Lead Water Quality Engineer (Environmental Engineer 5)
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we should map content to those headings. The posting includes description about role, duties, qualifications, schedule, benefits (some mention of benefits in "Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:" list). Also schedule info: telework, flexible schedule, minimum two days per month in office. Pay: not mentioned. So we should not include Pay section because no specific pay info. Benefits: we have list of benefits; we can include Benefits section with that list. Skills: maybe we can extract desired qualifications as skills? The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we could combine Qualifications and Skills? But we need to follow headings list; we can include Qualifications and Skills if content exists. Desired qualifications could be considered Skills. Required qualifications are Requirements? Actually they have Required Qualifications and Desired Qualifications. Could map Required Qualifications to Requirements section, Desired Qualifications to Skills section. Also we have "About the role" could be the initial description paragraph(s). Responsibilities: the duties section. Let's extract.
We need to preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from duties, qualifications, schedule, benefits, etc. Must not omit any substantive info. Must not add placeholders.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO, diversity statement, etc. Also remove "Supplemental Information" about E-Verify, DEIR, etc. Also remove "Application Process", "How To Apply", "Application Attestation", "Need an Accommodation?", "Questions?", "About The Department Of Ecology", "Equal Opportunity Employer", "Collective Bargaining", etc.
We must keep location, schedule, duties, qualifications, desired qualifications, benefits list.
Also note: "Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station." That's substantive; include maybe in Schedule or a separate note? Could be part of Schedule or maybe a note under Schedule. Since schedule section includes telework and flexible schedule, we can add that note there.
Also "Application Timeline Apply by October 18, 2026..." is application instruction, should be removed.
Also "Duties" heading we will convert to Responsibilities.
Now produce HTML:
About the role
... description paragraph(s) from "Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen The Department of Ecology is hiring a Lead Water Quality Engineer (Environmental Engineer 5) within the Water Quality Program . Location: Southwest Region Office in Lacey, WA .Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station." plus maybe the paragraph about opportunity to join community etc? Actually that is part of duties? The initial description after location: "This is your opportunity to join a community dedicated to responsible development..." That seems like role overview. We'll include in About the role. We need to keep all substantive info; we must not lose any. Let's parse the description: "Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen The Department of Ecology is hiring a Lead Water Quality Engineer (Environmental Engineer 5) within the Water Quality Program . Location: Southwest Region 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 two days per month is required in the office.Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change." Then after that: "Application Timeline Apply by October 18, 2026..." (remove) Then "Duties This is your opportunity to join a community dedicated to responsible development and thoughtful management of Washington’s critical wastewater and reclaimed water infrastructure by serving as one of the state’s engineers overseeing these facilities. In this role, you will be involved in planning, design, and construction, and you will also permit the operation of these facilities, from permit issuance and implementation to field oversight. Additionally, you will support Ecology’s grant and loan program and serve as a mentor for staff-level engineers. You will be the primary point of contact for the Water Quality Program and the face of the agency, building trust and confidence with the regulated community through honest, reliable, and consistent interactions. You’ll routinely collaborate with facility owners and operators on a range of engineering concerns and compliance questions and will be our go-to representative for ensuring all parties understand the agency’s expectations for wastewater management and reuse in Washington state." Then "What You Will Do Support the planning, design, and construction of wastewater and reclaimed water systems in compliance with state requirements and good engineering practices. Provide regulatory oversight of operations at wastewater treatment and reuse facilities using diverse treatment processes and creative approaches to managing treated effluent or reclaimed water. Manage financial assistance programs for clean water infrastructure projects and provide expertise to internal staff, municipalities, and consultants on funding program elements. Serve as a role model for staff-level engineers in the unit, offering mentorship, training, and direction in the unit’s planning, engineering and design review work, as well as permit development, issuance, and implementation. Draft permit conditions, limits, and other requirements as part of the issuance process, and provide ongoing oversight of individual permits to ensure compliance with water quality standards. Conduct facility inspections and provide technical assistance on regulatory issues and questions from communities and industries within the region. Assist in improving unit business processes, collaborating with other Ecology staff to provide outstanding service to our regulated community, the public, and Tribes. Help members of the public understand permits and other regulatory requirements related to wastewater and reclaimed water facilities, as well as Ecology’s role as an oversight agency. Learn more about what it is like to be an Engineer at the Department of Ecology" Then "Qualifications For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website . Required Qualifications Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington, ANDFive (5) years of experience in environmental engineering. Special Requirements/Conditions Of Employment Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington or another state, based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington, in good standing. NOTE: Individuals who are licensed as professional engineers in another U.S. jurisdiction or foreign country and wish to apply for this position must qualify for licensure in Washington State by comity. Applicants are responsible for reviewing and ensuring they meet Washington's comity requirements before submitting application materials. Licensing requirements can be found on the Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors website: How To Get Your Professional Engineer License When Licensed in Another Jurisdiction. Desired Qualifications Experience with funding programs related to public works infrastructure planning and design. Contract management experience. Experience communicating complex and technical scientific information to a variety of audiences. 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." Then "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 www.uscis.gov . Our Commitment to DEIR Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work...." (remove) Then "Application Process Ecology seeks diverse applicants: ... How To Apply Click “Apply” at the top of this page...." (remove) Then "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...." (remove) Then "Equal Opportunity Employer: ..." (remove) Then "Collective Bargaining: ..." (remove) Now we need to extract benefits: In "About The Department Of Ecology" paragraph there is a benefits list: "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 Incentive , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information For this position, job-specific personal protective equipment will be provided by the program along with reimbursement for required footwear." We should keep that benefits list. It's substantive. So include Benefits section with that list as
- items. Now schedule: we have schedule info: telework, flexible schedule, minimum two days per month in office, schedules dependent upon position needs and subject to change. Also "Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station." That could be placed in Schedule section as note. Now responsibilities: combine Duties and What You Will Do sections. Now About the role: include the initial description up to location and maybe the first sentence about opportunity? Actually the opportunity sentence is part of Duties. But we can include in About the role a brief overview: "Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen The Department of Ecology is hiring a Lead Water Quality Engineer (Environmental Engineer 5) within the Water Quality Program. Location: Southwest Region Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station." That's all. Now Requirements: Required Qualifications plus Special Requirements/Conditions Of Employment (driver's license, PE registration in good standing, comity note). We'll include all that. Now Skills: Desired Qualifications list. Now Benefits: as above. Now Schedule: as above. We must not include Pay section. Now ensure we don't include any boilerplate like "For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website ." That's maybe part of Qualifications but it's a reference; we could keep it? It's not substantive detail about the job; it's a pointer. Might be considered boilerplate? It's not EEO but it's a referral. The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. That sentence is not substantive about the job; it's a reference. Could we keep? It's not required but it's not harmful. However it's not about the job; it's a link. Might be considered navigation? I'd say remove it as it's not substantive. Similarly "If you are excited about this role and meet the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply." is application encouragement, maybe remove as application instruction? It's not instruction but encouragement; could be considered boilerplate. Safer to remove. Also "Desired qualifications reflect additional knowledge, skills, or experience that are nice to have but not required." That's meta; could be removed. Also "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