{"id":55459,"date":"2025-03-31T13:18:20","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T20:18:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=55459"},"modified":"2025-03-31T13:18:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T20:18:20","slug":"job-senior-environmental-inspector-dept-of-ecology-lacey-wa-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-senior-environmental-inspector-dept-of-ecology-lacey-wa-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Senior Environmental Inspector, Dept. of Ecology (Lacey, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/Job%20Posting%20graphic-5.png\" alt=\"Senior Environmental Inspector (Environmental Specialist 4) description image\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/logo%20110921.jpg\" alt=\"Senior Environmental Inspector (Environmental Specialist 4) description image\" width=\"844\" height=\"289\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"title\" style=\"text-align: center\">Senior Environmental Inspector (Environmental Specialist 4)<\/h1>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div id=\"salary-label-id\" class=\"term-description\"><strong>Salary:<\/strong> $66,012.00 &#8211; $88,800.00 Annually<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div id=\"location-label-id\" class=\"term-description\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> Thurston County \u2013 Lacey, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time &#8211; Permanent<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Job Number: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">2025-TCP2835-01887<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Department: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">Dept. of Ecology<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Division<\/strong>: Toxics Cleanup<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Opening Date: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">03\/25\/2025<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Category:<\/strong> Engineering \/ Environmental Services \/ Public Health \/ Investigative \/ Natural Resources \/ Hydrogeology \/ Geology\/Hydrology \/ Sciences \/ Green-Collar\/Environmental<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecology.wa.gov\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Website<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/4867821\/senior-environmental-inspector-environmental-specialist-4\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Position Description &amp; Apply<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"term-container-new\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"container entity-details-content tab-content\">\n<div id=\"details-info\" class=\"tab-pane active fr-view\">\n<dl>\n<dd>\n<p>The Department of Ecology is hiring a\u00a0<strong>Senior Environmental Inspector (Environmental Specialist 4)<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>within the\u00a0<span id=\"isPasted\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecology.wa.gov\/about-us\/who-we-are\/our-programs\/toxics-cleanup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Toxics Cleanup Program<\/strong><\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Southwest Region Office in\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ci.lacey.wa.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lacey, WA<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options. A minimum of one day every two weeks is required in the office.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>During the first six weeks of training, most of the time will be in the office and in the field with some teleworking.<\/li>\n<li>Once fully trained, you will perform field work 3 to 4 days per month. Field work will include travel within counties of the Southwest Region of Washington.<\/li>\n<li>Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application Timeline:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Apply by April 7, 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after April 7th may not be considered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div><img class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/job%20posting%20-%20DEIR.png\" alt=\"Senior Environmental Inspector (Environmental Specialist 4) description image\" \/><\/div>\n<br \/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>Duties<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"isPasted\">As a Senior Environmental Inspector, you will work to protect the land, water, and air of the state by preventing environmental contamination through regulatory oversight of underground storage tank (UST) facilities. Serving\u00a0as one of the region\u2019s UST technical experts, you will ensure the proper operations and maintenance of USTs to prevent releases to the environment. Duties include conducting UST inspections, completing initial investigations, and issuing enforcement actions at UST facilities. You&#8217;ll\u00a0also be a resource on the interpretation and implementation of the state\u2019s UST law, regulations, and standard operating guidelines. You will serve as one of the main points of contact for the resolution of high priority issues, including UST emerging issues requiring coordination with other Ecology programs. In this role, you will provide support to UST staff in the region,\u00a0statewide UST peers, and UST relevant groups\/persons.\u00a0<br \/><br \/>As a senior UST inspector, you&#8217;ll have the opportunity to serve on\u00a0the Statewide UST Task Team making technical and regulatory decisions for the state. You will mentor,\u00a0advise, and train junior UST inspectors in all aspects of UST duties, including the UST regulations and technical UST equipment. \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<br \/><br \/>As a\u00a0<strong>Senior Environmental Inspector<\/strong>, your duties will include:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Complete UST inspections and promptly respond to UST complaints.<\/li>\n<li>Conduct UST installation\/retrofitting and decommissioning inspections.<\/li>\n<li>Conduct initial investigations in response to suspected releases from USTs.<\/li>\n<li>Issue enforcement action(s) to UST owners\/operators when violations are observed and documented.<\/li>\n<li>Educate and assist UST owners\/operators with guidance on compliance to prevent releases.<\/li>\n<li>Provide testimony for Pollution Control Hearing Board hearings, case reviews, and court cases involving UST regulations and enforcements.<\/li>\n<li>Provide UST expertise in training, technical review, and UST data analysis related to tank installation and retrofit, tank decommission, cathodic protection, site assessment and tank tightness testing.<\/li>\n<li>Advise and train junior UST inspectors in all aspects of UST duties.<\/li>\n<li>Create and revise guidance documents and develop tools to assist UST inspectors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><br \/><img class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/Tanks.png\" alt=\"Senior Environmental Inspector (Environmental Specialist 4) description image\" \/><\/div>\n<br \/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>Qualifications<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"isPasted\"><strong><u>Required Qualifications:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"isPasted\"><strong>Nine years of experience and\/or education as described below:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience performing environmental-based or work related to the position, that includes one or more of the following:\n<ul>\n<li>Communicating regulations, codes, or procedures to relevant groups or persons.<\/li>\n<li>Applying an understanding on how complex equipment relates to a particular regulation, code, or procedure.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets:\n<ul>\n<li>Using critical \/ analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to make decisions or determine a course of action.<\/li>\n<li>Reviewing \/ assessing information and data to draw conclusions, and recommending decisions or actions.<\/li>\n<li>Conducting research and performing data analysis on both qualitative and quantitative data.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Higher education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; or environmental planning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Examples of how to qualify:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>9 years of experience<\/li>\n<li>8 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits<\/li>\n<li>7 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate\u2019s degree)<\/li>\n<li>6 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.