The salary listed above includes the 3% pay increase that goes into effect on July 1, 2024.

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Water Quality Program *within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a *Municipal Wastewater Financial Assistance Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) position. This position is located in our Eastern Region Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA{rel="nofollow"}. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Help protect, preserve, and enhance water quality in the State of Washington! In this senior-level position, you will provide technical and financial assistance to local governments for municipal wastewater improvement projects located in Eastern Washington. You will learn and gain experience in applying applicable laws, rules, internal policies, procedures, and guidance necessary to fund upgrades and new construction at municipal wastewater facilities.  

*Agency Mission: *Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

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*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 for this position: *This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for up to an 80% telework schedule with the expectation of working in the office one day per week plus time in the field as needed. *

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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.

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Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on June 18, 2024. To be considered, please submit an application on or before June 17, 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: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s){target="_blank" rel="noopener"},