{"id":52038,"date":"2024-01-17T12:46:52","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T20:46:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=52038"},"modified":"2024-01-17T12:51:55","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T20:51:55","slug":"job-6ppd-monitoring-lead-scientist-natural-resource-scientist-4-dept-of-ecology-lacey-wa%ef%bf%bc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-6ppd-monitoring-lead-scientist-natural-resource-scientist-4-dept-of-ecology-lacey-wa%ef%bf%bc\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: 6PPD Monitoring Lead Scientist (Natural Resource Scientist 4), Dept. of Ecology (Lacey, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Salary:\u00a0<\/strong>$78,120.00 \u2013 $105,096.00 Annually<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Thurston County \u2013 Lacey, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Job Type: <\/strong>Project (limited duration)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Remote Employment:\u00a0<\/strong>Flexible\/Hybrid<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Job Number:\u00a0<\/strong>2023-EAPP1260-12798<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Department:\u00a0<\/strong>Dept. of Ecology<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Division:\u00a0<\/strong>Environmental Assessment<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Opening Date: <\/strong>10\/04\/2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Closing Date:\u00a0<\/strong>Continuous<\/div>\n
Category:\u00a0<\/strong>Environmental Services \/ Public Health \/ Natural Resources \/ Research \/ Sciences \/ Green-Collar\/Environmental<\/div>\n
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The\u00a0<\/strong>Environmental Assessment Program<\/a>\u00a0(EAP)\u00a0<\/strong>within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a\u00a06PPD Monitoring Lead Scientist<\/strong>\u00a0(Natural Resource Scientist 4)\u00a0<\/strong>position. This position is located\u00a0<\/strong>in our\u00a0Headquarters Office in\u00a0<\/strong>Lacey, WA<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As a senior staff scientist, you will support Ecology\u2019s mission by serving as EAP\u2019s expert in 6PPD, 6PPD-quinone (6PPDq), and other related toxic contaminants in the environment. In this role, you will provide project management and leadership in developing monitoring methods for 6PPD, with the primary goal of quantifying concentrations and prioritizing hot spots, and studying the fate, transport, and impact of 6PPD on the ecosystem. \u00a0<\/p>\nPlease Note:<\/strong>\u00a0This is a project position that is funded until June 30, 2025. The Funding for this position has a possibility of being renewed for the next bi-annual budget.
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Agency Mission:\u00a0<\/strong>Ecology’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.\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

Program Mission:<\/strong>\u00a0The\u00a0Environmental Assessment Program<\/a>\u00a0provides a range of scientific, monitoring, laboratory, and quality assurance services. Its mission is to measure, assess, and communicate environmental conditions in Washington State. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\nTele-work options for this position:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>This position will have a combination of field work, office work and is eligible for a tele-work schedule.\u00a0<\/strong>Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in \u201cother information.\u201d Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.\n

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Application Timeline:<\/strong>\u00a0This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on October 23, 2023. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before\u00a0October 22, 2023<\/strong>. If your application isn’t received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.\u00a0<\/div>\n
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Ecology employees may be eligible for the following<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong>
Medical\/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>\u00a0*Click here for more information\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

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About the Department of Ecology<\/strong><\/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 and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our\u00a0Strategic Plan<\/a>.\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:<\/div>\n
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