<\/li>\n<li>5 years of experience AND a Bachelor\u2019s degree<\/li>\n<li>3 years of experience AND a Master\u2019s degree<\/li>\n<li>2 years of experience AND a Ph.D.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong><u>Special Requirements\/Conditions of Employment:<\/u><\/strong>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Must possess and maintain a valid driver&#8217;s license.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Desired Qualifications:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Technical knowledge of underground storage tank (UST) systems.<\/li>\n<li>Education, compliance and enforcement experience in an environmental field.<\/li>\n<li>Strong capacity for scientific data assimilation and analysis.<\/li>\n<li>Experience in regulation interpretation and reporting.<\/li>\n<li>Routine work with database and spreadsheet software for data management and interpretation.<\/li>\n<li>Experience working with UST systems, including tank installation\/retrofitting, tank decommissioning, site assessments, cathodic protection testing, or tightness testing of UST systems and leak detection equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description,\u00a0<strong>we encourage you to apply.<\/strong>\u00a0Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>Supplemental Information<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p id=\"isPasted\">Ecology does not use the\u00a0<strong>E-Verify<\/strong>\u00a0system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uscis.gov%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CHNOR461%40ECY.WA.GOV%7C7815d0127993444baa2a08dcd8eb1141%7C11d0e217264e400a8ba057dcc127d72d%7C0%7C0%7C638623751319009203%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=JLKfC1Jqb7Jk%2F98cZvEaC6q8PP9a%2FhEXmhUqcJiXtpc%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.uscis.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Our Commitment to DEIR<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR)<\/strong>\u00a0are core values central to Ecology&#8217;s 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<p><strong>Diversity:<\/strong>\u00a0We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Equity:<\/strong>\u00a0We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Inclusion:<\/strong>\u00a0We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology\u2019s work.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Respect:<\/strong>\u00a0We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We believe that\u00a0DEIR<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>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<br \/><strong><u>Application Process<\/u><\/strong>\n<p>Ecology seeks diverse applicants: 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 job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cApply\u201d at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position<\/li>\n<li>Resume<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly.\u00a0A resume will not substitute for the \u201cwork experience\u201d section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as \u201csee resume\u201d may be considered incomplete.<\/p>\n<br \/>For detailed application information, please visit our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ecology.wa.gov\/about-us\/jobs-at-ecology\/how-to-apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recruitment website<\/a>.\n<p><u>Application Attestation:<\/u>\u00a0By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Need an Accommodation?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and\/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Please contact us at\u00a0360-407-6186 or\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:careers@ecy.wa.gov\">careers@ecy.wa.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<li>If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact\u00a0<strong>Connie Groven<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>at\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:Connie.Groven@ecy.wa.gov\">Connie.Groven@ecy.wa.gov<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:careers@ecy.wa.gov\">careers@ecy.wa.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>About the Toxics Cleanup\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><strong><u>Program<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The mission of the Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) is to protect Washington\u2019s human health and the environment by preventing and cleaning up pollution and supporting sustainable communities and natural resources for the benefit of future and current generations.\u00a0Our Underground Storage Tank (UST) program is one of the largest pollution prevention programs at Ecology. Every year, just over 3 billion gallons of fuel are stored underground. We inspect tank systems at least every three years. We also provide technical assistance to help tank owners make sure their systems are installed, managed, and monitored correctly to prevent leaks or spills.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>About the Department of Ecology<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As the State of Washington\u2019s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington\u2019s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology 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.\u00a0We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.<\/p>\n<p><u>Ecology employees may be eligible for the following<\/u>:\u00a0<a title=\"Health Care Authority site\" href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hca.wa.gov%2Fpublic-employee-benefits%2Femployees%2Fmedical-plans-and-benefits&amp;data=05%7C01%7Croba461%40ECY.WA.GOV%7Cb6c2674fe7d14d88afb608dafa3ea07d%7C11d0e217264e400a8ba057dcc127d72d%7C0%7C0%7C638097444131854005%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=FIxcZC7hMnD5QvufgQQSh4iBiFwTh4FvVEmF6l4rjiQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medical\/Dental\/Vision for employee &amp; 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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.<\/p>\n<p><u>Collective Bargaining:<\/u>\u00a0This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong>\u00a0This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.<\/p>\n<p>#LI-Hybrid<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div><img class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/Job%20Posting%20Graphic%20-%20Mt%20Rainier.png\" alt=\"Senior Environmental Inspector (Environmental Specialist 4) description image\" \/><\/div>\n<br \/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container job-details-agency-info\">\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-name\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Employer<\/dt>\n<dd>State of Washington<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-address\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Address<\/dt>\n<dd><address>View Job Posting for Agency Information<br \/><br \/>View Job Posting for Location, Washington, 98504<\/address><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-phone\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Phone<\/dt>\n<dd>View Posting for Agency Contact<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"agency-info agency-website\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Website<\/dt>\n<dd id=\"agency-website-info\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.careers.wa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-toggle=\"popover\" data-trigger=\"hover focus\" data-placement=\"bottom\" data-container=\"body\" data-selector=\"true\" data-content=\"Link will be opened in a new tab.\">http:\/\/www.careers.wa.gov<\/a><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":10410,"featured_media":34097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[14,15,210],"tags":[4,711,511,267,280,32,432,6826,5854,300,6986,33,6766,281,523,7,314,4152,247,6658],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55459"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10410"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55459"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55459\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":55460,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55459\/revisions\/55460"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55459"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55459"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55459"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}