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Salary– $64,332.00 – $84,396.00 Annually

What you will do:

  • Manage and/or oversee the investigation and cleanup of contaminated sites for compliance with MTCA, other relevant laws and regulations, and program policies.
  • Review engineering studies and reports for cleanup sites to determine: relevant and appropriate field and design practices; compliance with applicable regulations, laws and guidelines with emphasis on design and performance requirements; adequacy of engineering computations; and to coordinate the planning, implementation and completion of site-specific projects.
  • Provide technical assistance to consultants, industry, governmental authorities, the public, and other agency staff.
  • Prepare hydrogeologic reports; assist team members in their analysis and understanding of design plans and specifications.
  • In the capacity of a site manager, you will be responsible for evaluating the completeness and accuracy of engineering characterization, remedial investigations, and feasibility studies of contaminated sites.
  • Apply basic principles of environmental chemistry, human toxicology, and aquatic toxicology for evaluating actions needed at contaminated sites.
  • Understand the methods of identifying and monitoring pollutants in all media including soil, groundwater, surface water, air, and sediments and have knowledge of field sampling, testing, and data gathering.
  • Negotiate, issue, and enforce orders and Inter-Agency Agreements.

Required Qualifications:
Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, educational, volunteer and lived-experience. See below for how you may qualify.

Option 1: A Bachelor’s degree involving a major study in hydrogeology, hydrology, geology, or closely allied field AND Three (3) years of professional experience as a hydrogeologist, hydrologist, geologist, or closely allied profession.

Option 2: A Master’s degree with a major study in hydrogeology, hydrology, geology, or closely allied field AND One (1) year of professional experience as a hydrogeologist, hydrologist, geologist, or closely allied profession.

Option 3: A Ph.D. involving a major study in hydrogeology, hydrology, geology, or closely allied field.

Option 4: A Bachelor’s degree or higher involving a major study in hydrogeology, hydrology, geology, or closely allied field AND One (1) year of experience as a Hydrogeologist 2 at the Department of Ecology.

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment: 

  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • Must be registered as a Professional Geologist in the State of Washington.
  • Must have, or be able to complete, a 40-hour hazardous material training followed by annual 8-hour refreshers. Must be completed within six months of hire.

Desired Qualifications:

We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.

  • Research and Analytical Skills/Abilities: Ability to research, evaluate, and draw conclusions from data; support recommendations with facts and analysis; interpret and apply rules, laws, policies, and procedures.
  • Communication Skills/Abilities: Ability to convey ideas and facts orally and in writing using language the audience will best understand.
  • Familiarity with the MTCA cleanup regulation.

Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.

NOTE:  Individuals who are interested in applying to this position, and believe they meet licensing requirements for the State of Washington based on reciprocity, are responsible for ensuring they meet licensing requirements for the State of Washington prior to submitting their application materials. These requirements can be found at the following website: WA State Licensing (DOL) Official Site: How to get your license: Geologists, engineering geologists, or hydrogeologists by reciprocity.

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 candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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Application Instructions:

It’s in the applicant’s best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.

  • A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
  • A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.
  • Three professional references.

Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.