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Washington State Department of Ecology · 12 hours ago

Senior Wastewater Discharge Permit Developer/Permit Manager (Environmental Specialist 4)

Shoreline, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

9+ years exp

The Washington State Department of Ecology is hiring a Senior Wastewater Discharge Permit Developer/Facility Manager within the Water Quality Program. This role involves developing NPDES and SWD permits, conducting facility inspections, and providing technical assistance for compliance and enforcement actions.

Environmental EngineeringNatural ResourcesWaste ManagementWater

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop wastewater discharge permits

Review and analyze water quality monitoring data to determine a facility’s compliance

Conduct facility inspections, provide technical assistance, and write inspection reports

Review wastewater discharge permit related technical reports

Assist with the development of enforcement actions

Communicate complex technical issues both verbally and in writing

Work with the Ecology communications team to respond to media enquiries

Qualification

NPDES permit writingWastewater treatment designEnvironmental complianceData analysisField workTechnical report writingAnalytical thinkingTechnical assistanceProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Nine (9) years of experience and/or education as described below: Experience in performing environmental-based work, OR work related to the essential functions and key activities of the position, that includes one or more of the following: Writing and/or managing NPDES or State Wastewater discharge permits, Performing permitting and/or regulatory inspections, Communicating complex technical issues and providing technical assistance regarding environmental projects, Assisting entities with regulatory requirements, including options for coming into compliance, Wastewater treatment system design, development, and maintenance

Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets: Using critical/analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to resolve environmental issues, Reviewing and writing scientific and regulatory documents for environmental projects, Conducting field work, research, studies, and/or scientific data analysis for environmental projects

Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning, or a closely related academic discipline

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license