Climate Pollution Reduction Lead Software Engineer (IT Application Development - Senior/Specialist)

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Lead Software Engineer (IT Application Development - Senior/Specialist) within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program.

Location:

• Headquarters Office in Lacey, 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.
• A minimum of one day per week is required in the office. 
• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline:

• Apply by February 19, 2025.
• 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 February 19th may not be considered.

If you are a solutions-oriented, experienced IT professional, here is your opportunity to support Washington State’s bold new climate protection work. The Climate Pollution Reduction Program’s IT section works on highly visible projects to develop and maintain critical systems that will further climate work in Washington. These systems are relied upon by Ecology staff and management, legislators, partner agencies and industry users, and we have an obligation to ensure we accurately identify, analyze, and reflect the state of greenhouse gas pollution in Washington State. As a Lead Software Engineer for the new Climate Pollution Reduction Program, you and your fellow IT professionals will be on the cutting edge of helping to reduce greenhouse gases and protect our climate, and support environmental work that will benefit Washington’s inhabitants for decades to come.
 

What you will do:

• Design, develop, and implement applications and the technical architecture for all CPRP environmental information management systems.
• Develop and implement data management and data migration strategies.
• Evaluate new software development products and programming languages, and make recommendations to ensure we are keeping pace with industry best practices.
• Using your extensive knowledge of information technology, independently, code, test, and implement highly-complex application architecture, custom components and web services, and web services; write re-usable code.
• Conduct code reviews of other software engineers’ projects to ensure system integration.
• Assist the IT Business Analyst to gather end-user requirements and collaborate with project teams to design applications to meet business needs.
• Advise and mentor other software development staff in the areas of application architecture, database design, and programming to further staff professional development and assure consistent, maintainable applications.
  

  
  

For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website.

Required Qualifications:

Seven years of experience and/or education as described below:

• Experience in computer application development and maintenance. Experience may include some or all of the following: analyzing, designing, implementing, maintaining and/or programming software applications. 
• Experience must include one year of leading IT professionals or consulting as a technical lead, which may be obtained concurrently to other experience with demonstrable progressive experience or advanced-level knowledge in:
  • .NET Framework, MVC, C#.
  • HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Angular.
  • Taking business requirements to analyze and design, develop, test, normalize, install, and implement agency databases. Writing T-SQL for create schemas, stored procedures, views, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) ETL packages (extract data from one source (database, API, File, etc.), transform the data per business rules and load into a different source (database, API, File, etc.)).
• Education involving a major study in Computer Science; Information Technology; Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), or closely related field OR completion of a two year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related program.

• Two years of demonstrable progressive experience or advanced-level knowledge in:
  • IT solutions architecture, application designing, building, and maintaining multiple application complex web-based application techniques including version control, automated testing, and continuous integration.
  • Analyzing, designing, and implementing enterprise-wide IT solutions which includes multiple applications made up of custom code application and integration. 
• Demonstrable progressive experience or advanced-level knowledge in a combination of the following:
  • Comparing benefits and limitations of open-source software vendor developed software.
  • Designing, building, maintaining RESTful web services using C# to build WebAPI, etc.
  • Developing and implementing data mining and use of data definition language.
  • Evaluating software quality and applicability in testing software capabilities.
  • Using evaluation software for validating software APIs, performance, and ADA compatible.  
  • Evaluating COTS/SaaS software and be able to provide integration and security requirements for RFIs and RFPs.
  • Unit testing, requirements testing, user testing, load testing, functional, performance/load testing, and regression testing.
  • Performing and leading application development and IT project management skill.

Examples of how to qualify:

• 7 years of experience.
• 6 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
• 5 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
• 5 years of experience AND completion of a two-year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related program.
• 4 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
• 3 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
• 2 years of experience AND a Master's degree or higher.

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment: 

Desired Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree with focus on programming/software engineering.
• Four years of information technology experience programming web-based software applications or developing information systems architecture using Microsoft development technologies such as C#/ASP.Net, SQL Server, and HTML5/JavaScript for mobile applications. At least three of the four years of experience should be within the last four years.
• Professional experience consulting, designing, programming, maintenance and/or support work for moderate risk software applications and databases.
• Familiarity with Washington’s Climate Commitment Act laws and rules.

If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.

Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Application Process

Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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 (required)
• 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.

Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.

Need an Accommodation?

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:

• Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
• 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, please contact Wilfred Humeny at Wilfred.Humeny@ecy.wa.gov. 
• If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov.

About the Climate Pollution Reduction Program

The Climate Pollution Reduction Program's (CPRP’s) mission is to implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of Washington so that the state meets its statutory greenhouse gas emission limits. The CPRP focuses long term, requiring creative and strategic decision making for implementation to achieve broad statewide and interstate success reducing carbon emissions in the state of Washington so residents have a healthy environment and climate. The IT Section provides information, tools and services that support CPRP staff and managers in their efforts to track and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Washington State.
 

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. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver,  Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP),  Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *Click here for more information 

To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website, explore Working at Ecology, check out our Strategic Plan, and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or our blog.

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 is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) 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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