General Permit Data Specialist/Permit Administrator (Environmental Specialist 3)

The General Permit Data Specialist/Permit Administrator position at the Washington Dept. of Ecology involves managing permit-related data for stormwater permits, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Key responsibilities include data management, technical assistance, and document review. Candidates should have six years of experience in environmental analysis and familiarity with GIS. The position offers benefits like health and dental insurance and allows remote work.
About the position

The General Permit Data Specialist/Permit Administrator (Environmental Specialist 3) position at the Washington Department of Ecology focuses on managing and maintaining permit-related data for construction and industrial stormwater general permits. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to issue permits and ensure compliance with environmental regulations, contributing to the agency's mission of protecting Washington's environment.

Responsibilities
• Manage and maintain permit-related data in water quality databases.
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• Collaborate with permit applicants, consultants, operators, and government agencies.
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• Issue permit coverages and manage permit-related data.
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• Process and upload permit documents and data into databases.
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• Provide technical assistance to construction and industrial stormwater permittees.
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• Review permit documents for technical accuracy and compliance with regulations.
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• Assess data using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
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• Prepare final permit correspondence and documentation.
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• Handle a high volume of calls, emails, and records.

Requirements
• A total of six (6) years of experience in environmental analysis, control, or planning.
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• Experience working with and entering environmental data into databases.
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• Experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
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• Ability to explain complex technical information to the public.
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• Experience completing, submitting, or reviewing permit documents.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience with Ecology's databases such as PARIS, Facility Site, and WQWeb Portal.
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• Customer service experience in providing clear explanations and instructions.
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• Experience organizing and managing large amounts of data and documents.

Benefits
• Dental insurance
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• Dependent care reimbursement
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• Disability insurance
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• Employee assistance program
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• Flexible schedule
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• Flexible spending account
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• Health insurance