State of Washington
Hydrogeologist 3
State of Washington, Lacey, Washington, us, 98509
Keeping Washington Clean and EvergreenThe
Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction
program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a
Hydrogeologist (Hydrogeologist 3)
position. This position is located in our Southwest Regional Office located on the first floor in our
Headquarters Office
in
Lacey, WA.
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.In this role, you will be the regional technical expert for permitting, closure, and corrective action for complex contaminated groundwater site characterizations and emerging contaminants under the state’s Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) and the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). This position provides hydrogeological expertise and supports senior project managers or independently manages cleanup at facilities within the region to ensure they achieve cleanup goals.Agency Mission:
Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.Program Mission:
The mission of the HWTR Program is to protect Washington’s residents and environment by reducing the use of toxic chemicals, safely managing dangerous waste, preventing new contaminated sites, and cleaning up contamination.Tele-work options for this position:
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. This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule.Application Timeline:
This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on September 26, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before
September 25, 2024.What makes this role unique?This position provides hydrogeological expertise and manages cleanup at facilities across the southwest region to ensure they achieve cleanup goals. You will support senior project managers on complex corrective action sites or independently plan and oversee, either independently or as part of a team, hydrogeologic projects or investigations of soil, groundwater, vadose zone, and surface water at contaminated sites.What you will do:As a licensed geologist (or licensed hydrogeologist or licensed engineering geologist), you will provide geological and hydrogeological support and peer review to project managers in HWTR/SWRO in a team environment.Develop and implement studies to assess potential impacts and the most effective methods to effectively clean up contaminated sites under the framework of RCRA corrective action.Review and prepare geological or hydrogeological letters, memos, technical reports to support projects led by the unit’s project managers.Conduct MTCA-required Periodic Reviews to evaluate post-cleanup site conditions and monitoring data to assure cleanup remedies or institutional controls are functioning as designed and that human health and the environment are being protected.Negotiate and drafts (independently or as part of a team) agreed orders, consent decrees, and administrative orders for remedial investigations, feasibility studies, and other cleanup actions.Apply hydrogeology expertise and project management skills to cleanup activities for corrective action and closure at dangerous waste management facilities as an independent site manager.Required Qualifications:A total of Seven years (7) of professional experience and or education:ANDPossession of a valid Washington State Geologist and/or Hydrogeologist Specialty license.Experience
as a hydrogeologist, hydrologist, geologist or closely allied profession.Education:
major study in hydrogeology, hydrology, geology or closely allied field.The above education and experience may be concurrent with the time it takes to get licensure.OROne year as a Hydrogeologist 2 at the Department of Ecology.Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.Must possess a Washington State Geology License.Desired Qualifications:Experience navigating complex projects with technical, political, or administrative challenges.Experienced facilitator of politically sensitive or technically complex hydrogeologic projects.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 candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.Need an Accommodation
in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?Please call:
(360) 407-6186
or email:
careers@ecy.wa.gov
and we will be happy to assist.Application Instructions:It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.Please do NOT include your salary history.Why work for Ecology?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.Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment.
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Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction
program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a
Hydrogeologist (Hydrogeologist 3)
position. This position is located in our Southwest Regional Office located on the first floor in our
Headquarters Office
in
Lacey, WA.
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.In this role, you will be the regional technical expert for permitting, closure, and corrective action for complex contaminated groundwater site characterizations and emerging contaminants under the state’s Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) and the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). This position provides hydrogeological expertise and supports senior project managers or independently manages cleanup at facilities within the region to ensure they achieve cleanup goals.Agency Mission:
Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.Program Mission:
The mission of the HWTR Program is to protect Washington’s residents and environment by reducing the use of toxic chemicals, safely managing dangerous waste, preventing new contaminated sites, and cleaning up contamination.Tele-work options for this position:
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. This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule.Application Timeline:
This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on September 26, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before
September 25, 2024.What makes this role unique?This position provides hydrogeological expertise and manages cleanup at facilities across the southwest region to ensure they achieve cleanup goals. You will support senior project managers on complex corrective action sites or independently plan and oversee, either independently or as part of a team, hydrogeologic projects or investigations of soil, groundwater, vadose zone, and surface water at contaminated sites.What you will do:As a licensed geologist (or licensed hydrogeologist or licensed engineering geologist), you will provide geological and hydrogeological support and peer review to project managers in HWTR/SWRO in a team environment.Develop and implement studies to assess potential impacts and the most effective methods to effectively clean up contaminated sites under the framework of RCRA corrective action.Review and prepare geological or hydrogeological letters, memos, technical reports to support projects led by the unit’s project managers.Conduct MTCA-required Periodic Reviews to evaluate post-cleanup site conditions and monitoring data to assure cleanup remedies or institutional controls are functioning as designed and that human health and the environment are being protected.Negotiate and drafts (independently or as part of a team) agreed orders, consent decrees, and administrative orders for remedial investigations, feasibility studies, and other cleanup actions.Apply hydrogeology expertise and project management skills to cleanup activities for corrective action and closure at dangerous waste management facilities as an independent site manager.Required Qualifications:A total of Seven years (7) of professional experience and or education:ANDPossession of a valid Washington State Geologist and/or Hydrogeologist Specialty license.Experience
as a hydrogeologist, hydrologist, geologist or closely allied profession.Education:
major study in hydrogeology, hydrology, geology or closely allied field.The above education and experience may be concurrent with the time it takes to get licensure.OROne year as a Hydrogeologist 2 at the Department of Ecology.Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.Must possess a Washington State Geology License.Desired Qualifications:Experience navigating complex projects with technical, political, or administrative challenges.Experienced facilitator of politically sensitive or technically complex hydrogeologic projects.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 candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.Need an Accommodation
in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?Please call:
(360) 407-6186
or email:
careers@ecy.wa.gov
and we will be happy to assist.Application Instructions:It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.Please do NOT include your salary history.Why work for Ecology?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.Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment.
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