WA Dept of Ecology – Watershed Management Section Manager; WMS

Description

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Watershed Management Section Manager (WMS2) within the Water Quality Program.

Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

• Telework and flexible schedule options.
• Minimum of two days per week in the office.
• Schedule dependent upon position needs and subject to change.

• Apply by February 1, 2026.
• Position remains open until filled; applications after the date may not be considered.

Supervise three diverse work units that provide environmental and policy services and regulatory decisions to protect water quality across the state.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervise three unit managers, an administrative assistant, and three high-level program planners; make workload decisions affecting the entire program.
• Submit the agency list of impaired waters to the EPA to fulfill federal Clean Water Act responsibilities.
• Recommend agency rule revisions for water quality standards and Underground Injection Control.
• Provide direction and approval on TMDLs and other water quality improvement plans.
• Oversee nonpoint source grants.
• Direct key legislation and major shifts in budget, staffing, or organization.

Required:

• Nine (9) years of experience and/or education as described below.
• Experience in environmental analysis, control, or planning, including at least five years of supervisory experience.
• Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or natural science, engineering, planning, business administration, or a 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.
• 3 years of experience AND a Master’s degree.
• 2 years of experience AND a Ph.D.

Desired:

• Leadership and management skills that promote a productive and supportive work environment.
• Demonstrated skills in working on complex public policies.
• Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations.

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.