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Department of Ecology Facility Engineer (Environmental Engineer 2)(Two Positions) in Lacey, Washington
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Water Quality program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill two *Facility Manager (Environmental Engineer 2) *positions.
The positions are located* in our *Southwest Region Office (SWRO) *in *Lacey, WA.{rel="nofollow"} One position is also available in our *Vancouver Field Office (VFO) in *Vancouver, WA{rel="nofollow"}. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
In these key positions to protect and preserve water quality, you will support and maintain wastewater infrastructure projects at cities and communities throughout southwestern Washington. As part of a team of environmental engineers and scientists, you will:
- Ensure critical infrastructure is designed properly. Under the guidance of experienced, licensed engineers, review general sewer plans, facility plans and engineering reports, plans and specifications for construction, operations manuals, and other engineering documents to ensure they meet state requirements.
- Help dischargers understand and meet state water quality rules and laws, and better manage operation of their facilities.
- Become a reliable and trusted point of contact for the owners and operators of wastewater treatment and reuse facilities, as well as their consultants and contractors.
- Develop permit documents that explain requirements clearly and provide background and rationale for those requirements.
- Work together with operators and other public works staff to ensure protection of Washington's natural resources.
Note: *This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the *Environmental Engineer *field and achieve the goal class of an *Environmental Engineer 2. Candidates will be considered at the College Career Graduate, Environmental Engineer 1 *and the Environmental Engineer 2* levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section.
*Agency Mission: *The mission of the Department of Ecology's is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's 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.
Tele-work options for this position: *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 March 28, 2024. In order to be considered, please sub