[ES_JOBS_NET] Air Monitoring Coordinator (Natural Resource Scientist 4), Dept. of Ecology, Lacey, WA

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

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Air Monitoring Coordinator (Natural Resource Scientist 4)

 

 

Salary 

$61,212.00 - $80,304.00 Annually

Location 

Thurston County - Lacey, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Department

Dept. of Ecology

Job Number

2018-AQ0807-05117

Closing

Continuous

 

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
 

Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations
is what we do every day at Ecology. We have a culture that is invested in
making a difference. If you want to join a team that is highly effective,
collaborative, has leadership that embraces the value of people, Ecology is
a good fit.

The Air Quality Program <https://ecology.wa.gov/Air-Climate>  (AQ) is
looking to fill an Air Monitoring Coordinator (Natural Resource Scientist 4)
position. This position is located in our Headquarters Building in Lacey,
WA. <http://www.ci.lacey.wa.us/> 

Air Monitoring is becoming increasingly complex. We have more sophisticated
devices, more difficult technical problems to solve, and more connections to
other scientists and other disciplines (e.g. meteorology, atmospheric
chemistry, and modeling.)  We are looking for applicants that have advanced
scientific abilities as well as the ability to work with others in the
program and the state, and also be able to readily speak to managers to help
with critical funding and resource decisions. 

As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's
environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees
to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative
leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism and
accountability. Maybe you've seen some of our recent stories on Twitter
<http://twitter.com/ecologywa> , Facebook
<http://www.facebook.com/EcologyWA> , Instagram
<http://instagram.com/ecologywa>  or our blog
<http://ecologywa.blogspot.com/> .

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at
www.ecology.wa.gov <http://www.ecology.wa.gov/> .

 
Local efforts... Diverse people... Statewide impacts



 

Duties



Agency Mission:  Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance
Washington's environment and to promote the wise management of our air, land
and water for the benefit of current and future generations. 
 
Program Mission: The Air Quality Program's
<https://ecology.wa.gov/Air-Climate>  mission is to enhance and protect air
quality in Washington State. This position serves as Ecology's designated
scientific expert in the field of ambient air monitoring. This position
plans and conducts original air monitoring scientific research and
collaborates with other Air Quality Program scientists to provide vital
information on air quality that will be used by the Air Quality Program to
accomplish its strategic goals and mission.
 
The Air Monitoring Coordinator position uses expert scientific knowledge of
air monitoring, atmospheric science, and human exposure science, as well as
sophisticated data analysis skills, to conduct original scientific research
in ambient air monitoring. This position researches and drafts short and
long-term policy recommendations to Program management on efficient and
effective use of program resources to fully understand and accurately
characterize air quality and avoid non-attainment with air standards.

This position consults with the Air Quality Program Leadership Team and the
Monitoring Advisory Committee and coordinates with external partner
management to implement original air monitoring research that helps the
Program achieve its strategic goals and mission. As such, this position
serves as the agency expert in defining, planning, designing, and
implementing important air monitoring research on new approaches and
technologies in the science of ambient air monitoring where there is little
to no precedent.

This position analyzes and applies the latest air monitoring, atmospheric,
and human exposure science and uses this information to provide expert
scientific and technical consultative services to the Program, local air
agencies, the US EPA, US Forest Service, National Park Service, tribal
nation personnel, the public and others on the science of ambient air
monitoring. 

Examples of projects this position will handle are:

.         Air basin specific assessments to find what is happening with air
chemistry and develop solutions to keep the air within standards,

.         Science based searches for the sources of air pollution, and
recommendations for solutions,

.         Collaboration with modelers and operators to properly site
monitoring equipment,

.         Review and assessment of new air monitoring technology and
methodology,

.         Collaboration with program and outside scientists and
toxicologists on emerging trends and threats to air quality and health,

.         Working with our policy group on air quality exceptional events to
make good cases to EPA to avoid (where appropriate) non-attainment,

.         Science-based work to evaluate smoke impacts from wildfires.

.         Science work supporting specific projects such as the Yakima basin
nitrogen study, the Tri-Cities ozone work, and wildfire smoke mortality
studies.  These projects are controversial and need skilled staff
evaluating, writing, and helping management to be correctly positioned on
the issues.

 
This position.....

.         Keeps our state monitoring network in compliance with federal
standards.

.         Beyond that, advocates for better monitoring to address WA air
quality needs.

 
Types of problems this position gets to solve....

.         Where should we site our monitors?

.         How can we stay in compliance with standards?  Which ones can we
let go (if any?)

.         What new technology (monitors, software, GIS, web, etc.) can help
in our mission to protect air quality?

.         What functional programmatic changes are needed?

 
Interesting Aspects of this position....

.         Air Quality is all about human health. We all breathe a lot.
Improving air quality has a direct benefit to health.

.         Air Quality is in the midst of many emerging initiatives,
including vehicle emissions, climate, roadway impacts, ozone, toxics, etc.
This position is at the nexus of those issues and how we are able to report
the state of our air quality.

.         Ecology has developed many great relationships with local
universities, agencies, and others. We are building a science-based group to
handle air quality.

 
The Culture of the team....

.         The team is diverse and fun. There is musical talent, many outdoor
and athletic pursuits, a broad range of experience in terms of age,
education, and previous jobs.

.         We are pretty good (and getting better!) at having crucial
conversations quickly and calmly.

 
 
This recruitment will remain open until filled. The initial screening will
be June 4, 2018.  In order to be considered for the initial screening,
please submit an application on or before June 3, 2018. The agency reserves
the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.


