Job Description

The Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Hydrogeologist (Hydrogeologist 3) position.


This position is located in our Southwest Regional Office located on the first floor in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.


Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.


In this roll, you will be the regional technical expert for permitting, closure, and corrective action for complex contaminated groundwater site characterizations and emerging contaminants under the state's Model Toxics Contral Act (MTCA) and the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). This position provides hydrogeological expertise and supports senior project managers or independently manages cleanup at facilities within the region to ensure they achieve cleanup goals.


Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.


Program Mission: The mission of the HWTR Program is to protect Washington's residents and environment by reducing the use of toxic chemicals, safely managing dangerous waste, preventing new contaminated sites, and cleaning up contamination. The HWTR vision is to be national leaders in minimizing and eliminating the impacts of toxic chemicals and hazardous waste.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for up to a 90% 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; we will review applications on September 26, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before September 25, 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.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 71,148.00 95,652.00 Per Year

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Work from home, Flexible hours,

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