Washington State Department of Ecology · 1 day ago
Senior Shoreline Vulnerability Specialist - Climate (Environmental Specialist 5)
Lacey, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expThe Washington State Department of Ecology is hiring a Senior Shoreline Vulnerability Specialist within the Shorelands & Environmental Assistance program. This role involves providing technical leadership on shoreline hazard assessments and collaborating with partners to enhance climate adaptation planning and improve shoreline resilience.
Environmental EngineeringNatural ResourcesWaste ManagementWater
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as a program expert on shoreline vulnerability assessment study design, application, and interpretation
Lead initiatives to identify and acquire data and information needed to integrate fluvial hazard models with coastal flood models and land use data to conduct shoreline vulnerability assessments
Work with national scientific experts to modify or develop tools for shoreline hazard, sensitivity and vulnerability spatial mapping
Develop and implement internal and external guidance and trainings to local governments, consultants, contractors, and partner agencies
Participate on advisory and technical groups, interagency work groups, or other forums related to identify climate change risks to shorelines, community adaptation strategies and shoreline master program amendments
Qualification
Required
Ten (10) years of experience and/or education as described below: 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 field
Experience mentioned above must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets: Technical Environmental/Climate Analysis
Experience or skills in evaluating shoreline or climate-related hazards, conducting environmental or spatial analysis, or working with scientific data and models to assess exposure, sensitivity, or vulnerability
Critical Thinking & Data Interpretation
Ability to review information, analyze data, draw logical conclusions, and make informed recommendations
Technical Assistance & Expert Guidance
Experience providing scientific or technical advice to partners (e.g., local governments, Tribes, internal staff) or participating on technical/advisory groups
Communication & Training
Ability to present technical concepts clearly, develop training materials, or communicate complex environmental information to diverse audiences
Able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license
Preferred
Experience in application of shoreline climate impact hazard and vulnerability models
Experience in spatial analysis and mapping of shoreline hazards such as sea level rise, coastal flooding, erosion, ground water intrusion, fluvial and pluvial flooding, and channel migration
Experience with and understanding of land use and environmental protection policy and regulatory structure in Washington State under the state's Shoreline Management Act (Chapter 90.58 RCW)
Familiarity with climate adaption planning, strategies, and actions
Familiarity with hydrologic modeling, surface water hydrology, and fluvial processes in the Pacific Northwest
Experience working with local governments and Tribes
Benefits
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
Combined Fund Drive
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