Regional Shoreline Compliance/Enforcement Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4)

Keeping Washington Clean and EvergreenTheShorelands & Environmental Assistance{rel="nofollow"}(SEA) programwithin the Department of Ecology is looking to fill aRegional Shoreline Compliance/Enforcement Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4)position. This position can be located in any one of the following offices:Southwest Region Office (SWRO)inLacey, WA.{rel="nofollow"}Northwest Region Office (NWRO)inShoreline, WA{rel="nofollow"}.Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.Please Note:If the final location of this position is determined to be in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) inShoreline, WA{target="blank" rel="noopener"}. there will be an additional 5% pay increase due to its location in King County. In this instance the salary range will be $5776 - $7770 per month.As theRegional Shoreline Compliance and Enforcement Specialistyou will work to improve implementation of shoreline master programs (SMPs), including riparian area protections. You will work in collaboration with local governments to help ensure authorized shoreline development achieves no net loss of shoreline ecological functions, and to identify and correct unauthorized activities on priority shorelines and riparian areas. We are looking for applicants who possess excellent people skills, the ability to thoroughly analyze land use proposals to make regulatory decisions, and the ability to communicate complex permitting information to audiences with competing goals and interests.Agency Mission:The mission of the Department of Ecology 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 isto 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 onNovember 20, 2024.In order to be considered, please submit an application on or beforeNovember 19, 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.Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: