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Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen The Department of Ecology is hiring a   Padilla Bay Aquarist (Program Specialist 2)   within the Shorelands & Environmental Assistance Program . Location: This position will be located in our  Padilla Bay Office  in Mount Vernon, WA.  Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.   Schedule: This position is NOT eligible for telework.    Application Timeline: Apply by October 9th, 2026. Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.   Duties This Padilla Bay Aquarist position offers a unique opportunity to manage and enhance the aquarium and touch pool systems that support public education, scientific understanding, and stewardship of the Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. In this role, you will oversee daily aquarium operations, ensure the health and well-being of marine organisms, and maintain reliable and high-performing life support systems that meet state, federal, and NOAA expectations. You will serve as the Reserve’s primary technical expert for aquarium care and system maintenance, providing sound professional judgement, responsive problem solving, and long-term planning guidance that strengthens facility reliability and visitor experience. You will also play a central role in Padilla Bay’s public education program by developing touch-pool and aquarium-based learning materials, supporting curriculum development, delivering engaging demonstrations for visitors, and collaborating with instructors across the Reserve’s sectors. In addition, you will coordinate and train volunteers, interns, WCC members, and Reserve staff who assist with aquarium care, ensuring consistent operations, clear communication, and a safe environment for both organisms and visitors. Through this work, you contribute directly to Ecology’s mission and the Reserve’s commitment to research, education, and estuarine conservation. What you will do:  • Manage daily operation, maintenance, and performance of aquarium and touch-pool life support systems, ensuring stable environmental conditions and healthy living environments for resident organisms. • Independently conduct routine and preventative maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, perform repairs, and coordinate facility needs with the Reserve’s facility coordinator. • Monitor water quality and organism health using technical equipment and data-tracking systems, analyze trends, diagnose system issues, and implement corrective actions to improve performance and animal welfare. • Provide technical judgement and recommendations for long-term aquarium facility planning, exhibit improvements, system upgrades, and operational efficiencies. • Respond to critical aquarium needs during power outages, closures, or emergencies, ensuring the safety and care of organisms during after-hours and holiday periods. • Develop and deliver aquarium-based educational presentations, demonstrations, and public engagement events, including fish feedings, touch-pool interpretation, and hands-on estuary science programs. • Collaborate with Education, Research, Stewardship, CTP, and Facilities sectors to design exhibit improvements, align messaging, and develop curriculum materials that utilize aquarium systems. • Coordinate, train, and oversee volunteers, interns, WCC members, and Reserve staff who support aquarium and touch-pool care; maintain schedules, delegate tasks, and organize aquarium team meetings. • Identify and support service-learning and internship opportunities related to aquarium operations, environmental interpretation, and estuarine science. • Maintain required permits and ensure full compliance with policies and regulations associated with capture, holding, and release of organisms. • Follow agency policies for records and information management, maintaining accurate electronic and paper records that align with retention and public records requirements. • Perform additional duties as assigned to support Padilla Bay operations, public programs, facilities, and visitor services. Qualifications For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website . Required Qualifications: Four (4)  years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, which includes the following: Aquarium Life Support Operations: Ability to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot closed and open-system aquarium life support equipment, including pumps, filtration systems, monitoring devices, and water quality instrumentation. Animal Husbandry: Experience observing, assessing, and supporting the health of marine organisms through appropriate feeding, preventative care, habitat management, and species compatibility evaluation. Water Quality Data & Analysis: Ability to collect, track, and analyze water quality and organism-health data to identify trends, diagnose system performance issues, and implement corrective measures that ensure stable aquarium conditions. Emergency Response & Problem Solving: Ability to assess and respond to aquarium system failures, environmental fluctuations, power outages, and other urgent conditions that require timely action and sound technical judgment. Volunteer and Staff Coordination: Experience organizing task schedules, training volunteers or staff, and delegating daily operational activities to ensure consistent, safe care of aquarium systems and organisms. Environmental Education Support: Ability to convey biological, ecological, or aquarium-system concepts clearly to public visitors, students, and community groups through demonstrations, presentations, or interactive learning experiences. Education:  Involving a major study in environmental science, life science, environmental education, aquarium science, or related field Examples of how to qualify: 4 years of experience. 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 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits. Bachelor’s degree or above. Special Requirements & Conditions of Employment:  This position requires technical competency with aquarium life support systems and water quality monitoring. Candidates must hold at least one of the following certifications—or an equivalent credential—and be able to obtain the second within one year of hire : • Level 1 AALSO Life Support Operator Certification (or equivalent) • Level 1 AALSO Water Quality Technician Certification (or equivalent) Equivalent certifications or training may include documented aquarium life-support coursework, professional training, or industry-recognized credentials demonstrating comparable knowledge and skill. Desired Qualifications: Have level 2 AALSO Life Support Operator or Water Quality Technician Certification or equivalent. Additional experience  leading environmental education programs and/or working independently in caring for and managing aquariums are preferred. 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.  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 Jude Apple  at Jude.Apple@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 Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) Program  The mission of the SEA Program is to create community conservation partnerships to protect and restore our shorelands, wetlands, and floodplains. 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.

