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Department of Ecology Sand and Gravel Permit Manager (Hydrogeologist 2) in Lacey, Washington
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Water Quality Program *within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a *Sand and Gravel Permit Manager (Hydrogeologist 2) position. This position can be located* in our *Southwest Region Office in* Lacey, WA{rel="nofollow"} or *Vancouver Field Office (VFO) in Vancouver, WA{rel="nofollow"}. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the chosen duty station.
In this role, you will be a key member of our environmental team in the General Permits Unit, responsible for overseeing regulatory compliance of Sand and Gravel General Permit holders, including sand and gravel facilities, and wineries. Your work will be crucial in safeguarding surface and groundwater resources across southwest Washington. You will review State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) documents, investigate complaints, review site plans, assess groundwater impact reports and pollution control measures, and conduct inspections to assess compliance with water quality permits and associated laws.
*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. This position will be eligible for up to a 90% telework schedule. *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 September 11, 2024. To be considered, please submit an application on or before September 10, 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"},