Riparian Systems Technical Lead (Environmental Specialist 5) — WA State Depart

The Shorelands & Environmental Assistance (SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Riparian Systems Technical Lead (Environmental Specialist 5) position.This position can be located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA; or our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.Please Note: If the final location of this position is determined to be in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA, there will be an additional 5% pay increase due to its location in King County. In this instance, the salary range will be $6195 - $8329 per month.Would you like to help play a role in salmon recovery in the Puget Sound? In this position, you will be at the forefront of implementing a $30 million EPA grant for innovation in riparian restoration in the Puget Sound basin. As such, you’ll be part of a team helping to determine where investments are made and what activities are funded. You will have the opportunity to work with professionals in the riparian restoration community and leaders in Puget Sound recovery, building relationships with a range of stakeholders invested in salmon population recovery.Your team is part of the Wetlands Section, a collaborative group of professionals emphasizing information sharing and learning. The section includes our riparian grant team, lead wetland scientist, policy lead, local government liaison, mitigation compliance team, and wetland mitigation banking team. Our wetland section is growing with new staff having recently joined. Come join our team!Agency Mission: The mission of the Department of Ecology 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.

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