Executive Director
State of Washington, Bay View, WA, United States
Executive Director
Exempt Band 4 (AT-WILL)
About The Agency
Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) provides a “one-stop” siting process for major energy facilities in the State of Washington. EFSEC coordinates all evaluation and licensing steps for siting certain energy facilities in Washington. EFSEC specifies the conditions of construction and operation and manages an environmental and safety oversight program of facility and site operations. EFSEC maintains jurisdiction over project sites from application until eventual decommissioning and reclamation of the site. The Council's responsibilities are listed in the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 80.50. These responsibilities include siting large natural gas and oil pipelines, thermal electric power plants that are 350 megawatts or greater and their dedicated transmission lines, new oil refineries or large expansions of existing facilities, and underground natural gas storage fields. Energy facilities of any size that exclusively use alternative energy resources (wind, solar, geothermal, landfill gas, wave or tidal action, or biomass energy) can opt in to the EFSEC review and certification process as with certain electrical transmission lines.
About The Position
The Executive Director leads all agency programs and staff to make recommendations to the EFSEC Council for Council recommendations to the Governor on siting energy facilities. The Executive Director has significant statewide policy impact for energy facility siting and compliance. This position has ultimate oversight of all operations and staff to include managers and the management of senior policy staff. The selected incumbent develops Agency priorities and creates and implements strategic plans, balancing long and short-term goals, in accordance with EFSEC's laws outlined in RCW 80.50. The Executive Director applies innovative management practices to meet expectations of the Chair and Council members.
To learn the full responsibilities of the Executive Director position, click the pdf link under the title at the top. Contact the recruiter Rachel Vaughan and with any questions. Additional required supplemental questions can be found in the full job announcement pdf on page 5 under "Application Process". Please ensure that you submit your responses to the questions along with your resume, and cover letter.
Application Process
- Start the application process by clicking the APPLY button at the top right corner of this page.
- Answer the 6 standard required application supplemental questions.
- Click here to view the full job posting which will include the job specific additional supplemental questions.
- Upload all required documents along with your application.
Duties
Details are available in the full job posting.
Qualifications
Details are available in the full job posting.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs. Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre‑tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses. Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction. The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well‑being of employees.
Retirement And Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre‑tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not‑for‑profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays
Full‑time and part‑time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year. Employees who are members of certain unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information. Full‑time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 non‑overtime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday. Part‑time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro‑rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full‑time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave
Full‑time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave. Sick leave accruals for part‑time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full‑time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357‑31‑165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full‑time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 non‑overtime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave. Part‑time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357‑31‑165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro‑rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. As provided in WAC 357‑58‑175, an employer may authorize a lump‑sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357‑31‑165.
Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional Leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
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Supplemental Questions
01. Are you willing to undergo a background check as a condition of employment?
- Yes
- No
02. Are you a current employee of EFSEC?
- Yes
- No
03. Do you understand the conflict of interest for this position? Conflict of Interest: RCW 42.52 limits EFSEC's ability to employ any person who owns stock in any company the Council regulates or is otherwise financially interested in such company.
- Yes
- No
04. This recruitment requires that applicants submit a current resume, cover letter, and the additional supplemental questions that can be found on page 5 of the full job description via the link found under the job title. Have you uploaded all required documents?
- Yes
- No
05. How did you learn about this job posting?
- Indeed
- Worksource
- Careers.wa.gov
- Job Board
- Friend/Co-worker
- Other
06. We would like to know where you learned about this position. If you selected Job Board, or Other, please specifically name the job board. Reply with N/A if listed above.
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