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Department of Ecology Animal Mortality and Disaster Debris Statewide Specialist (Environmental Specialist 5) in Lacey, Washington
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Solid Waste Management{rel="nofollow"} (SWM) program is looking to fill an Animal Mortality and Disaster Debris Statewide Specialist (Environmental Specialist 5) *position. This position can be located in any one of the following offices. *Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA{rel="nofollow"}. Northwest Region Office (NWRO) *in Shoreline, WA{rel="nofollow"}. *Central Region Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA{rel="nofollow"}. Eastern Region Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA{rel="nofollow"}. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. Please Note: If the final location of this position is determined to be in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}. there will be an additional 5% pay increase due to its location in King County. In this instance the salary range will be \$6,195 - \$8,328 per month. In this position, you will work in a combination of the exciting worlds of:
- Responding to large animal mortality events and disaster debris disposal.
- Leading the Beneficial Use Determination (BUD) Program (WAC 173-350-200{rel="nofollow"}) that determines if certain materials are exempt from solid waste or water quality permitting.
If you enjoy emergency management, providing technical assistance to businesses and local governments, and problem-solving how to safely dispose of large quantities of animal carcasses...this could be your dream job! Agency Mission: *Ecology\'s mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington\'s environment and to promote the wise management of our air, land and water for the benefit of current and future generations. *Program Mission: The mission of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) program is to reduce wastes through prevention and reuse, keep toxics out of the environment, and safely manage what remains. Tele-work options for this position: *This position will be eligible for up to an 90% telework schedule. Extended field work may be necessary during disasters and large animal mortality events. 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 is subject to change. *Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on August 31, 2023. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before August 30, 2023. If your application isn\'t received by this date, it may