Permit Writer (Environmental Engineer 3) (2 positions)


Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Water Quality Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill two Permit Writer (Environmental Engineer 3) positions. The positions are located in our Eastern Region Office (ERO) in [Spokane, WA](https://my.spokanecity.org/){rel=”nofollow”}. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

 
Join our dynamic and collaborative team dedicated to protecting the surface and groundwater of Washingtons 13 easternmost counties. In this role, you will write and issue National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and State Waste Discharge permits that protect water quality. Experience gained in this position will advance your career in environmental engineering and wastewater regulation. You will be a key member of the team responsible for reviewing and approving engineering plans, designs, and specifications for municipal wastewater treatment plants and industrial facilities.
 

Agency Mission: Ecologys mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Washingtons environment for current and future generations.

Program Mission: The mission of the Water Quality Program is to ensure that all aquatic life and communities in the watershed experience cool, clean water to refresh and sustain us in a changing climate.
 
Telework options: These positions will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. Initially, the positions require in-office work for the first month. After successful completion of onboarding and initial training, they will then be eligible for up to an 80% telework schedule with the expectation of working in the office an average of one day per week.
 
Applicants with questions about position location options, telework, 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: The positions will remain open until filled; we will review applications on October 18, 2024. To be considered, please submit an application on or before October 17, 2024. If your application isnt received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make hires 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 successful hires were not made.

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