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Website link here:\u00a0https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2473610\/biosolids-technical-specialist-environmental-specialist-4-in-training<\/a><\/p>\n Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Protecting 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 The\u00a0Solid Waste Management<\/a>\u00a0(SWM) program is looking to fill a\u00a0Biosolids Technical Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) (In-Training)\u00a0<\/strong>position. This position will be located in\u00a0our Headquarters building in\u00a0Lacey, WA.<\/a><\/p>\n The\u00a0Biosolids Technical Specialist\u00a0<\/strong>position works to implement biosolids program laws, regulations, general permits, and related activities. \u00a0This position develops general permits; manages stakeholder groups, making decisions involving multiple stakeholders that have significant environmental protection consequences; analyzes biosolids annual report and laboratory data; and uses in-depth knowledge of the biosolids program to carry out assignments. These assignments are carried out using policies and program objectives, and the work is planned and organized based on program deadlines and priorities.<\/p>\n We are looking for someone who likes to manage a process, embrace a range of technical and administrative issues, and work with people.\u00a0This position requires attention to detail while developing permits, and the ability to work cooperatively with Ecology staff and external stakeholders.\u00a0 If you like to manage a process with all of its varying aspects, then this could be the position for you.<\/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<\/u><\/a>\u00a0and follow, like or visit us on\u00a0LinkedIn<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/u><\/a>\u00a0or our\u00a0blog<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n Local efforts… Diverse people… Statewide impacts<\/em><\/strong> Some of the key work activities of the\u00a0Biosolids Technical Specialist\u00a0<\/strong>position at the\u00a0<\/strong>Environmental Specialist 4\u00a0level\u00a0are:<\/p>\n Serve as senior environmental specialist project manager and coordinator on high priority, complex general permits.<\/p>\n Serves as a senior biosolids technical section specialist responding to inquiries and maintaining external communication for the new permits.<\/p><\/div>\n Assess and perform analyses of biosolids data.<\/p>\n This recruitment will remain open until filled. The NEXT\u00a0screening will be July 8, 2019.\u00a0 In order to be considered for the NEXT screening, please submit an application on or before July 7, 2019. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Please Note: This is a project position that is funded for two years.<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Qualifications The goal class for this position is an Environmental Specialist 4 (ES4). We will consider applicants who meet the requirements for both the ES4 and the ES3 levels. If the finalist meets the requirements for the ES3 level then they will be hired as an ES3 and will be placed in a training program to become an ES4 within a specified period of time.<\/strong><\/p>\n At the Environmental Specialist 4 level Pay Range 55 ($4378 – $5,741\u00a0monthly) Goal Class<\/u><\/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\u00a0<\/strong>five (5) years of professional-level experience in environmental analysis or control, or environmental planning which includes one (1) year equal to an Environmental Specialist 3 or above or two (2) years equal to an Environmental Specialist 2 or above.\u00a0At least two (2) years of the required experience must be in solid waste management, biosolids, or organics management, policy or program implementation.<\/p>\n OR\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n A Master’s degree in one of the above fields and three (3) years of professional – level experience as required above which includes one (1) year equal to an Environmental Specialist 3 or above or two (2) years equal to an Environmental Specialist 2 or above.\u00a0At least one (1) year of the required experience must be in solid waste management, biosolids, or organics management, policy or program implementation.<\/p>\n OR\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Two (2) years of experience as an Environmental Specialist 3 with the Department of Ecology.<\/p>\n At the Environmental Specialist 3 level: Pay Range 49 ($3,774\u00a0– $4,953\u00a0\u2013 monthly) (In-Training)<\/u><\/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 and two (2) years of professional level experience in environmental analysis or control or environmental planning.\u00a0At least one (1) year of the required experience must be in solid waste management, biosolids, or organics management, policy or program implementation.<\/p>\n A Master’s degree in one of the above fields and one (1) year of the required experience.<\/p>\n OR<\/strong><\/p>\n One (1) year of experience as an Environmental Specialist 2 with the Department of Ecology.<\/p>\n Desired Qualifications:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n The experience as an Environmental Specialist 3<\/strong>\u00a0can include\u00a0a combination of the following<\/u>: 1) investigating and \/ or resolving complaints involving science or technology content, 2) performing inspections, 3) drafting technical evaluations and reports, 4) developing plans for researching information used for technical projects, regulatory or policy development, 5) planning and facilitating public meetings and hearings, 6) project work requiring specialized knowledge of industry processes, pollutant sources or natural processes, 7) providing technical assistance for complex scientific content and\/ or support for implementing scientific content programs, 8) conducting tests, analyzing and evaluating data, 9) using environmental databases to support technical projects, 10) developing scientific studies and resource management plans, 11) providing environmental technical and administrative assistance to grant\/ contract\/ loan recipients of environmental protection projects.<\/p>\n The experience as an Environmental Specialist 2\u00a0<\/strong>can include assisting in any of the following areas: 1) performing field surveys or studies, 2) responding to complaints involving scientific or technical content, 3) preparing public meetings and hearings, 4) assisting with routine inspections or investigations requiring specialized knowledge of industry processes, pollutant sources or natural processes, 5) responding to routine inquires or requests for technical assistance involving scientific content, 6) special projects that are scientific in nature, 7) conducting routine sampling and testing analyses, interpreting data, writing reports 8) performing basic sampling data review, 9) maintaining an environmental data base to support technical projects, 10) providing routine environmental technical and administrative assistance to grant\/ contract\/ loan recipients of environmental protection projects.<\/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 <\/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 classified 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 at (360) 407-6186.<\/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:<\/strong><\/u><\/div>\n
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