Source Control Engineer (Environmental Engineer 5)

Salary

$71,316.00 – $93,612.00 Annually

Location

King County – Bellevue, WA

Job Type

Full Time – Permanent

Department

Dept. of Ecology

Job Number

2016-TCP4374-11276

Closing

Continuous

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Description
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

Protecting Washington State’s environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We have a culture that is invested in making a difference. If you want to join a team that is highly effective, collaborative and has leadership that embraces the value of people, Ecology is a good fit.
The Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) is looking to fill a Source Control Engineer (Environmental Engineer 5) position. The position will be located in our Northwest Regional Office (NWRO) in Bellevue, WA.
The Source Control Engineer position represents the NWRO Cleanup Section as the Source Control Engineer for Puget Sound Initiative sites such as the Lower Duwamish Waterway (LDW) and other cleanup projects throughout the NWRO. Source control is defined, for the LDW, as the process of finding sources of contaminants, characterizing them and then taking actions to stop or reduce them before they reach the river. This position will accomplish the goals of the Toxics Cleanup Program to protect Washington’s waters and to prevent the recontamination of remediated sediments through source control and site cleanup activities on the Lower Duwamish, and elsewhere region wide.
We are looking for applicants who possess excellent people skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work in a team environment, knowledge of the regulation and implementation of NPDES permits, industrial NPDES permits and /or stormwater permits; knowledge of environmental fate and transport modeling, and knowledge of remediation techniques.    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. Maybe you’ve seen some of our recent stories on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.
To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.ecy.wa.gov.

Local efforts… Diverse people… Statewide impacts

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.
Some of the key work activities of the Source Control Engineer position include:
LDW Source Control Engineer: Apply engineering expertise to implement source control throughout the LDW. The incumbent will participate in all steps of the source control process.

• Source identification and characterization – provides engineering review to assist formal site managers oversee the investigation of contaminated sites contributing to the contamination in the LDW.  The incumbent will use modeling approaches to understand the contribution of each source and the cleanup required to attain sufficiency.
• Sufficiency evaluations – the incumbent will use modeling approaches and engineering techniques to assist with the sufficiency evaluations that will allow the in-water sediment cleanup to start. The incumbent will also continue to monitor the cleanup process and stormwater contributions to ensure recontamination of the sediments is not an issue.
• Manages, provides engineering review and/or oversees the investigation and cleanup of contaminated sites for compliance with MTCA and other relevant laws and regulations at contaminated sites.   Applies environmental and construction management engineering processes expertise to the evaluation of cleanup plans, engineering design reports, data, and results.  Makes evaluations of completeness of cleanup activities for compliance with MTCA.
• Represents TCP in the Green Duwamish Pollutant Loading Assessment and ensures that the effort is cross-programmatic.
• Assists with writing and managing NPDES permits for complex sites predominated by stormwater discharge for which general NPDES permits are not appropriate. Apply engineering expertise to the review of permit applications and development of permit conditions. Duties include reviewing permit applications, providing comments to WQ and evaluating engineering reports for pollution control improvements.
• Assists in the development and updates of TCP LDW Source Control documents including the Source Control Implementation Plan, Source Control Strategy, etc. and the review of source control documents from other partner agencies.
• Assists in the review of engineering design reports developed for Ecology or EPA as part of the LDW work.
• Attends meetings with other partner agencies and stakeholders in which source control will be discussed.

 LDW Stormwater and Individual Permits Support Assist with managing the municipal general NPDES stormwater permits and individual permits, providing technical assistance for stormwater treatment requirements, and improving pollution control and treatment of stormwater. This includes:

