more comprehensive and effective cybersecurity outcomes
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
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.
Oct 17, 2025
Full time
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring an IT System Administration – Senior/Specialist within the Information Technology Services Office .
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.
You may telework most of your work time with occasional in-person meetings and activities.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by October 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 the date above may not be considered.
Duties
In this role, you will be the senior Windows Domain Controller Administrator and Identity and Access Manager Administrator responsible for architecting and modernizing Ecology's Identity and Access Management strategy through the adoption of Azure cloud native technologies. What you will do:
Mentor and guide other Domain Administrators.
Provide excellent customer service and collaborate with other teams to improve the security posture of Ecology's Identity and Access Management strategy.
Communicate effectively with Management to articulate Ecology's strategy for modernizing Identity and Access Management.
Assess the current Windows Domain Controller architecture and health and identify opportunities to streamline the Ecology Windows Domain Controller infrastructure.
Assess the current Active Directory Group Policy Objects architecture and health and identify opportunities to streamline.
Assess and identify opportunities to improve the security posture of Ecology's Identity and Access Management strategy and infrastructure.
Assess and plan the adoption of Intune based policy management for Ecology workstations.
Design and plan the use of Azure technologies for cloud native Identity and Access Management.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Seven years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience, within the last 12 years, in one or more of the following IT disciplines: Domain Controller Administration, Azure Active Directory Administration, Identity and Access Management, server management or system administration.
Education involving a major study in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), or closely related field.
Examples of how to qualify:
7 years of experience.
6 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
5 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
4 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
3 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
*Completion of an MCSE, MCEE, Server+, or comparable certification may substitute for one year of required experience, provided that a minimum of three years of total experience is maintained.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must possess a valid driver’s license or provide alternate transportation for occasional in-state travel, including in-person collaboration, team workshops, or agency events.
Desired Qualifications:
Four years of experience working as an enterprise level domain administrator.
Three years of experience working as an enterprise level Identity and Access Management Administrator in on-premises and Cloud infrastructures.
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
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 Senthil Masilamani at Senthil.Masilamani@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
About the Information Technology Services Office
The Information Technology Services Office’s (ITSO) mission is to create and support useful technology services that adapt for the future and support Ecology’s mission.
The Security Team's mission is to guide Ecology in securing evolving technologies to meet business needs in an increasingly dynamic threat landscape. We accomplish this by utilizing a risk-based and proactive approach in a collaborative environment.
Team values:
Expertise/Excellence: Encompasses the team's commitment to high standards in cybersecurity knowledge and practice.
Innovative and Forward-Thinking: Combining innovation with a forward-thinking approach to stay at the forefront of security concepts.
Risk-Based and Proactive Strategy: Reflects a focus on identifying and managing risks proactively.
Adaptability and Continuous Learning: Emphasizing the importance of evolving and learning in a rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape.
Transparency and Customer Focus: Underscores the importance of being transparent in operations and centered on customer needs.
Collaboration: Emphasizes the importance of working together within the team and with customers to achieve more comprehensive and effective cybersecurity outcomes
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
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.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Climate Commitment Act Spending Report Coordinator (WMS Band 1) within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program .
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 October 30, 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 the date above may not be considered.
Duties
At the Department of Ecology, we are committed to accountability, transparency, and equity in advancing Washington’s climate goals. As the Climate Commitment Act Spending Report Coordinator , you will lead a skilled team in producing the annual Climate Commitment Act (CCA) Spending Report—an essential tool for tracking and communicating how more than $3.2 billion in climate-related appropriations are invested across the state. As a key connector between Ecology, the Office of Financial Management, the Environmental Justice Council, and other state partners, you will help ensure that Washington’s climate funding is reported with clarity, accuracy, and purpose.
What you will do:
Manage and monitor the reporting of CCA funding from recipient agencies, review submitted data, ensure accuracy, and resolve discrepancies. Serve as the primary point of contact and provide timely support, technical assistance, and customer service.
Develop and implement standardized processes and guidance for reporting; incorporate staff, reporting entities, and interested party feedback to improve procedures.
Communicate with internal and external interested parties to address and resolve complex or nuanced reporting issues, including statutory interpretation, baseline data consistency, and environmental justice benefit tracking.
Review and verify greenhouse gas reduction data submitted by recipients; ensure accurate reporting of direct, meaningful benefits to overburdened communities and vulnerable populations.
Lead and supervise the Funds Reporting Unit, assigning tasks that align with report coordination and process cohesion.
Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate staff performance. Promote staff development, career growth, and professional excellence within the Funds Reporting Unit.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching aligned with agency values and goals.
Provide clear direction and leadership to ensure staff effectively support CCA reporting and financial responsibilities.
Oversee the development of greenhouse gas calculators and tools adapted from other jurisdictions (e.g., California) for Washington’s use.
Create and deliver public presentations and briefings on the CCA spending report process and outcomes to legislative committees, Ecology leadership, interested parties, and the general public.
Lead policy development for defining, tracking, and reporting direct and meaningful benefits to overburdened communities and Tribes as they relate to CCA reporting requirements, and coordinate with Climate Pollution Reduction Program's Environmental Justice Planner and the Office of Equity and Environmental Justice to ensure policy is aligned with HEAL Act requirements.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Seven years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, public administration or related field, with demonstrated experience in:
Written Communication Can take complex financial, technical, and policy topics and explain them clearly for different audiences. Knows how to adjust tone and detail so the message lands, whether it’s a detailed report, a set of instructions, or a quick update. Produces written work that’s accurate, clear, and easy to follow.
Supervisory and Coaching Skills Provides clear guidance, sets priorities, and keeps the team on track. Builds a supportive, collaborative environment where people can grow and do their best work. Gives constructive feedback, celebrates wins, and helps staff build their skills over time. Leads with fairness, consistency, and respect.
Accounting and Fiscal Oversight Understands how to manage public funds responsibly, following accounting standards and state requirements. Keeps a close eye on financial data to catch and fix discrepancies, track trends, and help guide decisions. Puts strong processes in place to make sure reporting is accurate and resources are used wisely.
Experience must also include one year of experience in public sector budget management, fiscal management, accounting or related work, which can be attained concurrently.
Education involving a major study in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, public administration or related field.
Examples of how to qualify:
7 years of experience.
6 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
5 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
4 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
3 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
1 year of experience AND a Master’s degree or higher.
Desired Qualifications:
Compliance – Experience in applying state financial reporting standards, managing appropriations, tracking expenditures, and ensuring compliance with state and legislative requirements. Skilled in Washington State budgeting processes, fund accounting, and Office of Financial Management (OFM) regulations.
State Processes – Working knowledge of Washington State legislative and budget processes, including fiscal notes, allotments, and legislative reporting requirements.
Project Management - Ability to plan, coordinate, and track complex initiatives across teams and timelines.
Communication – Experience in presenting complex technical information in a clear, easy to understand way, in writing and verbally. Experience in report writing, Experience in developing and delivering presentations to legislators and interested parties.
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
Resume
Applications that do not include both a resume and a cover letter will not be considered. 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 Kelcy Shaffer at Kelcy.Shaffer@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
About the Climate Pollution Reduction Program
The principal department strategic priorities and goals that relate to the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) include: reduce and prepare for climate impacts; prevent and reduce toxic threats; and deliver efficient and effective services. The CPRP’s mission is to implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of Washington so that the state meets its statutory greenhouse gas emission limits. The CPRP focuses long term, requiring creative and strategic decision making for implementation to achieve broad statewide and interstate success reducing carbon emissions in the state of Washington so residents have a healthy environment and climate.
The Climate Commitment Act Spending Report Coordinator is housed within the CPR Budget Section. The Budget Section is responsible for managing the financial planning, implementation, and oversight of all climate-related funding. This includes tracking appropriations and expenditures, ensuring compliance with legislative intent, and coordinating with other state agencies that receive CCA funds.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
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.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency.
Oct 17, 2025
Full time
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Climate Commitment Act Spending Report Coordinator (WMS Band 1) within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program .
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 October 30, 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 the date above may not be considered.
Duties
At the Department of Ecology, we are committed to accountability, transparency, and equity in advancing Washington’s climate goals. As the Climate Commitment Act Spending Report Coordinator , you will lead a skilled team in producing the annual Climate Commitment Act (CCA) Spending Report—an essential tool for tracking and communicating how more than $3.2 billion in climate-related appropriations are invested across the state. As a key connector between Ecology, the Office of Financial Management, the Environmental Justice Council, and other state partners, you will help ensure that Washington’s climate funding is reported with clarity, accuracy, and purpose.
What you will do:
Manage and monitor the reporting of CCA funding from recipient agencies, review submitted data, ensure accuracy, and resolve discrepancies. Serve as the primary point of contact and provide timely support, technical assistance, and customer service.
Develop and implement standardized processes and guidance for reporting; incorporate staff, reporting entities, and interested party feedback to improve procedures.
Communicate with internal and external interested parties to address and resolve complex or nuanced reporting issues, including statutory interpretation, baseline data consistency, and environmental justice benefit tracking.
Review and verify greenhouse gas reduction data submitted by recipients; ensure accurate reporting of direct, meaningful benefits to overburdened communities and vulnerable populations.
Lead and supervise the Funds Reporting Unit, assigning tasks that align with report coordination and process cohesion.
Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate staff performance. Promote staff development, career growth, and professional excellence within the Funds Reporting Unit.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching aligned with agency values and goals.
Provide clear direction and leadership to ensure staff effectively support CCA reporting and financial responsibilities.
Oversee the development of greenhouse gas calculators and tools adapted from other jurisdictions (e.g., California) for Washington’s use.
Create and deliver public presentations and briefings on the CCA spending report process and outcomes to legislative committees, Ecology leadership, interested parties, and the general public.
Lead policy development for defining, tracking, and reporting direct and meaningful benefits to overburdened communities and Tribes as they relate to CCA reporting requirements, and coordinate with Climate Pollution Reduction Program's Environmental Justice Planner and the Office of Equity and Environmental Justice to ensure policy is aligned with HEAL Act requirements.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Seven years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, public administration or related field, with demonstrated experience in:
Written Communication Can take complex financial, technical, and policy topics and explain them clearly for different audiences. Knows how to adjust tone and detail so the message lands, whether it’s a detailed report, a set of instructions, or a quick update. Produces written work that’s accurate, clear, and easy to follow.
Supervisory and Coaching Skills Provides clear guidance, sets priorities, and keeps the team on track. Builds a supportive, collaborative environment where people can grow and do their best work. Gives constructive feedback, celebrates wins, and helps staff build their skills over time. Leads with fairness, consistency, and respect.
Accounting and Fiscal Oversight Understands how to manage public funds responsibly, following accounting standards and state requirements. Keeps a close eye on financial data to catch and fix discrepancies, track trends, and help guide decisions. Puts strong processes in place to make sure reporting is accurate and resources are used wisely.
Experience must also include one year of experience in public sector budget management, fiscal management, accounting or related work, which can be attained concurrently.
Education involving a major study in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, public administration or related field.
Examples of how to qualify:
7 years of experience.
6 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
5 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
4 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
3 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
1 year of experience AND a Master’s degree or higher.
Desired Qualifications:
Compliance – Experience in applying state financial reporting standards, managing appropriations, tracking expenditures, and ensuring compliance with state and legislative requirements. Skilled in Washington State budgeting processes, fund accounting, and Office of Financial Management (OFM) regulations.
State Processes – Working knowledge of Washington State legislative and budget processes, including fiscal notes, allotments, and legislative reporting requirements.
Project Management - Ability to plan, coordinate, and track complex initiatives across teams and timelines.
Communication – Experience in presenting complex technical information in a clear, easy to understand way, in writing and verbally. Experience in report writing, Experience in developing and delivering presentations to legislators and interested parties.
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
Resume
Applications that do not include both a resume and a cover letter will not be considered. 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 Kelcy Shaffer at Kelcy.Shaffer@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
About the Climate Pollution Reduction Program
The principal department strategic priorities and goals that relate to the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) include: reduce and prepare for climate impacts; prevent and reduce toxic threats; and deliver efficient and effective services. The CPRP’s mission is to implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of Washington so that the state meets its statutory greenhouse gas emission limits. The CPRP focuses long term, requiring creative and strategic decision making for implementation to achieve broad statewide and interstate success reducing carbon emissions in the state of Washington so residents have a healthy environment and climate.
The Climate Commitment Act Spending Report Coordinator is housed within the CPR Budget Section. The Budget Section is responsible for managing the financial planning, implementation, and oversight of all climate-related funding. This includes tracking appropriations and expenditures, ensuring compliance with legislative intent, and coordinating with other state agencies that receive CCA funds.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
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.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency.
We’re Hiring!
Northern Range Operations Senior Manager
Location of Position: Marin Headlands, Sausalito, California
Reports to : Director, Field Operations & Response
Position Classification & Expected Hours of Work, and Travel:
This is a full-time position.
Regular onsite work is required.
Days and hours of work may vary according to the needs of The Marine Mammal Center.
Evening, weekend, and holiday work is required as job duties demand.
Occasional travel to satellite facilities and/or fieldwork within California is expected for this position.
Compensation Range: $ 81,120 - $93,600 annual
Benefits:
Holidays
Sick Time
Vacation
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary:
The Northern Range Operations (NRO) Senior Manager provides direction and oversight for The Marine Mammal Center’s northernmost response region in California. This includes the Center’s rescue hotline, all regional response and release operations, and response-related partner and community engagement in the region. They lead a large team of staff and volunteers, fostering development, operational excellence, and strong internal communications, while ensuring adherence to policies, permits, and programmatic standards. This role is also part of the Field Operations & Response (FOR) leadership team, shaping response strategy and ensuring consistent and efficient operations across the full California range. They facilitate cross-functional collaboration, represent the Center with internal teams, NOAA, and other external partners, and serve as a subject matter expert contributing to departmental and organization-wide initiatives aligned with the Center’s mission and strategic priorities.
Essential Functions:
Program Management: 60%
Lead the overall day-to-day operations of the Northern Range response region, including the response, release, and dispatch functions, in alignment with the objectives and strategic priorities of the Field Operations and Response department.
Support staff and volunteers by providing rescue hotline coverage, response support, and other hands-on work according to team scheduling needs, capacity, and seasonal increases in team workload.
Develop, implement, and oversee response operations policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with permits, regulatory guidance, and organizational standards.
Collaborate with management across the California range and other departments to optimize resource deployment, operational readiness, and integration of NRO with broader organizational initiatives.
Oversee the accurate completion of administrative and programmatic tasks, data entry and management, and operational metrics to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of Dispatch operations.
Ensure team adherence to all permits and guidance from permitting agencies.
Ensure the development and maintenance of field response capabilities among staff and volunteers to support pinniped rescue teams and other operational needs.
Lead team’s communications and collaboration with NOAA and other external partners as appropriate.
Facilitate the cooperative integration of dispatch operations with other response efforts, represent NRO in inter- and intra-departmental meetings, and ensure the ability of the team to aid relevant operations of the Center requiring logistical support.
Partner with the Learning & Development team as a subject matter expert to support the creation and updating of training courses.
Leadership & People Management: 20%
Hire, train, mentor, and manage staff, ensuring individual and team development, alignment with goals, and adherence to policies and protocols.
Provide coaching to strengthen internal communications within the team and across departments, creating a positive, supportive, and team-oriented work environment.
Meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; perform personnel actions such as approving timesheets and evaluating performance.
Lead volunteer community building, engagement, and recognition efforts for NRO.
Provide leadership, training, and coaching to volunteers, including identifying and resolving problems as needed when escalated from staff.
Ensure volunteer staffing levels accommodate response, release, and dispatch activities, including leading recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new volunteers.
Oversee scheduling of volunteers to ensure adequate coverage for all response activities on various technology platforms.
Budget Management & Fundraising: 10%
Support the department’s budget development; track results to ensure alignment with key financial targets for expenses and/or revenue in collaboration with management; approve and monitor team expenditures.
Represent and promote the Center to donors, prospects, and partners as opportunities arise.
Occasionally support the cultivation of individual donors, grants, family foundations, and corporate sponsors in both written and verbal formats.
Organizational Impact: 5 %
Represent NRO and the Response Operations (Dispatch) team on cross-functional initiatives and serve as a subject matter resource for staff and leadership.
May actively serve on an organizational wide committee(s).
Support and prioritize the Center’s DEI objectives and integrate as opportunities arise.
