Well Log Database Manager and Permitting Specialist; Environmental Specialist

Well Log Database Manager and Permitting Specialist (Environmental Specialist
2) Location

• Northwest Region Office:
  Shoreline, WA
• Salary includes a 5% premium pay due to the position location in King County.
• Must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

• Eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
• Initial onboarding: minimum 3 days per week in office; after completion: minimum 1 day per week in office.
• Schedules are subject to change based on position needs.

In this role, you will provide critical support to the Program and Region by ensuring well log information is accurately imaged and entered into a publicly accessible well log database. You will also work with permit tees to ensure compliance with permitting requirements and deadlines, and assist the permitting unit with various review and development steps. Multiple databases will be maintained, and mapping tools such as ArcGIS will be used to provide accurate and complete information to the public.

You will also provide customer service and technical assistance related to water availability, well construction regulations, and permitting processes by phone, email, and in person.

• Review, interpret, and verify well reports for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Independently maintain well log data in the Water Resources Program database and ensure new well reports are scanned and entered in a timely manner.
• Work directly with the well drilling community and licensees to:
  • Promote timely well log submissions
  • Identify well log submittal efficiencies and improvements
  • Create training materials to adopt identified process improvements (e.g., electronic well log submission)
• Independently provide verbal and written well‑related technical assistance to the public, including realtors, landowners, other state and local governments, and Tribal governments.
• Oversee permit maintenance activities, including reminding permit tees of forthcoming permit deadlines and providing technical assistance on permit extensions, assignments, etc.
• Interpret and explain laws and regulations on water resource management to assure regulatory compliance.
• Accurately and promptly communicate information related to water rights, water supply and availability, and water resources laws and regulation to water right applicants, consultants, and other members of the public via phone, in‑person, and electronic communication.
• Conduct water rights‑related property research for the public and provide technical assistance on how the public can use available external public databases. Use available databases and mapping software to respond to requests from the public.

• Five years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, which includes the following:
  • Demonstrated ability to verify accuracy and completeness of technical reports, legal documents, and permit materials; strong attention to detail; consistency in peer review.
  • Demonstrated ability to enter, edit, and maintain records in program databases; perform imaging/scanning and indexing; apply basic data QA/QC; manage workloads to keep data current.
  • Beginner to intermediate level ability to produce water right maps, locate features, perform property research, and visualize data using GIS tools (e.g., ArcGIS or equivalent).
  • Proven track record providing accurate, timely, and professional support to diverse audiences (e.g., public, realtors, consultants, licensees, Tribal/local/state partners) across phone, email, and in meetings.
  • Proven ability to build working relationships with the well drilling community; develop concise training materials; facilitate adoption of process improvements (e.g., e‑submittal).
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, track work‑related schedules, achieve timeliness standards, and manage workload organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage electronic/paper files and email per retention requirements; ensure records are accurate, retrievable, and support public records requests; maintain confidentiality.
• Education
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  Major study in environmental, physical, or natural sciences; environmental planning; geography; GIS; or closely…