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Waste Management and Facility Transition Engineer (Environmental Engineer 3) (In-Training)

Washington State Department of Ecology
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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 Nuclear Waste Program (NWP) is looking to hire a Waste Management and Facility Transition Engineer (Environmental Engineer 3) (In-Training). The position will be located in our office in Richland, WA.

The Waste Management and Facility Transition Engineer position performs professional environmental engineering work for the regulatory oversight and cleanup of the Hanford Nuclear Facility in accordance with state and federal regulations and the Hanford Federal Facilities Agreement and Consent Order [Tri-Party Agreement (TPA)]. This position performs engineering and regulatory analysis and field compliance oversight of facilities, proposed permits, and cleanup actions/remedies prepared by the United States Department of Energy (USDOE) and its contractors and other facilities regulated by the Nuclear Waste Program. 

We are looking for engineers with strong people skills and the ability to communicate with a diverse team of technical professionals.

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.

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.
 
Local efforts... Diverse people... Statewide impacts
  
Duties

 
The Nuclear Waste Program's (NWP) mission is to lead the effective and efficient cleanup of the U.S. Department of Energy's Hanford Site; to ensure sound management of mixed hazardous wastes in Washington; and to protect the state's air, water, and land at and adjacent to the Hanford site.

The Nuclear Waste Program strives to be a world-class regulator as we work with complex environmental management and cleanup challenges.
 
 Some of the key work activities at the Environmental Engineer 3 level include:
  • Performs engineering support for Hanford and non-Hanford Nuclear Waste Program RCRA permitting activities.
  • The position is the permit lead for RCRA units across various facilities.
  • The position works closely with a team of technical professionals both inside and outside Ecology's Nuclear Waste Program.
  • Solves complex RCRA permitting challenges and uses professional engineering expertise to evaluate design requirements, operation and maintenance requirements, and environmental controls.
 
To broaden the candidate pool, we will consider candidates that qualify at the Environmental Engineer 2 and 3 levels. Please read the qualifications section below to learn more about this exciting career growth and in-training opportunity.

Please Note: This recruitment is open until filled, with an initial screening scheduled for September 30, 2019. To be considered in the initial screening, please submit your application on or before September 29, 2019. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment at any time after the initial screening date.

Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.
Qualifications
 
Required Qualifications:

At the Environmental Engineer 3 Level: Salary Range: 67 – ($5886 - $7725 Monthly)( Goal Class)

A Master's Degree with a major study in one of the following engineering fields: sanitary, water resources, civil, geotechnical, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or related field

AND

Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington or another state based on the registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington AND two (2)years of experience in environmental engineering.

OR

An engineer-in-training certificate or a Bachelor's degree with a major study in one of the following engineering fields: sanitary, water resources, civil, geotechnical, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or related field

AND

Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington or another state based on the registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington AND three (3) years of experience in environmental engineering.

A Ph.D. in one of the above engineering fields will substitute for two (2) years of the environmental engineering experience.

Please Note: Requirements for professional registration as an engineer in the state of Washington are eight years of professional experience (which may include up to four years of college-level engineering education) and successful completion of sixteen hours of professional licensing exams. Applicants qualifying through the licensing equivalency option must achieve professional registration as an engineer in the state of Washington within six months of appointment to this class.


At the Environmental Engineer 2 Level: Salary Range: 61 – ($5077- $6662 Monthly)

A Master's Degree with a major study in one of the following engineering fields: sanitary water resources, civil, geotechnical, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or related field
 
AND

One (1) year of experience in environmental engineering.

OR
 
An Engineer-In-Training Certificate or a Bachelor's degree with a major study in one of the following engineering fields: sanitary, water resources, civil, geotechnical, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or related field

AND

Two (2) years of environmental engineering experience.

Upon successful completion of in-training plan, incumbent will move to Environmental Engineer 3 level.
 
Desirable Qualifications:

Demonstrate the ability to perform environmental engineering review of plans and specifications, site plans, dangerous waste, water and air permits and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and MTCA remedial documents.

 
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
  • This position requires passing a U.S. Department of Energy test and acquiring a badge for access to the Hanford site.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

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Why work for Ecology?

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 the health and financial security of you and your family a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to work/life balance.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:
 

Student debt and how working for Ecology can help
Employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, which forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. See https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more details.
 
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Supplemental Information
 
Application Instructions:

In order to be considered, applicants MUST include the following documents as an attachment to their application:
  • A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
  • A resume outlining your professional experience.
  • Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.

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 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.

If you have specific questions about the position, please email Mark Pakula at: mark.pakula@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Mark 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.

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.