Greenhouse Gas Engineering Specialist (Environmental Engineer 2)
Greenhouse Gas Engineering Specialist (Environmental Engineer 2)
- 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, with leadership that embraces the value of people, Ecology is a great fit.The Air Quality Program (AQP) is looking to fill a Greenhouse Gas Engineering Specialist (Environmental Engineer 2) position. The position will be located in our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA.
The Greenhouse Gas Engineering Specialist position is located within the Climate Policy Section (CPS) of the Air Quality Program, which provides environmental services to understand and reduce carbon pollution and protect public health and the environment. This position supports the mission of the agency and program by providing engineering analyses and assessments, policy support, and recommendations for program guidance to implement the Clean Air Rule (CAR), a regulation capping and reducing carbon pollution in Washington. The position conducts engineering analyses for facilities covered by the CAR and recommends carbon emission reduction requirements for those facilities based on these analyses. The position reviews and analyzes emissions and compliance data submitted to the agency for a variety of facilities and processes to confirm quality and accuracy. These analyses are used to ensure that emission reductions are real, permanent, and quantifiable.
We are looking for applicants with strong technical, analytical, and reasoning skills, the ability to communicate with a diverse or unreceptive audience, and a dose of healthy skepticism. Strong applicants will have experience with or ability to quickly learn about industrial processes and their associated greenhouse gas emissions.
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
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The mission of the Air Quality Program (AQP) is to protect, preserve, and enhance the air quality and the environment of Washington for current and future generations.
Some of the key work activities of the Greenhouse Gas Engineering Specialist position are:
Conduct engineering analyses and review protocols, policies, and guidance for effective and consistent implementation of the Clean Air Rule.
- Recommend and evaluate protocols and calculate obligated parties’ baselines and/or output-based carbon or energy intensity, benchmark emissions, recommend Ecology-assigned reduction pathways, and make recommendations on the issuance of regulatory orders.
- Document determinations of Clean Air Rule applicability to specific facilities or situations.
- Provide review of and technical assistance with engineering analyses and emissions data provided by third-party verifiers, consultants, and businesses.
- Identify and analyze emerging regulatory implications and effects of new federal and state stationary source rules and policies on the Clean Air Rule.
- Provide technical environmental engineering oversight that support revisions to the Clean Air Rule and development of other stationary source climate change related rules.
- Work directly with businesses, state and local agencies, other states, and stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and complete reporting of emissions data.
- Assist in development of regulatory guidance and recommendations to management and legal counsel for review and approval.
- Assist with the coordination of members from the regulated community, state and local agencies, and stakeholders regarding Clean Air Rule and climate policy direction, requirements, and interpretation. Provide technical assistance to facilities, third-party verifiers, consultants, and the affected public.
- Provide engineering support for the development of rule proposals and draft rule language to update, modify, and improve the Clean Air Rule.
- Identify and recommend policies and guidance necessary for effective and clear Clean Air Rule program implementation.
Conduct engineering analyses of other climate change programs, regulations, policies and initiatives and their effect on the state and agency climate objectives.
- Conduct technical analyses and evaluations and provide engineering expertise to support development of other climate change related rules.
- Consult and coordinate with members of the regulated community, stakeholders, and other states regarding climate policy direction and interpretation of other regulations to cap and reduce carbon pollution.
- Assist in development of regulatory language, policies, and guidance needed for effective and efficient regulation of carbon pollution.
- Identify implications and participate in review of proposed federal or state stationary source regulations and guidance documents that may relate to or affect capping and reducing carbon pollution.
This recruitment will remain open until filled. The initial screening will be August 28, 2017. In order to be considered for the initial screening, please submit an application on or before August 27, 2017. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.
- Qualifications
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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
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One (1) year of experience in environmental engineering.
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An Engineer-In-Training Certificate or a Bachelor’s degree with a major study in one of the following engineering fields: sanitary, water resource, civil, geotechnical, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or related field
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Two (2) years of environmental engineering experience.
Desired Qualifications:
Expertise or advanced knowledge in one or more of the following production processes:
- Petroleum refining
- Natural gas distribution
- Metal, glass, or cement manufacture
- Pulp and paper production
- Landfill operations
- Chemical manufacture
- Supplemental Information
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Application Instructions:In order to be considered, applicants MUST attach the following documents as an attachment to their application:
- A cover letter describing how your experience, skills and abilities meet the required/desired 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 Ben Blank at: ben.blank@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Ben 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.
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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 BenefitsEmployees 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 CompensationState 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. 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 per WAC 357-31-165.Holidays
Full-time employees are entitled to eleven* paid holidays:HOLIDAYDATENew Year’s DayJanuary 1Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthdayThird Monday in JanuaryPresidents’ DayThird Monday in FebruaryMemorial DayLast Monday in MayIndependence DayJuly 4Labor DayFirst Monday in SeptemberVeterans’ DayNovember 11Thanksgiving DayFourth Thursday in November & Friday afterChristmas DayDecember 25Personal HolidayEmployee’s selection each calendar year*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 SecurityAll 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 LeaveFull-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Paid sick leave may be used for reasons included in WAC 357-31-130.Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information.
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01How did you learn about this job posting?
- Community Based Organization
- Community / Technical College
- Ecology Employee
- Ecology Recruiter
- Ecology Jobs Page
- Job Board
- Job Fair
- Newspaper
- Other State Agency
- Other Website
- Professional Association
- Radio
- University Job Board
- WorkSource
- www.careers.wa.gov
02If you selected Community Based Organization, Community / Technical College, Job Board, Job Fair, LinkedIn Group, Newspaper, Other State Agency, Other Website, Professional Association, Radio, University Job Board or WorkSource location then please share which one.03Please select the statement that best describes your education with a major study in one of the following engineering fields: sanitary, water resources, civil, geotechnical, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or related field.- I have an Engineer-In-Training Certificate
- I have a Bachelor’s degree.
- I have a Master’s degree.
- I have a Ph.D.
- None of the above statements apply.
04Please indicate your degree and major study.05Which statement best describes your professional experience environmental engineering?- I have at least one year of experience.
- I have at least two years of experience.
- None of the above statements apply.
06Please provide additional information to support your response to question 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.Required Question
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