| Environmental Specialist 1 – NON PERMANENT – Tick Surveillance Project (DOH2588) | |
| Opening Date/Time: | Fri. 01/02/15 12:00 AM Pacific Time |
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| Closing Date/Time: | Fri. 01/16/15 11:59 PM Pacific Time |
| Salary: | $2,542.00 – $3,293.00 Monthly |
| Job Type: | Full Time – Non-Permanent |
| Location: | Thurston County – Tumwater, Washington |
| Department: | Dept. of Health |
There is one (1) opening for a non-permanent full-time Environmental Specialist 1 (ES 1) within the Division of Environmental Public Health – Office of Environmental Health, Safety, and Toxicology. This recruitment may be used to fill other (ES 1) positions within the section.
This non-permanent position is anticipated to last up to five (5) months.
To learn more about the Division of Environmental Public Health, visithttp://www.doh.wa.gov/AboutUs/ProgramsandServices/EnvironmentalPublicHealth.aspx
To learn more about the Office of Environmental Health, Safety, and Toxicology, visit
Agency Profile
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) works with federal, state, and local partners to help protect and improve the health of people in Washington. Our programs and services help prevent illness and injury, promote healthy places to live and work, provide education to help people make good health decisions and ensure our state is prepared for emergencies. DOH recognizes that employees are its most valuable resource. We trust them to be innovative, challenge existing processes, and make the best decisions. We strive to hire, develop, and retain a competent and diverse workforce. To learn more about DOH, visit http://www.doh.wa.gov.
Primary Duties
This position helps protect and enhance the health of people in Washington State by carrying out tick collection efforts so that they can be tested for human disease pathogens.
Under the oversight of the Surveillance Coordinator, this position is responsible for following project work plans, field protocols, communicating regularly with partners, and carrying out tick surveillance and collection activities at sites in Western and Eastern Washington. S/he identifies ticks to genus, and helps prepare and ship them to the University of Massachusetts laboratory for pathogen testing within prescribed timelines. This position enters surveillance data into spreadsheet files and manages surveillance supplies.
Required Qualifications
NOTE: Experience may have been gained concurrently.
· A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Entomology, Biology, Environmental Health, Wildlife Biology, or a closely allied field; whichMUST include one (1) or more quarter(s) of undergraduate fieldwork collecting environmental samples and associated data; OR three (3) or more months of equivalent work experience.
· Basic-level experience using MS Word and Excel; as well as demonstrated experience using MS Outlook.
The DOH is most interested in applicants who possess the following competencies:
· Detail oriented – ensures tick sampling is conducted consistently according to surveillance protocols and data is tracked and entered into spreadsheets correctly.
· Time management – manages time efficiently to ensure that daily and weekly surveillance tasks are completed and communication with project partners is conducted in a timely manner.
· Effective Team Player – works closely with surveillance team and partners to achieve project goals and timelines.
· Results oriented – focuses on achieving desired project outcomes and takes initiative to help the project meet those outcomes.
· Works Independently – works with minimal supervision, makes sound decisions on safety risks and work-related issues while working at field sites and when traveling.
Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions
· Willing and able to work, both in an office setting and field environment.
· Willing and able to work indoors, at a desk/workstation the majority of a work day, in an open office environment with possible conversation and other noise distractions.
· Willing and able to work in a smoke-free, drug-free, alcohol-free, and scent-neutral environment.
· Willing and able to work while exposed to hazards limited to those commonly found in government office environments, such as paper dust, ink, cleaners, adhesives, and other standard office products.
· Willing and able to legally operate a state or privately owned vehicle OR provide alternative transportation.
· Willing and able to travel to field sites and conduct field surveillance to include tick drags, trapping, and host inspections; this may occasionally require overnight stays.
· Willing and able to work in a variety of outdoor conditions and habitats while conducting tick surveillance.
· Willing and able to negotiate wet and/or uneven terrains, and maintain safety awareness and precautions.
· Willing and able to handle live larval, nymphal, and adult ticks.
· Willing and able to inspect a variety of mammals and reptiles for ticks.
· Willing and able to work 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, which may include occasionally working a flexible schedule and occasionally working in excess of 40 hours per week and/or adjusting your normally scheduled hours to meet the tick surveillance needs.
· Willing and able to move or transport materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, without an accommodation.
Note: This position is covered by an “Agency Shop” provision. Therefore, as a condition of employment, the incumbent of this position must either join the union and pay union dues, or pay the union a representational or other fee within 30 days of the date you are placed into pay status.
The Washington State Department of Health 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 with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Applicants wishing assistance or alternative formats in the process should contact Skyler Jones at (360) 236-4408, Skyler.Jones@doh.wa.gov , or TDD Relay at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
Application Process
Individuals interested in applying for this position should select the “Apply” button and submit the following:
1. A current and detailed applicant profile.
2. Three (3) or more professional references (to be included in your applicant profile). Please include at least one supervisor, peer, and if you’ve supervised other staff, a subordinate.
3. Responses to the Supplemental Questions.
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* Important information regarding the Application Process and the Supplemental Questions
Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process and Supplemental Questions in-full will have their responses reviewed for consideration. NOTE: Education and experience selected, listed and/or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the detailed applicant profile submitted.
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