| Job Title: | State Regulatory and Policy Specialist for Biosolids (ES5 – In-Training) |
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| Opening Date/Time: | Tue. 09/23/14 12:00 AM Pacific Time |
| Closing Date/Time: | Continuous |
| Salary: | $4,214.00 – $5,535.00 Monthly $50,568.00 – $66,420.00 Annually |
| Job Type: | Full Time – Permanent |
| Location: | Thurston County – Lacey, Washington |
| Department: | Dept. of Ecology |
| Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen The Department of Ecology’s mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment, and promote the wise management of our air, land and water for current and future generations. This means protecting both humans and the environment from pollution, restoring and preserving important ecosystems that sustain life, and finding ways to meet human needs without harming environmental resources and functions. Our everyday interaction with citizens, stakeholders, and the public is fundamental to achieving these results. We treat our customers as partners and collaborators, provide respectful and prompt service, explore creative solutions for the best results, and act with integrity. We maintain effective infrastructures and foster a workforce that is committed, productive and successful. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, teamwork, professionalism and accountability. The citizens of Washington trust that the Department of Ecology supports and assists them in promoting the sustainable environmental and economic well-being of the state. That trust, coupled with our effectiveness, helps Ecology to continue to receive the support it needs to advance our environmental mission. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.ecy.wa.gov. Local efforts… Diverse people… Statewide impacts
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The mission of the Waste 2 Resources (W2R) program is to reduce the amount and the effects of wastes generated in Washington State.
The program’s Technical Services Unit in the Statewide Resources Section in Lacey, WA is currently looking for a Biosolids Regulatory & Policy Specialist (Environmental Specialist 5). In order to broaden the candidate pool, this recruitment is open at the in-training level for job seekers that qualify at the Environmental Specialist 4 level. For more information, please read the qualifications section below. This position serves as the program expert for the statewide biosolids program and provides leadership and direction for program implementation. This position:
This recruitment is open until filled, with initial screening scheduled on October 14, 2014. To be considered for the initial screening, please submit an application on or before October 13, 2014. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment at any time after the initial screening date.
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Required Qualifications Environmental Specialist 5 $4,214 to $5,535 per month (Range 59) A bachelor’s degree involving major study in soil science, agronomy, environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences or other allied field, AND six years of professional level experience implementing environmental regulations for organic residuals (for example, biosolids, manure, compost) OR A master’s degree in one of the above academic fields AND four years of the required professional experience. Environmental Specialist 4 A bachelor’s degree involving major study in soil science, agronomy, environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences or other allied field, AND five years of professional level experience implementing environmental regulations for organic residuals (for example, biosolids, manure, compost) OR A master’s degree in one of the above academic fields and three years of required professional experience. The candidate hired at the Environmental 4 level will promote to a Environmental Specialist 5 upon successful completion of the in-training plan. Demonstrated:
Knowledge of technical biosolids management options and methods (if required experience above is met through implementation of a biosolids regulatory program). Knowledge of state and federal biosolids regulatory programs and the technical basis for the regulatory requirements (if the required experience is met through biosolids management). Education involving soil science. Knowledge of the interface between biosolids and Water Quality and other Ecology programs. |
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Application Instructions
In order to be considered, applicants MUST include the following documents as an attachment to their application:
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 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. 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 e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not 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.
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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