The Environmental Assessment Program (EAP) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Hydrogeologist 1 position. This position is located in our Central Regional Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA.

The Hydrogeologist 1 position serves as a hydrogeologist performing analyses and technical services on assigned office and field projects involving surface water discharge, water quality measurement, and data telemetry. This position contributes to the agency and program missions by conducting Surface water, Groundwater, and Effectiveness Monitoring studies in support of the missions. This position also provides support in developing and implementing scientifically credible, well-coordinated monitoring programs designed to meet multiple agency objectives involving the management and regulation of Eastern Washington freshwater resources, including rivers, streams, and lakes.

We are looking for experienced applicants with project management experience, who are comfortable in field, office, and public settings; are confident, motivated, and self-directed; possess strong technical skills in hydrogeology/hydrology; enjoy data collection, evaluation, and interpretation; have excellent written and oral communication skills and are interested in working collaboratively with other hydrogeologists and environmental scientists on water issues of regional and statewide importance.

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A Bachelor’s degree involving a major study in hydrogeology, hydrology, geology or closely allied field

AND 

One (1) year of professional experience as a hydrogeologist, hydrologist, geologist or closely allied professional or one year as a Hydrogeologist Trainee.

A Master’s degree with a major study in hydrogeology, hydrology, geology, or closely allied field will substitute for the experience.

Knowledge of:

• Physical and natural sciences related to quantity, quality, development, and monitoring of groundwater and surface water;
• Principles and practices of hydrogeology, hydrology, geology, well and stream hydraulics, soils, geochemistry, meteorology, and related earth sciences;
• Tech­niques and procedures for water sampling and monitoring;
• Basic computer science; field surveying, mapping, instrumentation techniques
• Technical writing.

Desired Qualifications:

Preferred training and certification:

• Demonstrated skill in writing clear technical reports.
• Ability to deliver oral presentations on technical subject-matter.
• GIS mapping skills.

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

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 have specific questions about the position, please email George Onwumere at: ogeo461@ecy.wa.gov.  Please do not contact George 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.