Rules and Accountability Section Manager (WMS Band 2)
The salary listed does not include the scheduled 3% general salary increase effective 7/1/2019.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
Are you a strong leader that can manage a team of professionals that helps set the agency's strategic direction, rule and policy making, and performance and accountability activities?
The Department of Ecology is looking for an experienced and effective manager to lead our Rules and Accountability Section. If you want to join a team that is highly effective, collaborative, has leadership that embraces the value of people, and is invested in making a difference, then Ecology is a good fit.
Our mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations, and promote the wise management of our air, land, and water. We invest in our employees to create a work environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism and accountability. Maybe you've seen some of our recent stories on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.
The Rules and Accountability section of the Governmental Relations Office is currently looking to fill a Rules and Accountability Section Manager (WMS Band 2)position that will be located at our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA.
The Rules and Accountability Section Manager reports to the Governmental Relations Director within the executive hub of the agency The section is of significant agency importance internally and externally. The position has substantial responsibilities in management of highly complex programs and policies that are central to achieving the agency's mission. The position also provides extensive executive management advice and recommendations to the agency director, deputy director, and executive leadership team.
Local efforts... Diverse people... Statewide impacts
Duties
The Rules and Accountability Section Manager position manages a staff of seven FTEs and the Office's $1.5 million biennial budget, the highest being an Environmental Planner 5.
The talented and seasoned team works collaboratively across the agency and externally – often in a fast paced, and often politically sensitive environment. The section oversees Ecology's rule development, economic analysis, transparent performance management, customer satisfaction, and strategic direction.
Work assigned to the Rules and Accountability Section, varies depending on the projects assigned to Ecology by the legislature, the state auditor's office, and the governor's office.
Specific essential duties of this position:
- Recruits, selects, trains and manages the performance of all positions within the section.
- Oversees the timing, and the resources needed to accommodate agency rulemaking, policy and permit development, and economic analysis.
- Analyzes general government legislative proposals, and accurately interprets and applies state and federal laws and legislative directives to the ensure the agency is in compliance.
- Sets agency performance and accountability standards, facilitates the development of program measures to be in sync with the agency strategic priorities.
- Provides expert consultation on the agency's efforts to meet the Governor's performance framework, Results, WA. Governor's performance framework, Results, WA.
- Develops and conducts agency/customer satisfaction surveys and reports; oversees of program action plans to enhance customer service and results.
- Facilitates and finalizes the agency strategic plan; including executive management development of the plan and program follow-through. Provides executive management with critical data, analysis, research and recommendations for strategic priorities, goals and objectives.
- Oversees the agency's Lean Continuous Improvement program and implementation of Lean. Coaches and mentors technical and professional specialists in progress improvement, performance and accountability.
- Provides strategic direction, policy briefings, position/action recommendations, and fiscal analysis on cross-program or agency-wide legislative issues.
Represents the Governmental Relations Director and agency executive management at meetings, work sessions, hearings, and functions of the Governor's office, Legislature, local, state and federal agencies, stakeholders and partner organizations.
This recruitment will remain open until filled. The initial screening will be June 6, 2019. In order to be considered for the initial screening, please submit an application on or before June 5, 2019. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in public or business administration, environmental science, natural resource management or planning, organizational effectiveness, or closely related field
AND
Five (5) years of project management, regulatory or strategic planning experience.
A minimum of 18 months supervisory experience.
Knowledge of advanced management principles and practices.
Desired Qualifications:
- Strategic Analysis: Skills to plan strategically using advanced management skills and effective decision making; anticipate problems and make critical independent decisions.
- Regulatory, policy and legislative analysis with strategic oversight.
- Quality Improvement: Ability to apply problem-solving theories, tools and methodologies (such as Lean) to improve business practices, processes, and organizational performance.
- Benchmarking, Data Analysis and Visualization, Performance Measurements, Indicators and Budgeting
- Survey Methodologies: Agency consultant on how to design, implement, analyze and effectively communicate customer surveys.
- Computer Skills: Tech savvy, experience using the Microsoft suite, and the ability to learn new platforms and applications to enhance the work of the section.
- Ability to graphically display data and information to inform policy and fiscal decisions.
- Project Management oversight and experience.
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:
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
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.
*See the Benefits tab in this announcement for more information
Supplemental Information
Application Instructions
In order to be considered, applicants MUST attach the following documents as an attachment to their application:
- A cover letter describing how your experience, skills and abilities meet the required/desired 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.
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 e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not 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 Denise Clifford at: denise,clifford@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Denise 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.
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.