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, has leadership that embraces the value of people, Ecology is a good fit.

The Solid Waste Management Program is looking to fill an Administrative Intern 2 position. The position will be located in our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA.

The Administrative Intern 2 position will assist the facility engineers and other staff in the Industrial Section with various tasks related to the permits that are issued and inspections conducted by the Section. This position will evaluate and analyze compliance data received by the section and create summary and tracking spreadsheets and documents to help engineers. This internship is a great introduction into the work that is performed by Ecology. We implement many of the programs within the agency and perform permitting as well as compliance tasks. This position provides you with the opportunity to work with some of the largest industries throughout the state.

We are looking for applicants who learn new things quickly, are independent, and creative.

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.ecology.wa.gov.

Local efforts… Diverse people… Statewide impacts

The Solid Waste Management Program’s Industrial Section provides oversight and regulation for air, water, and waste activities for most of Washington’s largest industrial facilities. These include refineries, smelters, pulp and paper mills, and chemical manufacturing plants. Industrial Section staff also oversee cleanup work at some of these sites.

Some of the key work activities of the Administrative Intern 2 position include:

• Compiling potential to emit data for all Industrial Section Title V air emission sources. Information will be used as a starting point for engineers in preparing the permit’s Statement of Basis (including CAM evaluation).
• Reviewing and analyzing facility compliance data for Industrial Section facilities. In particular, create a stack testing spreadsheet template for the section. Populate the templates with facility specific stack test data. Also, help analyze NPDES (DMR), stack test, and WIERS emission inventory data as needed. Providing analysis and summary of any trends or discrepancies in the comparison of the data.
• Assisting engineers with NPDES inspections, including sampling events.

This is a non-permanent position that is expected to go through November 18, 2018.

This recruitment will remain open until filled. The initial screening will be July 13, 2018.  In order to be considered for the initial screening, please submit an application on or before July 12, 2018. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university.

Desired Qualifications:

A Bachelor of Science degree in a major engineering discipline (environmental, civil, mechanical, or chemical).

Special Requirements / Conditions of Employment:

Must have a valid driver’s license.

In order to be considered, applicants MUST include the three following documents as attachments to their application:

• A one-page cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
• A resume describing your relevant education and/or 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 Stephanie Ogle at: sogL461@ecy.wa.gov.  Please do not contact Stephanie 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.