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Protecting Washington State’s environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We have 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 is a good fit.<\/p>\n
The\u00a0Environmental Assessment Program<\/a>\u00a0(EAP) is looking to fill a\u00a0Lab Accreditation Administrative Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3)<\/strong>\u00a0position. This position will be located in the\u00a0Laboratory Accreditation Unit<\/a>\u00a0in\u00a0Manchester, WA<\/a>. \u00a0The Department of Ecology is the accrediting institution in Washington State for environmental laboratories, including those that test drinking water.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Lab Accreditation Administrative Specialist\u00a0<\/strong>position facilitates the accreditation of environmental laboratories to assure that they are capable of providing accurate and defensible data to the Department of Ecology, Department of Health, the Environmental Protection Agency, and other entities that require the use of accredited laboratories. The administrative specialist manages the accreditation database and facilitates the efficient operation of the Laboratory Accreditation Unit.<\/p>\n We are looking for an environmental science professional with demonstrated administrative skills in an office environment. They should be familiar with the work of environmental testing laboratories, have excellent customer service skills, proficient in Microsoft office software including Access, Word and Excel, and can work independently under supervisory direction.<\/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><\/p>\n The\u00a0Environmental Assessment Program<\/a>\u00a0provides a range of scientific, monitoring, laboratory, and quality assurance services. Its mission is to measure and assess environmental conditions in Washington State.<\/p>\n Some of the duties of the\u00a0Lab Accreditation Administrative Specialist\u00a0<\/strong>position include:\n<\/p>\n \nThe Laboratory Accreditation Program is an important component of the effort to ensure the accuracy and defensibility of the analytical data used by WA State Department of Ecology. This is a unique position, providing initial point of contact to a wide variety of agency customers. It provides an opportunity to utilize administrative, technical and people skills. The position is office based in Manchester, WA. Work hours are 8am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.<\/p>\n Please note:<\/strong>\u00a0During Stay Home, Stay Healthy, staff are working a combination of in-office and\/or telework based on position and business need.<\/p>\n Ecology is maintaining less than maximum building occupancy, and requiring masks, health screening questions before entry, and social distancing.<\/p>\n This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of May 26, 2021. \u00a0In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before May 25, 2021. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.<\/strong><\/p>\n Required Qualifications:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n There are multiple ways to qualify for this position. See options below:<\/p>\n Option 1:<\/strong>\u00a0A Bachelor’s degree involving major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences,\u00a0AND<\/strong>\u00a0two years of professional level experience in environmental analysis or control.<\/p>\n Option 2:<\/strong>\u00a0A Master’s degree in one of the above fields\u00a0AND<\/strong>\u00a0one year of the required experience listed above<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>.<\/p>\n Option 3:<\/strong>\u00a0Additional qualifying experience will substitute, year for year, for education. \u00a0See chart below:<\/p>\n The professional experience listed above must include:<\/p>\n Desired Qualifications:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n We highly encourage you to\u00a0apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.<\/strong><\/p>\n Professional Skills<\/u><\/p>\n Customer Service Skills<\/u><\/p>\n Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.<\/p>\n Special Requirements \/ Conditions of Employment:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong> 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<\/p>\n Supplemental Information<\/p>\n Application Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n \nPlease complete the short on-line application, supplemental questions and upload:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong> \nWhen attaching documents to your application (Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong> It is in the candidate’s best interest to submit all of the documents requested above. Applications without these documents may be declined.<\/strong><\/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.<\/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><\/p>\n If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail\u00a0careers@ecy.wa.gov<\/a>.\u00a0Please 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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\nMedical\/Dental\/Vision for employee & dependent(s)<\/a>,\u00a0Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)<\/a>,\u00a0Vacation, Sick, and other Leave<\/a>*,\u00a011 Paid Holidays per year<\/a>*,\u00a0Public Service Loan Forgiveness<\/a>,\u00a0Tuition Waiver<\/a>, \u00a0Long Term Disability<\/a>\u00a0&\u00a0Life Insurance<\/a>,\u00a0Deferred Compensation Programs<\/a>,\u00a0Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)<\/a>, \u00a0Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)<\/a>,\u00a0Employee Assistance Program<\/a>,\u00a0Commute Trip Reduction Incentives<\/a>\u00a0(Download PDF reader)<\/a>,\u00a0Combined Fund Drive<\/a>,\u00a0SmartHealth<\/a><\/p>\n
\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. See\u00a0https:\/\/studentaid.ed.gov\/sa\/repay-loans\/forgiveness-cancellation\/public-service<\/a>\u00a0for more details.<\/p>\n\n
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