Salary : $109,500.00 - $147,252.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Lacey, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
Department: Dept. of Ecology
Division: Air Quality
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

Description

The salary listed above includes the scheduled 2% general salary increase that goes into effect on July 1, 2026.

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring an Information Technology and Telemetry Unit (ITTU) Managerwithin the (AQP).
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 June 28, 2026
• Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.

Duties
In this Information Technology and Telemetry Unit (ITTU) Manager role, you will provide thoughtful, strategic, and compassionate leadership for a highly collaborative 8-person team of IT professionals in the development, implementation, and maintenance of information technology systems critical to the Air Quality Program's efforts to equitably protect and improve air quality in Washington. The information technology systems developed and maintained by the ITTU support the secure collection, storage, and reporting of vital information on air pollution levels, sources, and emissions as well as information regarding air quality permitting.

In this role, you will be responsible for directing information technology services in the Air Quality Program (AQP) by developing/updating the AQP Information Strategic Plan and leading the implementation of that strategy. You will provide independent, expert, professional-level IT services to the program and agency. You will also be responsible for organizing project teams and developing project plans to implement the IT strategy for the AQP.
What you will do:

• Serve as the highest level of authority and provides technical and organizational leadership in the area of information systems integration supporting the agency's information technology initiative of integrating AQP information systems with agency systems to facilitate cross-media solutions.
• Coordinate all IT activities within the AQP that intersect with other Ecology programs and the Information Technology Services Office (ITSO) and the agency Chief Information Officer (CIO) as well as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), other state agencies, local clean air agencies, local health departments, and Tribes.
• Serve as the highest-level authority and provides technical and organizational leadership in planning, designing, and implementing highly complex, large- and medium- scale, environmental systems that provide tools to assess air quality in Washington State and respond to public information requests.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the ITTU, which includes hiring and managing professional-level technical staff, mentoring staff, and reviewing technical work products and staff performance.

Qualifications
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Required Qualifications:
Nine (9) years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, which includes the following:

Experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: consultation, systems development, systems analysis, database management, technical support troubleshooting, project management.

Required Competencies

• Leadership and Team Management - Ability to lead, support, and develop technical staff to build a strong, engaged team that delivers high-quality IT services.
• Strategic Planning and Decision Making - Ability to set direction, prioritize work, and make sound, timely decisions to ensure technology efforts align with program and agency goals.
• Communication and Collaboration - Ability to explain technical information in clear terms and work effectively with staff, leadership, and external partners to build understanding and support shared solutions.
• Project and Program Management - Ability to plan, lead, and deliver complex, high-impact technology projects to meet business needs, manage timelines and resources, and achieve successful outcomes.
• Systems and Data Architecture - Ability to design, guide, and oversee application, data, and system architectures to ensure systems are secure, compatible, scalable, and support long-term program needs.
• Mission-Critical System Operations - Ability to manage and improve essential IT systems, including real-time and telemetry systems, to ensure reliability, security, and continuous delivery of public-facing services.

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.
• 2 years of experience AND a Ph.D.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supervising, leading, and mentoring IT professionals in a team and individual capacity.
• Education involving computer science, project management or related field.
• Four years of Agile project management, experience.
• Education and knowledge of environmental sciences and supporting science based business areas.

If you are excited about this role and meet the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Desired qualifications reflect additional knowledge, skills, or experience that are nice to have but not required. Studies have shown that some applicants, especially women and people of color, are less likely to apply unless they meet every listed qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging, and we welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and unique perspectives.
Supplemental Information
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 .

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.

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Questions?

• For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Sean Lundblad at
• 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 [email protected]

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment full of supportive colleagues all with a common goal? If so, this may be the perfect job for you. Our IT & Telemetry Unit Manager will lead a team of eight IT professionals as they develop information technology solutions to help the Air Quality Program equitably protect and improve air quality in Washington. We are an Agile/Scrum team and have an unbroken record of successfully completing IT projects in scope, on time, and within budget for the last 10+ years. This will be the perfect fit for anyone wanting use their application development and Agile project management expertise in a vital leadership role on a highly cohesive and successful team!