Washington Department of Ecology
Job Announcement for the Aquatic Weeds and the Algae Program

Job Title: Aquatic Weeds & Algae Control Grants Manager (Environmental Specialist 3)
Opening Date/Time: Thu. 08/11/11 12:00 AM Pacific Time
Closing Date/Time: Thu. 08/25/11 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Salary: $3,194.00 – $4,192.00 Monthly
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Location: Thurston County Lacey, Washington
Department: Dept. of Ecology

While some of the job duties do involve managing grants, the job can be so much more. When I held this position, I became a national expert on invasive plants. I helped our botanist with field work, was co-author on scientific publications, created and managed a comprehensive website on cyanobacteria and on aquatic weeds. I gave talks to lake groups all over the state, traveled to out of state conferences, and developed educational products. The work was highly rewarding personally and professionally. I only moved on to take on the challenge of invasive species in general and working with aquatic pesticide permits.

The position deserves a highly motivated and dynamic person with a good understanding of invasive-weed related issues. A good understanding of lakes and lake issues is desirable.

Kathy Hamel
Aquatic Plant Specialist
Washington Department of Ecology
Email: Kathy.Hamel@ecy.wa.gov
Telephone: (360) 407-6562
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/links/plants.html