Other Duties as Assigned: 5 %
Perform special projects and research as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility:
1 – Northern Range Operations Manager
4 – Response Operations Coordinator
2 – Rescue & Response Associate
15 – Volunteer Dispatchers
40 – Release Volunteers
200+ - Response Volunteers
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong commitment to the mission of The Marine Mammal Center.
Knowledge of and skills in current marine mammal rescue and care techniques, or other wildlife rescue and care experience.
Excellent written, verbal, active listening, presentation, and facilitation communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to conduct self in a calm and professional manner while handling calls and in person circumstances involving stressful situations with sick and injured marine mammals, including making life-or-death decisions about animal care, while training staff and volunteers, and providing support to concerned members of the public.
Ability to maintain adaptability, empathy, and optimism under pressure.
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain open communication in a team environment.
Ability to work independently to manage projects, priorities, fulfill commitments, and meet deadlines.
Strong organizational skills including attention to detail, problem-solving, multi-tasking, follow-up, and time-management skills.
Ability to solve complex problems efficiently, effectively, and timely making determinations and sound judgment calls while prioritizing work activities.
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work, take initiative, resolve conflicts, and follow through.
Adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback; demonstrates flexibility in approaches to work; helps others adapt to new tasks and processes.
Skills using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word) and videoconference technology (Slack, Teams, Zoom).
Skills using database systems, or the ability to learn custom-build legacy database systems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, which may include staff, volunteers, training participants, and members of the public.
Ability to practice self-awareness and respect while engaging with staff, volunteers, training participants, and members of the public.
Willingness to support and participate in The Marine Mammal Center’s diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
Qualifications and Experience:
This position requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in business administration, marine biology, human psychology, or a related field; and 5 years of experience with supervision of staff and coordination of logistical support or remote support of field staff, or another related field or equivalent experience.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
This position operates in a professional office, laboratory, and hospital environment both indoors and outdoors with access to various parts of the facilities via outdoor pathways.
Working in outdoor weather conditions and elements is expected.
Routinely uses standard office equipment requiring repetitive motion in tasks.
Ability to work at a desk for extended periods using a computer.
Ability to work in an open-cubicle office space environment with many distractions.
Ability to operate equipment safely and competently to carry out duties.
Ability to drive/operate a vehicle for extensive periods of time, this includes operating large trucks to assist with transporting animals between sites.
Ability to safely walk on beaches of varying terrain to assist with animal rescues in various locations across California.
Ability to walk up to 2 miles during a shift on a frequent basis.
Ability to spend extended periods on your feet, walking, standing, crouching, and climbing stairs (potentially in inclement weather conditions).
Ability to perform physical work which requires manual dexterity, agility, strength, and coordination, including the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. (This includes the ability to restrain large marine mammals and walking on varying terrain while carrying large animal carriers.)
Risks associated with animal handling such as animal bites or scratches.
Exposure to allergens and zoonotic diseases.
Involves strong smells associated with dead animals (carcasses) and the care of live animals.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
The Marine Mammal Center actively engages individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to embracing diversity within our organization because we firmly believe that diverse employee teams help us to achieve our best organizational outcomes and provide the most effective support to the communities we serve. We are deeply dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable and supportive work environment. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. The Marine Mammal Center believes in growth and supporting our employees as best we can so they can become their best selves in and outside of work. We believe that a healthy work environment means building an inclusive culture where people can thrive together and feel supported and empowered. We believe in stretch versus constraint.
OUR MISSION
The Marine Mammal Center advances ocean health through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, research, and education.
ABOUT THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER
The Marine Mammal Center is leading the field in ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue, veterinary medicine, science, and education.
For more information, please visit our “About Us” page at www.marinemammalcenter.org
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume and provide a brief description about how your experience aligns with the role.
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
In your cover letter, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example – she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).
We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. The Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
Oct 16, 2025
Full time
We’re Hiring!
Northern Range Operations Senior Manager
Location of Position: Marin Headlands, Sausalito, California
Reports to : Director, Field Operations & Response
Position Classification & Expected Hours of Work, and Travel:
This is a full-time position.
Regular onsite work is required.
Days and hours of work may vary according to the needs of The Marine Mammal Center.
Evening, weekend, and holiday work is required as job duties demand.
Occasional travel to satellite facilities and/or fieldwork within California is expected for this position.
Compensation Range: $ 81,120 - $93,600 annual
Benefits:
Holidays
Sick Time
Vacation
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary:
The Northern Range Operations (NRO) Senior Manager provides direction and oversight for The Marine Mammal Center’s northernmost response region in California. This includes the Center’s rescue hotline, all regional response and release operations, and response-related partner and community engagement in the region. They lead a large team of staff and volunteers, fostering development, operational excellence, and strong internal communications, while ensuring adherence to policies, permits, and programmatic standards. This role is also part of the Field Operations & Response (FOR) leadership team, shaping response strategy and ensuring consistent and efficient operations across the full California range. They facilitate cross-functional collaboration, represent the Center with internal teams, NOAA, and other external partners, and serve as a subject matter expert contributing to departmental and organization-wide initiatives aligned with the Center’s mission and strategic priorities.
Essential Functions:
Program Management: 60%
Lead the overall day-to-day operations of the Northern Range response region, including the response, release, and dispatch functions, in alignment with the objectives and strategic priorities of the Field Operations and Response department.
Support staff and volunteers by providing rescue hotline coverage, response support, and other hands-on work according to team scheduling needs, capacity, and seasonal increases in team workload.
Develop, implement, and oversee response operations policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with permits, regulatory guidance, and organizational standards.
Collaborate with management across the California range and other departments to optimize resource deployment, operational readiness, and integration of NRO with broader organizational initiatives.
Oversee the accurate completion of administrative and programmatic tasks, data entry and management, and operational metrics to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of Dispatch operations.
Ensure team adherence to all permits and guidance from permitting agencies.
Ensure the development and maintenance of field response capabilities among staff and volunteers to support pinniped rescue teams and other operational needs.
Lead team’s communications and collaboration with NOAA and other external partners as appropriate.
Facilitate the cooperative integration of dispatch operations with other response efforts, represent NRO in inter- and intra-departmental meetings, and ensure the ability of the team to aid relevant operations of the Center requiring logistical support.
Partner with the Learning & Development team as a subject matter expert to support the creation and updating of training courses.
Leadership & People Management: 20%
Hire, train, mentor, and manage staff, ensuring individual and team development, alignment with goals, and adherence to policies and protocols.
Provide coaching to strengthen internal communications within the team and across departments, creating a positive, supportive, and team-oriented work environment.
Meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; perform personnel actions such as approving timesheets and evaluating performance.
Lead volunteer community building, engagement, and recognition efforts for NRO.
Provide leadership, training, and coaching to volunteers, including identifying and resolving problems as needed when escalated from staff.
Ensure volunteer staffing levels accommodate response, release, and dispatch activities, including leading recruitment, selection, and onboarding of new volunteers.
Oversee scheduling of volunteers to ensure adequate coverage for all response activities on various technology platforms.
Budget Management & Fundraising: 10%
Support the department’s budget development; track results to ensure alignment with key financial targets for expenses and/or revenue in collaboration with management; approve and monitor team expenditures.
Represent and promote the Center to donors, prospects, and partners as opportunities arise.
Occasionally support the cultivation of individual donors, grants, family foundations, and corporate sponsors in both written and verbal formats.
Organizational Impact: 5 %
Represent NRO and the Response Operations (Dispatch) team on cross-functional initiatives and serve as a subject matter resource for staff and leadership.
May actively serve on an organizational wide committee(s).
Support and prioritize the Center’s DEI objectives and integrate as opportunities arise.
Other Duties as Assigned: 5 %
Perform special projects and research as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility:
1 – Northern Range Operations Manager
4 – Response Operations Coordinator
2 – Rescue & Response Associate
15 – Volunteer Dispatchers
40 – Release Volunteers
200+ - Response Volunteers
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong commitment to the mission of The Marine Mammal Center.
Knowledge of and skills in current marine mammal rescue and care techniques, or other wildlife rescue and care experience.
Excellent written, verbal, active listening, presentation, and facilitation communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to conduct self in a calm and professional manner while handling calls and in person circumstances involving stressful situations with sick and injured marine mammals, including making life-or-death decisions about animal care, while training staff and volunteers, and providing support to concerned members of the public.
Ability to maintain adaptability, empathy, and optimism under pressure.
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain open communication in a team environment.
Ability to work independently to manage projects, priorities, fulfill commitments, and meet deadlines.
Strong organizational skills including attention to detail, problem-solving, multi-tasking, follow-up, and time-management skills.
Ability to solve complex problems efficiently, effectively, and timely making determinations and sound judgment calls while prioritizing work activities.
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work, take initiative, resolve conflicts, and follow through.
Adapts to and learns from change, challenges, and feedback; demonstrates flexibility in approaches to work; helps others adapt to new tasks and processes.
Skills using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word) and videoconference technology (Slack, Teams, Zoom).
Skills using database systems, or the ability to learn custom-build legacy database systems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, which may include staff, volunteers, training participants, and members of the public.
Ability to practice self-awareness and respect while engaging with staff, volunteers, training participants, and members of the public.
Willingness to support and participate in The Marine Mammal Center’s diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
Qualifications and Experience:
This position requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in business administration, marine biology, human psychology, or a related field; and 5 years of experience with supervision of staff and coordination of logistical support or remote support of field staff, or another related field or equivalent experience.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
This position operates in a professional office, laboratory, and hospital environment both indoors and outdoors with access to various parts of the facilities via outdoor pathways.
Working in outdoor weather conditions and elements is expected.
Routinely uses standard office equipment requiring repetitive motion in tasks.
Ability to work at a desk for extended periods using a computer.
Ability to work in an open-cubicle office space environment with many distractions.
Ability to operate equipment safely and competently to carry out duties.
Ability to drive/operate a vehicle for extensive periods of time, this includes operating large trucks to assist with transporting animals between sites.
Ability to safely walk on beaches of varying terrain to assist with animal rescues in various locations across California.
Ability to walk up to 2 miles during a shift on a frequent basis.
Ability to spend extended periods on your feet, walking, standing, crouching, and climbing stairs (potentially in inclement weather conditions).
Ability to perform physical work which requires manual dexterity, agility, strength, and coordination, including the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. (This includes the ability to restrain large marine mammals and walking on varying terrain while carrying large animal carriers.)
Risks associated with animal handling such as animal bites or scratches.
Exposure to allergens and zoonotic diseases.
Involves strong smells associated with dead animals (carcasses) and the care of live animals.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
The Marine Mammal Center actively engages individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to embracing diversity within our organization because we firmly believe that diverse employee teams help us to achieve our best organizational outcomes and provide the most effective support to the communities we serve. We are deeply dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable and supportive work environment. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. The Marine Mammal Center believes in growth and supporting our employees as best we can so they can become their best selves in and outside of work. We believe that a healthy work environment means building an inclusive culture where people can thrive together and feel supported and empowered. We believe in stretch versus constraint.
OUR MISSION
The Marine Mammal Center advances ocean health through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, research, and education.
ABOUT THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER
The Marine Mammal Center is leading the field in ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue, veterinary medicine, science, and education.
For more information, please visit our “About Us” page at www.marinemammalcenter.org
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume and provide a brief description about how your experience aligns with the role.
Note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
In your cover letter, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example – she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).
We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. The Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
Social Worker IV - # 50558
To be considered, applicants must apply through our official website:
*** MUST APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE **** (Please copy and paste the link below to your browser)
https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/50558/
Agency : Department of Human Services
Location: Alton, Illinois, 62002
Job Requisition ID: 50558
Opening Date: 10/03/2025
Closing Date: 10/17/2025
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $7,345 - $11,213 per month ($88,140 - $134,556 per year)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Madison
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063
***MUST APPLY ONLINE ***
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 50558
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Social Worker IV for the Alton Mental Health Center located in Alton, Illinois. This position will perform professional social work services involving the advanced application of social work principles, techniques and evaluations, as well as clinically sophisticated diagnostic recognition and implementation of appropriate treatment interventions of adults on a forensic unit manifesting complex emotional and psycho-social disorders; identifies and acquires additional clinical information to construct a robust understanding of patient problems and treatment needs; develops and maintains professional working relations with a wide variety of community resources in support of assuring adequate patient treatment and housing needs are met upon discharge. Interviews patients, family members and/or significant others. Serves as a program manager for and coordinates and recommends the course treatment to an interdisciplinary team; serves as an advocate for the patient and as a resource for other members of the treatment team. Serves as a qualified examiner.
Essential Functions
Performs professional social work services involving the advanced application of social work principles, techniques and evaluations, as well as clinically sophisticated diagnostic recognition and implementation of appropriate treatment interventions of adults on a forensic unit manifesting complex emotional and psycho-social disorders.
Interviews patients, family members and/or significant others to obtain pertinent psycho-social data to identify, evaluate and develop treatment goals and objectives.
Serves as an advocate for patients and as a resource for other members of the treatment team.
Serves as a qualified examiner.
Serves as a program manager for and coordinates and recommends the course treatment to an interdisciplinary team.
Serves as a mental health resource for non-professional direct care staff.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a master’s degree in social work from a recognized school of social work supplemented by three (3) years of supervised post master’s clinical social work practice.
Requires possession of a clinical social worker’s license from the Department of Professional Regulation.
Conditions of Employment
Requires the ability to conduct interviews and to access various work sites throughout the hospital.
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
* The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
B Unit Work Location: 4500 College Ave, Alton, Illinois, 62002-5012
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
Alton Mental Health Center
Medical Services – Social Work Department – AFC-B Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Job Family: Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
*Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Must apply online.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Oct 09, 2025
Full time
Social Worker IV - # 50558
To be considered, applicants must apply through our official website:
*** MUST APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE **** (Please copy and paste the link below to your browser)
https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/50558/
Agency : Department of Human Services
Location: Alton, Illinois, 62002
Job Requisition ID: 50558
Opening Date: 10/03/2025
Closing Date: 10/17/2025
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $7,345 - $11,213 per month ($88,140 - $134,556 per year)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Madison
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063
***MUST APPLY ONLINE ***
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 50558
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Social Worker IV for the Alton Mental Health Center located in Alton, Illinois. This position will perform professional social work services involving the advanced application of social work principles, techniques and evaluations, as well as clinically sophisticated diagnostic recognition and implementation of appropriate treatment interventions of adults on a forensic unit manifesting complex emotional and psycho-social disorders; identifies and acquires additional clinical information to construct a robust understanding of patient problems and treatment needs; develops and maintains professional working relations with a wide variety of community resources in support of assuring adequate patient treatment and housing needs are met upon discharge. Interviews patients, family members and/or significant others. Serves as a program manager for and coordinates and recommends the course treatment to an interdisciplinary team; serves as an advocate for the patient and as a resource for other members of the treatment team. Serves as a qualified examiner.
Essential Functions
Performs professional social work services involving the advanced application of social work principles, techniques and evaluations, as well as clinically sophisticated diagnostic recognition and implementation of appropriate treatment interventions of adults on a forensic unit manifesting complex emotional and psycho-social disorders.
Interviews patients, family members and/or significant others to obtain pertinent psycho-social data to identify, evaluate and develop treatment goals and objectives.
Serves as an advocate for patients and as a resource for other members of the treatment team.
Serves as a qualified examiner.
Serves as a program manager for and coordinates and recommends the course treatment to an interdisciplinary team.
Serves as a mental health resource for non-professional direct care staff.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a master’s degree in social work from a recognized school of social work supplemented by three (3) years of supervised post master’s clinical social work practice.
Requires possession of a clinical social worker’s license from the Department of Professional Regulation.
Conditions of Employment
Requires the ability to conduct interviews and to access various work sites throughout the hospital.
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
* The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
B Unit Work Location: 4500 College Ave, Alton, Illinois, 62002-5012
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
Alton Mental Health Center
Medical Services – Social Work Department – AFC-B Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Job Family: Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
*Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Must apply online.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
THIS WORK MATTERS!
Are you a Qualified Mental Health Professional with demonstrated experience serving the Latino/Latina/Latine community?
Are you an experienced mental health counselor who is passionate about helping troubled youth turn their lives around and create a better future?
Are you optimistic about Latino/a/e youth, parent, and family potential to make positive changes?
The Department of Community Justice Juvenile Services Division (JSD ) is seeking a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) with advanced knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) working with the Latino/Latina/Latine community for a Mental Health Consultant position with the Cultural Responsivity Team. This position requires the ability to communicate (speak, read and write) to families in Spanish (and English) ensuring culturally relevant mental health services, prevention support and care coordination.
