Data Systems Developer (IT Data Management – Journey)

Posting number: 2026-SPPR3651-05689

Department: Dept. of Ecology

Division: Spill Prevention, Preparedness and Response

Job classification: IT DATA MANAGEMENT - JOURNEY

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Environmental Services, IT and Computers, Public Health, Natural Resources, Sciences, Green-Collar/Environmental, Database Administration, Software

Summary

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Data Systems Developer (IT Data Management – Journey) within the Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response program.

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.

• 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.

Application Timeline: 

• Apply by July 26, 2026

• Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.

Examples of duties

In this role, you will assist in the development, maintenance, and evolution of the program’s mission-critical information systems. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who enjoys solving complex technical problems, building sophisticated databases and application ecosystems, and shaping modern technology solutions that directly support environmental protection.

You will serve as part of a team to provide data management and application development services for the program. You will independently design and manage advanced databases, build and maintain custom applications used by spill responders and regulatory staff, and deliver technical solutions that enable fast, accurate decision-making in high-stakes oil spill prevention and response scenarios. You will also influence program strategies, participate in architecture discussions, and ensure that technical systems are reliable, scalable, secure, and aligned with business needs.

• Design, development, testing, and implementation of highly complex custom applications using modern development tools and agency standards.
• Design, develop, optimize, and maintain Spills Program databases, including schema design, stored procedures, integrations, and performance enhancements.
• Provide technical guidance and consult with program staff to improve business workflows, ensure high-quality data, and contribute to long-term data and application strategies.
• Develop user interfaces and mobile application components that support daily work of spill responders, inspectors, plan reviewers, and public users.
• Build and maintain reporting environments and advanced data retrieval systems, including SSRS reports, spatial data integrations, and sustainable ETL processes.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical issues across applications, ensuring smooth system interoperability and uninterrupted service for all end users.
• Support oil spill risk modeling and analysis teams by designing and maintaining specialized data systems, preparing datasets, and developing custom scripts and queries.
• Collaborate with agency IT teams (ITSO, ITSS, Application Developers, Enterprise Architects) to ensure system security, SQL ecosystem alignment, architectural consistency, and successful project delivery.

Qualifications

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Required Qualifications:

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving – Ability to assess complex data and system issues to develop solutions that keep information systems reliable and aligned with business needs.
• Collaboration and Communication – Ability to