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The 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. Over the longer term, we work with businesses and governments to achieve a system where waste is viewed as inefficient, and where most waste and unnecessary use of toxic substances have been eliminated.<\/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. Join a team that is highly effective, collaborative, with leadership who embrace the value of people.<\/p>\n
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR)\u00a0<\/strong>are core values central to Ecology\u2019s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong> During Stay Home, Stay Healthy,<\/strong>\u00a0employees are working a combination of in-office and\/or telework based on position and business need.\u00a0Ecology is maintaining less than maximum building occupancy, and requiring masks, health screening questions before entry, and social distancing.<\/p>\n \nWhat you’ll do:<\/strong><\/p>\n What makes this role unique?<\/strong><\/p>\n This position will develop regulations, guidance and regulatory compliance for the Safer Products for Washington Program. Working with the SPWA team will provide a unique opportunity to develop vital statewide laws that help prevent toxic exposure to all Washingtonians, and keep our environment safe.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n Required Qualifications:<\/u><\/strong> Option 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0<\/strong> Desired Qualifications:<\/u><\/strong> Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n \nEcology seeks diverse applicants:\u00a0<\/strong>We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Need an Accommodation<\/u>\u00a0<\/strong>in the application and\/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?<\/p>\n Application Instructions:<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n It’s in the applicant’s best interest to\u00a0submit all of the documents listed below.<\/strong>\u00a0Applications without these documents may be declined.<\/p>\n Please to do NOT include your salary history.\u00a0<\/strong>Wage\/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable. Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 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 Application Attestation:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\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 Other Information:<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n If \u00a0you have specific questions about the position, please email Lola Flores at: Lola.Flores@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Lola to inquire about the status of your application.<\/p>\n To request the full position description: email\u00a0careers@ecy.wa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n Why work for Ecology?<\/strong><\/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 Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State’s environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life\/work balance.<\/p>\n Ecology employees may be eligible for the following<\/u>: Student debt: how working for Ecology can help<\/strong> 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 Collective Bargaining:\u00a0<\/strong>This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.<\/p>\n Equal Opportunity Employer:\u00a0<\/strong>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, military spouses 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\u00a0(360) 407-6186<\/span>. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or\u00a01-800-833-6388<\/span>.<\/p>\n Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. 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\nWe believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.<\/p>\n\n
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\nThe Department of Ecology is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF). See\u00a0https:\/\/studentaid.ed.gov\/sa\/repay-loans\/forgiveness-cancellation\/public-service<\/a>\u00a0for more details.<\/p>\n