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Salary $42,420 - $55,524 a year job type full-time
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Description
Per governor inslee’s proclamation 21-14.1 (download pdf reader), washington state employees must be fully vaccinated against covid-19 by october 18th, 2021As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of their covid-19 vaccination as part of the hire processRequests for medical and religious exemptions will be consideredIf you have questions, please contact careers@ecy.wa.gov with “ covid-19 vaccination ” in the subject line.
Keeping washington clean and evergreen
The northwest straits commission is looking to fill a project coordinator (environmental specialist 2) positionThis is a full-time project position and includes a full state benefits packageThis position will work both remotely and from our padilla bay office in mount vernon, wa.
The northwest straits commission is an independent governmental organization housed in the department of ecology’s sea program and was established to protect and restore the unique, rich marine ecosystem of the northwest straits region of puget sound through a local-based approachThe northwest straits commission provides resources, coordination and technical support to seven county-based marine resource committees (mrcs) and carries out marine conservation projects throughout the northwest straits region.
In this position, you will have the opportunity to build skills in collaborative conservationThese skills will be honed by coordinating environmental projects and working directly with staff, interns, volunteers, rural communities and partnersYou will also learn how collaborative conservation projects are developed, implemented, evaluated and communicated by facilitating multi-partner meetings and workshopsThese attributes are foundational elements of a successful career in the conservation arena.
Please note: this is a project position that is funded until september 30, 2022 with the possibility of extension pending funding.
Protecting washington state`s environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at ecologyWe are a culture that is invested in making a differenceJoin a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embrace the value of people.
Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:
A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
An infants at work program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
Continuous growth and development opportunities.
A wellness program that offers education, fitness classes, and an agency-wide fondness for outdoor meetings.
Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (deir) are core values central to ecology’s workWe 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 solutionsEquity: we champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thriveInclusion: we intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to ecology’s workRespect: 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 actionWe 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.
During healthy washington roadmap to recovery, employees are working a combination of in-office and/or telework based on position and business needEcology is following current state guidance regarding building occupancy, mask requirements, health screening questions before entry, and social distancing.
Duties
What makes this role unique?
As a project coordinator with the northwest straits commission, you’ll implement environmental projects by facilitating and coordinating across a wide range of partnersThese experiences will give you a deep understanding of conservation action through a collaborative bottom up approachYou’ll become familiar with how local priorities can be connected to regional initiatives to assure a diversity of voices are incorporated into puget sound conservation.
What you`ll do:
Coordinate northwest straits commission (nwsc) projects such as green crab trapping and removal and the puget sound kelp conservation and recovery plan.
Organize and facilitate multi-partner meetings and workshops.
Build partnerships and project support through tasks such as landowner outreach, scheduling field work, training volunteers, developing and leading protocol execution.
Assist with the development and implementation of project communication strategies and conservation efforts to public audiences, resource managers, and agency partners.
Work with partners, local marine resources committee staff and project leads to become familiar with and evaluate existing and historical field project data and assess data for quality.
Qualifications
Required qualifications:
Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, educational, volunteer and lived-experienceSee below for how you may qualify.
Option 1:
Five (5) years of experience and/ or education:
Experience: in environmental analysis or control or environmental planning.
Education: involving major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied science field.
Option 2:
One (1) year of experience in environmental analysis or control, or environmental planning, which may include the experience described in option 1.
A bachelor`s degree involving major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field.
Option 3:
A master’s degree involving major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field.
All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:
Possible combinations college credit hours or degree years of professional level experience
Combination 1 no college credit hours or degree 5 years of experience
Combination 2 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits.4 4 years of experience4
Combination 3 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (aa degree)3 years of experience
Combination 4 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits2 years of experience
Combination 5 a bachelor`s degree 1 years of experience
Combination 6 a master`s degree no experience
Special requirements/conditions of employment:
Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Desired qualifications:
We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
Experience organizing and facilitating meetings
Experience coordinating multi-partner projects
Knowledge of northwest straits and/or puget sound marine and nearshore conservation issues
Note: having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.
Supplemental information
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 identitiesQualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Need an accommodation in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?
Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the washington relay service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.govPlease do not send an email to this address to follow-up the status of your applicationYou can view the latest status of your application on your profile`s main page.
If you are reading this announcement in print format, please enter the following url to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/about-us/get-to-know-us/jobs-at-ecology.
Application instructions:
It`s in the applicant`s best interest to submit all of the documents listed belowApplications without these documents may be declined.
A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position
A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position
Please do not include your salary historyWage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.
For your privacy:
When attaching documents to your application (resume, cover letter, transcripts, dd-214, etc.):
Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc.
Do not attach documents that are password protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded.
Additional application instructions for current ecology employees:
Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the washington general service or washington management serviceDo not forget to select department of ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel id number for question 3If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel id number, please contact human resources.
Application attestation:
The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthfulThe state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Other information:
If you have specific questions about the position, please email lucas hart at: hart@nwstraits.orgPlease do not contact lucas to inquire about the status of your application.
To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov
Why work for ecology?
As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance washington`s environment for current and future generationsWe invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism and accountability.
Joining ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring washington state`s environmentA career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priorityWe combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance.
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 *see the benefits tab in this announcement for more information
Student debt: how working for ecology can help
The department of ecology is a qualifying employer for the public service forgiveness program (pslf)See https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more details.
To learn more about the department of ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on linkedin, twitter, facebook, instagram or our blog.
Collective bargaining: this is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the washington federation of state employees (wfse) is the exclusive representative.
Equal opportunity employer: the washington state department of ecology is an equal opportunity employerWe strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversityWomen, 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 applyPersons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the washington relay service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
Note: this recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agencyOnce 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.
