Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

　　The Shorelands & Environmental Assistance{rel="nofollow"} (SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a  Floodplain Planner (Environmental Planner 3) position. This position will be located* in our Eastern Region Office in Spokane, WA.*{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}  Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

　　Washington's floodplains provide important habitat for our salmon, rich soil for our farms, and beautiful backdrops for our lives. In this position, you will:

　　Conduct community assistance activities with local governments enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program.

　　Provide technical assistance and support for communities developing or implementing Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plans.

　　Be responsible for promoting, planning, managing, and assessing the performance of Floodplains by Design (FbD) projects. 

　　Get to work on a variety of floodplain management activities aimed at reducing flooding, restoring habitat, and enhancing floodplains for future generations.

　　*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, we will review applications on January 22, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before January 21, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date 

　　Please Note: We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made.

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