{"id":37755,"date":"2021-02-24T17:35:31","date_gmt":"2021-02-25T01:35:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=37755"},"modified":"2021-02-24T17:35:33","modified_gmt":"2021-02-25T01:35:33","slug":"job-environmental-scientist-i-tlt-sda-dept-of-natural-resources-and-parks-seattle-wa-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-environmental-scientist-i-tlt-sda-dept-of-natural-resources-and-parks-seattle-wa-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Environmental Scientist I – TLT\/SDA, Dept. of Natural Resources and Parks (Seattle, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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$34.53 – $43.78 Hourly<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Seattle – Regional area, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Job Type<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Term Limited Temporary, Full Time, 40 hrs\/wk<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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2021HH12905<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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WLRD -Water & Land Resources<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Apply Here:\u00a0https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/kingcounty\/jobs\/2989091\/environmental-scientist-i-tlt-sda<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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3\/11\/2021 11:59 PM Pacific<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Summary<\/p>\n

King County’s Ecological Restoration and Engineering Services Unit<\/a>\u00a0(ERES) is seeking to\u00a0<\/strong>fill\u00a0two<\/u>\u00a0Environmental Scientist I Term-limited Temporary (TLT) positions (Special duty assignment, if you are an eligible King County employee).<\/strong><\/p>\n

ERES designs, permits, builds, monitors and maintains ecological restoration projects in King County’s aquatic and riparian environments to promote salmon recovery. ERES includes a multidisciplinary staff of ecologists, engineers, and geologists with experience in ecosystem assessment, restoration design, project management, permitting, construction, and monitoring. Projects range from plantings implemented through the\u00a0Small Habitat Restoration Program<\/a>\u00a0(SHRP) to large river, stream, wetland and shoreline restoration projects. We often partner with\u00a0Washington Conservation Corps<\/a>\u00a0(WCC) crews to plant and maintain our project sites.<\/p>\n

Duration:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0This position is anticipated to end in 2024, three years from the date of hire.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Permanent Telecommuting Requirement\u00a0<\/strong>
\nThe work associated with this position will be performed remotely on a permanent basis. There will be situations where the employee is required to report to a County worksite.\u00a0Employees must reside in WA state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required by the department in alignment with the\u00a0Public Health Directive<\/u><\/a>\u00a0from the Seattle & King County Public Health Officer. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.<\/p>\n

To support employees during this time King County has a robust collection of\u00a0tools and resources<\/u><\/a>\u00a0to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team.<\/p>\n

Work Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Primarily teleworking and the King Street Center 201 S. Jackson St., Seattle WA 98104<\/p>\n

Work Schedule:\u00a0<\/strong>This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. \u00a0This full-time position works a 40-hour work week\u00a0with flexible schedule options subject to supervisory approval.<\/p>\n

Job Duties<\/p>\n

PRIMARY JOB DESCRIPTION:<\/strong>\u00a0 We seek two resourceful, technically-skilled, and field-savvy team players who can support our staff in the design, implementation, monitoring and maintenance of our restoration projects. These individuals will support our WCC program staff and field crews, SHRP projects, Monitoring and Maintenance Program, and restoration project teams. The most successful candidates will have experience conducting field work, the ability to analyze scientific and geographical data, and the ability to apply critical thinking and effective communication skills to their daily work. In addition, they will demonstrate their ability, experience, and willingness to work with diverse populations throughout King County, in accordance with King County\u2019s\u00a0Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n