• Manages stormwater studies that characterize the nature and extent of stormwater influence on LDW sediments and water quality. Management of these studies would include but not be limited to prepare Scopes of Work for a consultant to implement, review and comment on Sampling and Quality Assurance Plans, Draft Data reports, and acceptance of final deliverables and review and approve invoices submitted under these work assignments.
• Provides engineering analysis for LDW cleanup site manager, source control lead and municipal stormwater permit managers assessing compliance with source control actions and municipal stormwater NPDES permits.
• Provides technical assistance in the development of source control actions, municipal stormwater management programs and evaluating stormwater treatment devices.
• Assists NWRO LDW source control lead and stormwater specialist in developing training programs for implementation of the municipal stormwater NPDES permit.
• Represents TCP’s NWRO Section and acts as the liaison with the NWRO Water Quality program on stormwater related cross-programmatic issues in the LDW site as a technical expert
• Assists with writing and managing NPDES permits for complex sites predominated by stormwater discharge for which general NPDES permits are not appropriate. Apply engineering expertise to the review of permit applications and development of permit conditions. Duties include reviewing permit applications, providing comments to WQ and evaluating engineering reports for pollution control improvements

Please note: This position is being re-posted in order to increase the size of the applicant pool. If you previously applied you do not have to re-apply.

This recruitment will remain open until filled. The initial screening will be June 5, 2017.  In order to be considered for the initial screening, please submit an application on or before June 4, 2017. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
A Master’s degree with major study in one of the following engineering fields, sanitary water resource, civil, geotechnical, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or related field.
AND
Registration as a professional engineer in the State of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington and four years of experience in environmental engineering with one of the four years of experience having an emphasis in source control engineering.
OR
An Engineer-In-Training Certificate or a Bachelor’s degree with a major study in one of the following engineering fields: sanitary, civil, geotechnical, water resource, environmental, chemical, mechanical or related field.
AND
Registration as a professional engineer in the State of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington and five years of experience in environmental engineering with one of the five years of experience having an emphasis in source control engineering.

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 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 at (360) 407-6186.
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 call Human Resources at (360) 407-6186 or e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not call this number or send an email to this address to follow-up the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile’s main page.
If you have specific questions about the position, please email Bob Warren at: bob.warren@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Bob to inquire about the status of your application.
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.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That’s why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work. Check with the agency human resource office for specific benefit information.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.  There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.  Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.  Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.  To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).  New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.  For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems‘ web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).  This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

  Vacation (Annual Leave)

You begin accruing vacation starting your first month of employment and are able to take leave after six months of employment. Since we value your loyalty, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Vacation accrues for full-time employees as follows:

A maximum of 30 working days (240 hours) may be accumulated.   Holidays

Full-time employees are entitled to eleven* paid holidays:

*Employees who are members of certain Unions are entitled to an additional personal leave day of their choice. Please refer to specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Paid sick leave may be used for the following: illness, injury, preventative health care, exposure to a contagious disease that might endanger others, disability due to pregnancy or childbirth, illness, injury or death of relatives.

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information.

How did you hear about this job posting?

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• Community Based Organization
• Community / Technical College
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• Ecology Recruiter
• Ecology Jobs Page
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• Job Board
• Job Fair
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• Newspaper
• Other State Agency
• Other Website
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Please select the statement that best describes your level of education in one of the following engineering fields: sanitary, water resource, civil, geotechnical, chemical, environmental, mechanical or related field.

• I have an Engineer-in-Training Certificate or a Bachelor’s Degree.
• I have a Master’s Degree.
• I have a PhD.
• None of the above statements apply

Please indicate your degree(s) and major(s).

Which statement best describes your environmental engineering experience?

• I have at least four years of experience.
• I have at least five years of experience.
• I have more than five years of experience.
• None of the above statements apply.

Please provide additional information to support your response to questions 5 above. The following information is needed: position title(s), specific duties, and periods of employment. Make sure your response specifically addresses the qualification above. An incomplete answer, including “please see resume” may remove you from further consideration.

Are you registered as a professional engineer in the state of Washington, or another state with registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington?

• Yes
• No

Please indicate your License(s) and the State(s) they are from.

If you are not a licensed engineer in the State of Washington, do you meet all the requirements for licensing per WAC 308-15-057 or 308-15-060? Please select the response below that applies to you.

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable – I am already a licensed engineer in the State of Washington.

Are you able to obtain a license within six months of employment? Please select the statement below that applies to you.

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable – I am already a licensed engineer in the State of Washington.

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