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Website link here:\u00a0https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2664135\/e-cycle-washington-product-stewardship-specialist-environmental-specialist-3-i<\/a><\/p>\n Description <\/p>\n Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen<\/strong><\/em> The\u00a0Solid Waste Management<\/a>\u00a0(SWM) program is looking to fill an\u00a0E-Cycle Washington\/Product Stewardship Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3) (In-Training)<\/strong>.\u00a0The position will be located in our Headquarters Building in\u00a0Lacey, WA<\/a>.<\/p>\n The\u00a0E-Cycle Washington\/Product Stewardship Specialist\u00a0<\/strong>supports the electronic product recycling program by administering the annual E-Cycle registration program for manufacturers, collectors, transporters, and processors; serves as the business person\u00a0for the Electronic Product Recycling database; analyzes market share data and develops fee tiers annually for registered manufacturers; manages the invoicing process for manufacturer annual fees; develops and maintains communication and outreach strategies; and provides regulatory technical assistance to manufacturers, collectors, and transporters.<\/p>\n This position also implements the\u00a0Mercury-Containing Lights<\/a>\u00a0program by enforcing program requirements, interpreting laws and policy, and providing technical assistance.<\/p>\n We are looking for applicants who are detail oriented, possess good written and verbal communication skills, possess the ability to listen and respect differing viewpoints and the ability to remain calm, professional and respectful in sometimes stressful interactions.<\/p>\n As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism and accountability.<\/p>\n To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at\u00a0www.ecology.wa.gov<\/a>\u00a0and follow, like or visit us on\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0or our\u00a0blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n Local efforts… Diverse people… Statewide impacts<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Duties <\/p>\n The mission of the\u00a0Solid Waste Management<\/a>\u00a0(SWM)\u00a0program is to reduce wastes through prevention and reuse; keep toxics out of the environment; and safely manage what remains.<\/p>\n Some of the key work activities of the\u00a0E-Cycle Washington\/Product Stewardship Specialist\u00a0<\/strong>position at the\u00a0Environmental Specialist 3<\/strong>\u00a0level include:<\/p>\n Coordinates and administers the annual registration process for E-Cycle Washington participants:<\/strong><\/p>\n Gathers and analyzes market share information and data to develop recommendations:<\/strong><\/p>\n Administers the manufacturer billing process:<\/strong><\/p>\n Provides technical assistance to program participants:<\/strong><\/p>\n Researches and recommends public outreach opportunities, methods, and purchases:<\/strong><\/p>\n Implements the Mercury-Containing Lights Program:<\/strong><\/p>\n This recruitment will remain open until filled. The initial screening will be January 10, 2020.\u00a0 In order to be considered for the initial screening, please submit an application on or before January 9, 2020. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage\/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.<\/strong><\/p>\n To broaden the candidate pool, we will consider candidates that qualify at the Environmental Specialist 2 or 3 levels. Please read the qualifications section below to learn more about this exciting career growth and in-training opportunity.<\/strong><\/p>\n Qualifications Required Qualifications:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n At the Environmental Specialist 2 Level \u2013 Pay Range: 45 ($3432 – $4492) Monthly<\/strong><\/p>\n A Bachelor’s degree involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning, or other allied field\u00a0AND<\/strong>\u00a0one (1) year of professional level experience implementing recycling or solid waste regulations.<\/p>\n Additional qualifying experience will substitute, year for year, for education.<\/p>\n OR<\/strong><\/p>\n A Master’s degree in one of the above fields.<\/p>\n OR<\/strong><\/p>\n One (1) year of experience as an Environmental Specialist 1 at the Department of Ecology.<\/p>\n At the Environmental Specialist 3 Level \u2013 Pay Range: 49 ($3774 – $4953) Monthly<\/strong><\/p>\n A Bachelor’s degree a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning, or other allied field\u00a0AND<\/strong>\u00a0two (2) \u00a0years of professional level experience implementing recycling or solid waste regulations.<\/p>\n Additional qualifying experience will substitute, year for year, for education.<\/p>\n OR<\/strong><\/p>\n A Master’s degree in one of the above fields\u00a0AND<\/strong>\u00a0one (1) year of professional level experience as required above.<\/p>\n OR<\/p>\n A Ph.D. in one of the above fields<\/p>\n OR<\/p>\n One (1) year of experience as an Environmental Specialist 2 at the Department of Ecology.<\/p>\n The following experience, skills, and abilities:\u00a0<\/strong> The\u00a0Ability to:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Desired Qualifications:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Why work for Ecology?<\/strong><\/p>\n Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State’s environment.<\/p>\n A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping the health and financial security of you and your family a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to work\/life balance.<\/p>\n Ecology employees may be eligible for the following<\/u>: Student debt and how working for Ecology can help<\/strong> *See the Benefits tab in this announcement for more information<\/em><\/p>\n Supplemental Information Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage\/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.<\/strong><\/p>\n Please complete the applicant profile when applying for this position. Or, you may paste the text of your resume within the profile’s resume text field.<\/p>\n Please read the supplemental questions carefully and answer completely. Incomplete responses, including “please see resume” may disqualify you from further consideration.<\/p>\n Department of Ecology employees, please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a\u00a0classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources.<\/p>\n If you are reading this announcement in print format, please visit\u00a0www.careers.wa.gov<\/a>\u00a0to access the online recruitment system. Click on “Look for Jobs” and select Dept. of Ecology under the “Department” search list. Click “Apply Search.”<\/div>\n Other Information<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
\nProtecting Washington State’s environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. If you want to join a team that is highly effective, collaborative, has leadership that embraces the value of people, and believes in the fun factor, Ecology is a good fit.<\/p>\n\n
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\nThe goal class for this position is an Environmental Specialist 3 (ES3). We will consider applicants who meet the requirements for the Environmental Specialist 2 or 3\u00a0levels. If the finalist meets the requirements for the Environmental Specialist 2 level they will be hired in at that level and will be placed into a training program to become an Environmental Specialist 3 within a specified period of time.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\nEmployees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, which forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer.\u00a0See\u00a0https:\/\/studentaid.ed.gov\/sa\/repay-loans\/forgiveness-cancellation\/public-service<\/a>\u00a0for more details.<\/p>\n
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