Field Services Coordinator - PennWest California Campus Pennsylvania Western University, California Posting Number: S392P Posting Text: Job Title: Field Services Coordinator - PennWest California Campus Type of Employment: Full Time Bargaining Unit: SCUPA Full-Time/Part-Time: FLSA: Exempt Salary Range: SUA 3 Pay Range 40 Position Classification: Department: California Clinical Experience Job Summary / Basic Function: The Field Services Coordinator, State and National Reporting in the College of Education, Arts and Humanities works closely with the Associate Dean of the College and the Office of Clinical Experiences staff, and all teacher education and related services programs to assist in PennWest California's field experience accreditation requirements. All professional developmentprograms with field experiences leading to PDE certificates in teaching, leadership, and other education related services areas are included. ESSENTIAL DUTIES:The Field Services Coordinator is solely responsible for securing suitable placements for all teacher education programs at PennWest California. The Coordinator provides overall leadership for all teacher field experiences including student teaching for education majors resulting in an estimated 750 school placements per year. Placements are arranged for a variety of school personnel candidates and program courses in the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer sessions of each academic year. These placements are enabled through articulated agreements with nearly 100 school districts and certified early childhood learning centers in our service area and throughout the Commonwealth. The Coordinator provides leadership in developing and maintaining partnerships with schools, school districts, and professional development sites. Responsibilities include establishing new and maintaining current cooperative agreements with school districts, contacting school personnel to arrange placements for field students including student teachers, and creating and maintaining data based electronic systems. The Coordinator uses Anthology, Access, and Excel in collecting placement, performance, and outcomes data. The Coordinator works with faculty members in the Department of Education to determine placement needs as they regard school settings, grade level, content area, days of the week, and times within each day. The Coordinator communicates effectively and clearly with students who are enrolled in courses requiring field placements. Additional data collection includes obtaining individual students' demographics and incidental data as required. The Coordinator works collaboratively with the Record Keeping Management Technician regarding students' clearances to monitor compliance before field and student teaching placements are made. State and National Reporting duties include TIMS, AIMS, PEDS, PDE, Pearson's and ETS interaction and reporting for the University and compliance with Title II of the Higher Education Act of 1998. Title II mandates annual data collection and reporting about quality of teacher education and PRAXIS/PECT passing rates. The Coordinator maintains an understanding of national Title II law and state administrative guidelines. The Coordinator supports the Associate Dean in maintaining data sets and provides the same to faculty, chairs, and other deans as appropriate. Data collection is ongoing and sources include extant data, student reports, cooperative school personnel reports and university faculty reports. Report writing based on the variety of questions posed and data collected and analyzed is an expected duty. This person works directly with the Associate Dean in the College of Education, Arts and Humanities and the Director of Clinical Experiences. The Coordinator must be flexible and able to adjust as needed. FIELD SERVICES COORDINATOR DUTIES: In coordination with the Director of Clinical Experiences, work as a team to coordinate the processes and procedures with regard to clinical experiences across the 3 individual campuses and implement the processes and procedures at the PennWest California campus. - Coordinate, facilitate, and ensure completion of all student teaching placements and all agreed upon field placements - Communicate with regional school administration and maintain relationships to ensure placement availability - Facilitate the articulation agreement process with participating school districts - Serve as liaison with cooperating teachers, administrators and other designated personnel in public and private schools and agencies in matters related to field experience and student teaching; - Coordinate the payment of stipends to cooperating teachers. - Resolve local campus student teacher and field related issues and infractions - Coordinate and implement training for supervisors and cooperating teachers - Develop and maintain regional partnership activities - Facilitate the meetings of advisory boards and councils - Review and provide appropriate input regarding students' clearances - Review and provide appropriate input regarding