Source Water Protection Specialist

Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Source Water Protection Specialist and become a vital contributor to safeguarding Washington state's most precious resource—clean, safe drinking water. In this energetic role, you will provide technical assistance to rural and small communities in the creation and implementation of source water protection plans . Your expertise will support regulatory compliance, environmental stewardship, and sustainable water management practices. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your environmental science skills in a collaborative environment dedicated to public health and environmental integrity.

Duties

• Travel extensively throughout the state to offer source water protection.
• Uses the state specific Small Water System Management Plan to address the source water protection needs of rural and small community water systems in WA state.
• Provides assistance and support in facilitating the implementation of source water protection plans.
• Facilitates and mediates planning meetings between various cross jurisdictional entities.
• Provides presentations and assistance to local officials, community groups and others.
• Attends National Rural Water Association In-Service training programs and annual technical conference to meet the individual needs of the Source Water Protection Specialist and to provide them with skills to transfer their knowledge to the system personnel and governing body.
• Visits the appropriate State and/or Area Rural Development officials at least quarterly.
• Accurately completes and submits the required reporting in the required timely fashion.
• Responds to inquiries from facilities, consumers, governmental agencies, and others regarding technical matters.
• Acts as a liaison to create better coordination, communication and collaboration between rural and small community multi-jurisdictional entities and local, county, state & federal agencies.

Experience

The Source Water Protection Specialist should possess, at a minimum, any combination of education equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in geology, hydrogeology, water resource management, environmental science, or a related field and/or multi-year experience in a compatible area with drinking water protection or land use planning. Knowledge of local government operations and public utilities is preferred.

• Knowledge and understanding of environmental limitations impacting water users in Washington is preferred.
• Highly skilled in public speaking to all levels of management and community residents in a professional manner.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently to complete projects on time without daily supervision.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and prioritize requests to ensure those requests with serious health or economic risks are resolved first.
• Basic to intermediate skills in Microsoft software applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher. Ability to learn new technology and apply skills for the benefit of the position is preferred.
• Ability to travel extensively, self-manage job tasks appropriately, and work some weekends.
• Must have access to a reliable vehicle for transportation. Travel reimbursement is provided.

Join us in making a meaningful impact by protecting our vital water resources through innovative science and dedicated stewardship!

Pay: $68,800.00 - $73,969.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Remote