The juvenile justice system in Multnomah County is a national leader in developing programs and services that contribute to countywide reductions in recidivism and racial and ethnic disparities in the justice system. Juvenile Services staff screen juvenile cases, prepare reports for courts, supervise youth on probation and collaborate with community organizations to maximize effective services and positive outcomes.
This important Mental Health Consultant directly supports youth and families primarily from the Latino/Latina/Latine community. This role delivers crucial short-term treatment interventions aimed at stabilizing family dynamics and provides comprehensive case management, including connecting families to community based organizations for longer term care. Key activities encompass facilitating family meetings, conducting individual sessions, performing thorough mental health assessments and developing informed treatment recommendations, leading parent skill building and skill groups to foster positive outcomes. This role conducts work both in the office and through field engagements such as home visits and other safe, family preferred locations.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Engagement, Assessment and Treatment: This includes completing comprehensive mental health assessments using Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN), developing safety and service plans, providing direct treatment services (individual, family, group therapy, psychological-education, case management), applying knowledge, skills and training (certification) of substance use disorders, performing managed care assessments, developing detailed clinical notes and documentation, and understanding cultural/racial/ethnic factors, specifically within the Latino/Latina/Latine community to engage, assess and treat.
Community Outreach and Support: This involves assisting with outreach to various community entities to share referral information and education, supervising and managing contracted services as a mandatory reporter under Oregon Administrative Rules (OARS) and Oregon Revised Statutes(ORS), mediating conflicts within the community to support and build positive outcomes, researching and advocating for funding and grants to empower community’s voice to resolution, challenging systemic racism and connecting clients to behavioral health services and resources while collaborating on outreach and engagement to Latino/a/e clients and families facing barriers.
Documentation: This encompasses documenting all clinical assessments, service plans, service notes, outcome measures, fidelity measures, local/state/federal measures, and required forms in accordance with HIPAA, legal, medical, mental health (OAR compliance) and other programmatic standards, completing administrative data collection, participating in supervision and meetings, and attending professional trainings and seminars for development, credentialing and to maintain awareness of professional standards.
Come Find Your Why? (video)
The Department of Community Justice is looking for a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) who can demonstrate expertise in the following areas:
Communication, Emotional Intelligence, and Integrity: You will exercise good judgment, diplomacy, and tact in dealing with sensitive, complex, confidential information and situations, in addition to acting professionally, and empathically, with individuals, internal/external partners and communities. You will demonstrate the ability to flex communication style when faced with myriad dimensions of culture in order to be effective across cultural context.
Strategic Planning / Leadership: You will develop goals and direction based on the overall county/department mission and vision to increase community safety through positive change.
Results Through People: You will help achieve results through the contribution of others by motivating and inspiring growth and productivity.
Relationships and Community: You will build positive and sustainable relationships with a range of key internal and external stakeholders.
Leading Cross-Culturally: You will foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision, mission, and goals of the organization.
Team Building: You will develop, inspire, and foster employees to work collaboratively.
Organizational Savviness: You will demonstrate understanding and good judgment of organizational culture and interpersonal relationships, with both internal and external groups, to identify opportunities of mutual interest and benefit. Has a high degree of resilience, is outcome driven and can thrive in an environment of rapid change while effectively managing pressure in an effective and professional manner.
Delivery: You will ensure services are provided by quality processes through monitoring and understanding.
Outcomes: You achieve quality outcomes for the individual, the organization, and the county.
Personal Development : You will strive for an honest and accurate assessment of oneself and demonstrate willingness for continuous improvement.
Functional/Technical: You possess specific knowledge about laws, regulations, certifications, licensure and skills for specific assignments.
WORKFORCE EQUITY
At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE
Vision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change
The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is recognized as a national leader in both adult and juvenile community justice. DCJ routinely consults and makes use of evidence-based practices in our program and policy development. The Department's commitment to data-informed decision-making has led DCJ to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision, sanctions, and services for the county's highest risk and highest need justice-involved individuals. DCJ makes long-term investments in its employees through the provision of education and training. The Department believes that in order to enhance public safety we must work collaboratively with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and the community.
The Department shares information with community members, partners, and staff to keep communities safe by preventing and reducing crime and routinely evaluating which local policies support best practices. DCJ operates 24 hours a day, with nearly 650 regular, on-call, and temporary employees. The Department supervises justice-involved individuals and those defendants requiring pretrial services. DCJ's Juvenile Services Division operates the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility and is responsible for youth on formal and informal community supervision.
More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at: www.multco.us/dcj .
TO QUALIFY
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Education/Certification: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the mental health field with major coursework in social science, or related field demonstrating the capacity to meet the provider Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-I or II) credentialing requirements as required by Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) 309-019-0125 (10) and described within Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 291-124-1030 (2). AND see qualified degrees listed below:
graduate degree in psychology
graduate degree in social work
graduate degree in a behavioral science field
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Latino/a/e Cultural Competency
This position requires knowledge, understanding and experience with the Latino/a/e culture, traditions, attitudes, beliefs and history.
This role must demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of the origins and results of the disparities experienced by Latino/a/e families related to racism and socio-economic injustices and how those experiences impact juveniles and their families within the criminal justice system.
This position also requires the ability to speak, write and read fluently in both English and Spanish (and be able to pass a Spanish language assessment test).
Required Certification and License
Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP- I or II) Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) before hire or within the probationary period after being hired (six (6) months for current regular status employees or one (1) year for new hires) as a Mental Health Consultant
Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN) Administration Certification before hire or within the probationary period
A valid driver’s license
Must pass a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to fingerprinting, a review of applicant’s criminal, civil, driving, military, educational and employment history prior to employment.
Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
Two (2) years or more of mental health case management experience within the Latino/Latina/Latine Community.
Attained the Administration Certification of Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN).
Experience administering the GAIN assessment.
Experience providing family therapy, as well as mental health treatment and addictions treatment to adolescents.
Thorough knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and interventions for individuals with chronic mental health and addiction disorders, risk and diagnostic assessment and clinical triage, crisis interface with community emergency management systems, providers and crisis centers.
Knowledge of the culturally responsive community mental health providers and ability to provide information/referrals to those providers.
Experience with Crisis intervention, including risk assessment of clients who may be involved in potentially life threatening situations.
Working knowledge of childhood and adolescent development, the juvenile justice system, juvenile probation, strength-based clinical interventions for delinquency, and/or principles of restorative justice.
*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
SCREENING AND EVALUATION
The Application Packet: You must submit ALL required items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.
Online application (REQUIRED): Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) – training in the education and work experience sections of the application. These demonstrate you meeting minimum qualifications including the required KSA and any relevant preferred qualifications.
Attach a resume (Optional): Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications including the KSA and any relevant preferred qualifications. Attach the document to the on-line application. Be sure to explain in detail, including dates of all related work experience, paid or unpaid.
Cover Letter (REQUIRED): Please address the following:
Demonstrate your case management experience working with diverse vulnerable population specifically Latino/Latina/Latine youth, families and community; and
How you meet the qualifications for this position, including your current certification(s); and
Why you are interested in the position.
Certification and License (REQUIRED): Attach a copy of your QMHP I/II Certification and if applicable, Oregon licensure (CSW, LPC, MFT) and GAIN Administration Certification. Please indicate the status of your certification(s).
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page . We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
Initial review of minimum qualifications
An evaluation of application materials, written exam and/or oral exam to identify the most qualified candidates
Consideration of top candidates/Interviews
Spanish language assessment test
Must pass a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to fingerprinting, a review of applicant’s criminal, civil, driving, military, educational and employment history prior to employment.
Equal Pay: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Type of Position: This hourly position is eligible for overtime.
Type: Represented
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
Location*: Juvenile Justice Complex, 1401 NE 68th Ave., Portland Oregon 97213.
*Work location includes field work such as home visits and other locations as preferred by the families.
Telework: This position is NOT eligible for hybrid or routine on-site/telework subject to the Multnomah County Telework Policy and based on the Department’s business needs. This position is considered Ad-hoc. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington.
Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefit package to all eligible employees. A few highlights include:
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Defined benefit retirement plan (pension); Multnomah County pays for the employee's share of the state retirement contribution (6% of wages)
Generous paid leave (vacation, holidays, sick, parental, military, etc...)
Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts
Free annual Trimet bus pass
Alternative wellness resources
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, regular, temporary, limited duration, and on-call positions. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
THIS WORK MATTERS!
Are you a Qualified Mental Health Professional with demonstrated experience serving the Latino/Latina/Latine community?
Are you an experienced mental health counselor who is passionate about helping troubled youth turn their lives around and create a better future?
Are you optimistic about Latino/a/e youth, parent, and family potential to make positive changes?
The Department of Community Justice Juvenile Services Division (JSD ) is seeking a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) with advanced knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) working with the Latino/Latina/Latine community for a Mental Health Consultant position with the Cultural Responsivity Team. This position requires the ability to communicate (speak, read and write) to families in Spanish (and English) ensuring culturally relevant mental health services, prevention support and care coordination.
The juvenile justice system in Multnomah County is a national leader in developing programs and services that contribute to countywide reductions in recidivism and racial and ethnic disparities in the justice system. Juvenile Services staff screen juvenile cases, prepare reports for courts, supervise youth on probation and collaborate with community organizations to maximize effective services and positive outcomes.
This important Mental Health Consultant directly supports youth and families primarily from the Latino/Latina/Latine community. This role delivers crucial short-term treatment interventions aimed at stabilizing family dynamics and provides comprehensive case management, including connecting families to community based organizations for longer term care. Key activities encompass facilitating family meetings, conducting individual sessions, performing thorough mental health assessments and developing informed treatment recommendations, leading parent skill building and skill groups to foster positive outcomes. This role conducts work both in the office and through field engagements such as home visits and other safe, family preferred locations.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Engagement, Assessment and Treatment: This includes completing comprehensive mental health assessments using Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN), developing safety and service plans, providing direct treatment services (individual, family, group therapy, psychological-education, case management), applying knowledge, skills and training (certification) of substance use disorders, performing managed care assessments, developing detailed clinical notes and documentation, and understanding cultural/racial/ethnic factors, specifically within the Latino/Latina/Latine community to engage, assess and treat.
Community Outreach and Support: This involves assisting with outreach to various community entities to share referral information and education, supervising and managing contracted services as a mandatory reporter under Oregon Administrative Rules (OARS) and Oregon Revised Statutes(ORS), mediating conflicts within the community to support and build positive outcomes, researching and advocating for funding and grants to empower community’s voice to resolution, challenging systemic racism and connecting clients to behavioral health services and resources while collaborating on outreach and engagement to Latino/a/e clients and families facing barriers.
Documentation: This encompasses documenting all clinical assessments, service plans, service notes, outcome measures, fidelity measures, local/state/federal measures, and required forms in accordance with HIPAA, legal, medical, mental health (OAR compliance) and other programmatic standards, completing administrative data collection, participating in supervision and meetings, and attending professional trainings and seminars for development, credentialing and to maintain awareness of professional standards.
Come Find Your Why? (video)
The Department of Community Justice is looking for a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) who can demonstrate expertise in the following areas:
Communication, Emotional Intelligence, and Integrity: You will exercise good judgment, diplomacy, and tact in dealing with sensitive, complex, confidential information and situations, in addition to acting professionally, and empathically, with individuals, internal/external partners and communities. You will demonstrate the ability to flex communication style when faced with myriad dimensions of culture in order to be effective across cultural context.
Strategic Planning / Leadership: You will develop goals and direction based on the overall county/department mission and vision to increase community safety through positive change.
Results Through People: You will help achieve results through the contribution of others by motivating and inspiring growth and productivity.
Relationships and Community: You will build positive and sustainable relationships with a range of key internal and external stakeholders.
Leading Cross-Culturally: You will foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision, mission, and goals of the organization.
Team Building: You will develop, inspire, and foster employees to work collaboratively.
Organizational Savviness: You will demonstrate understanding and good judgment of organizational culture and interpersonal relationships, with both internal and external groups, to identify opportunities of mutual interest and benefit. Has a high degree of resilience, is outcome driven and can thrive in an environment of rapid change while effectively managing pressure in an effective and professional manner.
Delivery: You will ensure services are provided by quality processes through monitoring and understanding.
Outcomes: You achieve quality outcomes for the individual, the organization, and the county.
Personal Development : You will strive for an honest and accurate assessment of oneself and demonstrate willingness for continuous improvement.
Functional/Technical: You possess specific knowledge about laws, regulations, certifications, licensure and skills for specific assignments.
WORKFORCE EQUITY
At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE
Vision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change
The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is recognized as a national leader in both adult and juvenile community justice. DCJ routinely consults and makes use of evidence-based practices in our program and policy development. The Department's commitment to data-informed decision-making has led DCJ to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision, sanctions, and services for the county's highest risk and highest need justice-involved individuals. DCJ makes long-term investments in its employees through the provision of education and training. The Department believes that in order to enhance public safety we must work collaboratively with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and the community.
The Department shares information with community members, partners, and staff to keep communities safe by preventing and reducing crime and routinely evaluating which local policies support best practices. DCJ operates 24 hours a day, with nearly 650 regular, on-call, and temporary employees. The Department supervises justice-involved individuals and those defendants requiring pretrial services. DCJ's Juvenile Services Division operates the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility and is responsible for youth on formal and informal community supervision.
More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at: www.multco.us/dcj .
TO QUALIFY
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Education/Certification: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the mental health field with major coursework in social science, or related field demonstrating the capacity to meet the provider Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP-I or II) credentialing requirements as required by Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) 309-019-0125 (10) and described within Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 291-124-1030 (2). AND see qualified degrees listed below:
graduate degree in psychology
graduate degree in social work
graduate degree in a behavioral science field
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Latino/a/e Cultural Competency
This position requires knowledge, understanding and experience with the Latino/a/e culture, traditions, attitudes, beliefs and history.
This role must demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of the origins and results of the disparities experienced by Latino/a/e families related to racism and socio-economic injustices and how those experiences impact juveniles and their families within the criminal justice system.
This position also requires the ability to speak, write and read fluently in both English and Spanish (and be able to pass a Spanish language assessment test).
Required Certification and License
Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP- I or II) Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) before hire or within the probationary period after being hired (six (6) months for current regular status employees or one (1) year for new hires) as a Mental Health Consultant
Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN) Administration Certification before hire or within the probationary period
A valid driver’s license
Must pass a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to fingerprinting, a review of applicant’s criminal, civil, driving, military, educational and employment history prior to employment.
Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
Two (2) years or more of mental health case management experience within the Latino/Latina/Latine Community.
Attained the Administration Certification of Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN).
Experience administering the GAIN assessment.
Experience providing family therapy, as well as mental health treatment and addictions treatment to adolescents.
Thorough knowledge of crisis intervention techniques and interventions for individuals with chronic mental health and addiction disorders, risk and diagnostic assessment and clinical triage, crisis interface with community emergency management systems, providers and crisis centers.
Knowledge of the culturally responsive community mental health providers and ability to provide information/referrals to those providers.
Experience with Crisis intervention, including risk assessment of clients who may be involved in potentially life threatening situations.
Working knowledge of childhood and adolescent development, the juvenile justice system, juvenile probation, strength-based clinical interventions for delinquency, and/or principles of restorative justice.
*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
SCREENING AND EVALUATION
The Application Packet: You must submit ALL required items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.
Online application (REQUIRED): Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) – training in the education and work experience sections of the application. These demonstrate you meeting minimum qualifications including the required KSA and any relevant preferred qualifications.
Attach a resume (Optional): Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications including the KSA and any relevant preferred qualifications. Attach the document to the on-line application. Be sure to explain in detail, including dates of all related work experience, paid or unpaid.
Cover Letter (REQUIRED): Please address the following:
Demonstrate your case management experience working with diverse vulnerable population specifically Latino/Latina/Latine youth, families and community; and
How you meet the qualifications for this position, including your current certification(s); and
Why you are interested in the position.
Certification and License (REQUIRED): Attach a copy of your QMHP I/II Certification and if applicable, Oregon licensure (CSW, LPC, MFT) and GAIN Administration Certification. Please indicate the status of your certification(s).
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page . We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
Initial review of minimum qualifications
An evaluation of application materials, written exam and/or oral exam to identify the most qualified candidates
Consideration of top candidates/Interviews
Spanish language assessment test
Must pass a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to fingerprinting, a review of applicant’s criminal, civil, driving, military, educational and employment history prior to employment.
Equal Pay: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Type of Position: This hourly position is eligible for overtime.
Type: Represented
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
Location*: Juvenile Justice Complex, 1401 NE 68th Ave., Portland Oregon 97213.
*Work location includes field work such as home visits and other locations as preferred by the families.
