The Shorelands & Environmental Assistance (SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Regional Section Manager (WMS Band 2) position. This position is located in our Headquarter Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Ecology established the Coastal Monitoring & Analysis Program (CMAP) in 1996 and has recently added complementary work units including a Shoreline Mapping Unit and Coastal Engineering Team as part of the newly titled SEA Applied Coastal Research and Engineering (ACRE) Section. Collectively the team performs state of the art research to better understand physical changes along Washington’s beaches, bluffs, and nearshore zones to enhance their management, protection, and restoration while reducing coastal hazards and increasing community resilience. Climate impacts are rapidly increasing in frequency and intensity, changing Washington’s marine areas. This is a unique opportunity to manage a multi-disciplinary team of professional staff who lead research, engineering, mapping, monitoring, data analysis, and technical assistance to support state and local efforts to collaboratively shape a resilience future for communities and the environment.

This Section Manager position offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative team – Washington State’s Applied Research and Coastal Engineering (ACRE) Section – focused on documenting, understanding, and forecasting coastal processes and change on Washington’s high-energy ocean shorelines as well as the sheltered shorelines of coastal estuaries and the Salish Sea. In this role, you will engage with a wide variety of key issues regarding coastal community and ecosystem resilience, including chronic coastal erosion and flood hazards, climate change impacts on coastal hazards, shoreline and bluff retreat, natural and nature-based multi-benefit coastal projects, process-based restoration projects, and the application of morphodynamic approaches to nearshore habitat and ecosystem services studies.

You will be responsible for fostering the connection between science and policy – coordinating and collaborating across different sections within the SEA Program, the agency, and many other state, federal, and local partners to carry out shared duties to implement state laws and directives. This includes Shoreline Management Act (RCW 90.58), the Ocean Resources Management Act (RCW 43.143), the Flood Control statutes (Title 86 RCW), and the regulations under each act / statute. You will also implement the Coastal Zone Management Act by administrating tasks under the state’s federally approved Coastal Zone Management Program. You will influence state ocean management actions by providing data and analysis for the state’s Marine Spatial Plan. It is imperative that you uphold quality assurance in the work so policy decisions reflect robust scientific methods, best available information, peer review, and best practices.

Agency Mission: The mission of the Department of Ecology’s is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment for current and future generations.

 
Program Mission: The mission of the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program is to create community conservation partnerships to protect and restore our shorelands, wetlands, and floodplains.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to a 60% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled. The next review of applications will be on February 5, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before February 4, 2024. If your application isn’t received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.

Salary:  $98,416.00 – $122,844.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Regional Section Manager (WMS Band 2)

Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Jillian Carver

Outreach Specialist

Human Resources Office

WA State Department of Ecology

(564) 669-0901| jill.carver@ecy.wa.gov

The Environmental Assessment Program (EAP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Hydrogeologist 4 position. This position is located in our Central Region Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

In this role, you will plan, develop, direct, conduct and/or oversee hydrological/hydrogeological projects or investigations for surface water and/or groundwater investigations as well as supervise a technical group. You will be responsible for developing and implementing scientifically credible, well-coordinated Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), surface water quantity and quality studies designed to meet multiple agency objectives involving the management and regulation of Eastern Washington freshwater resources. You will get to see a lot of places in Central Washington and will gain valuable experience in water quantity and quality sampling issues, quality assurance and quality control, and interaction with the public. Future outlook for this position is promising since it usually leads to better career advancement opportunities.

Agency Mission: Ecology’s mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment and to promote the wise management of our air, land and water for the benefit of current and future generations.
Program Mission: The Environmental Assessment Program provides a range of scientific, monitoring, laboratory, and quality assurance services. Its mission is to measure, assess, and communicate environmental conditions in Washington State.
During Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery, employees are working a combination of in-office and/or telework based on position and business need. This position will be required to spend about 1-3 days per week in the office interacting with technical and field staff, and other programs managers/staff.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; The next screening date will be on May 31, 2023. In order to be considered for the next screening, please submit an application on or before of May 30, 2023. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

SALARY: $73,260.00 – $98,592.00 Annually

If you are interested in applying for this position, please follow this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3905235/hydrogeologist-4

We have an exciting job announcement we would like to share with you:

The Solid Waste Management (SWM) program is looking to fill a Regional Hydrogeologist (Hydrogeologist 4) position. This position is located in our Southwest Region Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

In this position, you serve the SWM program as a licensed hydrogeologist and expert for groundwater protection from solid waste and biosolids management facilities and actions. You will be responsible for planning, developing, conducting, directing and overseeing hydrogeologic projects and investigations, as well as providing technical assistance, expertise, training and regulatory oversight of solid waste facility environmental monitoring systems related to groundwater, leachate, and gas monitoring at landfills and other solid waste facilities.

Agency Mission: Ecology’s mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment and to promote the wise management of our air, land and water for the benefit of current and future generations.

Program Mission: The mission of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) program is to reduce wastes through prevention and reuse, keep toxics out of the environment, and safely manage what remains.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to a xx% telework schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and is subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of January 18, 2023. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before of January 17, 2023. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

For more information and to apply, please follow this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3852287/regional-hydrogeologist-hydrogeologist-4

The USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory in Vancouver, Washington, is seeking to fill a science outreach position.  This permanent position will be filled as a Physical Scientist at the GS-11 or GS-12 level depending on candidate qualifications.  Specific duties of this position include:

• Serving as a principal scientific communication liaison between CVO scientists with volcano hazards expertise and a wide range of stakeholders representing communities at risk from volcanoes of the Cascade Range.
• Leading and participating in efforts to develop materials and execute training and education programs that are integrated with broader volcano hazard assessment projects in order to promote public and institutional acceptance and implementation of VSC hazard assessment products.
• Maintain and enhance engagement with established volcano working groups across the Pacific Northwest region to ensure community awareness, readiness, and eruption response protocols in case of an eruption.
• Help manage media interactions with observatory scientists.
• Serve as a spokesperson for the observatory.
• Participate in geological, hydrological, and geophysical investigations of volcanoes and volcanic processes at Cascade Range volcanoes and in monitoring and hazard response at restless or erupting volcanoes.

Applicants must meet basic education requirements along with some combination of educational and work experience to qualify for the GS-11 or GS-12 level.

The recruitment announcement will open on Wednesday, October 12 and remain open through Monday, October 24 (11:59 pm Eastern Time) or until 70 applications have been received.

The announcement number is: USGS-SAC-22-11596792-DE-MB.

Applicants can find details of this position, and instructions for application at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/682499200

Applicants should pay careful attention to the following:

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
• Resumes should include month and year to document relevant work experience (resumes must contain enough details regarding work experience to determine if applicant has relevant specialized experience)
• Applicants with prior federal service should list grade level details (not mandatory, but possibly helpful)

ALL required documentation MUST be submitted by the close of announcement, and all documents must be legible.

Additional information regarding the federal hiring process can be found at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/

The Water Resources (WR) Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Permit Writer (Hydrogeologist 3) (In-Training) position. This position is located in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) Located in Shoreline, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

In this role, you will learn Washington State’s water code and associated case law, and will be exposed to the technical aspects of investigating water rights applications, and will be able to observe and participate in the management of the state’s resources. You will provide hydrogeologic analysis and technical assistance related to water resource management and water rights processing, and will make decisions on water rights applications. You will develop in-depth knowledge of regional hydrogeology and hydrogeologic principles related to water availability and environmental impacts due to withdrawal and use of water. Gaining knowledge of water resources science and the state’s legal framework will allow effective communication and technical consultation with other agencies, tribes, businesses, interest groups, and local governments regarding very complex issues

For more information and to apply, follow this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3676072/permit-writer-hydrogeologist-3-in-training

The Hazardous Waste & Toxics Reduction Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Contaminated Site Clean Up Project Manager (Hydrogeologist 4) position. This position is located in our Central Region Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Are you interested in making a difference by cleaning up some of the most contaminated sites in Washington State? This position oversees investigation and cleanup at military bases, ports, and large industries. We deal with both historic contamination and emerging contaminants like PFAS. You can develop and apply your knowledge and experience to assist our team with cleanup and hazardous waste management at these important sites.

For more information and to apply, follow this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3666926/hydrogeologist-4

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