The Department of Ecology has a Field Coordinator (Environmental Engineer 3) position open!
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 TSP & Site Management Unit in the Southwest Regional Office in Lacey, WA is looking to fill a Field Coordinator (Environmental Engineer 3) position. This is a project position that is funded until June 30, 2021.
As a licensed engineer, this position serves as a field coordinator overseeing the contractors conducting sampling and remedial actions on property cleanups as part of the Tacoma Smelter Plume (TSP) Yard Cleanup Program and Soil Safety Program. The TSP Yard Program and Soil Safety Program are high priority projects for the Toxics Cleanup Program covering two regions – NWRO and SWRO. Funding for this work comes from the Asarco bankruptcy settlement.
The TSP Yard Program and Soil Safety Program are elements of the complex Tacoma Smelter Plume (TSP) project. The TSP Yard Program is focused on soil sampling and remediation of residential properties, and play areas at multi-family housing. The Soil Safety Program focuses on play areas at schools, childcares, parks, camps, and public housing. It is estimated that nearly 16,000 properties will need to be addressed by these programs.
As a licensed engineer, the person in this position performs independent professional engineering duties.
Some of the tasks include:
- Provides engineering oversight for the planning, design and construction cleanup of individual residential yards and public park properties.
- Oversees property sampling contractors in the field. May perform sampling tasks.
- Reviews sampling data and the engineering designs, site plans, engineering reports, and reviews and writes plans and specifications for the cleanup of properties.
- Provides engineering oversight of construction contractors in the field.
- Provides technical assistance and works with homeowners regarding sampling and when cleanup actions are necessary.
- Performs or oversees compliance sampling during construction and provides engineering direction to the contractor for further cleanup actions.
This position will remain open until filled. The initial screening will be December 2, 2014. In order to be considered for the initial screening, please submit an application on or before December 1, 2014. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment anytime after the initial screening date.
For immediate consideration, please apply online at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=1003063.