State of Washington
Hazardous Waste Compliance Inspector (Environmental Specialist 3)(In-Training)
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
Hazardous Waste Compliance Inspector (Environmental Specialist 3)(In-Training)
position.This position is located in our
Headquarters Office
in
Lacey, WA.Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.Are you interested in protecting human health and the environment from hazardous waste? Washington state is a leader in hazardous waste policy and pollution prevention. In this position, you will be part of a regional team that inspects facilities to ensure hazardous waste is managed safely, properly identified, and disposed in a safe manner. Strong communication skills, an attention to detail, and maintaining a genuine sense of curiosity about the world around them, specifically how stuff is made, are all hallmarks of a successful dangerous waste compliance inspector. If you enjoy researching, learning, and then implementing your knowledge and skills in the field, this is the role for you!Note:
This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the
Environmental Specialist
field and achieve the goal class of an
Environmental Specialist 3. Candidates will be considered at the Environmental Specialist 2
and the
Environmental Specialist 3
levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section.Agency Mission:
Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.Program Mission:
We 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. We’re national leaders in minimizing and eliminating the impacts of toxic chemicals and hazardous waste.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. 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 “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.Application Timeline:
This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on August 14, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before
August 13, 2024 . 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.Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s)Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)Vacation, Sick, and other Leave11 Paid Holidays per yearPublic Service Loan ForgivenessTuition WaiverLong Term DisabilityLife InsuranceDeferred Compensation ProgramsDependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)Employee Assistance ProgramCommute Trip Reduction IncentivesAbout the Department of Ecology:
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
Strategic Plan .Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.Continuous growth and development opportunities.Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.Our commitment to DEIR:
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’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.What makes this role unique?This job requires constant learning and curiosity. Those who value encouraging environmental protection and resource preservation likely will find this work meaningful.This is a challenging career allowing many opportunities for using and improving interpersonal skills while educating the public about the dangerous waste regulations and our environmental laws.We are a multi-generational group of skilled professionals, coming from diverse backgrounds, tasked with overseeing compliance with the dangerous waste regulations within a 12-county region.What you will do:In this position you will support the agency and program mission by:Planning and leading Dangerous Waste compliance inspections and investigations.With the support of senior staff, make regulatory determinations which significantly influence the environmental management of a variety of dangerous wastes exhibiting a variety of hazards.Develop regulatory relationships with businesses and other regulatory agencies to work together to identify and respond to environmental issues.Prepare documentation of inspections and entering inspection data into our data systems.Evaluate the compliance history of regulated businesses and providing recommendations and documentation during formal enforcement processes.Required Qualifications:Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalentThis is an In Training opportunity:
The goal class for this position is an Environmental Specialist 3 (ES3). We will consider applicants who meet the requirements at the ES2 and ES3 levels. If the finalist meets the requirements at the ES2 level, they will be hired at that level and will be placed in a training program to become an ES3 within a specified period of time.At the Environmental Specialist 2 level: Range 45 ($3,910 - $5,241 per month) (In-Training)A total of five years of combined experience and/or education as described below:Experience:
In environmental analysis or control or environmental planning.Education:
Involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field.All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:Possible Combinations
College credit hours or degree - as listed above.
Years of required experience – as listed above.
Combination 1
No college credit hours or degree.
5 years of experience.
Combination 2
30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits.
4 years of experience.
Combination 3
60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree).
3 years of experience.
Combination 4
90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits.
2 years of experience.
Combination 5
A Bachelor's Degree.
1 year of experience.
Combination 6
A Master's Degree or higher.
No experience required.
OROne year of experience as an Environmental Specialist 1, at the Department of Ecology.At the Environmental Specialist 3 level: Range 53 ($4,740 - $6,384 per month) Goal ClassA total of six years of combined experience and/or education as described below:Experience:
In environmental analysis or control or environmental planning.Education:
Involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field.All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:Possible Combinations
College credit hours or degree
Years of required experience – as listed above.
Combination 1
No college credit hours or degree
6 years of experience
Combination 2
30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits.
5 years of experience
Combination 3
60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree).
4 years of experience
Combination 4
90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits.
3 years of experience
Combination 5
A Bachelor's Degree
2 years of experience
Combination 6
A Master's Degree
1 year of experience
Combination 7
A Ph.D.
No experience
OROne year of experience as an Environmental Specialist 2, at the Department of Ecology.Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.Must participate in medical monitoring program.Desired Qualifications:We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.Previous experience interpreting and applying environmental legislation and regulations.Note:
Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.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.If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or
1-800-833-6384 .If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail
careers@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.If you are reading this announcement in print format, please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply:
https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology .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. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.For Your Privacy:When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc.Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded.Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees: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.Application Attestation: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.Other Information:If you have specific questions about the position, please email
Leslie Morris
at:
Leslie.Morris@ecy.wa.gov .
Please do not contact
Leslie
to inquire about the status of your application.To request the full position description: email
careers@ecy.wa.gov .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. 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.To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at
www.ecology.wa.gov
and follow, like or visit us on
LinkedIn ,
Twitter ,
Facebook ,
Instagram
or our
blog .Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.Equal Opportunity Employer: 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
(360) 407-6186 . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or
1-800-833-6384 .Note:
This 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.
