Information Technology and Telemetry Unit (ITTU) ManagerWashington Department of Ecology • Lacey, Washington, United States
Information Technology and Telemetry Unit (ITTU) Manager
Washington Department of Ecology
- Lacey, Washington, United States
- Lacey, Washington, United States
About
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 ITTU supports 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 direct information technology services in the Air Quality Program (AQP) by developing and 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, organize project teams, and develop project plans to implement the IT strategy for the AQP.
What You Will Do
Serve as the highest level of authority and provide 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 provide 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.
Required Qualifications • Nine (9) years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, including 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 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.
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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Languages
- English
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