Job Information
Department of Ecology Data Engineer (IT Data Management- Senior/Specialist) in Lacey, Washington
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Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Data Engineer (IT Data Management- Senior/Specialist) *within the *Information Technology Services Office (ITSO).
Location:
- Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}.
- Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
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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.
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Application Timeline:
- Apply by April 13, 2026
- 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.
Duties
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Washington State Department of Ecology as a Data Engineer, playing a key role in transforming how data is used across the agency. You will collaborate closely with IT staff, analysts, data stewards, and program subject matter experts to ensure the quality, availability, and effective use of data as a strategic asset.
You will identify business requirements, design and implement robust data storage solutions, develop and optimize data pipelines and data management processes that make trusted, high-quality data accessible. As a technical resource and subject matter expert, you will apply your data engineering expertise to solve complex data challe