 

Qualifications


Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree with a major study in a natural science

AND 

Six (6) years of professional research work experience in ambient air
monitoring, atmospheric chemistry, human exposure science or other closely
allied field.

A Master's degree will substitute for two (2) years of the required
experience, provided the field of major study was in ambient air monitoring,
atmospheric, or human exposure science.

A Ph.D. degree will substitute for three (3) years of the required
experience, provided the field of major study was in the specialty field.

 

Desired Qualifications:

We are looking for scientific educational or professional expertise in air
quality issues - this includes atmospheric chemistry, air quality
measurement or evaluation expertise, ability to help decide proper air
quality priorities in this state, ability to evaluate proper AQ priorities,
and working with our program scientific and policy staff to make correct and
strategic moves for AQ progress. We need a person able to write and manage
grants and contracts with our partners, as well as providing scientific
expertise.
 

.         Five (5) years of experience using R, SigmaPlot, ChemStat,
Minitab, IGOR Pro, SAS or other data analysis software.

.         Five (5) years of experience using GIS systems (such as ArcGIS) to
analyze and display environmental information.

.         Demonstrated advanced understanding of the principles of air
monitoring.

.         Five (5) years of experience in calibrating, maintaining, and
operating air monitoring equipment.

.         Demonstrated understanding of Federal, state, and local laws,
regulations, rules, policy, and guidance that affect ambient air monitoring.

.         Demonstrated understanding of exploratory data analysis and
familiar with non-parametric statistics.

.         Demonstrated ability to analyze environmental data sets; to take
initiative to research issues, to seek out and use computer models and other
data sources, to and initiate and complete projects.  

.         Demonstrated skill in writing and preparing presentations,
scientific publications, and reports, as well as the ability to present
technically complex information in a way that is understandable to a wide
variety of audiences.

.         Ability to quickly learn contracts and grant procedures, in
concert with our budget group.

 
 
Special Requirements / Conditions of Employment:

.         Obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.

 
 
Why work for Ecology?

Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and
restoring Washington State's environment.

A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most
challenging problems facing our state, while keeping the health and
financial security of you and your family a priority. We combine one of the
most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to
work/life balance.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:
Medical/Dental/Vision for employee
<https://www.hca.wa.gov/public-employee-benefits/employees/medical-plans-and
-benefits> & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
<http://www.drs.wa.gov/> ,  Vacation, Sick, and other Leave
<http://hr.ofm.wa.gov/compensation-job-classes/compensation-administration/v
acation-leave-and-holidays#Vacation%20Leave> *, 11 Paid Holidays per year
<http://hr.ofm.wa.gov/compensation-job-classes/compensation-administration/v
acation-leave-and-holidays#Paid%20Holidays> *, Public Service Loan
Forgiveness
<https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-se
rvice> , Tuition Waiver
<http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=28B.15.558> ,  Long Term
Disability
<https://www.hca.wa.gov/public-employee-benefits/employees/long-term-disabil
ity-insurance>  & Life Insurance
<https://www.hca.wa.gov/public-employee-benefits/employees/life-insurance> ,
Deferred Compensation Programs <http://www.drs.wa.gov/dcp/dcp.htm> ,
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
<https://www.hca.wa.gov/public-employee-benefits/employees/dependent-care-as
sistance-program-dcap> ,  Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)
<https://www.hca.wa.gov/public-employee-benefits/employees/medical-flexible-
spending-arrangement-fsa> , Employee Assistance Program
<http://des.wa.gov/services/hr-finance-lean/employee-assistance-program-eap>
, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives
<http://hr.ofm.wa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Strategic%20HR/Commute%2
0Trip%20Reduction%20SHRD%20Guidance.pdf>  (Download PDF reader)
<https://get.adobe.com/reader/> , Combined Fund Drive
<http://www.cfd.wa.gov/> , SmartHealth
<https://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/washington-wellness/smarthealth> 
 
Student debt and how working for Ecology can help
Employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Program, which forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you
have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan
while working full-time for a qualifying employer. See
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-ser
vice for more details.
 

*See the Benefits tab in this announcement for more information



 

Supplemental Information


Application Instructions:

Please complete the applicant profile when applying for this position.

In order to be considered, applicants MUST attach a resume, and cover letter
that describes their interest in this position.

Please read the supplemental questions carefully and answer completely.
Incomplete responses, including "please see resume" may disqualify you from
further consideration.

Department of Ecology employees, please make sure to answer the agency-wide
questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the
Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget
to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your
personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do
not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources.

If you are reading this announcement in print format, please visit
www.careers.wa.gov <http://www.careers.wa.gov/>  to access the online
recruitment system. Click on "Look for Jobs" and select Dept. of Ecology
under the "Department" search list. Click "Apply Search."

Other Information:

If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail
careers at ecy.wa.gov <mailto:careers at ecy.wa.gov> . Please do not send an email
to this address to follow-up the status of your application. You can view
the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.

If you have specific questions about the position, please email Cullen
Stephenson at: cste461 at ecy.wa.gov <mailto:cste461 at ecy.wa.gov> . Please do
not contact Cullen to inquire about the status of your application.

The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered
affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may
verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause
for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.

This position is included in the Washington Federation of State Employees
(WFSE) union bargaining unit for the Department of Ecology. All employees
covered by the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the WFSE will, as
a condition of employment, either become members of the WFSE and pay
membership dues or, as non-members, pay a representation fee as described in
the CBA, no later than the 30th day following the effective date of this CBA
or the beginning of their employment.

The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer.
We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects
cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity.
Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40
years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all
sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons
needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job
announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants
who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by
dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

 

 

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