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Posted: 23-Jan-23
Location: Tumwater, Washington
Type: Full Time
Salary: $5,136.00 - $6,908.00 Monthly
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This is a permanent, full-time Environmental Planner 3 (EPH3) position.
Make a difference
The mission of the Office of Drinking Water (ODW) is to work with others to protect the health of the people of Washington State by ensuring safe and reliable drinking water. Under the direction of the Water Quality and Data Management Section Manager and the Source Water Protection Program Lead, this position supports the Office of Drinking Water's (ODW) Source Water Protection Program as an independent program coordinator with primary focus on groundwater resource environmental planning, to include wellhead protection, climate change, and critical aquifer recharge areas. This position looks wholistically at zoning, building codes and ordinances to ensure groundwater resources are protected as built with minimal need for interventions to further treat water for the safe use and consumption by the public. This position provides expertise on issues related to water quality, water quantity, and implementation issues of well head and groundwater protection activities.
As Wellhead Protection Program Coordinator, you will:
- Provide expertise on issues related to water quality, water quantity, and implementation issues of wellhead and groundwater protection activities.
- Provide expertise and consultation with internal and external partners and provide planning and/or policy development assistance to promote wellhead protection activities, discuss the impacts of climate change on source water quality and quantity, and provide training and guidance materials to promote these activities.
- Act as a technical liaison with other regulatory agencies, particularly the Department of Agriculture, Department of Ecology, and the Department of Natural Resources, to find opportunities to promote wellhead and groundwater water protection activities.
- Assist the Source Water Protection Program lead in evaluating and implementing highly complex rules, policies, and program plans, which are of critical importance statewide and nationally.
These activities will improve the health of people in Washington State by strengthening the public health system to better serve its citizens, enhance strategic partnerships, improve internal and external public health communication to protect our public water supply sources, and improve the capacity of our water systems.
The incumbent may be located anywhere within the State of Washington. Telework (mobile-work) is expected. When approved, the incumbent will work with their supervisor to identify an appropriate work schedule and balance, including telework and reporting to the Tumwater duty station for work activities. This would need to be a conversation between the hiring supervisor and the incumbent.
Work that matters.
Public health promotes and protects the health of the people of the state of Washington, in the communities where they live, learn, work and play.
The agency realizes that our efforts to achieve more equitable health outcomes for the communities we serve begins with our ability to operationalize and institutionalize equity throughout our internal policies, systems, and practices.
View Celebrating Public Health.
Join a great team and lead us into the future.
Because we believe that healthy places = healthy people, we work to improve the health of people in Washington state by preventing and reducing exposure to health hazards in the environment and supporting healthy places where people live, work, and play.
Our roughly 300 staff work all over Washington in programs aimed at ensuring: safe drinking water, food safety, shellfish protection, radiation safety, wastewater management, pesticide exposure prevention, and prevention of vector borne diseases.
About us.
The Department of Health (DOH) works with others to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington state. We are committed to our cornerstone values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement (EIE) to reenergize our commitment to health for all — creating policies and conditions so everyone can live their healthiest lives. We cannot embark on this journey alone. We must collaborate with communities, community-based organizations, local public health entities, governmental partners, health care providers and systems, the private sector, Tribal Nations, and many, many more. Infusing our agency’s values into how we transform our services, go about our activities, and strengthen our core work, is critical to the bright and robust future ahead.
Learn more about our Transformational Plan.
Why DOH? We offer….
- One of the most competitive benefits package in the nation that is designed to meet the needs of you and your family. Beyond the traditional benefits such as Health, Life Insurance, Retirement, and related benefits, we offer Flex Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Assistance, Deferred Compensation and so much more.
- A commitment to work/life balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for many positions.
- A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion that fosters an inclusive environment.
- Employees earn between 14 and 25 days of paid vacation per year depending on the length of employment.
- A wellness program that offers education, access to healthy food, and fitness classes.
- An Infant at Work Program based on the long-term health values of breastfeeding newborns and infant-parent bonding.
- Employee resource groups that provide forums for employees to gather and share ideas about matters that affect their personal and professional lives and support career development.
- DOH is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF). See https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more details.
Our Ideal Candidate.
Has a driving passion for the work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understands how their actions affect others. They see the needs and objectives of others and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordingly. They demonstrate resilience and outward behaviors even when confronted with others who are not open or collaborative.
Required Qualifications
- Option 1: Four (4) or more years of demonstrated experienced working in the field of environmental health or public health with a state or local health or planning jurisdiction in one or more of the following areas:
- Water system policy development and analysis.
- Coordination or oversight of local or statewide watershed planning such as Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas or source water protection areas.
- Local or state land use or utility planning.
- Option 2: A bachelor’s degree or higher WHICH INCLUDES a major study in in environmental, physical or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning, or allied field AND three (3) or more years of demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Water system policy development and analysis.
- Coordination or oversight of local or statewide watershed planning such as Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas or source water protection areas.
- Local or state land use or utility planning.
AND,
Demonstrated experience in the following:
- Balancing complex technical and policy issues.
- Making independent, reasoned, and justifiable decisions in a timely manner to accomplish program objectives.
Application Process
Intrigued? Click "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:
- A cover letter (without any personal pictures), describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
- A current resume (without any personal pictures).
- Three (3) or more professional references, to be listed in your profile under the references section which includes at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have supervised or led.
Important Note: Do not attach any documents that include photos, letters of recommendation, or private information (social security number, year of birth, transcripts, etc.).
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and year of birth.
This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions
All employees engaging in work for the Department of Health must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before their hire date. The Office of Human Resources will verify proof of vaccination after an employment offer has been extended.
This position requires an onsite/in-person presence. A medical or religious exemption to the vaccine mandate cannot be accommodated at this time. I will reach out to HR@doh.wa.gov if I have any questions.
With or without an accommodation, I am willing and able to:
- Work a full-time 40-hour work week but must be willing to occasionally adjust work-schedule to meet business needs, which may include evenings and weekends. A flexible work schedule will be considered upon request and supervisor approval.
- Occasionally travel, as needed, either alone or with another person, overnight, for several days, in and/or out of state.
- Legally operate a state- or privately-owned vehicle OR provide alternative transportation while on state business.
- Participate in emergency response exercises and emergency events/high-priority assignments, as assigned.
If you have questions, need alternative formats or other assistance please contact Danielle Dahm at (360) 485-2562, Danielle.Dahm@doh.wa.gov, or TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6384 or 7-1-1. Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can’t log in, password or email issues, error messages).
- Option 1: Four (4) or more years of demonstrated experienced working in the field of environmental health or public health with a state or local health or planning jurisdiction in one or more of the following areas:
- Water system policy development and analysis.
- Coordination or oversight of local or statewide watershed planning such as Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas or source water protection areas.
- Local or state land use or utility planning.
- Option 2: A bachelor’s degree or higher WHICH INCLUDES a major study in in environmental, physical or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning, or allied field AND three (3) or more years of demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Water system policy development and analysis.
- Coordination or oversight of local or statewide watershed planning such as Critical Aquifer Recharge Areas or source water protection areas.
- Local or state land use or utility planning.
AND,
Demonstrated experience in the following:
- Balancing complex technical and policy issues.
- Making independent, reasoned, and justifiable decisions in a timely manner to accomplish program objectives.