Telework: This position is NOT eligible for hybrid or routine on-site/telework subject to the Multnomah County Telework Policy and based on the Department’s business needs. This position is considered Ad-hoc. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington.
Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefit package to all eligible employees. A few highlights include:
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Defined benefit retirement plan (pension); Multnomah County pays for the employee's share of the state retirement contribution (6% of wages)
Generous paid leave (vacation, holidays, sick, parental, military, etc...)
Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts
Free annual Trimet bus pass
Alternative wellness resources
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, regular, temporary, limited duration, and on-call positions. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Records Manager & RIM Coordinator (Forms & Records Analyst 3) within the Eastern Region Office.
Location:
Eastern Region Office in Spokane, WA .
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
As physical records are stored at the Eastern Region Office, you will be required to work on-site at least four days per week.
Telework up to one day per week and flexible schedule options are available.
Occasional travel may be required for meetings and conferences.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by October 9, 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 the date above may not be considered.
Duties
As the Eastern Region Office (ERO) Records Manager & RIM Coordinator, you will coordinate and implement Ecology’s regional records and information management program. Your work in this role supports the Agency’s Records Officer and the ERO in maintaining effective records and information management practices, and ensures the agency meets its legal obligations to preserve and manage records.
In collaboration with regional section managers, you will research, analyze, and improve regional records and information management processes and systems, including enterprise content management implementation. You will ensure that information in all formats is managed systematically and efficiently throughout its entire lifecycle, from creation and maintenance to use and disposal. This ensures the right information is available, in the right format, to the right people, at the right time.
What you will do:
Archive and retrieve records and develop and implement ERO policies and procedures for records management.
Train Central Records staff on records management processes, including archiving records to the State Records Center and ensuring complete and accurate data entry into the Central Records Indexing and Inventorying System (CRIIS).
Enter data into the file room database system for all existing and new files and sites to identify and track files in the records room.
Evaluate records to ensure they are protected, organized, and accessible, providing systematic control throughout their lifecycle to help Ecology reduce the resources needed to manage information and better utilize environmental staff for environmental work.
Prepare records for inspection and supervise on-site file reviews, including scheduling appointments, notifying the front desk of expected visitors, setting up review tables, explaining the review and copying process, and returning files when reviews are complete.
Analyze, track, route, and verify requests received through the agency’s Public Record Office. Clarify requests as needed and consult with staff and management to determine appropriate scope and search criteria.
Assist staff in conducting thorough searches and gathering records in response to public records requests.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Six (6) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience: with administrative support, forms, and/or records management.
Education: College-level coursework.
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).
3 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
2 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Desired Qualifications:
Education or experience in IT systems.
Understanding of public records retention schedules.
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 .
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
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 Chris Madunich at Chris.Madunich@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
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
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.
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.
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.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Records Manager & RIM Coordinator (Forms & Records Analyst 3) within the Eastern Region Office.
Location:
Eastern Region Office in Spokane, WA .
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
As physical records are stored at the Eastern Region Office, you will be required to work on-site at least four days per week.
Telework up to one day per week and flexible schedule options are available.
Occasional travel may be required for meetings and conferences.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by October 9, 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 the date above may not be considered.
Duties
As the Eastern Region Office (ERO) Records Manager & RIM Coordinator, you will coordinate and implement Ecology’s regional records and information management program. Your work in this role supports the Agency’s Records Officer and the ERO in maintaining effective records and information management practices, and ensures the agency meets its legal obligations to preserve and manage records.
In collaboration with regional section managers, you will research, analyze, and improve regional records and information management processes and systems, including enterprise content management implementation. You will ensure that information in all formats is managed systematically and efficiently throughout its entire lifecycle, from creation and maintenance to use and disposal. This ensures the right information is available, in the right format, to the right people, at the right time.
What you will do:
Archive and retrieve records and develop and implement ERO policies and procedures for records management.
Train Central Records staff on records management processes, including archiving records to the State Records Center and ensuring complete and accurate data entry into the Central Records Indexing and Inventorying System (CRIIS).
Enter data into the file room database system for all existing and new files and sites to identify and track files in the records room.
Evaluate records to ensure they are protected, organized, and accessible, providing systematic control throughout their lifecycle to help Ecology reduce the resources needed to manage information and better utilize environmental staff for environmental work.
Prepare records for inspection and supervise on-site file reviews, including scheduling appointments, notifying the front desk of expected visitors, setting up review tables, explaining the review and copying process, and returning files when reviews are complete.
Analyze, track, route, and verify requests received through the agency’s Public Record Office. Clarify requests as needed and consult with staff and management to determine appropriate scope and search criteria.
Assist staff in conducting thorough searches and gathering records in response to public records requests.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Six (6) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience: with administrative support, forms, and/or records management.
Education: College-level coursework.
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).
3 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
2 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Desired Qualifications:
Education or experience in IT systems.
Understanding of public records retention schedules.
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 .
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
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 Chris Madunich at Chris.Madunich@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
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
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.
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.
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.
Company Description
Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges.
At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation.
Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do.
*Atlanta, GA*
Job Description
Who You'll Work With
As a team member of the Arista Sales team, you are the face of Arista to our customers; their internal champion for the problems they need to solve. As their champion you will align Arista’s technical resources to achieve your customer’s business outcome. You will partner with some of the most skilled Customer Engineers in the industry in addition to our Professional Services and Executive teams to help them understand how to execute on your customer’s behalf. Our sales teams have a culture of team success, where you’ll collaborate and be supported by like minded sales professionals. This role typically reports to a Regional Sales Manager or Area VP of Sales.
What You'll Do
We currently have an opening for a Sales Associate Account Manager to join our growing Sales organization in the Atlanta area. This is an amazing opportunity for an individual who wants to pursue a career in sales.
In this role you will be responsible for collaborating with the Sales Leadership team and Senior Account Managers to perform internal sales support functions including new sales pipeline development, lead generation, field marketing activities and sales operations support for Field Account Managers in the region.
Arista appeals very strongly to engineering-centric organizations and thus a strong technical acumen and track record of selling data center networking solutions has proven to be highly valuable.
Job Responsibilities:
You will conduct lead generation calls with key customer influencers and present the Arista value proposition to generate new meetings for Field Account Managers.
You will generate new opportunities for Arista's Software-Driven Data Center and Campus switching platforms in addition to our Cloud based Wireless WIFI solutions, DANZ Fabric Monitoring and Zero Trust security products.
You will plan 2-4 sales events in territory every quarter. This will require event registration monitoring, driving new attendees to events, event marketing with assistance from marketing team, venue and catering coordination, setting and adhering budgeting guidelines for each event.
You provide Sales operations support for Field Account Managers including sales quote assistance, order submissions, and assistance with billing issues.
Attend sales training and shadow Senior Account Managers for career progression to a Field Territory Account Manager position within 18-24 months.
Keep up-to-date with technology partner solutions, competing solutions and competitor strategies.
Qualifications
Who are you?
We are seeking an Associate level Sales Representative who is passionate about pursuing and growing a career in technology sales.
Our team looks for individuals who embody our values of trust, compassion, collaboration, respectfulness, integrity, and good-natured fun.
Minimum Job Requirements:
BS/BA/BBA degree or equivalent in addition to 2-3+ years of technology sales experience.
You possess previous experience in roles or internships in Sales, Marketing, Sales Operations or Sales Associate
Excellent people skills and ability to build relationships at all levels
You have a passion for technology and a strong technical acumen in any of the following areas, Cloud, Networking, Virtualization, Network Security, Compute, SaaS/IaaS, Wireless (Wifi), Network Monitoring
Ability to work in a fast paced work environment
Additional Information
Arista Networks is an equal opportunity employer. Arista makes all hiring and employment-related decisions in a non-discriminatory manner without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable federal, state, or law law. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Company Description
Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges.
At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation.
Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do.
*Atlanta, GA*
Job Description
Who You'll Work With
As a team member of the Arista Sales team, you are the face of Arista to our customers; their internal champion for the problems they need to solve. As their champion you will align Arista’s technical resources to achieve your customer’s business outcome. You will partner with some of the most skilled Customer Engineers in the industry in addition to our Professional Services and Executive teams to help them understand how to execute on your customer’s behalf. Our sales teams have a culture of team success, where you’ll collaborate and be supported by like minded sales professionals. This role typically reports to a Regional Sales Manager or Area VP of Sales.
What You'll Do
We currently have an opening for a Sales Associate Account Manager to join our growing Sales organization in the Atlanta area. This is an amazing opportunity for an individual who wants to pursue a career in sales.
In this role you will be responsible for collaborating with the Sales Leadership team and Senior Account Managers to perform internal sales support functions including new sales pipeline development, lead generation, field marketing activities and sales operations support for Field Account Managers in the region.
Arista appeals very strongly to engineering-centric organizations and thus a strong technical acumen and track record of selling data center networking solutions has proven to be highly valuable.
Job Responsibilities:
You will conduct lead generation calls with key customer influencers and present the Arista value proposition to generate new meetings for Field Account Managers.
You will generate new opportunities for Arista's Software-Driven Data Center and Campus switching platforms in addition to our Cloud based Wireless WIFI solutions, DANZ Fabric Monitoring and Zero Trust security products.
You will plan 2-4 sales events in territory every quarter. This will require event registration monitoring, driving new attendees to events, event marketing with assistance from marketing team, venue and catering coordination, setting and adhering budgeting guidelines for each event.
You provide Sales operations support for Field Account Managers including sales quote assistance, order submissions, and assistance with billing issues.
Attend sales training and shadow Senior Account Managers for career progression to a Field Territory Account Manager position within 18-24 months.
Keep up-to-date with technology partner solutions, competing solutions and competitor strategies.
Qualifications
Who are you?
We are seeking an Associate level Sales Representative who is passionate about pursuing and growing a career in technology sales.
Our team looks for individuals who embody our values of trust, compassion, collaboration, respectfulness, integrity, and good-natured fun.
Minimum Job Requirements:
BS/BA/BBA degree or equivalent in addition to 2-3+ years of technology sales experience.
You possess previous experience in roles or internships in Sales, Marketing, Sales Operations or Sales Associate
Excellent people skills and ability to build relationships at all levels
You have a passion for technology and a strong technical acumen in any of the following areas, Cloud, Networking, Virtualization, Network Security, Compute, SaaS/IaaS, Wireless (Wifi), Network Monitoring
Ability to work in a fast paced work environment
Additional Information
Arista Networks is an equal opportunity employer. Arista makes all hiring and employment-related decisions in a non-discriminatory manner without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable federal, state, or law law. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Senior Legislative Planner (Environmental Planner 5) 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 options.
A minimum of one day per week is required in the office, during the Legislative Interim. Based on business need, the successful candidate may be required to be in the office more frequently.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by October 8, 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 the date above may not be considered.
Duties
Join us as a Senior Legislative Planner for the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP). Are you passionate about driving bold climate action and consulting on environmental policy on a state and national level? We are seeking a Senior Legislative Planner to coordinate the development of highly complex and impactful environmental policies and legislation that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and advances our state’s climate goals. In this role, you will:
Provide strategic guidance to program leadership on legislative initiatives at both the state and federal levels.
Track, evaluate, and coordinate bill analyses with environmental scientists and subject matter experts across the program.
Represent CPRP with legislators, Tribal governments, senior state and federal leadership, and key interested parties.
Research, write, review and conduct analysis related to state and federal legislation and regulatory development in support of climate policy efforts.
Draft, review and provide testimony for CPRP to legislative committees, as appropriate.
Develop presentation materials for state and federal legislators, interested parties, Tribal leaders and staff, and the public, working closely with the Program Communications Manager.
In concert with the CPRP Deputy Program Manager, oversee the development of agency request legislation and budget decision packages for CPRP.
Perform collaboration and outreach by representing CPRP in maintaining communication and coordination with Tribal governments, adhering to protocols for appropriately interacting with Tribal governments.
This is a dynamic, highly-visible position that requires excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills. If you are looking for the chance to shape the laws and policies that will define our state’s climate leadership for decades to come, we invite you to apply.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Eleven years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and/or program development conducting research and analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations. Experience must include all of the following:
Two or more years working for or with a legislative body.
Two or more years working for or with Tribal governments.
Experience may be attained concurrent to the other experience listed above.
Education involving a major study in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, landscape architecture, geography, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, political science, government relations, environmental science, environmental studies, or closely related field.
Examples of how to qualify:
11 years of experience.
10 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
9 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
8 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
7 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
5 years of experience AND a Master’s degree.
4 years of experience AND a Ph.D.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with:
Tracking legislation.
Developing, drafting, and preparing legislation.
Preparation and coordination of bill analyses.
Drafting fiscal notes.
Developing budget decision packages.
Knowledge of:
State and federal greenhouse gas reduction laws and policies.
Washington State climate laws and policies.
State and federal clean vehicle laws and policies.
Knowledge of and experience with Washington's Government-to-Government protocols.
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. Applications that fail to include the following supplemental documents will not be advanced to the hiring manager:
Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
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” will 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 Tamara Jones at Tamara.Jones@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
About the Climate Pollution Reduction Program
The principal department strategic priorities and goals that relate to the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) include: reduce and prepare for climate impacts; prevent and reduce toxic threats; and deliver efficient and effective services. The CPRP’s mission is to implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of Washington so that the state meets its statutory greenhouse gas emission limits. The CPRP focuses long term, requiring creative and strategic decision making for implementation to achieve broad statewide and interstate success reducing carbon emissions in the state of Washington so residents have a healthy environment and climate.
Under the supervision of the Deputy Program Manager, the Senior Legislative Planner position serves as CPRP's senior policy consultant for state legislative, federal, and Tribal issues. The position provides leadership, guidance, and support on policy and legislative initiatives. This position coordinates the development and implementation of highly complex environmental programs, policies, and legislation. As the Senior Legislative Planner, you will be at the forefront of helping advance equitable, science-based climate solutions that make a tangible difference in our communities, and our environment.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
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.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Senior Legislative Planner (Environmental Planner 5) 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 options.
A minimum of one day per week is required in the office, during the Legislative Interim. Based on business need, the successful candidate may be required to be in the office more frequently.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by October 8, 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 the date above may not be considered.
Duties
Join us as a Senior Legislative Planner for the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP). Are you passionate about driving bold climate action and consulting on environmental policy on a state and national level? We are seeking a Senior Legislative Planner to coordinate the development of highly complex and impactful environmental policies and legislation that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and advances our state’s climate goals. In this role, you will:
Provide strategic guidance to program leadership on legislative initiatives at both the state and federal levels.
Track, evaluate, and coordinate bill analyses with environmental scientists and subject matter experts across the program.
Represent CPRP with legislators, Tribal governments, senior state and federal leadership, and key interested parties.
Research, write, review and conduct analysis related to state and federal legislation and regulatory development in support of climate policy efforts.
Draft, review and provide testimony for CPRP to legislative committees, as appropriate.
Develop presentation materials for state and federal legislators, interested parties, Tribal leaders and staff, and the public, working closely with the Program Communications Manager.
In concert with the CPRP Deputy Program Manager, oversee the development of agency request legislation and budget decision packages for CPRP.
Perform collaboration and outreach by representing CPRP in maintaining communication and coordination with Tribal governments, adhering to protocols for appropriately interacting with Tribal governments.
This is a dynamic, highly-visible position that requires excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills. If you are looking for the chance to shape the laws and policies that will define our state’s climate leadership for decades to come, we invite you to apply.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Eleven years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and/or program development conducting research and analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations. Experience must include all of the following:
Two or more years working for or with a legislative body.
Two or more years working for or with Tribal governments.
Experience may be attained concurrent to the other experience listed above.
Education involving a major study in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, landscape architecture, geography, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, political science, government relations, environmental science, environmental studies, or closely related field.
Examples of how to qualify:
11 years of experience.
10 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
9 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
8 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
7 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
5 years of experience AND a Master’s degree.
4 years of experience AND a Ph.D.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with:
Tracking legislation.
Developing, drafting, and preparing legislation.
Preparation and coordination of bill analyses.
Drafting fiscal notes.
Developing budget decision packages.
Knowledge of:
State and federal greenhouse gas reduction laws and policies.
Washington State climate laws and policies.
State and federal clean vehicle laws and policies.
Knowledge of and experience with Washington's Government-to-Government protocols.
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. Applications that fail to include the following supplemental documents will not be advanced to the hiring manager:
Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
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” will 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 Tamara Jones at Tamara.Jones@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
About the Climate Pollution Reduction Program
The principal department strategic priorities and goals that relate to the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) include: reduce and prepare for climate impacts; prevent and reduce toxic threats; and deliver efficient and effective services. The CPRP’s mission is to implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of Washington so that the state meets its statutory greenhouse gas emission limits. The CPRP focuses long term, requiring creative and strategic decision making for implementation to achieve broad statewide and interstate success reducing carbon emissions in the state of Washington so residents have a healthy environment and climate.
Under the supervision of the Deputy Program Manager, the Senior Legislative Planner position serves as CPRP's senior policy consultant for state legislative, federal, and Tribal issues. The position provides leadership, guidance, and support on policy and legislative initiatives. This position coordinates the development and implementation of highly complex environmental programs, policies, and legislation. As the Senior Legislative Planner, you will be at the forefront of helping advance equitable, science-based climate solutions that make a tangible difference in our communities, and our environment.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
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.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring an Infrastructure and Optimization Section Manager (IT Policy and Planning - Senior Manager)
within the Information Technology Services Office .
Location:
Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA .
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
A minimum of one day per week is required in the office.
This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by Octo ber 8, 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 the date above may not be considered.
Duties
In this role, you will carry significant responsibility in balancing the demands of enterprise-level strategic leadership with the complexities of modern infrastructure management. This role require that you navigate rapid technology evolution—cloud, AI, automation, and DevOps—while ensuring stability, security, and compliance in a highly regulated environment. A major challenge lies in driving innovation and transformation at scale, particularly during migrations from legacy platforms to hybrid and multi-cloud environments, without disrupting mission-critical services. The position must also anticipate and respond to emerging risks, such as cybersecurity threats and escalating operational costs, while sustaining a resilient and responsive IT ecosystem.
Another complexity is the need to simultaneously lead people, processes, and technology while fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and high performance. In this role you will be required to balance competing priorities from business-interests, governance bodies, and operational teams while ensuring strategic alignment with agency goals. It also involves managing scarce resources and budgets in a way that delivers modernization, operational excellence, and innovation. Success demands visionary leadership, deep technical expertise, and the ability to influence across the organization to achieve lasting outcomes.
What you will do:
Provide strategic leadership to the section, setting direction aligned with ITSO’s mission and supervising IT managers.
Lead enterprise infrastructure, cloud, and AI strategies, including hybrid/multi-cloud adoption, automation, and cost optimization.
Drive service management and operational excellence by ensuring reliability, scalability, and continuous improvement of IT services.
Engage in governance, planning, and stakeholder collaboration to align infrastructure initiatives with agency goals.
Partner with security leadership to ensure compliance, risk management, and business continuity.
Contribute as a key member of the ITSO leadership team in strategic planning, budgeting, staffing, and policy development.
Promote a DevOps and innovation culture, advancing automation, collaboration, and proactive technology adoption across the enterprise.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Eleven (11) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience: in one or more of the following IT disciplines: consultation, systems development, systems analysis, database management, technical support troubleshooting, project management, server management, IT supervisor or team lead.
Education involving an Information Technology program or a closely related field.
Examples of how to qualify:
11 years of experience.
10 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
9 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
8 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
7 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
5 years of experience AND a Master’s degree or higher.
Note: At least two (2) years of recent (within the past 5 years) experience as an IT supervisor or team lead, which may be attained concurrently with experience listed above.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience designing and/or leading modernization of hybrid cloud environments using Azure and AWS services.
Proficiency in VMware migration strategies, including alternatives like Azure Stack HCI, Kubernetes, and containerization.
Knowledge of modern data platform technologies (e.g., Azure Synapse, Data Factory, data lakes, tiered storage).
Demonstrated success in managing M365 tenants at scale, including Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and Intune.
Organizational Change Management (OCM) or equivalent experience leading team transformation in technical environments.
Familiarity with FinOps practices for cloud cost governance.
Knowledge of enterprise AI operations tools (AIOps), such as Azure Monitor, Splunk ITSI, or Dynatrace.
Experience in Zero Trust Architecture and modern identity and access management frameworks (e.g., Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC, Just-In-Time access).
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 .
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
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 Kristy Schreiner at: Kristy.Schreiner@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
The Information Technology Services Office leverages technology solutions that support a modern, mobile workforce to allow us to be more adaptive and responsive to communities, customers, and employees.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
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.
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.
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.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring an Infrastructure and Optimization Section Manager (IT Policy and Planning - Senior Manager)
within the Information Technology Services Office .
Location:
Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA .
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
A minimum of one day per week is required in the office.
This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by Octo ber 8, 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 the date above may not be considered.
Duties
In this role, you will carry significant responsibility in balancing the demands of enterprise-level strategic leadership with the complexities of modern infrastructure management. This role require that you navigate rapid technology evolution—cloud, AI, automation, and DevOps—while ensuring stability, security, and compliance in a highly regulated environment. A major challenge lies in driving innovation and transformation at scale, particularly during migrations from legacy platforms to hybrid and multi-cloud environments, without disrupting mission-critical services. The position must also anticipate and respond to emerging risks, such as cybersecurity threats and escalating operational costs, while sustaining a resilient and responsive IT ecosystem.
Another complexity is the need to simultaneously lead people, processes, and technology while fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and high performance. In this role you will be required to balance competing priorities from business-interests, governance bodies, and operational teams while ensuring strategic alignment with agency goals. It also involves managing scarce resources and budgets in a way that delivers modernization, operational excellence, and innovation. Success demands visionary leadership, deep technical expertise, and the ability to influence across the organization to achieve lasting outcomes.
What you will do:
Provide strategic leadership to the section, setting direction aligned with ITSO’s mission and supervising IT managers.
Lead enterprise infrastructure, cloud, and AI strategies, including hybrid/multi-cloud adoption, automation, and cost optimization.
Drive service management and operational excellence by ensuring reliability, scalability, and continuous improvement of IT services.
Engage in governance, planning, and stakeholder collaboration to align infrastructure initiatives with agency goals.
Partner with security leadership to ensure compliance, risk management, and business continuity.
Contribute as a key member of the ITSO leadership team in strategic planning, budgeting, staffing, and policy development.
Promote a DevOps and innovation culture, advancing automation, collaboration, and proactive technology adoption across the enterprise.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Eleven (11) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience: in one or more of the following IT disciplines: consultation, systems development, systems analysis, database management, technical support troubleshooting, project management, server management, IT supervisor or team lead.
Education involving an Information Technology program or a closely related field.
Examples of how to qualify:
11 years of experience.
10 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
9 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
8 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
7 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
5 years of experience AND a Master’s degree or higher.
Note: At least two (2) years of recent (within the past 5 years) experience as an IT supervisor or team lead, which may be attained concurrently with experience listed above.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience designing and/or leading modernization of hybrid cloud environments using Azure and AWS services.
Proficiency in VMware migration strategies, including alternatives like Azure Stack HCI, Kubernetes, and containerization.
Knowledge of modern data platform technologies (e.g., Azure Synapse, Data Factory, data lakes, tiered storage).
Demonstrated success in managing M365 tenants at scale, including Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and Intune.
Organizational Change Management (OCM) or equivalent experience leading team transformation in technical environments.
Familiarity with FinOps practices for cloud cost governance.
Knowledge of enterprise AI operations tools (AIOps), such as Azure Monitor, Splunk ITSI, or Dynatrace.
Experience in Zero Trust Architecture and modern identity and access management frameworks (e.g., Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC, Just-In-Time access).
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 .
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
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 Kristy Schreiner at: Kristy.Schreiner@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
The Information Technology Services Office leverages technology solutions that support a modern, mobile workforce to allow us to be more adaptive and responsive to communities, customers, and employees.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
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.
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.
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.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
Are you ready to be an advocate for change?
Can you picture yourself steering a team through uncertainty, transition, and growth? Do you get energized by modern application frameworks like MACH ? Are you eager to help move an agency from legacy monoliths to nimble microservices that truly meet business needs? Do you perceive the upside of a constantly evolving technical landscape — and want to stay at the front of it?
If you answered yes to these questions, the technology team at the Department of Ecology wants to meet you. We’re changing the way we work: not looking back but embracing the best of today’s modern tools and frameworks. Our mission is bold — to modernize or retire every application in our portfolio within the next four years . Ambitious? Absolutely. Achievable? We think so, with today’s toolsets and the advances AI brings to accelerate learning and delivery.
Make no mistake: this is a journey with real trials — mountains to summit, rivers to cross, and tough decisions along the way. Change isn’t easy. But it is rewarding. And with the right people, it can be exciting and transformative for our teams, our agency, and the public we serve.
If moving quickly, learning constantly, and being willing to “fail fast and learn faster” doesn’t sound like your thing — these might not be the droids you are looking for.
But if you’re intrigued — maybe even a little fired up — then continue on to learn what this role is all about.
The Department of Ecology is hiring an FASS IT Application Development - Manager within the Information Technology Services Office (ITSO).
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.
You may telework most of your work time with occasional in-person meetings and activities.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by October 07, 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 the date above may not be considered.
Duties
Take the Captain’s Chair of FASS!
In this role, you’ll be at the helm of the Financial and Administrative Systems Support (FASS) Unit , guiding the crew that keeps Ecology’s critical financial and administrative systems operating smoothly. Your orchestration will help us chart a course through modernization, ensuring our business partners have the tools they need to thrive. You won’t just maintain systems — you’ll pilot change, inspire innovation, and make sure we’re always ready for the challenges ahead.
What you’ll do:
Lead the Way: Manage, shape, and oversee all things information management for FASS. You’ll shape and deliver a strategic plan, set IT policies, and steer the long-term vision for financial and administrative systems.
Keep the Engines Humming: Ensure FASS applications are maintained, modernized, and enhanced to meet evolving business needs.
Crew Collaboration: Work together with Financial Services Managers, guiding developers who support our agency’s enterprise-wide financial systems.
Modernize the Fleet: Drive adoption of Agile, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and other modern development practices that boost collaboration, increase deployment speed, and make our processes leaner.
Be the Translator: Serve as the go-between for business administrators and application teams, making sure communication is clear, effective, and forward-looking.
Push for Innovation: Advocate for automation, AI-powered optimization, and self-service analytics to empower smarter, faster, data-focused decisions across the agency.
This role isn’t just about systems — it’s about inspiration, leadership, and helping Ecology move boldly into the future.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Nine years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience: Progressively responsible experience in enterprise software, including work in areas like IT consultation, systems development, systems analysis, database management, technical support troubleshooting, project management, or server management. Experience must include:
Leadership & Delivery: 2+ years in a supervisory, management, or team lead role, including leading Agile or hybrid software teams with tools like Azure DevOps or Jira.
Modernization & Cloud: Hands-on experience modernizing legacy systems (e.g., migrating to web or cloud-native platforms) and building enterprise applications in the cloud, preferably Microsoft Azure.
Full Lifecycle Development: 3+ years across the full application lifecycle—planning, requirements, development/configuration, testing, deployment, and production support.
Technical Expertise: Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps, secure coding (OWASP, PII protection, compliance), and modern architectures (API-first, microservices, containers).
Integration & Operations: Experience with application/data integrations, cross-functional team collaboration, vendor management, and production support/incident management.
Quality & Accessibility: Familiarity with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards, inclusive design, managing technical debt, refactoring code, and shaping long-term modernization roadmaps.
Education involving a major study in an Information Technology program or closely related field.
Examples of how to qualify:
9 years of experience.
8 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
7 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
6 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
5 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
This position is designated as overtime exempt because of its supervisory functions, the range of critical tasks performed by this technology position, and the impact of the independent actions that the position must administratively perform to directly support technology business operations.
Must possess a valid driver’s license or provide alternate transportation for occasional travel.
May be required to work additional hours during system deployments, critical incidents, or platform outages.
Must maintain the confidentiality of sensitive agency and personnel data accessed through Jira.
Must comply with the state’s IT security and acceptable use policies, particularly when working with workflow automation and data visibility configurations.
Must complete all required agency training, including DEIR, cybersecurity, and public records management.
This position is responsible for maintaining current technical and strategic knowledge across enterprise application development, system integration, modernization practices, and SaaS implementation—particularly within financial and administrative domains. While Ecology provides access to assigned technical, security, and policy trainings, the occupant of this role is expected to proactively pursue additional professional development opportunities to remain effective in a rapidly evolving IT and business environment. Timely completion of all assigned IT, cybersecurity, and policy-related trainings is mandatory.
Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
Agile certifications (e.g., Scrum Master, Product Owner, or similar).
3+ years of experience using Git for version control.
Background in accounting or budgeting, with experience supporting financial systems.
Background in environmental sciences, with experience supporting science-based business areas.
Professional-level experience in consulting, design, programming, or support for medium to large organizations.
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 .
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
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 Eric Sabisch at Eric.Sabisch@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
About the Information Technology Services Office
The Information Technology Services Office’s (ITSO) mission is to create and support useful technology services that are adaptable and support Ecology’s mission. This specific position is located within the Enterprise Business Technology Solutions Section (EBTS) supporting the agency’s Financial and Administrative Systems.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
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.
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.
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.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency.
Sep 30, 2025
Full time
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
Are you ready to be an advocate for change?
Can you picture yourself steering a team through uncertainty, transition, and growth? Do you get energized by modern application frameworks like MACH ? Are you eager to help move an agency from legacy monoliths to nimble microservices that truly meet business needs? Do you perceive the upside of a constantly evolving technical landscape — and want to stay at the front of it?
If you answered yes to these questions, the technology team at the Department of Ecology wants to meet you. We’re changing the way we work: not looking back but embracing the best of today’s modern tools and frameworks. Our mission is bold — to modernize or retire every application in our portfolio within the next four years . Ambitious? Absolutely. Achievable? We think so, with today’s toolsets and the advances AI brings to accelerate learning and delivery.
Make no mistake: this is a journey with real trials — mountains to summit, rivers to cross, and tough decisions along the way. Change isn’t easy. But it is rewarding. And with the right people, it can be exciting and transformative for our teams, our agency, and the public we serve.
If moving quickly, learning constantly, and being willing to “fail fast and learn faster” doesn’t sound like your thing — these might not be the droids you are looking for.
But if you’re intrigued — maybe even a little fired up — then continue on to learn what this role is all about.
The Department of Ecology is hiring an FASS IT Application Development - Manager within the Information Technology Services Office (ITSO).
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.
You may telework most of your work time with occasional in-person meetings and activities.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by October 07, 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 the date above may not be considered.
Duties
Take the Captain’s Chair of FASS!
In this role, you’ll be at the helm of the Financial and Administrative Systems Support (FASS) Unit , guiding the crew that keeps Ecology’s critical financial and administrative systems operating smoothly. Your orchestration will help us chart a course through modernization, ensuring our business partners have the tools they need to thrive. You won’t just maintain systems — you’ll pilot change, inspire innovation, and make sure we’re always ready for the challenges ahead.
What you’ll do:
Lead the Way: Manage, shape, and oversee all things information management for FASS. You’ll shape and deliver a strategic plan, set IT policies, and steer the long-term vision for financial and administrative systems.
Keep the Engines Humming: Ensure FASS applications are maintained, modernized, and enhanced to meet evolving business needs.
Crew Collaboration: Work together with Financial Services Managers, guiding developers who support our agency’s enterprise-wide financial systems.
Modernize the Fleet: Drive adoption of Agile, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and other modern development practices that boost collaboration, increase deployment speed, and make our processes leaner.
Be the Translator: Serve as the go-between for business administrators and application teams, making sure communication is clear, effective, and forward-looking.
Push for Innovation: Advocate for automation, AI-powered optimization, and self-service analytics to empower smarter, faster, data-focused decisions across the agency.
This role isn’t just about systems — it’s about inspiration, leadership, and helping Ecology move boldly into the future.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Nine years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience: Progressively responsible experience in enterprise software, including work in areas like IT consultation, systems development, systems analysis, database management, technical support troubleshooting, project management, or server management. Experience must include:
Leadership & Delivery: 2+ years in a supervisory, management, or team lead role, including leading Agile or hybrid software teams with tools like Azure DevOps or Jira.
Modernization & Cloud: Hands-on experience modernizing legacy systems (e.g., migrating to web or cloud-native platforms) and building enterprise applications in the cloud, preferably Microsoft Azure.
Full Lifecycle Development: 3+ years across the full application lifecycle—planning, requirements, development/configuration, testing, deployment, and production support.
Technical Expertise: Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps, secure coding (OWASP, PII protection, compliance), and modern architectures (API-first, microservices, containers).
Integration & Operations: Experience with application/data integrations, cross-functional team collaboration, vendor management, and production support/incident management.
Quality & Accessibility: Familiarity with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards, inclusive design, managing technical debt, refactoring code, and shaping long-term modernization roadmaps.
