{"id":37965,"date":"2021-03-04T12:14:16","date_gmt":"2021-03-04T20:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=37965"},"modified":"2021-03-04T12:14:18","modified_gmt":"2021-03-04T20:14:18","slug":"job-water-quality-standards-hydropower-lead-scientist-natural-resource-scientist-3-dept-of-ecology-lacey-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-water-quality-standards-hydropower-lead-scientist-natural-resource-scientist-3-dept-of-ecology-lacey-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Water Quality Standards & Hydropower Lead Scientist (Natural Resource Scientist 3), Dept. of Ecology (Lacey, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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$61,224.00 – $80,292.00 Annually<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Thurston County \u2013 Lacey, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Full Time – Permanent<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Dept. of Ecology<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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2021-WQ4251-00030<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Apply Here:\u00a0https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/2944904\/water-quality-standards-hydropower-lead-scientist-natural-resource-scientist-3<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Department of Ecology’s priority during the Covid-19 health crisis is to keep our staff, candidates, and the public safe. \u00a0We are still hiring and encourage you to apply to open positions. \u00a0The majority of our staff are currently working from home; we have transitioned to a virtual recruitment process, to include web-based interviews.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen<\/strong><\/div>\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, and has leadership that embraces the value of people, Ecology may be a good fit.<\/p>\n

The Water Quality Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a\u00a0Water Quality Standards and Hydropower Lead Scientist<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>located in our Headquarters Office in\u00a0<\/strong>Lacey, WA<\/a>.<\/a><\/div>\n

\nAs our new Lead Scientist,\u00a0you will\u00a0work with a team to develop and implement\u00a0marine and freshwater water quality criteria that protect state waters. You\u00a0will rely heavily on your research skills, as well as your ability to communicate and discuss complex water quality science concepts.<\/div>\n
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Agency Mission:\u00a0<\/strong>The mission of the Department of Ecology is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment, for current and future generations.<\/p>\n

Program Mission:\u00a0<\/strong>The mission of the Water Quality Program is to protect and restore Washington’s waters to support healthy watersheds and communities. Our work ensures state waters can support beneficial uses including recreational and business activities, supplies for clean drinking water, and the protection of fish, shellfish, wildlife, and public health.<\/p>\n

What will you do:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Apply water quality science techniques to develop Washington State surface water standards in order to protect aquatic life, recreation, and other uses.<\/p>\n