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Statewide Air Operating Permit Program Coordinator (Environmental Specialist 4)

Washington State Department of Ecology
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Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
 
Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We have a culture that is invested in making a difference. If you want to join a team that is highly effective, collaborative, has leadership that embraces the value of people, Ecology is a good fit.

The Air Quality Program (AQP) is looking to fill a Statewide Air Operating Permit Coordinator (Environmental Specialist 4) position. The position will be located in our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA.

The Statewide Air Operating Permit Coordinator position implements and coordinates the air operating permit (AOP) program for the state. This position coordinates the AOP program with: the Air Quality Program, the Nuclear Waste Program (NWP), the Solid Waste Management Program's (SWM) Industrial Section, the Department of Health's (DOH) Radionuclides Program, the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC), and Seven local air agencies. This coordination provides increased regulatory certainty for sources, while providing public health and environmental protection through the regular consolidation of requirements from multiple air permits into one permit.

We are looking for applicants who possess excellent facilitation skills, the ability to coordinate information sharing and program tracking internally and externally and the ability to coordinate large projects with multiple stakeholders. We'd like to hire someone with experience tracking budgets and financial processes, and/or program and financial audits. We are looking for someone with the ability to learn and interpret statutes and regulations. We're looking for someone with the ability to present information to small and large audiences.         

As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism and accountability.

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.
 
Local efforts... Diverse people... Statewide impacts
 
Duties

The mission of the Air Quality Program is to protect, preserve, and enhance the air quality of Washington to safeguard public health and the environment and support high quality of life. The federal Clean Air Act requires all states to have statewide operating permit programs for businesses and industries that are the largest sources of air pollution. An air operating permit contains all the permit requirements that apply to an air pollution source. 

Some of the key work activities of the Statewide Air Operating Permit Coordinator are:
  • This position manages and updates the Air Operating Permit program workload model, collaborates with air quality staff in Ecology Regions and Programs to gather information and with the AQP Budget Manager to confirm estimates, build future budgets and track AOP fund balance.
  • This position oversees the AOP evaluation processes by arranging a committee to audit local air agencies; coordinating external financial and performance audits and facilitating the Program's response to audit results.
  • The position reviews and confirms annual fees developed by local air agencies and arranges fee collection from multiple air emission sources within Ecology jurisdiction.
  • The position develops and maintains the statewide AOP permitting guideline, Integrated Risk Information System (ISIS) Desk manual, AOP Program Manual, and AOP Coordinator Desk Manual.
 
Additional information about the position:
  • The position is expected to track the Air Operating Permit Program budget and finances while developing and implementing program improvements.
  • Develops response to program audits, financial audits and EPA oversight findings or suggested improvement.
  • This position provides an opportunity to work with professional specialists, planners and engineers across multiple local air agencies and Ecology programs, sections and disciplines and air quality permit types.
  • This position provides facilitation and outreach to large audiences (40+); connecting and collaborating with people in other program and agencies without meeting in person.
 
The Team:

The Science & Engineering Section is a diverse group of scientists, engineers and specialists that maintain a high level of mutual respect, professionalism and a yearning for technological, scientific and program advancement.


This recruitment will remain open until filled. The Initial screening will be May 21, 2019. In order to be considered for the Initial screening, please submit an application on or before May 20, 2019. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.
 
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field AND five (5) years of professional-level experience in environmental analysis or control, or environmental planning which includes one (1) year equal to an Environmental specialist 3 or above or two (2) years equal to an Environmental Specialist 2 or above.
 
Two (2) years of the experience must include working in a commercial/industrial ambient air quality program in a regulatory capacity which may include: permit writing, compliance inspection/enforcement of permits, or working in a Title V (AOP) program, and managing and tracking a program budget.

Experience as an Environmental Specialist 2 can include assisting in any of the following areas: 1) performing field surveys or studies, 2) responding to complaints involving scientific or technical content, 3) preparing public meetings and hearings, 4) assistance with routine inspections or investigations requiring specialized knowledge of industry processes, pollutant sources or natural processes, 5) responding to routine inquires or requests for technical assistance involving scientific content, 6) special projects that are scientific in nature, 7) conducting routine sampling and testing analyses, interprets data, writing reports 8) performing basic sampling data review, 9) maintaining an environmental data base to support technical projects, 10) providing routine environmental technical and administrative assistance to grant/ contract/ loan recipients of environmental protection projects.
Experience as an Environmental Specialist 3 can include a combination of the following: 1) investigating and / or resolving complaints involving science or technology content, 2) performing inspections, 3) drafting technical evaluations and reports, 4) develops plans for researching information used for technical projects, regulatory or policy development, 5) plan and facilitate public meetings and hearings, 6) project work requiring specialized knowledge of industry processes, pollutant sources or natural processes, 7) providing technical assistance for complex scientific content and/ or support for implementing scientific content programs, 8) conducting tests, analyzing and evaluating data, 9) using environmental databases to support technical projects, 10) developing scientific studies and resource management plans, 11) providing environmental technical and administrative assistance to grant/ contract/ loan recipients of environmental protection projects.

Desired Qualifications:

At least two (2) years of experience working with compliance assurance agreements, compliance monitoring strategies, high priority violations, or federally reportable violations.


Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.


Why work for Ecology?
Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment.

A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping the health and financial security of you and your family a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to work/life balance.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:

Student debt and how working for Ecology can help
Employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, which forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. See https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more details. 

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Supplemental Information
Application Instructions:
 
In order to be considered, applicants MUST include the following documents as an attachment to their application:
  • A cover letter describing how your experience, skills and abilities meet the required qualifications of this position.
  • A resume outlining your professional experience.

Please complete the applicant profile when applying for this position. Or, you may paste the text of your resume within the profile's resume text field.

Please read the supplemental questions carefully and answer completely. Incomplete responses, including "please see resume" may disqualify you from further consideration.

Department of 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 Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources at (360) 407-6186.

If you are reading this announcement in print format, please visit www.careers.wa.gov to access the online recruitment system. Click on "Look for Jobs" and select Dept. of Ecology under the "Department" search list. Click "Apply Search."


Other Information:
 
If you need assistance applying for this job, please call Human Resources at (360) 407-6186 or e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not call this number or send an email to this address to follow-up the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.

If you have specific questions about the position, please email Chris Hanlon-Meyer at: chris.hanlon-meyer@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Chris to inquire about the status of your application.

The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.

This position is included in the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) union bargaining unit for the Department of Ecology.

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 or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.