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Website link here:\u00a0https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2732020\/solid-waste-planner-grants-specialist-environmental-specialist-4in-training<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n As our community responds to the public health emergency, the Department of Ecology’s priority is to keep our staff, candidates and the public safe. We are experiencing some delays as we transition to a virtual recruitment process.\u00a0Thank you for your patience and we will be in touch as soon as we are able.\u00a0We encourage you to apply to open postings.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen<\/strong><\/em><\/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\u00a0Solid Waste Planner\/Grants Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) (In-Training)\u00a0<\/strong>position. This position will be located in\u00a0our Southwest Regional Office (SWRO) in\u00a0Lacey, WA.<\/a><\/p>\n The\u00a0Solid Waste Planner\/Grants Specialist\u00a0<\/strong>position serves as a senior staff environmental specialist and regional expert for implementing the Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance (LSWFA) Program in the Southwest Region. This position manages LSWFA grants awarded to local governments in the Southwest Region to support local solid waste management or solid waste regulatory programs consistent with local comprehensive solid and hazardous waste management plans and pertinent regulations and guidelines. This position provides consultation and technical assistance to grant recipients, evaluates grant projects and applications, and negotiates grant agreements resulting in projects which promote solid waste reduction, reuse, and recycling and environmentally protective sustainable resource management practices, including innovative materials management.<\/p>\n We are looking for applicants who possess excellent people skills, the ability to quickly assess a situation and make a decision and the ability to communicate with a diverse audience.<\/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) program 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\u00a0Solid Waste Planner\/Grants Specialist\u00a0<\/strong>position at the\u00a0Environmental Specialist 4\u00a0level<\/strong>\u00a0are:<\/p>\n Senior Environmental and Regional Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance Program (LSWFAP) Implementation and Grant Project Management<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 independently provides administrative, planning and technical assistance to local governments related to solid waste implementation and solid waste enforcement grants, and administers regional implementation of the LSWFAP.<\/p>\n Tasks and Responsibilities include:<\/strong><\/p>\n Regional Solid and Hazardous Waste Planning Implementation and Program Management<\/strong>\u00a0– independently serves as the technical and procedural resource for counties updating comprehensive solid and hazardous waste management plans by providing guidance, support, and review.\u00a0 Supports implementation of these plans by guiding improvements to existing county programs and encouraging the creation of new programs that are eligible for LSWFAP funding.<\/p>\n Tasks and Responsibilities include:<\/strong><\/p>\n This position works collaboratively with solid waste agencies on identifying waste management strategies and negotiating and managing financial agreements. This position offers the opportunity to advocate for real work solid waste solutions. The team is committed to continued process improvement.<\/p>\n As our community responds to the public health emergency, the Department of Ecology’s priority is to keep our staff, candidates and the public safe. We are experiencing some delays as we transition to a virtual recruitment process.\u00a0Thank you for your patience and we will be in touch as soon as we are able.\u00a0We encourage you to apply to open postings.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n To broaden the candidate pool, we will consider candidates that qualify at the Environmental Specialist 3 and 4 levels. Please read the qualifications section below to learn more about this exciting career growth and in-training opportunity.<\/strong><\/p>\n The positions will remain open until filled, with the initial screening scheduled on March 13, 2020. To be considered for the initial screening, please submit an application and required materials on or before March 12, 2020. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment at any time after the initial screening date.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n QualificationsRequired Qualifications:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n At the Environmental Specialist 4 level Pay Range 55 ($4378 – $5,741\u00a0monthly) Goal Class<\/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>\u00a0five (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.<\/p>\n OR<\/strong><\/p>\n A Master’s degree in one of the above fields\u00a0and\u00a0<\/strong>three (3) years professional \u2013 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.<\/p>\n OR<\/strong><\/p>\n A Ph.D. in one of the above fields\u00a0AND<\/strong>\u00a0two (2) 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.<\/p>\n OR<\/strong><\/p>\n Two (2) years of experience as an Environmental Specialist 3, at the Department of Ecology.<\/p>\n OR<\/strong><\/p>\n Additional qualifying experience will substitute year for year, for education.<\/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\u00a0AND<\/strong>\u00a0two (2) years of professional level experience in environmental analysis or control or environmental planning.<\/p>\n OR<\/strong><\/p>\n A Master’s degree in one of the above fields\u00a0AND<\/strong>\u00a0one (1) year of the above required experience.<\/p>\n OR<\/strong><\/p>\n A Ph.D. in one of the above fields.<\/p>\n OR<\/strong><\/p>\n One (1) year of experience as an Environmental Specialist 2, at the Department of Ecology.<\/p>\n OR<\/strong><\/p>\n Additional qualifying experience will substitute, year for year, for education<\/p>\n The experience as an Environmental Specialist 3<\/strong>\u00a0can include\u00a0any of the following: 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 Desired Qualifications:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Special Requirements\/Conditions of Employment:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Must hold a valid Driver’s License or be able to obtain one within the first month of employment.<\/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> 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.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Other Information:<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.<\/p>\n This position is included in the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) union bargaining unit for the Department of Ecology.<\/p>\n 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 or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application\/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. 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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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