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Department of Ecology Forest Practices Hydrogeologist (Hydrogeologist 3) in Lacey, Washington
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Water Quality Program *within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a *Forest Practices Hydrogeologist (Hydrogeologist 3) position. This position is located* in our *Southwest Region Office in* *Lacey, WA.{rel="nofollow"} Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
As a hydrologist on the Forestry Water Quality Team, you will play a key role in preventing and addressing water pollution in forested areas and helping communities and industry make sustainable choices that reduce and prevent future water quality problems. In this position, you will conduct and oversee hydrogeologic and engineering geologic analyses and associated technical services for unstable slopes, groundwater, the unsaturated zone, and surface water investigations associated with forestry activities. You will ensure that multiple partners, including forest industry representatives, landowners, government agencies, and others, understand and follow water quality regulations and compliance requirements.
*Agency Mission: *Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
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*Program Mission: *The mission of the Water Quality Program is to ensure that all aquatic life and communities in the watershed experience cool, clean water to refresh and sustain us in a changing climate.
Telework 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. You will have the opportunity to telework the majority of your time, working in the office as needed for in-person meetings and activities. *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." 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 August 20, 2024. To be considered, please submit an application on or before August 19, 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.
Please Note: We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made. Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s){target="_blank" rel="noopener"},