Remedial Action Grant Officer (Environmental Specialist 3)(In-Training) job in Lacey
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| Job reference #: | 2018-TCP4449-05192 |
| Employer: | Washington State Department of Ecology |
| Job category: |
Public Health/Safety
Planning/Community Development Finance/Accounting |
| Employment type: | Full time |
| Salary and benefits: | Benefits Eligible |
| Location | |
| County: | Thurston |
| City: | Lacey |
| Zip code: | 98503 |
| Map: | Lacey, WA 98503, USA (Show on map) |
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Description The Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) is looking to fill a Remedial Action Grant Officer (Environmental Specialist 3) (In-Training) position. This position will be located in our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA. The Remedial Action Grant Officer position works cooperatively to consistently administer a statewide program which facilitates the cleanup of contaminated sites and prevents future contamination. This position independently oversees assigned RA activities, takes responsibility for cross-program work with the Solid Waste Management Program (when applicable). We are looking for applicants who possess excellent customer service skills, value attention to detail, use independent judgment, and communicate comfortably with colleagues, managers, grant recipients, and local government officials. 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. Maybe you've seen some of our recent stories on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov. Duties Accidental spills of dangerous materials and past business practices have contaminated land and water throughout the state. The Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) works to remedy these situations, which range from cleaning up contamination from leaking underground storage tanks, to large, complex projects requiring engineering solutions. Our mission is to get and keep contaminants out of the environment. The position is located within the Financial Services Unit (FSU) of the Toxics Cleanup Program. The goal of TCP's FSU is to provide financial, contract, grant, and other support to TCP staff statewide enabling the program to successfully execute its mission to clean up contaminated sites and protect human health and the environment. Some of the key work activities are: The position is responsible for... The financial management of and making eligibility determinations for about 30 Remedial Action Grants. We expect the position to offer prudent oversight and careful financial management of state funds. Interesting aspects of the position... Culture of the team... This recruitment will remain open until filled. The initial screening will be July 6, 2018. In order to be considered for the initial screening, please submit an application on or before July 5, 2018. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date. To broaden the candidate pool, we will consider candidates that qualify at the Environmental Specialist 1, 2 or 3 levels. Please read the qualifications section below to learn more about this exciting career growth and in-training opportunity. Qualifications The goal class for this position is an Environmental Specialist 3 (ES3). We will consider applicants who meet the requirements for the Environmental Specialist 1, 2 or 3 levels. If the finalist meets the requirements for the ES1 or ES2 level, they will be placed into a training program to become an ES3 within a specified period of time. Required Qualifications: At the Environmental Specialist 1 level – Pay Range: 38 ($2718 - $3522) Monthly A Bachelor's degree involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning, political science with an environmental emphasis or other allied field. At the Environmental Specialist 2 level – Pay Range: 45 ($3203 - $4191) Monthly A Bachelor's degree involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field and one (1) year of professional level experience in environmental analysis or control, environmental planning, political science with an environmental emphasis or environmental grant management. One (1) year of the professional experience must include experience working with toxic cleanup and/or solid waste laws and regulations. At the Environmental Specialist 3 level – Pay Range: 49 ($3522 - $4623) Monthly A Bachelor's degree involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning, political science with an environmental emphasis, or other allied field and two (2) years of professional level experience in environmental analysis or control, environmental planning, or environmental grant management. Two (2) years of the professional experience must include experience working with toxic cleanup and/or solid waste laws and regulations. Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment: Application Instructions Please view the full job announcement and application instructions online:
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