The Solid Waste Management (SWM) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an Industrial Section Source Test Inspector (Environmental Specialist 4) (In-Training) position. This position is located in Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
This position is a unique opportunity that will focus on the oversight of stack testing conducted at various industrial facilities (such a pulp and paper mills). Stack testing is one of the main methods for measuring air emissions from industrial facilities and they must be performed in a specific way to ensure accurate results. In this role, you will become an important resource for the section to be able to both observe and review in detail the stack test reports that are submitted for each test. You will coordinate with the Section’s engineers to ensure that our regulated facilities properly conduct and report their measured stack emissions.
This position is located within the Industrial Section at the Department of Ecology which oversees the environmental regulation of a specific set of large industries throughout the State. Industrial Section focuses on the environmental regulation of kraft pulp and paper mills, oil refineries, aluminum smelters, and a handful of chemical manufacturing 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.
Note: This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the Environmental Specialist field and achieve the goal class of an Environmental Specialist 4 (ES4). Candidates will be considered at the ES2, ES3 and the ES4 levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section.
Tele-work options for this position: This position embraces the modern work environment, where you may telework up to 2 days each week. Observation of the stack tests will be conducted in the field throughout the year. 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, we will review applications on May 13, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before May 12, 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.
Please Note: We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:
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Our commitment to DEIR
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
What makes this role unique?
What you will do:
At the Environmental Specialist 2 level: Range 45 ($3,796 - $5,088 per month) (In-Training)
A total of five years of combined experience and/ or education as described below:
Experience: In environmental analysis or control or environmental planning.
Education: Involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field.
All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:
Possible Combinations | College credit hours or degree - as listed above. | Years of required experience – as listed above. |
Combination 1 | No college credit hours or degree. | 5 years of experience. |
Combination 2 | 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits. | 4 years of experience. |
Combination 3 | 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree). | 3 years of experience. |
Combination 4 | 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits. | 2 years of experience. |
Combination 5 | A Bachelor's Degree. | 1 year of experience. |
Combination 6 | A Master's Degree or higher. | No experience required. |
One year of experience as an Environmental Specialist 1, at the Department of Ecology.
At the Environmental Specialist 3 level: Pay Range 53 ($4,602 - $6,198 – monthly) (In-Training)
Six years of experience and/or education as listed below.
Experience: In environmental analysis or control or environmental planning.
Education: Involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field.
All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:
Possible Combinations. | College credit hours or degree - as listed above. | Years of professional level experience - as listed above. |
Combination 1 | No college credit hours or degree | 6 years of experience |
Combination 2 | I have 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits. | 5 years of experience |
Combination 3 | I have 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree). | 4 years of experience |
Combination 4 | I have 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits. | 3 years of experience |
Combination 5 | A Bachelor's Degree | 2 years of experience |
Combination 6 | A Master's Degree | 1 year of experience |
Combination 7 | A Ph.D. | No experience required |
OR
One year of experience as an Environmental Specialist 2, at the Department of Ecology.
At the Environmental Specialist 4 level Pay Range 59 ($5,341 - $7,184 monthly) Goal Class
Nine years of experience and/or education as listed below.
Experience: In environmental analysis or control or environmental planning.
Education: Involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field.
All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:
Possible Combinations | College credit hours or degree - as listed above. | Years of professional level experience - as listed above. |
Combination 1 | No college credit hours or degree | 9 years of experience |
Combination 2 | 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits | 8 years of experience |
Combination 3 | 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree) | 7 years of experience |
Combination 4 | 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits | 6 years of experience |
Combination 5 | A Bachelor's Degree | 5 years of experience |
Combination 6 | A Master’s Degree | 3 years of experience |
Combination 7 | A Ph.D. | 2 years of experience |
OR
Two years of experience as an Environmental Specialist 3, at the Department of Ecology.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must possess and maintain a Driver’s License.
Desired Qualifications:
We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.
Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees:
If you have specific questions about the position, please email Stephanie Ogle at: Stephanie.Ogle@ecy.wa.gov Please do not contact Stephanie to inquire about the status of your application.
To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov
Why work for Ecology?
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.
Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance.
To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, military spouses 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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