Education involving a major study in an Information Technology program or closely related field.
Examples of how to qualify:
9 years of experience.
8 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
7 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
6 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
5 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
This position is designated as overtime exempt because of its supervisory functions, the range of critical tasks performed by this technology position, and the impact of the independent actions that the position must administratively perform to directly support technology business operations.
Must possess a valid driver’s license or provide alternate transportation for occasional travel.
May be required to work additional hours during system deployments, critical incidents, or platform outages.
Must maintain the confidentiality of sensitive agency and personnel data accessed through Jira.
Must comply with the state’s IT security and acceptable use policies, particularly when working with workflow automation and data visibility configurations.
Must complete all required agency training, including DEIR, cybersecurity, and public records management.
This position is responsible for maintaining current technical and strategic knowledge across enterprise application development, system integration, modernization practices, and SaaS implementation—particularly within financial and administrative domains. While Ecology provides access to assigned technical, security, and policy trainings, the occupant of this role is expected to proactively pursue additional professional development opportunities to remain effective in a rapidly evolving IT and business environment. Timely completion of all assigned IT, cybersecurity, and policy-related trainings is mandatory.
Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
Agile certifications (e.g., Scrum Master, Product Owner, or similar).
3+ years of experience using Git for version control.
Background in accounting or budgeting, with experience supporting financial systems.
Background in environmental sciences, with experience supporting science-based business areas.
Professional-level experience in consulting, design, programming, or support for medium to large organizations.
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 .
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
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 Eric Sabisch at Eric.Sabisch@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
About the Information Technology Services Office
The Information Technology Services Office’s (ITSO) mission is to create and support useful technology services that are adaptable and support Ecology’s mission. This specific position is located within the Enterprise Business Technology Solutions Section (EBTS) supporting the agency’s Financial and Administrative Systems.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
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.
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.
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.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Senior Payroll Specialist (Fiscal Analyst 3 ) within the Financial Services Division.
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, though business needs may occasionally require additional in-office presence.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by October 01, 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 the date above may not be considered.
Duties
In this position, you will serve as a senior specialist on the Payroll and Time Accounting team with expertise in payroll processing, 035 reconciliation, and health benefit administration. Ecology’s mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington’s environment for current and future generations. The Payroll and Time Accounting Unit is located within the Fiscal Office. The Fiscal Office and Budget Office make up the Financial Services Division (FSD). The FSD is one of six administrative divisions that serve Ecology. The FSD’s core work is to manage the agency’s financial resources and support agency planning so the agency can meet environmental goals and strategic priorities. The Payroll and Time Accounting Unit supports the Fiscal Office Mission of delivering useful and timely financial information to all levels of agency management.
What you will do:
Independently conduct reconciliation of employee health benefits to ensure compliance with the Affordable Care Act and Health Care Authority WAC 182-12.
Conduct reconciliation of general ledger accounts with Payroll Revolving Account 035 in accordance with GAAP and OFM SAAM 90.20.70.
Process Washington Conservation Corps and Ecology Litter Crew payroll actions.
Conduct analysis and review of payroll actions and documentation.
Serve as back-up to the Unit Lead with expertise in the functional areas of the Unit.
Analyze, reconcile, and process financial data in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, governmental auditing standards, budgeting guidelines, statutes and regulations.
Assure agency compliance with federal and state policies and requirements relating to expenditure tracking, cash management, and reporting.
Initiate and develop fiscal management reports for effective accounting and management practices.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Seven years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience in accounting, auditing, or budgeting. Experience must include:
Intermediate proficiency using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook; able to create, edit, modify, save, and delete documents and spreadsheets; includes locating and accurately modifying existing files and templates for reuse.
Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and organize workloads to meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to be on the job and be a productive team member in a busy unit with deadlines and seasonal workload issues.
Education involving a major study in a financial related field, certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager, or Management Accountant OR any degree which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting.
Examples of how to qualify:
7 years of experience.
6 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
5 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
4 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
3 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
1 year of experience AND a Master’s degree OR certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager or Management Accountant
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must sign and abide by the Financial Services/Fiscal Office Agreement on Confidential Information (Part A), Internal Control Responsibility (Part B), Safeguarding and Preventing Misuse of Ecology’s Data (Part C).
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge and experience with HRMS or comparable payroll/HR system.
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, accounting, public administration, or closely related discipline, with a minimum of 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting. Professional experience may substitute for education but not for the accounting credit hours.
A Master’s degree in a financial related field, certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager or Management Accountant can be substituted for professional experience.
Experience using Lean or other continuous improvement methodologies to achieve efficiencies and respond to customer needs.
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 .
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
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 Shari Aguilar at Shari.Aguilar@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
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
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.
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.
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.
Sep 18, 2025
Full time
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Senior Payroll Specialist (Fiscal Analyst 3 ) within the Financial Services Division.
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, though business needs may occasionally require additional in-office presence.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by October 01, 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 the date above may not be considered.
Duties
In this position, you will serve as a senior specialist on the Payroll and Time Accounting team with expertise in payroll processing, 035 reconciliation, and health benefit administration. Ecology’s mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington’s environment for current and future generations. The Payroll and Time Accounting Unit is located within the Fiscal Office. The Fiscal Office and Budget Office make up the Financial Services Division (FSD). The FSD is one of six administrative divisions that serve Ecology. The FSD’s core work is to manage the agency’s financial resources and support agency planning so the agency can meet environmental goals and strategic priorities. The Payroll and Time Accounting Unit supports the Fiscal Office Mission of delivering useful and timely financial information to all levels of agency management.
What you will do:
Independently conduct reconciliation of employee health benefits to ensure compliance with the Affordable Care Act and Health Care Authority WAC 182-12.
Conduct reconciliation of general ledger accounts with Payroll Revolving Account 035 in accordance with GAAP and OFM SAAM 90.20.70.
Process Washington Conservation Corps and Ecology Litter Crew payroll actions.
Conduct analysis and review of payroll actions and documentation.
Serve as back-up to the Unit Lead with expertise in the functional areas of the Unit.
Analyze, reconcile, and process financial data in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, governmental auditing standards, budgeting guidelines, statutes and regulations.
Assure agency compliance with federal and state policies and requirements relating to expenditure tracking, cash management, and reporting.
Initiate and develop fiscal management reports for effective accounting and management practices.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Seven years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience in accounting, auditing, or budgeting. Experience must include:
Intermediate proficiency using Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook; able to create, edit, modify, save, and delete documents and spreadsheets; includes locating and accurately modifying existing files and templates for reuse.
Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and organize workloads to meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to be on the job and be a productive team member in a busy unit with deadlines and seasonal workload issues.
Education involving a major study in a financial related field, certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager, or Management Accountant OR any degree which includes 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting.
Examples of how to qualify:
7 years of experience.
6 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
5 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
4 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
3 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
1 year of experience AND a Master’s degree OR certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager or Management Accountant
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must sign and abide by the Financial Services/Fiscal Office Agreement on Confidential Information (Part A), Internal Control Responsibility (Part B), Safeguarding and Preventing Misuse of Ecology’s Data (Part C).
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge and experience with HRMS or comparable payroll/HR system.
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, accounting, public administration, or closely related discipline, with a minimum of 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting. Professional experience may substitute for education but not for the accounting credit hours.
A Master’s degree in a financial related field, certification as a Public Accountant, Internal Auditor, Certified Governmental Financial Manager or Management Accountant can be substituted for professional experience.
Experience using Lean or other continuous improvement methodologies to achieve efficiencies and respond to customer needs.
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 .
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
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 Shari Aguilar at Shari.Aguilar@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
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
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.
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.
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.
Join the Mohonk Preserve Team!
Development Coordinator – Full-time
About the Position :
The Development Coordinator is an integral support member of the Development team. They closely collaborate with other Development staff to support development operations, donor stewardship, and cultivation activities for all aspects of fundraising with an emphasis on individual donors.
Primary Responsibilities and Expectations – see Job Description for full details :
Provide administrative support for individual giving initiatives, restricted giving, capital projects, and recognition/naming opportunities.
Supporting Development staff, coordinate logistics for annual major donor program including list management, renewals, and donor benefits.
Supporting Development staff, coordinate small cultivation events including developing lists, invitations, tracking RSVPs, event details, and invitee communications.
Using database, maintain donor records, create queries, maintain acknowledgement letter and appeal templates, export lists for mail merges and reports.
Schedule and facilitate meetings with donors in coordination with development staff.
Supporting Development staff, coordinate and administer an active planned giving program and Legacy Society.
What You’ll Bring :
At Mohonk Preserve, our priority is finding the best candidate for the job. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the qualifications or have a less traditional background.
A college degree OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of fundraising and/or events management in a nonprofit organization. Familiarity with gift planning, estates, foundations, and government contracts would be helpful.
Two or more years of experience with customer service and data management.
Two or more years of customer care experience with a preference to high-net-worth individuals
Trustworthy, honest and fastidious about confidentiality.
Proficiency using a variety of technological systems including Microsoft Office 365 applications, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems or database experience, remote work platforms (Teams, Zoom), and project management tools.
Commitment to ensuring that all people are respected and welcomed at the Mohonk Preserve.
A thoughtful relationship builder who develops rapport and fosters authentic connections with individuals both internally and externally.
Willingness to work occasional irregular hours, including some weekends, evenings, and/or holidays.
Bonus If…
Ability to speak, write, and comprehend a language other than English.
New York State Notary Public commissioned.
Physical Demands:
Frequently uses a computer keyboard, reads, writes
Focused and sustained periods of sitting and working on computer with mouse and keyboard
Ability to lift 20 pounds
May require standing, walking, hiking, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, carrying
Occasional events indoors or outdoors outside standard office hours and in other locations around the Preserve
Total Rewards Package :
This is a permanent, full-time hourly position with a generous benefits package including health insurance (with substantial employer contribution toward premium), retirement plan, vacation, paid holidays, sick time and other paid time off.
Salary: $20-$22 per hour
Mohonk Preserve membership for the duration of the position
Access to lands and some activities of Mohonk Mountain House resort
Eligibility for certain benefits is dependent upon a variety of factors including length of employment.
Location :
Mohonk Preserve’s main offices are located at our Visitor Center in Gardiner, NY. Mohonk Preserve offers hybrid work schedules at this time – coordinated with their supervisor and depending on the job, staff may be able to split time working remotely, as well as in the office and in-person on the land. This position requires a minimum of three days in the office. Generally standard working hours, with some flexibility, to be coordinated with the supervisor. Mohonk Preserve is a smoke-free campus.
How to Apply :
Email your resume and a one-page cover letter tying your experience to specifics in the job responsibilities and 3 professional references (include phone and email) by September 19, 2025 to:
employment@mohonkpreserve.org with the subject line “Development Coordinator application.”
No phone calls please. Anticipated start date of this position is mid-late October 2025.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Mohonk Preserve is an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to creating a culture where employees from various backgrounds can thrive and support our mission. Mohonk Preserve encourages applications from women, minorities and/or other underrepresented groups. We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals who require them based on disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, and religion. Accommodations are meant to enable employees to perform the essential functions of their positions without imposing an undue hardship on our operations. If you require an accommodation, please contact human resources.
This job announcement is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties assigned.
Sep 09, 2025
Full time
Join the Mohonk Preserve Team!
Development Coordinator – Full-time
About the Position :
The Development Coordinator is an integral support member of the Development team. They closely collaborate with other Development staff to support development operations, donor stewardship, and cultivation activities for all aspects of fundraising with an emphasis on individual donors.
Primary Responsibilities and Expectations – see Job Description for full details :
Provide administrative support for individual giving initiatives, restricted giving, capital projects, and recognition/naming opportunities.
Supporting Development staff, coordinate logistics for annual major donor program including list management, renewals, and donor benefits.
Supporting Development staff, coordinate small cultivation events including developing lists, invitations, tracking RSVPs, event details, and invitee communications.
Using database, maintain donor records, create queries, maintain acknowledgement letter and appeal templates, export lists for mail merges and reports.
Schedule and facilitate meetings with donors in coordination with development staff.
Supporting Development staff, coordinate and administer an active planned giving program and Legacy Society.
What You’ll Bring :
At Mohonk Preserve, our priority is finding the best candidate for the job. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the qualifications or have a less traditional background.
A college degree OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of fundraising and/or events management in a nonprofit organization. Familiarity with gift planning, estates, foundations, and government contracts would be helpful.
Two or more years of experience with customer service and data management.
Two or more years of customer care experience with a preference to high-net-worth individuals
Trustworthy, honest and fastidious about confidentiality.
Proficiency using a variety of technological systems including Microsoft Office 365 applications, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems or database experience, remote work platforms (Teams, Zoom), and project management tools.
Commitment to ensuring that all people are respected and welcomed at the Mohonk Preserve.
A thoughtful relationship builder who develops rapport and fosters authentic connections with individuals both internally and externally.
Willingness to work occasional irregular hours, including some weekends, evenings, and/or holidays.
Bonus If…
Ability to speak, write, and comprehend a language other than English.
New York State Notary Public commissioned.
Physical Demands:
Frequently uses a computer keyboard, reads, writes
Focused and sustained periods of sitting and working on computer with mouse and keyboard
Ability to lift 20 pounds
May require standing, walking, hiking, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, carrying
Occasional events indoors or outdoors outside standard office hours and in other locations around the Preserve
Total Rewards Package :
This is a permanent, full-time hourly position with a generous benefits package including health insurance (with substantial employer contribution toward premium), retirement plan, vacation, paid holidays, sick time and other paid time off.
Salary: $20-$22 per hour
Mohonk Preserve membership for the duration of the position
Access to lands and some activities of Mohonk Mountain House resort
Eligibility for certain benefits is dependent upon a variety of factors including length of employment.
Location :
Mohonk Preserve’s main offices are located at our Visitor Center in Gardiner, NY. Mohonk Preserve offers hybrid work schedules at this time – coordinated with their supervisor and depending on the job, staff may be able to split time working remotely, as well as in the office and in-person on the land. This position requires a minimum of three days in the office. Generally standard working hours, with some flexibility, to be coordinated with the supervisor. Mohonk Preserve is a smoke-free campus.
How to Apply :
Email your resume and a one-page cover letter tying your experience to specifics in the job responsibilities and 3 professional references (include phone and email) by September 19, 2025 to:
employment@mohonkpreserve.org with the subject line “Development Coordinator application.”
No phone calls please. Anticipated start date of this position is mid-late October 2025.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Mohonk Preserve is an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to creating a culture where employees from various backgrounds can thrive and support our mission. Mohonk Preserve encourages applications from women, minorities and/or other underrepresented groups. We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals who require them based on disability, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, and religion. Accommodations are meant to enable employees to perform the essential functions of their positions without imposing an undue hardship on our operations. If you require an accommodation, please contact human resources.
This job announcement is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties assigned.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Lead Software Engineer (IT Application Development - Senior/Specialist) within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program .
This is a project position that is funded for 18 months from date of hire. If this funding is extended, this project position would continue.
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.
Duties
If you are a solutions-oriented, experienced, senior-level IT professional, here is your opportunity to support Washington State’s bold climate protection work. The Climate Pollution Reduction Program’s (CPRP's) IT section works on highly visible projects to develop and maintain critical systems that will further climate work in Washington. These systems are relied upon by Ecology staff and management, legislators, partner agencies and industry users, and we have an obligation to ensure we accurately identify, analyze, and reflect the state of greenhouse gas pollution in Washington State.
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will support Washington’s Clean Fuel Standard. You and your fellow IT professionals will be on the cutting edge of helping to reduce greenhouse gases and protect our climate, and support environmental work that will benefit Washington’s inhabitants for decades to come.
What you will do:
Design, develop, maintain and implement applications and the technical architecture for CPRP environmental information management systems.
Develop and implement data management and data migration strategies.
Evaluate new software development products and programming languages, and make recommendations to ensure we are keeping pace with industry best practices.
Using your extensive knowledge of information technology, independently, code, test, and implement highly-complex application architecture, custom components and web services, and web services; write re-usable code.
Conduct code reviews of other software engineers’ projects to ensure system integration.
Gather end-user requirements and collaborate with project teams to design system architecture to meet business needs.
Advise and mentor other software development staff in the areas of application architecture, database design, and programming to further staff professional development and assure consistent, maintainable applications.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Seven years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience in computer application development and maintenance. Experience may include some or all of the following: analyzing, designing, implementing, maintaining and/or programming software applications.
Experience must include one year of leading IT professionals or consulting as a technical lead, which may be obtained concurrently to other experience with demonstrable progressive experience or advanced-level knowledge in:
.NET Framework, MVC, C#.
HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Angular.
Taking business requirements to analyze and design, develop, test, normalize, install, and implement agency databases. Writing T-SQL for create schemas, stored procedures, views, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) ETL packages (extract data from one source (database, API, File, etc.), transform the data per business rules and load into a different source (database, API, File, etc.)).
Education involving a major study in Computer Science; Information Technology; Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), or closely related field OR completion of a two-year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related program.
Additional Requirements:
Two years of demonstrable progressive experience or advanced-level knowledge in:
IT solutions architecture, application designing, building, and maintaining multiple application complex web-based application techniques including version control, automated testing, and continuous integration.
Analyzing, designing, and implementing enterprise-wide IT solutions which includes multiple applications made up of custom code application and integration.
Demonstrable progressive experience or advanced-level knowledge in a combination of the following:
Comparing benefits and limitations of open-source software vendor developed software.
Designing, building, maintaining RESTful web services using C# to build WebAPI, etc.
Developing and implementing data mining and use of data definition language.
Evaluating software quality and applicability in testing software capabilities.
Using evaluation software for validating software APIs, performance, and ADA compatible.
Evaluating COTS/SaaS software and able to provide integration and security requirements for RFIs and RFPs.
Unit testing, requirements testing, user testing, load testing, functional, performance/load testing, and regression testing.
Performing and leading application development and IT project management skills.
Examples of how to qualify:
7 years of experience.
6 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
5 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
5 years of experience AND completion of a two-year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related program.
4 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
3 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
2 years of experience AND a Master's degree or higher.
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 Bachelor’s degree with focus on programming/software engineering.
Four years of information technology experience programming web-based software applications or developing information systems architecture using Microsoft development technologies such as C#/ASP.Net, SQL Server, and HTML5/JavaScript for mobile applications. At least three of the four years of experience should be within the last four years.
Professional experience consulting, designing, programming, maintenance and/or support work for moderate risk software applications and databases.
Familiarity with Washington’s Climate Commitment Act and Clean Fuel Standard laws and rules.
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 .
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)
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 .
About the Climate Pollution Reduction Program
The Climate Pollution Reduction Program's (CPRP’s) mission is to implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of Washington so that the state meets its statutory greenhouse gas emission limits. The CPRP focuses long term, requiring creative and strategic decision making for implementation to achieve broad statewide and interstate success reducing carbon emissions in the state of Washington so residents have a healthy environment and climate. The IT Section provides information, tools and services that support CPRP staff and managers in their efforts to track and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Washington State.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
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.
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.
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.
Sep 09, 2025
Full time
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Lead Software Engineer (IT Application Development - Senior/Specialist) within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program .
This is a project position that is funded for 18 months from date of hire. If this funding is extended, this project position would continue.
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.
Duties
If you are a solutions-oriented, experienced, senior-level IT professional, here is your opportunity to support Washington State’s bold climate protection work. The Climate Pollution Reduction Program’s (CPRP's) IT section works on highly visible projects to develop and maintain critical systems that will further climate work in Washington. These systems are relied upon by Ecology staff and management, legislators, partner agencies and industry users, and we have an obligation to ensure we accurately identify, analyze, and reflect the state of greenhouse gas pollution in Washington State.
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will support Washington’s Clean Fuel Standard. You and your fellow IT professionals will be on the cutting edge of helping to reduce greenhouse gases and protect our climate, and support environmental work that will benefit Washington’s inhabitants for decades to come.
What you will do:
Design, develop, maintain and implement applications and the technical architecture for CPRP environmental information management systems.
Develop and implement data management and data migration strategies.
Evaluate new software development products and programming languages, and make recommendations to ensure we are keeping pace with industry best practices.
Using your extensive knowledge of information technology, independently, code, test, and implement highly-complex application architecture, custom components and web services, and web services; write re-usable code.
Conduct code reviews of other software engineers’ projects to ensure system integration.
Gather end-user requirements and collaborate with project teams to design system architecture to meet business needs.
Advise and mentor other software development staff in the areas of application architecture, database design, and programming to further staff professional development and assure consistent, maintainable applications.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Seven years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience in computer application development and maintenance. Experience may include some or all of the following: analyzing, designing, implementing, maintaining and/or programming software applications.
Experience must include one year of leading IT professionals or consulting as a technical lead, which may be obtained concurrently to other experience with demonstrable progressive experience or advanced-level knowledge in:
.NET Framework, MVC, C#.
HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Angular.
Taking business requirements to analyze and design, develop, test, normalize, install, and implement agency databases. Writing T-SQL for create schemas, stored procedures, views, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) ETL packages (extract data from one source (database, API, File, etc.), transform the data per business rules and load into a different source (database, API, File, etc.)).
Education involving a major study in Computer Science; Information Technology; Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), or closely related field OR completion of a two-year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related program.
Additional Requirements:
Two years of demonstrable progressive experience or advanced-level knowledge in:
IT solutions architecture, application designing, building, and maintaining multiple application complex web-based application techniques including version control, automated testing, and continuous integration.
Analyzing, designing, and implementing enterprise-wide IT solutions which includes multiple applications made up of custom code application and integration.
Demonstrable progressive experience or advanced-level knowledge in a combination of the following:
Comparing benefits and limitations of open-source software vendor developed software.
Designing, building, maintaining RESTful web services using C# to build WebAPI, etc.
Developing and implementing data mining and use of data definition language.
Evaluating software quality and applicability in testing software capabilities.
Using evaluation software for validating software APIs, performance, and ADA compatible.
Evaluating COTS/SaaS software and able to provide integration and security requirements for RFIs and RFPs.
Unit testing, requirements testing, user testing, load testing, functional, performance/load testing, and regression testing.
Performing and leading application development and IT project management skills.
Examples of how to qualify:
7 years of experience.
6 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
5 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
5 years of experience AND completion of a two-year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related program.
4 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
3 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
2 years of experience AND a Master's degree or higher.
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 Bachelor’s degree with focus on programming/software engineering.
Four years of information technology experience programming web-based software applications or developing information systems architecture using Microsoft development technologies such as C#/ASP.Net, SQL Server, and HTML5/JavaScript for mobile applications. At least three of the four years of experience should be within the last four years.
Professional experience consulting, designing, programming, maintenance and/or support work for moderate risk software applications and databases.
Familiarity with Washington’s Climate Commitment Act and Clean Fuel Standard laws and rules.
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 .
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)
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 .
About the Climate Pollution Reduction Program
The Climate Pollution Reduction Program's (CPRP’s) mission is to implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of Washington so that the state meets its statutory greenhouse gas emission limits. The CPRP focuses long term, requiring creative and strategic decision making for implementation to achieve broad statewide and interstate success reducing carbon emissions in the state of Washington so residents have a healthy environment and climate. The IT Section provides information, tools and services that support CPRP staff and managers in their efforts to track and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Washington State.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
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.
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.
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.
Title: State Policy Research Manager, Clean Energy For All
Department: State Capacity Building
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Senior Director, State Climate & Equity Policy
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: United States
Remote Work Eligibility: Yes, Regular Remote Work
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: D
Salary Range (depending on qualified experience): $81,337 - $96,637
General Description:
The League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (“LCVEF”), a non-profit organization, builds grassroots power to protect people and the planet. We envision a world in which tackling the climate crisis, confronting environmental injustice, and strengthening our democracy lead to cleaner and healthier communities, good, well-paying jobs, and a more just, equitable, and sustainable planet for all.
For more than 50 years, LCVEF has fought for solutions to the interconnected threats our environment and democracy face. We do so by expanding voter participation, advocating for policy change, engaging in public education, mobilizing, organizing, and building grassroots power in communities, and partnering with and supporting our 30+ state affiliates across the country.
LCVEF and our more than 30 state affiliates, together, the Conservation Voter Movement (CVM), jointly developed our Clean Energy for All (CEFA) campaign to move the U.S. to 100% clean energy. Through CEFA, the Conservation Voters Movement has successfully translated growing grassroots energy into a movement that demands our leaders respond with the urgency and vision necessary to solve climate change, including winning commitments to 100% clean energy from nearly 1300 successful state and local candidates. We have mobilized hundreds of thousands of people to translate those commitments into clean energy progress in 24 states, 17 of which enacted significant statewide clean energy priorities. The success of these local campaigns has redefined what is possible when discussing solutions to climate change and forced state and local officials to provide leadership demonstrating our collective power to solve the climate crisis.
LCVEF is seeking a State Policy Research Manager for the CEFA program who will help manage the policy research and analysis needed to execute sub-federal clean energy strategies centered around racial and economic justice and facilitate LCVEF’s efforts to support bold state climate action. The State Policy Research Manager will play a key role on the CEFA team and will expand the CVM’s capacity to lead on policy through providing policy analysis around key issues. The State Policy Research Manager will also support the development of policy guidance for climate advocacy and work with the Senior Director, State Climate & Equity Policy and CVM partners to implement policy solutions that advance equity and a just transition. The ideal person in this position has experience conducting policy analysis with an equity framework; researching state policy; and working on policy campaigns with broad, racially diverse coalitions.
This position is classified as “ Regular Remote Work ”, which means the position is not assigned to an office and can work remotely full-time.
This job operates in a professional office or home office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with internal and external stakeholders using electronic platforms.
Applicants must be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants must reside in the location listed above.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate with national staff and state affiliate partners to monitor and evaluate policy advocacy around sub-federal implementation of climate solutions.
Conduct and support research on state climate and clean energy policy, including developing literature reviews and drafting, fact-checking, and editing materials.
Develop a range of written products including issue briefs, white papers, reports, memos, and fact sheets to support the advancement of equitable climate and clean energy policy in the states.
Assist the Senior Director, State Climate & Equity Policy in responding to information and technical assistance requests from state affiliates, partner organizations, and cross-departmental teams on a range of climate and clean energy issues.
Develop and maintain expertise in climate and clean energy areas of responsibility, including the intersection of federal climate policy and state authority.
Identify opportunities to develop policy and campaign guidance for CVM engagement around state climate policy with a lens towards applying state and federal environmental justice commitments.
Manage production of and/or create internal CEFA content, working with State Policy and Advocacy Manager to ensure alignment across the CEFA program. Help write and ensure the accuracy of CEFA content in LCVEF materials.
Support the execution of cohorts, convenings, and trainings designed to achieve program objectives and address barriers to equitable clean energy deployment.
Assist in the organization and facilitation of state learning opportunities, including virtual and in-person events such as workshops, seminars, and presentations.
Travel up to 10% of the time for staff retreats, meetings, training, and conferences, as needed.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required - 4 years of experience in policy research and development, including experience translating policy research into state and local advocacy campaigns. Previous experience working in, with, or around state-level policy is essential. Preferred - Experience working with environmental or environmental justice organizations, familiarity with clean energy policies, federal climate policy, and knowledge or interest in building electrification or clean transportation policy. Experience tracking legislation or regulations.
Skills: Required - Ability to translate legislative language and policy research into accessible public materials. Demonstrated strong research, analytical, writing, and presentation skills. A commitment to advancing climate solutions that foster equitable and just outcomes. Demonstrated ability to apply a racial justice and equity lens to policy advocacy. Emotional intelligence, strong interpersonal skills, curiosity, humor, humility, and compassion. Preferred - Familiarity with knowledge management for policy analysis.
Racial Justice and Equity Competencies: Demonstrated awareness of how one’s life experiences influence one’s personal attitudes, biases, and assumptions. Demonstrated commitment to continual learning and ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
LCVEF offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
Apply Here: Candidates must apply through our job portal by September 28, 2025 . No phone calls please.
All applicants must include the month and year for the experience provided on their uploaded resume. Final resumes must be completed and submitted at the time of application, and should include all relevant experience to meet the minimum requirements and for salary considerations. Applications are reviewed by humans; we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the hiring process.
Pre-employment Screening
All employment is contingent upon the completion of a background check, employment verifications and reference checks.
LCVEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCVEF is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the employee selection process, including, completing the application, interviewing, or pre-employment testing, please contact hr@lcvef.org .
Sep 08, 2025
Full time
Title: State Policy Research Manager, Clean Energy For All
Department: State Capacity Building
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Senior Director, State Climate & Equity Policy
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: United States
Remote Work Eligibility: Yes, Regular Remote Work
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: D
Salary Range (depending on qualified experience): $81,337 - $96,637
General Description:
The League of Conservation Voters Education Fund (“LCVEF”), a non-profit organization, builds grassroots power to protect people and the planet. We envision a world in which tackling the climate crisis, confronting environmental injustice, and strengthening our democracy lead to cleaner and healthier communities, good, well-paying jobs, and a more just, equitable, and sustainable planet for all.
For more than 50 years, LCVEF has fought for solutions to the interconnected threats our environment and democracy face. We do so by expanding voter participation, advocating for policy change, engaging in public education, mobilizing, organizing, and building grassroots power in communities, and partnering with and supporting our 30+ state affiliates across the country.
LCVEF and our more than 30 state affiliates, together, the Conservation Voter Movement (CVM), jointly developed our Clean Energy for All (CEFA) campaign to move the U.S. to 100% clean energy. Through CEFA, the Conservation Voters Movement has successfully translated growing grassroots energy into a movement that demands our leaders respond with the urgency and vision necessary to solve climate change, including winning commitments to 100% clean energy from nearly 1300 successful state and local candidates. We have mobilized hundreds of thousands of people to translate those commitments into clean energy progress in 24 states, 17 of which enacted significant statewide clean energy priorities. The success of these local campaigns has redefined what is possible when discussing solutions to climate change and forced state and local officials to provide leadership demonstrating our collective power to solve the climate crisis.
LCVEF is seeking a State Policy Research Manager for the CEFA program who will help manage the policy research and analysis needed to execute sub-federal clean energy strategies centered around racial and economic justice and facilitate LCVEF’s efforts to support bold state climate action. The State Policy Research Manager will play a key role on the CEFA team and will expand the CVM’s capacity to lead on policy through providing policy analysis around key issues. The State Policy Research Manager will also support the development of policy guidance for climate advocacy and work with the Senior Director, State Climate & Equity Policy and CVM partners to implement policy solutions that advance equity and a just transition. The ideal person in this position has experience conducting policy analysis with an equity framework; researching state policy; and working on policy campaigns with broad, racially diverse coalitions.
This position is classified as “ Regular Remote Work ”, which means the position is not assigned to an office and can work remotely full-time.
This job operates in a professional office or home office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with internal and external stakeholders using electronic platforms.
Applicants must be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants must reside in the location listed above.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate with national staff and state affiliate partners to monitor and evaluate policy advocacy around sub-federal implementation of climate solutions.
Conduct and support research on state climate and clean energy policy, including developing literature reviews and drafting, fact-checking, and editing materials.
Develop a range of written products including issue briefs, white papers, reports, memos, and fact sheets to support the advancement of equitable climate and clean energy policy in the states.
Assist the Senior Director, State Climate & Equity Policy in responding to information and technical assistance requests from state affiliates, partner organizations, and cross-departmental teams on a range of climate and clean energy issues.
Develop and maintain expertise in climate and clean energy areas of responsibility, including the intersection of federal climate policy and state authority.
Identify opportunities to develop policy and campaign guidance for CVM engagement around state climate policy with a lens towards applying state and federal environmental justice commitments.
Manage production of and/or create internal CEFA content, working with State Policy and Advocacy Manager to ensure alignment across the CEFA program. Help write and ensure the accuracy of CEFA content in LCVEF materials.
Support the execution of cohorts, convenings, and trainings designed to achieve program objectives and address barriers to equitable clean energy deployment.
Assist in the organization and facilitation of state learning opportunities, including virtual and in-person events such as workshops, seminars, and presentations.
Travel up to 10% of the time for staff retreats, meetings, training, and conferences, as needed.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required - 4 years of experience in policy research and development, including experience translating policy research into state and local advocacy campaigns. Previous experience working in, with, or around state-level policy is essential. Preferred - Experience working with environmental or environmental justice organizations, familiarity with clean energy policies, federal climate policy, and knowledge or interest in building electrification or clean transportation policy. Experience tracking legislation or regulations.
Skills: Required - Ability to translate legislative language and policy research into accessible public materials. Demonstrated strong research, analytical, writing, and presentation skills. A commitment to advancing climate solutions that foster equitable and just outcomes. Demonstrated ability to apply a racial justice and equity lens to policy advocacy. Emotional intelligence, strong interpersonal skills, curiosity, humor, humility, and compassion. Preferred - Familiarity with knowledge management for policy analysis.
