Regional Information Technology Services Unit Manager (IT System Administration - Manager) - State of Washington : Job Details

The salary listed above does not include the 3% pay increase that goes into effect on July 1, 2025.

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring the Regional IT Services Unit Manager(IT System Administration - Manager)within theInformation Technology Services Office.

Location Options:

This position can be based at any of the following duty stations:

• Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
• Central Region Office in Union Gap, WA.
• Eastern Region Office in Spokane, WA.
• Northwest Region Office in Shoreline, WA.

Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the selected duty station.

Note: If the selected duty station is the Northwest Region Office in Shoreline, the salary will include an additional 5% premium pay due to its location in King County. Salary range: $8,270 - $11,127 monthly.

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 11, 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 June 11, 2025 may not be considered.

Are you a strategic IT leader who thrives on building strong teams, improving service delivery, and making a difference across the state? The Department of Ecology is looking for a Regional Information Technology Services (RITS) Manager to lead a talented group of IT professionals who support our regional and field offices. This is a unique opportunity to combine your technical expertise and leadership skills in a role that directly supports the mission of protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington's environment. You'll guide statewide initiatives, shape how technology is delivered to regional staff, and ensure dependable, responsive IT services that help drive our environmental work forward.

What you will do:

• Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of professional IT staff delivering technology support and services to regional and field offices across the state.
• Direct day-to-day IT operations and ensure timely, effective support for staff in locations including Shoreline, Manchester, Padilla Bay, Vancouver, Bellingham, Yakima, Spokane, and Walla Walla.
• Plan and implement new technology solutions that meet the evolving needs of regional programs and align with agency-wide IT strategies.
• Coordinate with Ecology's central IT leadership to represent regional IT needs and contribute to statewide planning and decision-making.
• Establish team priorities, set goals, and oversee performance management, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor and liaison to regional program staff, ensuring IT services effectively support their business operations.
• Continuously improve service delivery and identify opportunities for innovation in regional IT support.

Your leadership in this role will ensure Ecology's regional offices have reliable, high-quality technology tools and support, empowering staff to carry out critical work for Washington's environment.

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

Required Qualifications:

Nine (9) years of experience and/or education as described below:

• Experience
  • Professional Experiencein one or more of the following IT disciplines: consultation, systems development, systems analysis, database management, technical support troubleshooting, project management, or server management
  • At least one (1) year of recent experience as an IT manager or team supervisor which may be attained concurrently with the listed minimum qualifications
• Education in an Information Technology program or closely related field

Examples of how to qualify:

• 9 years of professional experience.
• 8 years of experience AND30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
• 7 years of experience AND60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate's degree).
• 6 years of experience AND90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
• 5 years of experienceAND a Bachelor's degree.
• 3 years of experienceAND a Master's degree.
• 2 years of experienceAND a Ph.D.

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Desired Qualifications:

• Professional level experience consulting, designing, programming, maintenance and/or supporting work for moderate or large size organization.
• 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.

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-###-#### or [email protected]
• If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-###-####.

Questions?

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

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.

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

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