WRTS Coordinator/Regional GWIS Editor (Environmental Specialist 3) (Internal Onl

PLEASE NOTE
Recruitment is open to current Department of Ecology employees and Washington Conservation Corps members only. This includes employees working on temporary and project assignments at the Department of Ecology.

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a WRTS Coordinator/Regional GWIS Editor (Environmental Specialist 3) within the Water Resources Program.

Location

Central Region Office in Union Gap, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Schedule

This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options. You may telework up to one day per week. Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline

Apply by March 24, 2026.

This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.

Do you have experience upholding compliance and procedural standards? Do you enjoy independently auditing complex data and spatial analysis? Would you find satisfaction in being part of a diverse team that protects Washington’s wildlife, environmental, and agricultural interests?

We are looking for a detail-oriented, self-motivated team member who is excited to support critical water resource management work in Central Washington.

Responsibilities

Maintain accuracy and precision in spatial and data‑entry tasks.

Help staff, applicants, and partners understand deadlines, requirements, and project status.

Monitor physical and electronic records to meet required documentation and retention standards.

You will serve a critical role in: Supporting environmental decision‑making through high‑quality data entry, consistent mapping outputs, and reliable tracking of water‑right processes. Your work ensures that Ecology’s Water Resources Program can plan effectively, manage risk, and maintain strong records of statewide water use.

Programs and tools you’ll use
Regularly use ArcGIS Pro along with agency‑specific databases to monitor, record, and report information that contributes to core environmental management metrics. Success in this role requires an ability to track timelines, manage personal productivity, and work both independently and collaboratively.

What you will do

Utilize approved digital mapping software to produce accurate spatial data for water rights across the Central Region.

Process water‑right donation requests with an emphasis on reducing risk and ensuring data integrity.

Maintain and update critical databases that support key operational and decision‑making functions.

Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with Water Resources Program standards.

Provide subject‑matter guidance to section staff and external partners regarding water right tracking, mapping conventions, and record‑keeping expectations.

Required Qualifications

Experience : Performing environmental‑based work, or work related to the duties of the position, which must include:

Database Management and Data Quality Assurance – Proven experience independently entering, maintaining, auditing, and correcting complex, time‑sensitive data within large, nuanced database systems, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, completeness, and consistency.

GIS Technical Proficiency – Demonstrated experience using GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS Pro) to create, edit, analyze, and quality‑control spatial data, including digitizing features, managing geodatabases, and ensuring accuracy and precision of geographic information.

Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets:

Attention to Detail and Quality Control – Demonstrated high level of attention to detail with the ability to perform thorough QA/QC reviews of data, maps, documents, and work products to ensure compliance with technical and regulatory standards.

Technical Aptitude and Adaptability – Proficiency with standard office software and information systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Access), ability to learn new technologies and databases, and adaptability to system upgrades, procedural changes, and evolving program needs.

Independent Work and Professional Judgment – Ability to work independently under general direction, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and exercise sound professional judgment, including knowing when to seek supervisory guidance.

Communication and Collaboration Skills – Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to work collaboratively on teams, participate in advisory or working groups, train or mentor staff, and maintain professional, respectful relationships.

Education in environmental, physical, or natural sciences, environmental planning, geography, GIS, or closely related field.

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.

0 years of experience AND a Master’s degree.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of Water Rights or Regulatory Frameworks – Demonstrated understanding of water law, natural resource regulations, or similar statutory and policy‑based frameworks, including the ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, policies, and guidance to real‑world applications.

Interpretation of Technical and Legal Documents – Experience reviewing, interpreting, and applying highly technical documents such as water right applications, decision documents, court documents, permits, or similar regulatory or legal records.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification. Diversity and inclusion are core values.

DEIR Commitment
We strive to create a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our professional goals and protecting the environment.

Application Process
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How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:

Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position.

Resume.

Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.

Accommodation

Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov if you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format.

If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.

Questions

For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, contact Jolee Edgar at Jolee.Edgar@ecy.wa.gov.

If you need assistance applying for this job, inquiring about the status of your application, or have other questions, contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov.

About the Water Resources Program
The mission of the Water Resources Program is to support sustainable water resources management to meet the present and future water needs of people and the natural environment, in partnership with Washington communities.

About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state.

Benefits
Eligible employees may receive medical/dental/vision, retirement, vacation, sick leave, holidays, student loan forgiveness, tuition waiver, long‑term disability, life insurance, deferred compensation, dependent care assistance, flexible spending, employee assistance, commute trip reduction incentives, combined fund drive, smarthealth, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Collective Bargaining
This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees is the exclusive representative.

Note
This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.

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