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Department of Ecology Chemist 4 in Port Orchard, Washington
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Environmental Assessment Program{rel="nofollow"} (EAP) is looking to fill a Chemist 4 position. This position will be located in our Manchester Environmental Laboratory (MEL) *in *Port Orchard, WA{rel="nofollow"}. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
The Environmental Assessment Program is the science arm of Ecology. Our scientists measure and review environmental conditions. Quality data is our highest priority. We use this data to evaluate and communicate environmental threats and to guide the state's environmental policy decisions.
In this position, you will perform chemical analysis on water, soil, tissue, and consumer products to generate legally defensible analytical data for environmental clients.
*Agency Mission: *Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
*Program Mission: *The mission of the Environmental Assessment Program is to measure, assess, and communicate environmental conditions in Washington State. We work to improve the environment for current and future generations through innovative and excellent science and thriving partnerships.
Tele-work options for this position: This position requires being in the laboratory up to 5 days a week with occasional telework for data management and data review.* *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 September 5, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before *September 4, 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"},