Water Quality Financial Management Section Manager (WMS2)
Apply NowCompany: State of Washington
Location: Lacey, WA 98503
Description:
Salary : $101,368.00 - $126,528.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Lacey, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2024-WQ0196-10209
Department: Dept. of Ecology
Division: Water Quality
Opening Date: 09/06/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Water Quality Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Water Quality Financial Management Section Manager (WMS2) position.
This position is locatedin our Headquarters Office inUpon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
You will manage a dynamic group of professionals funding hundreds of restoration and infrastructure projects across Washington through a combined state and federal funding program with over a billion dollars under operational agreements. As the top person for the federal Clean Water State Revolving Fund, you are nationally involved on best practices for funding clean water projects in local communities and Tribal lands. You will find innovative ways to ensure that small and disadvantaged communities have the funding and resources needed to support environmental justice, cultural resource protections, and ensure cool, clean water for aquatic life and their communities.
Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the 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.
Tele-work 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 a 60% tele-work schedule, with an expectation of two days per week in the office at minimum.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 September 20, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before September 19, 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:
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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:
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?
You will manage the largest capital funding program statewide focused on clean water. Washington is unique in that our funding program is embedded within the regulatory program, helping you direct funds where the need is greatest both efficiently and effectively. You will enjoy considerable autonomy to explore new policies and procedures to improve outcomes for communities and clean water.
What you will do:
As a member of the Water Quality Program Management Team, you will:
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:
A total of 9 years of experience and/or education as described below:
All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:
Possible CombinationsCollege credit hours or degree - as listed above.Years of required experience - as listed above.Combination 1No college credit hours or degree9 years of experienceCombination 230-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits.8 years of experienceCombination 360-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree).7 years of experienceCombination 490-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits.6 years of experienceCombination 5 A Bachelor's Degree5 years of experienceCombination 6 A Master's Degree3 years of experienceCombination 7A Ph.D.2 years of experience
Desired Qualifications:
We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below:
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 Accommodationin the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?
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.
For Your Privacy:
When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):
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 Vince McGowan at: Please do not contact Vince to inquire about the status of your application.
To request the full position description: email
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 and follow, like or visit us on , , , or our
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 ([redacted]. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or [redacted].
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classificat
Location : Thurston County - Lacey, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2024-WQ0196-10209
Department: Dept. of Ecology
Division: Water Quality
Opening Date: 09/06/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Water Quality Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Water Quality Financial Management Section Manager (WMS2) position.
This position is locatedin our Headquarters Office inUpon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
You will manage a dynamic group of professionals funding hundreds of restoration and infrastructure projects across Washington through a combined state and federal funding program with over a billion dollars under operational agreements. As the top person for the federal Clean Water State Revolving Fund, you are nationally involved on best practices for funding clean water projects in local communities and Tribal lands. You will find innovative ways to ensure that small and disadvantaged communities have the funding and resources needed to support environmental justice, cultural resource protections, and ensure cool, clean water for aquatic life and their communities.
Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the 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.
Tele-work 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 a 60% tele-work schedule, with an expectation of two days per week in the office at minimum.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 September 20, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before September 19, 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:
, , *, *, , , & , , , , , , , *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?
You will manage the largest capital funding program statewide focused on clean water. Washington is unique in that our funding program is embedded within the regulatory program, helping you direct funds where the need is greatest both efficiently and effectively. You will enjoy considerable autonomy to explore new policies and procedures to improve outcomes for communities and clean water.
What you will do:
As a member of the Water Quality Program Management Team, you will:
- Provide mentorship and guidance to Ecology's clean water capital budget manager, and the ecosystem, stormwater, and wastewater unit supervisors.
- Direct the grant and loan annual application and award processes for the Water Quality Combined Funding Program.
- Oversee the review and evaluation of all applications for financial assistance to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and funding guidelines.
- Oversee the initiation, completion, and closeout of funding agreements by project and financial managers across the Water Quality Program to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
- Manage the production and distribution of biennial reports to the legislature on water quality grant and loan programs.
- Coordinate with the federal Environmental Protection Agency, other federal and state agencies, and local governments in the administration of the program.
- Coordinate with other state and federal funding agencies through the Sync Infrastructure Improvement Team and the Align Ecosystem Restoration Team.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:
- 30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent
- 20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalent
A total of 9 years of experience and/or education as described below:
- Experience in public sector budget management, funding program administration, fiscal management, accounting, environmental analysis, control, planning, community outreach, or supervisory experience.
- Education: involving a major study in an environmental, physical, or natural science, planning, business administration, finance, public administration, economics, or closely allied field.
All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:
Possible CombinationsCollege credit hours or degree - as listed above.Years of required experience - as listed above.Combination 1No college credit hours or degree9 years of experienceCombination 230-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits.8 years of experienceCombination 360-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree).7 years of experienceCombination 490-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits.6 years of experienceCombination 5 A Bachelor's Degree5 years of experienceCombination 6 A Master's Degree3 years of experienceCombination 7A Ph.D.2 years of experience
Desired Qualifications:
We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below:
- Experience with the administration of a Clean Water or Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program, or similar federal funding program.
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 Accommodationin the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?
- If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or [redacted].
- If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail 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.
- If you are reading this announcement in print format, please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology.
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.
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 Vince McGowan at: Please do not contact Vince to inquire about the status of your application.
To request the full position description: email
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 and follow, like or visit us on , , , or our
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 ([redacted]. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or [redacted].
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classificat