Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Shorelands and Environmental Assistance{rel="nofollow"} {rel="nofollow"}(SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) Secretary (Secretary Senior) position. 

This position can be located in any one of the following offices:

Headquarters Office in* *Lacey, WA.{rel="nofollow"}

Central Region Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA{rel="nofollow"}. Eastern Region Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA{rel="nofollow"}.

Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a program that provides hands-on service opportunities to young adults and military veterans as they develop skills in the environmental field, then this position may be for you. In this role, you will interact with and provide customer service to WCC's 350 members and staff as we help build the next generation of environmental leaders. You will perform complex secretarial duties for the WCC section, including administering 300 AmeriCorps member files and maintaining member records in multiple systems. This is an opportunity to gain skills in AmeriCorps program administration.

Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations.

Program Mission: SEA's mission is to create community conservation partnerships to protect and restore our shorelands, wetlands, and floodplains.

Please Note: This is a project position that is funded until September 30, 2025. The Funding for this position has a high probability of being renewed.

Tele-work options for this position: *This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule. *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." Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of * May 22, 2024. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before of * May 21, 2024. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

About the Department of Ecology

Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people.

Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:

A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.

An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent