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Department of Ecology Cleanup Section Toxicologist (Toxicologist 2) in Richland, Washington
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Nuclear Waste Program *within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a *Cleanup Section Toxicologist (Toxicologist 2) position. This position is located in our Richland Field Office (RFO) in Richland, WA{rel="nofollow"}. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Make an impact in protecting the environment and keeping our communities safe as part of the largest clean-up project in the United States! The Nuclear Waste Program (NWP) oversees cleanup at the Hanford Nuclear Site, which produced plutonium for military defense between 1943 and 1989 and later served as a storage facility for other radioactive wastes. Today, Hanford is one of the most complex and toxic cleanup sites in the nation. The NWP also regulates cleanup efforts at several other mixed waste sites in Washington, including the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.
In this position, you will offer technical evaluation and input on nuclear waste and Hanford cleanup activities. You will assess risks and toxicological effects on human health and the environment to aid in decisions regarding cleanup levels and remedial actions. You will collaborate frequently with experts in the field from national laboratories, state and federal agencies, and industry, which offers significant opportunities for career advancement. 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 Nuclear Waste Program's{target="_blank" rel="noopener"} mission is to lead the effective and efficient cleanup of the U.S. Department of Energy's Hanford Site; to ensure sound management of mixed hazardous wastes in Washington; and to protect the state's air, water, and land at and adjacent to the Hanford Site.
Tele-work options for this position: *After new employee orientation and training, this position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule. *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 May 20, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before May 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: