{"id":54242,"date":"2024-09-13T12:05:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T19:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=54242"},"modified":"2024-09-13T12:05:57","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T19:05:57","slug":"job-studies-scientist-natural-resource-scientist-3-dept-of-ecology-lacey-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-studies-scientist-natural-resource-scientist-3-dept-of-ecology-lacey-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Studies Scientist (Natural Resource Scientist 3), Dept. of Ecology (Lacey, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Salary:<\/strong> $67,716.00 – $91,068.00 Annually<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Location:<\/strong> Thurston County \u2013 Lacey, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time – Permanent<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Job Number: <\/strong>2024-EAP4895-10312<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Department: <\/strong>Dept. of Ecology<\/span><\/div>\n
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Division<\/strong>: Environmental Assessment<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Opening Date: <\/strong>09\/12\/2024<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Closing Date: <\/strong>Continuous<\/div>\n
Category:<\/strong> Environmental Services \/ Public Health \/ Natural Resources \/ Sciences \/ Green-Collar\/Environmental<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The\u00a0Environmental Assessment Program\u00a0<\/strong>within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a\u00a0Studies Scientist (Natural Resource Scientist 3)<\/strong>\u00a0position. This position is located\u00a0<\/strong>in our\u00a0Headquarters Office<\/strong>\u00a0in\u00a0<\/strong>Lacey, WA.<\/a>\u00a0Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.<\/p>\n


Are you passionate about minimizing toxic threats in consumer products and reducing the toxic burden on the environment? Can you see yourself conducting studies to investigate toxic chemicals in everyday products? We are seeking a scientific researcher or chemist with expertise in environmental and health-based research to join our team in the Environmental Assessment Program\u2019s Product Studies Unit. In this role, you will design and manage complex regulatory consumer products studies to support informed decision-making now and in the future.
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Agency Mission:\u00a0<\/strong>Ecology’s mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Program Mission:<\/strong>\u00a0The mission of the Environmental Assessment Program (EAP) is to measure, assess, and communicate environmental conditions in Washington state. We work to improve the environment for current and future generations through innovative and excellent science and thriving partnerships. EAP\u2019s Product Studies Unit supports Ecology with credible and defensible science.<\/p>\n


Telework options for this position:\u00a0<\/strong>This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint.\u00a0This position will be eligible for up to a 90% telework schedule.\u00a0<\/strong>Applicants with questions about position location options, telework, 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.<\/p>\n

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Application Timeline:<\/strong>\u00a0This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on\u00a0September 26, 2024<\/strong>. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before\u00a0September 25, 2024<\/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<\/p>\n
Please Note:<\/strong>\u00a0We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following<\/u>:
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>
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About the Department of Ecology<\/strong><\/p>\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. 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

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Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:<\/div>\n