Enterprise Infrastructure & Operations Unit Manager (IT System Admin - Manager) (Internal Only)

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring an Enterprise Infrastructure & Operations Unit Manager (IT System Administration - Manager) (Internal Only) within the Information Technology Services Office (ITSO).

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.
• You may telework most of your work time with occasional in-person meetings and activities.
• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

As the Enterprise Infrastructure Unit Manager, you will lead the team that keeps the agency's servers, cloud systems, data storage, and disaster recovery running statewide, making high-stakes decisions when critical systems go down and planning the next wave of technology modernization. 

It's technical work with real purpose: when Ecology's systems are up and running, staff can monitor pollution, enforce environmental laws, and protect natural resources.

The role sits at the center of an active shift toward hybrid cloud and modern DevOps practices, giving you hands-on experience leading major infrastructure change in a large organization. You'll supervise a skilled team of engineers, manage technology budgets, and work directly with executive leadership, making it an excellent path toward senior IT leadership roles in government.

What you will do:

For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website.

Required Qualifications:

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

• Experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: consultation, systems development, systems analysis, database management, enterprise storage platforms (SAN/NAS), backup/recovery platforms, disaster recovery planning/execution, capacity planning / lifecycle replacement, infrastructure resiliency / availability management, project management, or server management.
  Experience must include:
  • Minimum of one year of experience leading IT professionals or directing the work of a technical team, project team, or workgroup. Experience may include serving as a technical lead, project lead, or subject-matter lead responsible for guiding priorities, coordinating work, and supporting staff in achieving outcomes.
  • Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience overseeing technical or information management staff, including establishing expectations, managing performance, mentoring, and supporting staff within enterprise technology domains such as database management, system administration, and DevOps.
  • Professional experience consulting, designing, programming, maintaining and/or supporting work for moderate or large size organization.
• Education involving a major study in an Information Technology program or closely related field.

Examples of how to qualify:

• 9 years of experience.
• 8 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
• 7 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
• 6 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
• 5 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
• 3 years of experience AND a Master’s degree.

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

• This position is designated as overtime exempt because of its supervisory functions, the range of critical tasks performed by this technology position, and the impact of the independent actions that the position must administratively perform to directly support technology business operations.
• This position requires training to keep consistent with industry best practices. Leadership works with industry leaders to forecast changes in information technology and lists required training in this position’s yearly PerformanceDevelopment Plan (PDP). Staff within this division are provided two (2) hours per week for training. It is expected that this position will take what is learned in their training and apply it to their daily work.
• Must be able to provide transportation to and from office or offsite trainings or assignments.

Desired Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree with focus on computer science or project management. At least two of the four years of experience should be within the last 4 years.
• At least one (1) year of recent experience as an IT manager or team supervisor, which may be attained concurrently with experience listed in required qualifications.
• Education and knowledge of environmental sciences and supporting science based business areas.
• Professional level experience in cloud operations, cloud migration, and/or Artificial Intelligence.
• Experience supervising, leading, mentoring IT professionals in team and individual capacity.

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.

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 Russell Vanek at Russell.Vanek@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 Information Technology Services Office

Program Mission: The Information Technology Services Office (ITSO) is the central provider of strategic and tactical support for the use of Information Technology (IT) within Ecology. The mission of ITSO is to create and support useful technology services that adapt for the future and support Ecology’s mission.

Section Mission: The Infrastructure and Optimization (INO) section delivers and operates the technologies and services that enable Ecology staff to perform and improve their work and deliver innovative services to the residents of the State of Washington. INO is focused on the planning, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of Ecology’s agency-wide technology platforms that all applications and services operate on. This section provides services to all staff in the areas of desktop technical support, Help Desk, Regional Information Technology Services (RITS) for field site technology support, cloud, servers, storage, managed print services, and unified communications support and services. This position is a management level position that oversees the Enterprise Platform Services unit.

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, 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.

Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency.

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