Litter Coordinator; Natural Resource Specialist

Overview

Litter Coordinator (Natural Resource Specialist
5)

The Solid Waste Management (SWM) program is looking to fill a Litter Coordinator (Natural Resource Specialist
5) position. This position is located in our Southwest Region Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Tele-work options for this position:
This position will be eligible for up to an 80% telework schedule. Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change. 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.”

Application Timeline:
This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on June 20, 2023. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before June 19, 2023. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to hire at any time after the initial screening date.

Agency Mission:
Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment and to promote the wise management of our air, land and water for the benefit of current and future generations. Program Mission:
The Solid Waste Management (SWM) Program’s mission is to reduce both the amount and effects of wastes generated in Washington, and our vision is to transition to a society where waste is viewed as inefficient and most wastes and toxic substances have been eliminated.

Salary: $65,748.00 - $88,416.00

Note:

The salary listed above includes the scheduled 4% general salary increase effective 7/1/2023.

Contact:
If you have any questions regarding the position, please email: careers.gov.

• Travel throughout Ecology’s Southwest Region to visit roads and other public lands to oversee crews hired for the purpose of cleaning up litter and illegal dumps to directly improve Washington’s environment.
• Work independently to manage a program budget, maintain a vehicle fleet, ensure supplies are in stock, and hire all work crew members.
• Collaborate with other state and local governments on litter, illegal dump cleanup and prevention measures and oversight of grants.
• Serve in an entry-level supervisor role to gain valuable management experience.

• Experience or demonstrated ability to supervise crews in field operations is implied by the role of an entry-level supervisor.
• Ability to travel within the Southwest Region and manage multiple program components (budget, fleet, supplies, staffing).
• Willingness to work with state and local governments on litter and illegal dump cleanup initiatives.

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, Combined Fund Drive, Smart Health. (Download PDF reader)

Additional information:
The listing includes several other job postings and locations. This refined description retains the core Litter Coordinator role and its responsibilities, leaving related postings out of scope for clarity.