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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Permit Manager and Data Quality Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3)(In-Training) - **Company:** State of Washington - **Location:** Spokane, WA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $59,760 - $80,496 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Information Management, Data Management, Database Tools and Utilities - **Published:** October 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8b03932f2e9a6cc2 ## About the Role At the Environmental Specialist 2 level (In-Training) Pay Range 47, $4,300 - $5,779 monthly Five (5) years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, which must include the following: * Permit and Compliance Management - Ability to understand and apply environmental requirements to review applications, make permitting decisions, and ensure facilities meet regulatory obligations. * Inspection and Incident Evaluation - Ability to assess sites and environmental incidents to identify problems, document conditions, and determine the appropriate follow-up actions. * Enforcement Documentation and Case Support - Ability to prepare clear, accurate enforcement materials and records to support fair and defensible compliance actions. * Data and Information Management - Ability to set up, manage, and maintain data systems to ensure information used for compliance, reporting, and decision-making is accurate and reliable. * Technical and Scientific Analysis - Ability to review technical documents, interpret environmental data, and evaluate potential impacts to support sound regulatory decisions. * Communication and Collaboration - Ability to explain technical information clearly and work effectively with facilities, colleagues, and partner agencies to support compliance and coordinated work. Education involving a major study in an environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning; or an academic discipline related to the duties of the of the position. Examples of how to qualify: * 5 years of experience. * 4 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits. * 3 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate's degree). * 2 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits. * 1 year of experience AND a Bachelor's degree. * Master's degree or higher. At the Environmental Specialist 3 level (Goal Class) Pay Range 53, $4,980 - $6,708 monthly Six (6) years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, which must include the following: * Permit and Compliance Management - Ability to understand and apply environmental requirements to review applications, make permitting decisions, and ensure facilities meet regulatory obligations. * Inspection and Incident Evaluation - Ability to assess sites and environmental incidents to identify problems, document conditions, and determine the appropriate follow-up actions. * Enforcement Documentation and Case Support - Ability to prepare clear, accurate enforcement materials and records to support fair and defensible compliance actions. * Data and Information Management - Ability to set up, manage, and maintain data systems to ensure information used for compliance, reporting, and decision-making is accurate and reliable. * Technical and Scientific Analysis - Ability to review technical documents, interpret environmental data, and evaluate potential impacts to support sound regulatory decisions. * Communication and Collaboration - Ability to explain technical information clearly and work effectively with facilities, colleagues, and partner agencies to support compliance and coordinated work. Education involving a major study in an environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning; or an academic discipline related to the duties of the of the position. Examples of how to qualify: * 6 years of experience. * 5 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits. * 4 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate's degree). * 3 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits. * 2 years of experience AND a Bachelor's degree. * Master's degree or higher. Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment: * Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license or provide alternate reliable transportation for travel within the state of Washington. * Regular travel is required between Ecology headquarters, regional offices, and assigned inspection sites/facilities. Desired Qualifications: * Experience with environmental regulations. * Experience with customer service. * Experience in preparation of professional documents and data management. ## Description This is your opportunity to join a high performing team that's shaping the future of water quality in the Eastern Washington region. In this role, you'll partner with facility owners and operators as they navigate the permitting process. You'll build out database tools that keep critical information organized, track important permit records, review submittals to ensure they meet environmental laws and rules, conduct occasional inspections, and help coordinate responses to environmental incidents reported by the public., As you grow in this work, you'll gain hands-on experience that prepares you to advance your career in environmental permitting, compliance, and inspection. If you're excited about protecting Washington's waters and supporting responsible facility operations, this is a role where you can truly make an impact. What you will do: * Implement and manage water quality permits. * Provide technical assistance to facilities to improve compliance. * Conduct inspections and respond to complaints. * Manage the permit application acceptance process. * Develop database tables for facilities to report required discharge monitoring results. * Draft documents for compliance and enforcement efforts. * Manage the regional program's Environmental Incident response and reporting.