Job Title: Toxicologist 3
Opening Date/Time: Thu. 09/25/14 12:00 AM Pacific Time
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Salary: $5,395.00 – $7,082.00 Monthly
$64,740.00 – $84,984.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Location: Thurston County – Lacey, Washington
Department: Dept. of Ecology
Duties:
 

Accidental spills of dangerous materials and past business practices have contaminated land and water throughout the state. The Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) works to remedy these situations, which range from cleaning up contamination from leaking underground storage tanks, to large, complex projects requiring engineering solutions. Our mission is to get and keep contaminants out of the environment.
The program’s Policy and Technical Support Unit in the Information and Policy Section in Lacey, WA is looking for a Toxicologist 3.
Upland and sediment cleanup sites may significantly impact the health of communities that reside on or adjacent to these sites. The person in this position independently prepares or evaluates human health and ecological risk assessments and cleanup level determinations for individual upland and sediment cleanup sites.
Tasks include:
  • Employs applied toxicology and risk assessment experience to evaluate risk assessment workplans and reports for individual cleanup sites.
  • Independently researches non-routine toxicological issues that must be resolved in order to complete reviews, reports, workplans or cleanup level determinations.
  • Interprets toxicological studies and other technical information relevant to evaluating risks posed by hazardous substances present at upland and sediment cleanup sites.
  • Provides technical assistance to Ecology site managers and lower level toxicologists to ensure that evaluation results are clearly and effectively communicated to liable parties, stakeholder groups and Ecology staff and managers.
Provides technical support and training for Ecology site managers, consultants and other agencies on Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) and Sediment Management Standards (SMS) risk assessment topics.
Tasks include:
  • Develops guidance and training materials for risk evaluations and cleanup level determinations required under the MTCA and SMS rules.
  • Conducts training and lectures for site managers, peers and consultants.
Independently reviews new scientific information and provides recommendations for resolving major science policy issues.
Tasks include:
  • Independently conducts research or assessments to support resolution of major/non-routine toxicological issues associated with risk assessment requirements in the MTCA and SMS rules.
  • Represents the program on cross-program and multi-agency work groups dealing with toxicological issues relevant to the MTCA and SMS rules.
This position is open until filled, with an initial screening on October 16, 2014. In order to be considered for the initial screening, please submit an application on or before October 15, 2014. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment anytime after the initial screening date.

 
 Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

A Master’s of Science or Master’s of Public Health degree in Toxicology, exposure science or an ecology-related biological science AND four years of experience related to ecological and/or human health risk assessment (for example; Toxicology, risk assessments, bioassays).
OR
A Ph.D. degree in Toxicology exposure science or an ecology-related biological science AND three years of experience related to ecological and/or human health risk assessment (for example; Toxicology, risk assessments, bioassays).

Desired Qualifications

Experience and expertise evaluating human health risks associated with hazardous substances in upland and aquatic environments.
Experience and expertise in preparing statistical evaluations of environmental data.
Experience working with state and/or federal cleanup sites.
Experience working on sediment cleanup issues.
Working knowledge of the Model Toxics Control Act Cleanup Regulation and the Sediment Management Standards.
Experience providing training on scientific and regulatory issues.

 
 Supplemental Information:
Application Instructions

In order to be considered, applicants MUST include the following documents as an attachment to their application:
  • A cover letter describing how your experience, skills and abilities meet the required qualifications of this position.
  • A resume outlining your professional experience.

Please complete the applicant profile when applying for this position. Or, you may paste the text of your resume within the profile’s resume text field.

Please read the supplemental questions carefully and answer completely. Incomplete responses, including “please see resume” may disqualify you from further consideration.

Department of Ecology employees, please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as 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.

If you are reading this announcement in print format, please visit www.careers.wa.gov to access the online recruitment system. Click on “Look for Jobs” and select Dept. of Ecology under the “Department” search list. Click “Apply Search.”

Other Information

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.

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.

This position is included in the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) union bargaining unit for the Department of Ecology. All employees covered by the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the WFSE will, as a condition of employment, either become members of the WFSE and pay membership dues or, as non-members, pay a representation fee as described in the CBA, no later than the 30th day following the effective date of this CBA or the beginning of their employment.

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 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 1-800-833-6388