Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

　　The Shorelands & Environmental Assistance{rel="nofollow"} (SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Federal Permit Manager (Environmental Specialist 4) (In Training) *position. This position can be located in our *Southwest Region Office *in Lacey, WA{rel="nofollow"}; or our *Vancouver Field Office (VFO) in Vancouver, WA.{rel="nofollow"} Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. In this role, you will ensure in-water, wetland, and coastal projects will meet state water quality standards and not impact our coastal zone. This includes reviewing specific projects and federal actions like infrastructure projects, developments, energy and restoration projects that need a Section 401 Water Quality Certification or Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) federal consistency. 

　　 Note: *This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the Environmental Specialist  field and achieve the goal class of an *Environmental Specialist 4. Candidates will be considered at the Environmental Specialist 3 *and the *Environmental Specialist 4 levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section.  *Agency Mission: *The mission of the Department of Ecology's is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations.

　　* *Program Mission: *The mission of the *Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program is to create community conservation partnerships to protect and restore our shorelands, wetlands, and floodplains.

　　Tele-work options for this position: *This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in "other information." Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change. *Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, with a next screening date of* January 25, 2024.* In order to be considered for the next screening, please submit an application on or before * January 24, 2024.  *The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

　　About the Department of Ecology

　　Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people.

　　Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:

　　A healthy life/work balance by offering flexibl