Shorelands & Environmental Assistance Deputy Program Manager (WMS Band 3)
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Shorelands & Environmental Assistance (SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a SEA Deputy Program Manager (WMS Band 3) position. This position is located in our Headquarter Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
If you’re a creative person interested in helping others through innovation and efficiency, this job is for you. As Deputy Program Manager, you’ll have an opportunity to empower others through streamlining process, support strategic planning, coordinate policy and procedural approaches, support implementation of environmental justice and other initiatives and create welcoming, safe space for staff and constituents. This position is designed to create operational efficiencies across the Program and supports Budget, Policy and Planning initiatives. In addition to 4 Direct reports, the Deputy has responsibility for 99 staff directly in their chain, and 285 AmeriCorps members. This program hosts a smart, creative team of professionals who will continue to thrive in a fast paced, demanding environment with the support of leadership that can help us implement in an efficient, effective and thoughtful way. This position helps ensure Program compliance and accountability. We’d like applicants who have experience leading talented teams, extensive experience with human resources, IT development and budget. We expect this individual to be open, honest, and inclusive with internal and external entities, and to model the core principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Please apply if this sounds like you.
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 60% 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 April 15, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before April 14, 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), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *Click here for more information
About the Department of Ecology
Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our Strategic Plan.
Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:
- A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
- An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
- Continuous growth and development opportunities.
- Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
Our commitment to DEIR
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.
Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.
Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.
Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Duties
What makes this role unique and challenging?
The Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program (SEA) is diverse and inclusive of 14 different sections leading work in environmental protection, related support services and enforcement. It is dynamic work environment that is often fast paced, requiring consistency in practice and process. In this position, you will ensure program accountability and compliance with Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act obligations and Civil Rights Title VI compliance within SEA. You will lead and coordinate development, implementation, tracking and reporting of the program’s strategic plan, collaborate with the Information Technology section to support creation of technology solutions to solve critical business problems and, in coordination with the Program Manager, approve appropriate changes, implementation, and decisions relating to SEA policies, procedures, and guidance. SEA is looking for a leader who is passionate about innovation, equity and efficiency, leads transformation, seeks to create and improve Program operational efficiencies, and develops consistent process and practice.
What you will do:
- Lead the SEA Program Management Team to develop program plans, strategic initiatives, policy and procedures, and address program wide internal policy issues.
- Lead and coordinate development, implementation, tracking and reporting of the program’s strategic plan, including internal and external performance measures and related documents.
- Ensure program accountability and compliance with HEAL Act obligations and serves as primary liaison between Office of Equity and Environmental Justice (OEEJ) and SEA for HEAL Act implementation and agency environmental justice policies, priorities, and initiatives.
- Ensure program compliance and accountability with Civil Rights Title VI compliance within SEA and serves as the primary liaison between OEEJ and SEA.
- Directly support our Financial Services team, the Washington Conservation Corps and the Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
NOTE: All relevant experience including lived, volunteer, professional, or a combination of experience and education that demonstrates the ability to perform the work will be considered.
We will directly contact the top candidates to interview for this position. Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the required and desirable qualifications we described below.
We are looking for applicants who have ---
- Demonstrated experience in managing budgets.
- Demonstrated experience in managing and supervising teams, including:
- Experience managing supervisors.
- Providing direction to mid-level managers and supervisors in scientific, natural resource and/ or public health fields, which includes coaching, training, recruitment, evaluation, and performance.
- Providing oversight of a program's diverse functions combining and directing work, improvements, and process to meet program and Agency objectives.
- Ability to leverage assets and create opportunities to further strengthen team.
- Working knowledge of process improvement, process management, and human resource practice and process.
- Experience in strategic planning (annual or biennial based business plan) including the ability to conceptualize and articulate the future direction of a program.
- Experience in advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license
Desired Qualifications:
We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
- Advanced skills in performance assessment, budget and human resource management, leadership development, Lean principles, operations, strategic planning, principles of policy and program planning and development, and political interactions.
- Understanding of equity and environmental justice and impacts to community members.
Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.
Supplemental Information
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Need an Accommodation in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?
- Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.
- If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
- If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.
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Application Instructions:
It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.
- A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
- A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.
- Three professional references.
Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.
For Your Privacy:
When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):
- Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc.
- Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded.
Additional Application Instructions for Current 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.
Application Attestation:
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.
Other Information:
If you have specific questions about the position, please email Joenne McGerr at: Joenne.McGerr@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Joenne to inquire about the status of your application.
To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov
Why work for Ecology?
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.
Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance.
To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, military spouses 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.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency.