State of Washington

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This recruitment is open only to current Department of Ecology employees, including those on temporary or project assignments, and Ecology's Washington Conservation Corps members. Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen The Department of Ecology is hiring an ECM Project Manager (IT Project Manager-Senior/Specialist) within the Administrative Services Division. 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 October 16, 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 the date above may not be considered. In this role, you will be leading complex, high-impact, and enterprise-wide initiatives. Key aspects of the role include: • Laserfiche Cloud Implementation: Managing the implementation of Laserfiche as a primary platform for records management and public disclosure. • Integration & Interoperability: Enhancing interoperability between Laserfiche and legacy systems for better data integration. • Regulatory and Compliance Focus: Critical involvement in records governance, ensuring compliance with Washington State's records retention and public disclosure requirements. • Strategic Influence: Aligning projects with agency-wide digital transformation and operational efficiency goals. • Engagement: Bridging communication between business interests, technical experts, and governance bodies. What you will do: • Lead and deliver Laserfiche Cloud projects, ensuring alignment with the 2025-2030 strategic plan. • Manage cross-functional teams, facilitating accountability and effective task ownership. • Maintain project timelines, scope, and deliverables by adjusting plans as needed. • Facilitate engagement with interested parties and manage steering committee for strategic alignment and resource optimization. • Conduct risk assessments, manage vendor deliverables, and ensure compliance with agency standards. • Manage structured project onboarding processes to define scope, key deliverables, and resource needs. • Support organizational change management through targeted communication and training. • Drive post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement through lessons learned and process enhancement For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website. Required Qualifications: Eight (8) years of experience and/or education as described below: • Experience In Information Technology (IT) project management. Experience includes but not limited to, business analysis, user interface design, system testing, and all facets of IT project management for IT projects. Experience must include one (1) year of leading IT professionals or consulting as a technical lead, this can be obtained concurrently to other professional experience listed. • Education involving a major study in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Business Administration, or closely related field. Examples of how to qualify: • 8 years of experience. • 7 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits. • 6 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree). • 5 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits. • 4 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree. • 2 years of experience AND a Master’s degree. • 1 year of experience AND a Ph.D. Desired Qualifications: • Familiarity with records management best practices. • Two (2) years of experience managing projects for process automation using a content management system. • Knowledge of Monday.com or Microsoft Planner (or similar enterprise-wide portfolio management system). • Organizational Change Management certification. • Agile or Lean Certifications, such as Scrum Master, Product Owner or Six Sigma. 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 • 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. For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website. 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 John Shields at: john.shields@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 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. #LI-DNI