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Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n The\u00a0Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction program\u00a0<\/strong>within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Safer Products Toxicologist (Toxicologist 2) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in\u00a0Lacey, WA.<\/a><\/p>\n As a Toxicologist, you will work to identify the most problematic chemicals impacting Washington State. You will help create new policies and regulatory actions designed to eliminate or replace toxic chemicals with safer alternatives. Your role will be to work with a team to help prioritize these efforts and communicate the science policy related to these chemicals.<\/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>.<\/div>\n Local efforts… Diverse people… Statewide impacts<\/strong><\/p>\n Agency Mission:<\/strong>\u00a0Ecology’s mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment and to promote the wise management of our air, land and water for the benefit of current and future generations.<\/p>\n Program Mission:<\/strong>\u00a0The mission of the Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction (HWTR) Program is to foster sustainability, prevent pollution, and ensure safe waste management of the millions of pounds of hazardous substances used and disposed of each year by businesses and households in Washington State.\u00a0 Over the longer term, we work with businesses and governments to achieve a system where waste is viewed as inefficient, and most wastes and unnecessary use of toxic substances have been eliminated.<\/div>\n What will you do?<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n Who are we looking for?<\/strong><\/p>\n This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of October 14, 2020.\u00a0 In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before October 13, 2020. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Qualifications<\/p>\n \nRequired Qualifications:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n A Ph.D. degree in toxicology or in a health or ecological related science with a major emphasis in toxicology\u00a0AND<\/strong>\u00a0one year of toxicology experience.<\/p>\n OR<\/strong><\/p>\n A Master’s of Science degree in toxicology or in a health or ecological related science with a major emphasis in toxicology\u00a0AND<\/strong>\u00a0three years of experience as a toxicologist. 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<\/p>\n Application Instructions:<\/strong><\/u> . 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.<\/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 Other Information:<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail\u00a0careers@ecy.wa.gov<\/a>. Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile’s main page.<\/p>\n\n
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