Racial Justice and Equity Competencies: Demonstrated awareness of how one’s life experiences influence one’s personal attitudes, biases, and assumptions. Demonstrated commitment to continual learning and ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
LCVEF offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
Apply Here: Candidates must apply through our job portal by September 28, 2025 . No phone calls please.
All applicants must include the month and year for the experience provided on their uploaded resume. Final resumes must be completed and submitted at the time of application, and should include all relevant experience to meet the minimum requirements and for salary considerations. Applications are reviewed by humans; we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the hiring process.
Pre-employment Screening
All employment is contingent upon the completion of a background check, employment verifications and reference checks.
LCVEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCVEF is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the employee selection process, including, completing the application, interviewing, or pre-employment testing, please contact hr@lcvef.org .
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen The Air Quality program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Clean Transportation Grants Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) position.
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 September 3, 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 the date above may not be considered.
Duties
What makes this role unique?
Diesel fumes alone account for 70 percent of the state's airborne cancer risk. Zero Emissions student transportation grants play a pivotal role in curtailing greenhouse gases and shielding children from hazardous diesel emissions on their way to and from school. In this role, you will plan and implement grants primarily geared towards electrifying school buses with a focus on providing charging infrastructure technical assistance and supporting planning and implementation.
What you will do:
Plan and implement projects to reduce diesel emissions from vehicles and equipment.
Provide technical assistance and long-term planning support to grant applicants and grant recipients for fleet electrification with a focus on charging/refueling infrastructure.
Evaluate emerging issues related to zero emission vehicle fueling infrastructure and make recommendations to management.
Provide input and expertise on zero emission fueling infrastructure projects, budget decision packages, and agency request legislation.
Coordinate with other air pollution reduction grant programs, including VW Settlement grants, to improve consistency in requirements, scoring criteria, and evaluation, as appropriate.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:
30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent
20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalent
Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, education, and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.
Nine years of experience and education performing environmental-based work, OR work which includes two or more of the following:
Experience developing or managing grants, contracts, or loans
Experience interpreting policy and providing technical assistance
Experience overseeing contractor or consultant services for compliance and performance
Experience negotiating agreements and/or drafting and editing contract language
Experience interpreting and explaining environmental regulations and requirements
Experience with Electric Vehicles (EV) and EV charging technology, charging infrastructure installation projects, utility infrastructure planning or implementation, land use planning or land use permitting, or other related fields.
Project management experience
Experience in analyzing and synthesizing complex information, including environmental regulations, program guidance, and technical documents, and applying findings to decision-making and program implementation
Familiarity with environmental justice concepts and practice
Experience also 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.
Examples of how to qualify:
9 years of experience.
8 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
7 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
6 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
5 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
3 years of experience AND a Master’s degree.
2 years of experience AND a Ph.D.
Desired Qualifications:
Expert-level knowledge of the following policy areas: air quality, transportation decarbonization and emissions reduction, fleet charging infrastructure planning, climate, and energy.
Experience incorporating environmental justice considerations into environmental or government work
Experience working with people on complex or controversial environmental issues.
Advanced research skills to collect, synthesize, and evaluate information, including documentation of sources.
Government to Government consultation and/or experience working with Tribes
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.
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
Supplemental Information
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
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?
If you have specific questions about the position, please email Pete Siefer at: Pete.Siefer@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not contact Pete to inquire about the status of your application.
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
About the Air Quality Program (AQP)
The Air Quality Program’s mission is to protect and improve air quality in Washington. AQP , the Environmental Protection Agency, Tribes, and local clean air agencies maintain a network of air monitoring stations to measure air pollution in Washington. Using continuous monitoring data, we let you know when air pollution reaches unhealthy levels. Based on this near-real-time air quality information, you can change your daily activities to reduce the amount of air pollution you're exposed to. The ambient air monitoring data this position collects and analyzes are essential to the Air Quality Program’s efforts to:
Determine if air quality is meeting federal standards
Forecast air quality
Make daily burn decisions and curtailment calls
Assist with permitting activities
Evaluate the effectiveness of air pollution control programs
Evaluate the effects of air pollution on public health
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
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.
Aug 22, 2025
Full time
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen The Air Quality program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Clean Transportation Grants Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) position.
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 September 3, 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 the date above may not be considered.
Duties
What makes this role unique?
Diesel fumes alone account for 70 percent of the state's airborne cancer risk. Zero Emissions student transportation grants play a pivotal role in curtailing greenhouse gases and shielding children from hazardous diesel emissions on their way to and from school. In this role, you will plan and implement grants primarily geared towards electrifying school buses with a focus on providing charging infrastructure technical assistance and supporting planning and implementation.
What you will do:
Plan and implement projects to reduce diesel emissions from vehicles and equipment.
Provide technical assistance and long-term planning support to grant applicants and grant recipients for fleet electrification with a focus on charging/refueling infrastructure.
Evaluate emerging issues related to zero emission vehicle fueling infrastructure and make recommendations to management.
Provide input and expertise on zero emission fueling infrastructure projects, budget decision packages, and agency request legislation.
Coordinate with other air pollution reduction grant programs, including VW Settlement grants, to improve consistency in requirements, scoring criteria, and evaluation, as appropriate.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:
30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent
20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalent
Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, education, and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.
Nine years of experience and education performing environmental-based work, OR work which includes two or more of the following:
Experience developing or managing grants, contracts, or loans
Experience interpreting policy and providing technical assistance
Experience overseeing contractor or consultant services for compliance and performance
Experience negotiating agreements and/or drafting and editing contract language
Experience interpreting and explaining environmental regulations and requirements
Experience with Electric Vehicles (EV) and EV charging technology, charging infrastructure installation projects, utility infrastructure planning or implementation, land use planning or land use permitting, or other related fields.
Project management experience
Experience in analyzing and synthesizing complex information, including environmental regulations, program guidance, and technical documents, and applying findings to decision-making and program implementation
Familiarity with environmental justice concepts and practice
Experience also 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.
Examples of how to qualify:
9 years of experience.
8 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
7 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
6 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
5 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
3 years of experience AND a Master’s degree.
2 years of experience AND a Ph.D.
Desired Qualifications:
Expert-level knowledge of the following policy areas: air quality, transportation decarbonization and emissions reduction, fleet charging infrastructure planning, climate, and energy.
Experience incorporating environmental justice considerations into environmental or government work
Experience working with people on complex or controversial environmental issues.
Advanced research skills to collect, synthesize, and evaluate information, including documentation of sources.
Government to Government consultation and/or experience working with Tribes
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.
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
Supplemental Information
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
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?
If you have specific questions about the position, please email Pete Siefer at: Pete.Siefer@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not contact Pete to inquire about the status of your application.
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
About the Air Quality Program (AQP)
The Air Quality Program’s mission is to protect and improve air quality in Washington. AQP , the Environmental Protection Agency, Tribes, and local clean air agencies maintain a network of air monitoring stations to measure air pollution in Washington. Using continuous monitoring data, we let you know when air pollution reaches unhealthy levels. Based on this near-real-time air quality information, you can change your daily activities to reduce the amount of air pollution you're exposed to. The ambient air monitoring data this position collects and analyzes are essential to the Air Quality Program’s efforts to:
Determine if air quality is meeting federal standards
Forecast air quality
Make daily burn decisions and curtailment calls
Assist with permitting activities
Evaluate the effectiveness of air pollution control programs
Evaluate the effects of air pollution on public health
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
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.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Air Quality program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Program Contracts and Grants Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) position.
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 September 3, 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 the date above may not be considered.
Duties
As the Program Contracts and Grants Specialist, you will interface with Air Quality Program and Ecology staff in a multitude of disciplines. You will also directly consult with and support local government and not-for-profit grant recipients, Tribes, local clean air agencies, the Attorney General’s office and other agencies and universities. Your grant portfolio includes landfill methane grants, improving air quality in overburdened communities, diesel and soot reduction, and other federal environmental grants. You will receive support and be involved with the Agency-wide grant group (including other agency-wide grant administrators) and develop expertise in competitive procurement processes.
What you will do:
Manage and coordinate grant application process and pre-application announcement, including resolving issues, for assigned grant programs so that potential applicants are well informed, final awards are as equitable and as widespread as possible, and grant spending can begin in a minimal amount of time. Provide administrative assistance to regional offices and recipients on budgetary design/planning and contractual requirements, including but not limited to: grant agreements, payment request / progress reports, amendments, and close-out process.
Provide applicants, recipients, and project managers with administrative assistance and direction in the interpretation of grant agreement and guidelines, state and federal statutes and rules, AQP and Agency policies and procedures, as well as audit requirements and grantee relationships.
Participate in the pre-award, grant application, and loan agreement review process. Develop recommendations to management for final proposed applicant award list/rankings and grant award amounts so that grant funds can be awarded to recipients most likely to provide the most effective clean air programs in the most vulnerable communities.
Communicate award decisions to applicants, management, and program staff.
Develop and negotiate grant agreement amendments with Ecology program management, Ecology project managers, and grant recipients so that recipients can implement effective programs that reduce health and environmental threats from smoke and motor vehicle emissions or achieve overall cleaner air in Washington communities. Independently review and approve requests for grant payments by determining eligibility of recipient costs for consistency with the grant regulations, program guidelines, and agency requirements outlined in Ecology’s Administrative Requirements for Ecology Grants and Loans (Yellow Book), Ecology Publication No. 91-18 and that costs are billed to the correct task and fund source.
Verify recipient has correctly and completely updated required information in Ecology’s Administration of Grants and Loans (EAGL) system and provide technical assistance and direction regarding EAGL.
Monitor grant activities and accomplishments and ensure compliance and fulfillment of grant and contract timeline and deliverables prior to reimbursement or closing the grant to ensure that grant funds have produced the most productive and credible clean air initiatives.
Conduct tracking and analysis of grant activities, including generating and reviewing active grant status reports to ensure compliance with grant agreement, regulations, policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:
30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent
20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalent
Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, education, and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.
Nine years of experience and education performing environmental-based work, OR work which includes two or more of the following:
Experience developing or managing grants, contracts, or loans
Experience interpreting policy and providing technical assistance
Experience overseeing contractor or consultant services for compliance and performance
Experience negotiating agreements and/or drafting and editing contract language
Experience interpreting and explaining environmental regulations and requirements
Experience with Electric Vehicles (EV) and EV charging technology, charging infrastructure installation projects, utility infrastructure planning or implementation, land use planning or land use permitting, or other related fields.
Project management experience
Experience in analyzing and synthesizing complex information, including environmental regulations, program guidance, and technical documents, and applying findings to decision-making and program implementation
Familiarity with environmental justice concepts and practice
Experience also 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.
Examples of how to qualify:
9 years of experience.
8 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
7 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
6 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
5 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
3 years of experience AND a Master’s degree.
2 years of experience AND a Ph.D.
Desired Qualifications:
Expert-level knowledge of the following policy areas: air quality, transportation decarbonization and emissions reduction, fleet charging infrastructure planning, climate, and energy.
Experience incorporating environmental justice considerations into environmental or government work
Experience working with people on complex or controversial environmental issues.
Advanced research skills to collect, synthesize, and evaluate information, including documentation of sources.
Government to Government consultation and/or experience working with Tribes
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
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 Andrew Contreras at: Andrew.Contreras@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
About the Air Quality Program (AQP)
The Air Quality Program’s mission is to protect and improve air quality in Washington. AQP , the Environmental Protection Agency, Tribes, and local clean air agencies maintain a network of air monitoring stations to measure air pollution in Washington. Using continuous monitoring data, we let you know when air pollution reaches unhealthy levels. Based on this near-real-time air quality information, you can change your daily activities to reduce the amount of air pollution you're exposed to. The ambient air monitoring data this position collects and analyzes are essential to the Air Quality Program’s efforts to:
Determine if air quality is meeting federal standards
Forecast air quality
Make daily burn decisions and curtailment calls
Assist with permitting activities
Evaluate the effectiveness of air pollution control programs
Evaluate the effects of air pollution on public health
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
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.
Aug 21, 2025
Full time
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Air Quality program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Program Contracts and Grants Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) position.
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 September 3, 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 the date above may not be considered.
Duties
As the Program Contracts and Grants Specialist, you will interface with Air Quality Program and Ecology staff in a multitude of disciplines. You will also directly consult with and support local government and not-for-profit grant recipients, Tribes, local clean air agencies, the Attorney General’s office and other agencies and universities. Your grant portfolio includes landfill methane grants, improving air quality in overburdened communities, diesel and soot reduction, and other federal environmental grants. You will receive support and be involved with the Agency-wide grant group (including other agency-wide grant administrators) and develop expertise in competitive procurement processes.
What you will do:
Manage and coordinate grant application process and pre-application announcement, including resolving issues, for assigned grant programs so that potential applicants are well informed, final awards are as equitable and as widespread as possible, and grant spending can begin in a minimal amount of time. Provide administrative assistance to regional offices and recipients on budgetary design/planning and contractual requirements, including but not limited to: grant agreements, payment request / progress reports, amendments, and close-out process.
Provide applicants, recipients, and project managers with administrative assistance and direction in the interpretation of grant agreement and guidelines, state and federal statutes and rules, AQP and Agency policies and procedures, as well as audit requirements and grantee relationships.
Participate in the pre-award, grant application, and loan agreement review process. Develop recommendations to management for final proposed applicant award list/rankings and grant award amounts so that grant funds can be awarded to recipients most likely to provide the most effective clean air programs in the most vulnerable communities.
Communicate award decisions to applicants, management, and program staff.
Develop and negotiate grant agreement amendments with Ecology program management, Ecology project managers, and grant recipients so that recipients can implement effective programs that reduce health and environmental threats from smoke and motor vehicle emissions or achieve overall cleaner air in Washington communities. Independently review and approve requests for grant payments by determining eligibility of recipient costs for consistency with the grant regulations, program guidelines, and agency requirements outlined in Ecology’s Administrative Requirements for Ecology Grants and Loans (Yellow Book), Ecology Publication No. 91-18 and that costs are billed to the correct task and fund source.
Verify recipient has correctly and completely updated required information in Ecology’s Administration of Grants and Loans (EAGL) system and provide technical assistance and direction regarding EAGL.
Monitor grant activities and accomplishments and ensure compliance and fulfillment of grant and contract timeline and deliverables prior to reimbursement or closing the grant to ensure that grant funds have produced the most productive and credible clean air initiatives.
Conduct tracking and analysis of grant activities, including generating and reviewing active grant status reports to ensure compliance with grant agreement, regulations, policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:
30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent
20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalent
Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, education, and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.
Nine years of experience and education performing environmental-based work, OR work which includes two or more of the following:
Experience developing or managing grants, contracts, or loans
Experience interpreting policy and providing technical assistance
Experience overseeing contractor or consultant services for compliance and performance
Experience negotiating agreements and/or drafting and editing contract language
Experience interpreting and explaining environmental regulations and requirements
Experience with Electric Vehicles (EV) and EV charging technology, charging infrastructure installation projects, utility infrastructure planning or implementation, land use planning or land use permitting, or other related fields.
Project management experience
Experience in analyzing and synthesizing complex information, including environmental regulations, program guidance, and technical documents, and applying findings to decision-making and program implementation
Familiarity with environmental justice concepts and practice
Experience also 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.
Examples of how to qualify:
9 years of experience.
8 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
7 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
6 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
5 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
3 years of experience AND a Master’s degree.
2 years of experience AND a Ph.D.
Desired Qualifications:
Expert-level knowledge of the following policy areas: air quality, transportation decarbonization and emissions reduction, fleet charging infrastructure planning, climate, and energy.
Experience incorporating environmental justice considerations into environmental or government work
Experience working with people on complex or controversial environmental issues.
Advanced research skills to collect, synthesize, and evaluate information, including documentation of sources.
Government to Government consultation and/or experience working with Tribes
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
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 Andrew Contreras at: Andrew.Contreras@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
About the Air Quality Program (AQP)
The Air Quality Program’s mission is to protect and improve air quality in Washington. AQP , the Environmental Protection Agency, Tribes, and local clean air agencies maintain a network of air monitoring stations to measure air pollution in Washington. Using continuous monitoring data, we let you know when air pollution reaches unhealthy levels. Based on this near-real-time air quality information, you can change your daily activities to reduce the amount of air pollution you're exposed to. The ambient air monitoring data this position collects and analyzes are essential to the Air Quality Program’s efforts to:
Determine if air quality is meeting federal standards
Forecast air quality
Make daily burn decisions and curtailment calls
Assist with permitting activities
Evaluate the effectiveness of air pollution control programs
Evaluate the effects of air pollution on public health
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
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.