program admission applications and student teaching applications - Provide local recommendations to student teaching - Collaborate with teacher education departments and related services programs: Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Middle and Secondary Education, Special Education, and Educational Leadership and School Psychology and serve as liaison with students and faculty supervisors in matters related to field experience and student teaching. STATE AND NATIONAL REPORTING DUTIES:Serve as an Approved Educator Preparation Program Certifying Officer for the University to approve educator certification applications through: - Pennsylvania Department of Education Teacher Information Management System (TIMS) - West Virginia Department of Education Certification Portal - Out of state verification forms Participate in authoring reports for PDE, CAEP and SPA's from the perspective of student teaching and field experiences and support departments in the same.Aid with data collection and report completion for - Title II - PEDS - PDE - Annual report, Initial and Major Review - CAEP - Annual report and Self-study OTHER DUTIES: - Support and participate in the State System of Higher Education's Field Director's Forum & Southwestern PA Education Consortium to promote effective teaching practices, policies, and procedures for the state, and when necessary provide professional leadership for systematic educational reform; - Participate as an identified member of national AACTE and PAC-TE; - Collaborate with the Record Keeping Management Technician and Statistician II in the implementation and use of Anthology for use in verifying candidate performance and program completion; - Examine and verify data in the Educational Testing Services, Pearson and Title II interfaces; - Act as an expert resource regarding student inquiries for Praxis, PAPA & PECT (and other assessments); - Supervise the management tech, administrative assistants, clerk typist(s), graduate assistant(s), and student workers as necessary; - Perform other related duties as required. Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Minimum of Education / TrainingRequired Education Summary: - A Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of three years of experience in K-12 school systems is required - Strong knowledge of Pennsylvania Department of Education Teacher Certification - Knowledge and experience with Pennsylvania K-12 public school administration - Experience with Microsoft Office programs including Access - Ability to write and communicate effectively - Ability to extract and analyze data - Ability to work as a liaison for multiple academic departments and school districts on behalf of the College - Ability to travel locally and overnight occasionally for professional development conferences and PDE meetings Preferred Qualifications: - A Master's Degree - Knowledge of Praxis, PAPA & PECT (and other standardized assessments) - Experience Anthology Physical Demands: - Ability to sit for extended periods of time. - Requires sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to write, operate a computer keyboard, and use standard office equipment. - Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers. - Requires sufficient speaking and auditory ability to communicate in person and over the phone. - Ability to occasionally stand, walk, and reach to retrieve work materials from overhead, waist, and ground level. Work Location: California Campus Is travel to other PennWest campuses required for this position? If so, how often? Work Hours: 8 am to 4 pm Posting Date: 09/16/2026 Closing Date: 10/01/2026 Open Until Filled: Diversity Statement: PennWest University's Office of Community, Opportunity, Responsibility, and Engagement (CORE) provides strategic leadership in fostering a campus environment grounded in dignity, belonging, and opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff. Through comprehensive programs and collaborative partnerships, CORE advances student success, cultivates academic and leadership development, and strengthens community engagement in alignment with the university's mission. ADA Statement: To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Amy Salsgiver, ADA Coordinator, mailto:%20asalsgiver@pennwest.edu; 814-393-2109. Pennsylvania Western University complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. EEO Statement: Pennsylvania Western University of Pennsylvania is committed to providing equal access to all individuals and prohibiting any form of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic prohibited under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other pertinent state and federal laws and regulations. Direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator, 423 Becht Hall Clarion Campus 16214-1232; email mailto:asalsgiver@pennwest.edu or phone 814-393-2109. Inquiries may also be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201. To apply, please visit https://pennwest.peopleadmin.com/postings/3358 je-6a6df99d72f94a6293b71f843b802ab0