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Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction
program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a
Hazardous Waste Compliance Inspector (Environmental Specialist 3)(In-Training)
position.This position is located in our
Headquarters Office
in
Lacey, WA.Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.Are you interested in protecting human health and the environment from hazardous waste? Washington state is a leader in hazardous waste policy and pollution prevention. In this position, you will be part of a regional team that inspects facilities to ensure hazardous waste is managed safely, properly identified, and disposed in a safe manner. Strong communication skills, an attention to detail, and maintaining a genuine sense of curiosity about the world around them, specifically how stuff is made, are all hallmarks of a successful dangerous waste compliance inspector. If you enjoy researching, learning, and then implementing your knowledge and skills in the field, this is the role for you!Note:
This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the
Environmental Specialist
field and achieve the goal class of an
Environmental Specialist 3. Candidates will be considered at the Environmental Specialist 2
and the
Environmental Specialist 3
levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section.Agency Mission:
Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.Program Mission:
We 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. We’re national leaders in minimizing and eliminating the impacts of toxic chemicals and hazardous waste.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. 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 “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.Application Timeline:
This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on August 14, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before
August 13, 2024 . 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.Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s)Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)Vacation, Sick, and other Leave11 Paid Holidays per yearPublic Service Loan ForgivenessTuition WaiverLong Term DisabilityLife InsuranceDeferred Compensation ProgramsDependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)Employee Assistance ProgramCommute Trip Reduction IncentivesAbout the Department of Ecology:
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
Strategic Plan .Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.Continuous growth and development opportunities.Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.Our commitment to DEIR:
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’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.What makes this role unique?This job requires constant learning and curiosity. Those who value encouraging environmental protection and resource preservation likely will find this work meaningful.This is a challenging career allowing many opportunities for using and improving interpersonal skills while educating the public about the dangerous waste regulations and our environmental laws.We are a multi-generational group of skilled professionals, coming from diverse backgrounds, tasked with overseeing compliance with the dangerous waste regulations within a 12-county region.What you will do:In this position you will support the agency and program mission by:Planning and leading Dangerous Waste compliance inspections and investigations.With the support of senior staff, make regulatory determinations which significantly influence the environmental management of a variety of dangerous wastes exhibiting a variety of hazards.Develop regulatory relationships with businesses and other regulatory agencies to work together to identify and respond to environmental issues.Prepare documentation of inspections and entering inspection data into our data systems.Evaluate the compliance history of regulated businesses and providing recommendations and documentation during formal enforcement processes.Required Qualifications:Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalentThis is an In Training opportunity:
The goal class for this position is an Environmental Specialist 3 (ES3). We will consider applicants who meet the requirements at the ES2 and ES3 levels. If the finalist meets the requirements at the ES2 level, they will be hired at that level and will be placed in a training program to become an ES3 within a specified period of time.At the Environmental Specialist 2 level: Range 45 ($3,910 - $5,241 per month) (In-Training)A total of five years of combined experience and/or education as described below:Experience:
In environmental analysis or control or environmental planning.Education:
Involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field.All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:Possible Combinations
College credit hours or degree - as listed above.
Years of required experience – as listed above.
Combination 1
No college credit hours or degree.
5 years of experience.
Combination 2
30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits.
4 years of experience.
Combination 3
60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree).
3 years of experience.
Combination 4
90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits.
2 years of experience.
Combination 5
A Bachelor's Degree.
1 year of experience.
Combination 6
A Master's Degree or higher.
No experience required.
OROne year of experience as an Environmental Specialist 1, at the Department of Ecology.At the Environmental Specialist 3 level: Range 53 ($4,740 - $6,384 per month) Goal ClassA total of six years of combined experience and/or education as described below:Experience:
In environmental analysis or control or environmental planning.Education:
Involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field.All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:Possible Combinations
College credit hours or degree
Years of required experience – as listed above.
Combination 1
No college credit hours or degree
6 years of experience
Combination 2
30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits.
5 years of experience
Combination 3
60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree).
4 years of experience
Combination 4
90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits.
3 years of experience
Combination 5
A Bachelor's Degree
2 years of experience
Combination 6
A Master's Degree
1 year of experience
Combination 7
A Ph.D.
No experience
OROne year of experience as an Environmental Specialist 2, at the Department of Ecology.Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.Must participate in medical monitoring program.Desired Qualifications:We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.Previous experience interpreting and applying environmental legislation and regulations.Note:
Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.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.If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or
1-800-833-6384 .If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail
careers@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.If you are reading this announcement in print format, please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply:
https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology .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. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.For Your Privacy:When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc.Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded.Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees: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.Application Attestation: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.Other Information:If you have specific questions about the position, please email
Leslie Morris
at:
Leslie.Morris@ecy.wa.gov .
Please do not contact
Leslie
to inquire about the status of your application.To request the full position description: email
careers@ecy.wa.gov .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. 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.To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at
www.ecology.wa.gov
and follow, like or visit us on
LinkedIn ,
Twitter ,
Facebook ,
or our
blog .Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.Equal Opportunity Employer: 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
(360) 407-6186 . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or
1-800-833-6384 .Note:
This 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.
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