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Department of Ecology Nooksack Basin Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3) (In-Training) (2 Positions) in Bellingham, Washington
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Water Resources{rel="nofollow"}* (WR) program is currently looking to fill two *Nooksack Basin Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3) (In-Training) positions. The positions are located in our Bellingham Field Office (BFO) in Bellingham, WA{rel="nofollow"}. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
In this role, located at Ecology's Bellingham Field Office, you will provide technical assistance to the public regarding the requirements to submit court claims for a large-scale adjudication, conduct research and water right review, and perform water right application processing and permitting. This includes field work opportunities, especially during the summer months, and an opportunity to work along-side a fantastic team of Water Resources staff.
These positions offer a career path and on-the-job training. These positions allow you to progress through the Environmental Specialist field and achieve the goal class of an* Environmental Specialist 3. Candidates will be considered at the *Environmental Specialist 2 and the* Environmental Specialist 3* levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section.
Agency Mission: *Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations. * Program Mission: *The mission of the Water Resources (WR) program is to manage water resources to meet the current and future needs of the natural environment and Washington's communities. *Tele-work options for this position: *Upon completion of initial training and onboarding, these positions will be eligible for up to a 20% tele-work schedule, with additional tele-work opportunities expected in the future. *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 April 08, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before April 07, 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.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s){target="_blank" rel="noopener"},