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Cleanup Project Manager

Employer
Washington State Department of Ecology
Location
Lacey, Washington State
Salary
$75,120.00 - $98,580.00 Annually
Closing date
Jul 23, 2022

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Specialty
Environmental Engineering
Position Type
Engineer, Staff Engineer
Contract Type
Permanent
Organization Type
Government

Job Details

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Please Note: The pay listed above includes the 3.25% pay increase that will go into effect on July 1, 2022.

 

Per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.2 (Download PDF reader), Washington State employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination as part of the hiring process, prior to their start date. Requests for medical and religious exemptions will be considered. If you have questions, please contact Careers@ecy.wa.gov with “COVID-19 vaccination” in the subject line.  


Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

 

The Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Cleanup Project Manager (Environmental Engineer 3) (In-Training) position. This position is located in our Southwest Regional Office (SWRO) in Lacey, WA.

While cleaning up contaminated sites using a powerful state regulation, you will advocate for the best solution for the environment and the community. As an active team member, you will be part of making key decisions on your own projects as well as peer reviewing other’s work on cleanup of contaminated land, sediment, and groundwater. In your role as a site engineer, you will review and evaluate the cleanup of contaminated sites or provide technical support to other site cleanup teams. This role will allow you to enhance your leadership skills through continuing education, team building, and project management.  

The mission of the Toxics Cleanup Program is to protect Washington’s human health and the environment by preventing and cleaning up pollution and supporting sustainable communities and natural resources for the benefit of future and current generations.

 

During Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery, employees are working a combination of in-office and/or telework based on position and business need. You will work in the office at least 3 days a week during the first month. Then you will work in the office 1 day each week. Ecology is following current state guidance regarding mask requirements, health screening questions before entry, and social distancing. Looking ahead, Ecology has recently updated the agency policies on telework and flexible and compressed work schedules. Applicants with questions about position location options, telework, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.”

 

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of July 18, 2022. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before of July 17, 2022. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

 

About the Department of Ecology

Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people.

 

Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:

 

  • A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
  • An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
  • Continuous growth and development opportunities. 
  • A wellness program that offers education, fitness classes, and an agency-wide fondness for outdoor meetings.
  • Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
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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.

     

    Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.

     

    Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.

     

    Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.

     

    Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.

     
    We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued. 

     

     

    Duties

     

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    What is unique about this position?

    You will encounter technical challenges and build sustainable and collaborative relationships with industry and other public agencies, ports, tribes, and environmental and citizen groups. You will also negotiate and oversee administrative orders and consent decrees and keep the community informed and engaged.  

    What you will do: 

    • Review and provide technical comments on work plans, remedial investigations, feasibility studies, cleanup action plans, health and safety plans, post cleanup compliance monitoring, and quality assurance/quality control documents. 
  • Manage the cleanup of assigned contaminated sites through the implementation of applicable statutes, administrative codes, and agency guidance and policy. 
  • Negotiate, issue, and enforce agreed orders, consent decrees, and cleanup action plans. 
  • Conduct field investigations of site activities to assure compliance with Orders, Decrees, Cleanup Actions, and/or other agency requirements. 
  • Recommend compliance schedules and/or formal enforcement actions necessary to expedite contaminated site cleanups.  
  • Plan and direct cleanup projects by coordinating with project team members on document reviews and timelines.    

 

 

Qualifications

 

Required Qualifications: 

The goal class for this position is an Environmental Engineer 3 (EE3). We will consider applicants who meet the requirements for the EE2 or the EE3 levels. If the finalist meets the requirements at the EE2 level, then they will be hired as an EE2 and will be placed in a training program to become an EE3 within a specified period of time.
     
At the Environmental Engineer 2 level: Pay Range 61 ($5,398 - $7,085 – monthly) (In-Training)
 
Option 1: An Engineer-In-Training Certificate or a Bachelor's degree with a major study in one of the following engineering fields: sanitary, civil, geotechnical, water resource, environmental, chemical, mechanical or related field
 
AND 
 
Two years of experience in environmental engineering.
 
Option 2: A Master's degree or above with major study in one of the following engineering fields: sanitary, civil, geotechnical, water resource, environmental, chemical, mechanical or related field
 
AND 
 
One year of experience in environmental engineering.
 
At the Environmental Engineer 3 level: Pay Range 67 ($6,260 - $8,215 monthly) (Goal Class) 
   
Option 1: An Engineer-In-Training Certificate or a Bachelor's degree with a major study in one of the following engineering fields: sanitary, civil, geotechnical, water resource, environmental, chemical, mechanical or related field
 
AND 
 
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington AND three years of experience in environmental engineering.
 
Option 2: A Master's degree with major study in one of the following engineering fields: sanitary, civil, geotechnical, water resource, environmental, chemical, mechanical or related field
 
AND 
 
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington AND two years of experience in environmental engineering.
 
Option 3: A Ph.D. degree with major study in one of the following engineering fields: sanitary, civil, geotechnical, water resource, environmental, chemical, mechanical or related field
 
AND 
 
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington AND one year of experience in environmental engineering.
 
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.
 
Individuals who are interested in applying to this position, and believe they meet licensing requirements for the State of Washington based on reciprocity, are responsible for ensuring they meet licensing requirements for the State of Washington prior to submitting their application materials. These requirements can be found at the following website: WA State: Board of Registration for Professional Engineers: How to get your license: Professional engineer by comity.
 
 
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment: 
 

  • Registration as a professional engineer in the State of Washington (only for EE3 level). 
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
  • Initial 40-hour hazardous materials training followed by annual 8-hour refresher.  Training must be complete within first 6 months.

 

Desired Qualifications:

We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
 

  • Working knowledge of the Model Toxics Control Act, Chapter 173-340 WAC.
  • Knowledge of property sampling and remediation.
  • Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills. 

 Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.

 

Supplemental Information


Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.


Need an Accommodation in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?
 

  • Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.
  • If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
  • 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 on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.
  • If you are reading this announcement in print format, please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology.   

Application Instructions:

It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.
 

  • A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
  • A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.
  • Three professional references.


Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.  
 
For Your Privacy:
When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):
 

  • Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc. 
  • Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded. 

  • Additional Application Instructions for Current 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.

    Application Attestation: 

    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. 

    Other Information:

    If you have specific questions about the position, please email Marian Abbett at Marian.Abbett@ecy.wa.govPlease do not contact Marian 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.

    Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:
    Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s)Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan ForgivenessTuition Waiver,  Long Term Disability & Life InsuranceDeferred Compensation ProgramsDependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP),  Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)Employee Assistance ProgramCommute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader)Combined Fund DriveSmartHealth *See the Benefits tab in this announcement for more information 

    Student debt: how working for Ecology can help
    The Department of Ecology is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF). See https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more details.

    To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedInTwitterFacebookInstagram or our blog.


    Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.   

     

    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.


    Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days. 

Company

The Department of Ecology is Washington's environmental protection agency. Our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's land, air and water for current and future generations. We support environmental work throughout Washington. Nearly 70 percent of our budget is passed through to local communities to pay for projects that benefit the environment. We were founded in 1970 as the first agency in the nation dedicated to environmental protection.

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