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Regional Floodplain Management Planner (Environmental Planner 3)

                
     
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
 
Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We have a culture that is invested in making a difference. If you want to join a team that is highly effective, collaborative, has leadership that embraces the value of people, Ecology is a good fit.

The Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Regional Floodplain Grant and Management Planner (Environmental Planner 3) position. This position will work out of our Central Regional Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA.

The Regional Floodplain Grant and Management Planner position serves as a floodplain project manager for the Department of Ecology's Central Regional Office, responsible for Flood Control Assistance Account Program (FCAAP) comprehensive planning. This planning involves coordinating community assistance activities with local governments enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program and providing technical assistance and state support for communities developing or implementing Comprehensive Flood Reduction Management Plans. The position is responsible for promoting, planning, managing, and assessing the performance of Floodplains by Design (FbD) projects throughout the State. The position also manages the FbD grants to local sponsors for multi-benefit flood projects in the region.

SEA is looking for an innovative, creative thinker that is highly organized, and independent. A self-starter that has a keen interest in multi-beneficial riverine and floodplain restoration processes and projects.  

For more information about floodplains, please see the video link below:


As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism and accountability. 

To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedInTwitterFacebookInstagram or our blog.
 
Local efforts... Diverse people... Statewide impacts 
  
Duties

Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment, and promote the wise management of our air, land and water for the benefit of current and future generations. Our goals are to prevent pollution, clean up pollution, and support sustainable communities and natural resources.

The mission of the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) Program is to work in partnership with communities to support healthy watersheds and promote statewide environmental interests.

Some of the key work activities of the Regional Floodplain Grant and Management Planner position are:
  • Acts as the state National Flood Insurance Program project manager in the CRO.  
  • Supports program development and project management of Floodplains by Design projects. 
  • Acts as Ecology's lead in coordinating flood hazard reduction planning. 
  • Represents Ecology on panels, working groups, task forces, advisory and technical committees.  
  • Coordinates work on floodplain mapping with local governments.  

This recruitment will remain open until filled. The initial screening will be September 26, 2019. In order to be considered for the initial screening, please submit an application on or before September 25, 2019. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

A Master's degree or above with a major emphasis in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, landscape architecture, geography, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or closely related field  AND Two (2) of professional experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, floodplain management and planning, and/or program development.

OR 

A Bachelor's degree or above with a major emphasis in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, landscape architecture, geography, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or closely related field  AND Four (4) years of professional experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, floodplain management and planning, and/or program development.

OR 

One year of experience as an Environmental Planner 2, provided a degree as described above has been obtained.

Examples of professional experience can include:
1) Recommending policies, procedures, and standards of adequacy for planning by the agency, by other state agencies, by consultants, and by others performing planning activities over which the agency has supervisory responsibilities.
2) Coordinating the administration of contracted planning and other related contract professional services.
3) Conducting technical liaison with principal planning personnel in other state agencies and with directors of regional, local, and federal planning agencies.
4) Scheduling the work of professional staff in carrying out the resource planning and program responsibilities of the agency as a project leader.
5) Determining eligibility of consultants to perform work for the agency and recommends the selection of those found qualified for state planning services.
6) Coordinating the preparation of plans, reports, documents, administrative regulations, and other informational material designed to encourage and implement the planning objectives of the agency, and to provide information to technicians, planners, government officials, and the public.
7) Providing management and oversight of planning grants to local governments, other state agencies, and other organizations.
8) Assisting in the development of a recommended legislative program.
9) Consulting with federal, state, and local governmental officials on administrative policy in rendering technical and financial planning assistance.
10) Preparing resource management plans, and coordinates these functional components developed by state and federal agencies and by local governmental units.
11) Conducting meetings and field trips representing the agency in contacts with the public; local, state, and federal governments; civic and business groups; and other special interest groups.
 
Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience in flood hazard reduction programs and/or be a Certified Floodplain Manager. 
  • Experience working for a local, state, federal or tribal resource management agency in a planning, program management, policy, or regulatory capacity.


Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.
Supplemental Information
 
Application Instructions:
 
Please include the following documents as an attachment to your application:
  • A cover letter describing how your experience, skills and abilities meet the required qualifications of this position.
  • A resume outlining your professional experience.
Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.
 
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 at (360) 407-6186.

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 call Human Resources at (360) 407-6186 or e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not call this number or 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 Gary Graff at: gary.graff@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Gary 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.

This position is included in the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) union bargaining unit for the Department of Ecology.

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.