Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Expert and Site Manager (Environmental Specialist 5)
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Location: Lacey, WA 98509
Description:
Salary : $72,924.00 - $98,040.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Lacey, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2024-TCP3959-07419
Department: Dept. of Ecology
Division: Toxics Cleanup
Opening Date: 07/02/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Description
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) within the Department of Ecology (Ecology) is looking to fill a UXO Expert and Site Manager position. This position is located in our Headquarters in Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Are you experienced with highly complex unexploded ordnance (UXO), munitions and ordnance cleanup? Do you have knowledge of cleanup of UXO/ordnance contamination at Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS)? If so, we welcome you to join our team. You'll play an integral role in the Toxics Cleanup Program - encompassing both UXO and FUDS expertise in response to program-wide highly complex inquiries of munitions and ordnance cleanup, as well as site management of UXO-contaminated sites.
Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Program Mission: The mission of the Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) is to protect Washington's human health and the environment by preventing and cleaning up pollution and supporting sustainable communities and natural resources for the benefit of future and current generations.
Tele-work 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 an 80% 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 July 16, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before July 15, 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:
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About the Department of Ecology
Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our Strategic Plan.
Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:
Our commitment to DEIRDiversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.
Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.
Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology's work.
Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Duties
As the UXO Expert for the Toxic Cleanup Program, you'll train and mentor other staff in the technically complex field of UXO/ordnance detection and removal, and explosives safety. Additionally, your expertise will be critical in developing and implementing policies to address remedial actions at complex sites contaminated with UXO, ordnance, munitions, or explosives. As a Site Manager to UXO contaminated sites, you will assist with Department of Defense (DoD) sites, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sites, and private properties to expedite cleanup - drafting and issuing cleanup actions plans, including remedial investigations and feasibility studies, reviewing technical reports, and providing regulatory oversight during the cleanup process.
Additional duties will include:
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:
A total of ten years of experience and/or education as described below:
OR
One year of experience as an Environmental Specialist 4, at the Department of Ecology.
Special Requirements / Conditions of Employment:
Desired Qualifications:
We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
Supplemental Information
Ecology seeks diverse applicants:We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Need an Accommodationin the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?
Application Instructions:
It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.
For Your Privacy:
When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):
Additional Application Instructions for Current 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.
Application Attestation:
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.
Other Information:
If you have specific questions about the position, please email Amy Hargrove at: Please do not contact Amy to inquire about the status of your application.
To request the full position description: email
Why work for Ecology?
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.
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 your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance.
To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at and follow, like or visit us on , , , or our
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Equal Opportunity Employer: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 g
Location : Thurston County - Lacey, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2024-TCP3959-07419
Department: Dept. of Ecology
Division: Toxics Cleanup
Opening Date: 07/02/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Description
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) within the Department of Ecology (Ecology) is looking to fill a UXO Expert and Site Manager position. This position is located in our Headquarters in Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Are you experienced with highly complex unexploded ordnance (UXO), munitions and ordnance cleanup? Do you have knowledge of cleanup of UXO/ordnance contamination at Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS)? If so, we welcome you to join our team. You'll play an integral role in the Toxics Cleanup Program - encompassing both UXO and FUDS expertise in response to program-wide highly complex inquiries of munitions and ordnance cleanup, as well as site management of UXO-contaminated sites.
Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Program Mission: The mission of the Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) is to protect Washington's human health and the environment by preventing and cleaning up pollution and supporting sustainable communities and natural resources for the benefit of future and current generations.
Tele-work 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 an 80% 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 July 16, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before July 15, 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:
, , *, *, , , & , , , , , , , *Click here for more information
About the Department of Ecology
Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our Strategic Plan.
Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:
- A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
- An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
- Continuous growth and development opportunities.
- Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
Our commitment to DEIRDiversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.
Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.
Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology's work.
Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Duties
As the UXO Expert for the Toxic Cleanup Program, you'll train and mentor other staff in the technically complex field of UXO/ordnance detection and removal, and explosives safety. Additionally, your expertise will be critical in developing and implementing policies to address remedial actions at complex sites contaminated with UXO, ordnance, munitions, or explosives. As a Site Manager to UXO contaminated sites, you will assist with Department of Defense (DoD) sites, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sites, and private properties to expedite cleanup - drafting and issuing cleanup actions plans, including remedial investigations and feasibility studies, reviewing technical reports, and providing regulatory oversight during the cleanup process.
Additional duties will include:
- Advise the program or agency management on the need for contractor/consultant services in UXO/munitions detection and removal.
- Serve as an Ecology representative on UXO issues with other agencies, governments and the public, effectively negotiating and resolving conflicts.
- Manage and provide regulatory oversight through review and comment of contaminated cleanup sites and ensure remedial actions comply with environmental laws, regulations, and policies.
- Maintain current scientific knowledge on contaminated site remediation.
- Review cleanup projects to assess if the cleanup meets the substantive requirements of the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA).
- Perform site hazard assessments of contaminated sites.
- Plan, direct, and provide oversight on UXO and munitions on all aspects of formal MTCA cleanup sites.
- Develop scopes of work and associated cost estimates for Ecology-led site investigations. Manage all aspects of contracts.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:
- 30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent
- 20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalent
A total of ten years of experience and/or education as described below:
- Experience in: environmental analysis or control, or environmental planning.
- Examples of experience may include: UXO technician 3, Senior UXO Supervisor, or UXO Quality Control Specialist as defined by
- Education: involving major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field.
OR
One year of experience as an Environmental Specialist 4, at the Department of Ecology.
Special Requirements / Conditions of Employment:
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Desired Qualifications:
We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
- Master explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) certification or equivalent certification.
- Experience in the application of digital and analog geophysics in munitions investigations and cleanup.
- Experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control in UXO cleanup.
- Experience with underwater ordnance investigation and cleanup.
Supplemental Information
Ecology seeks diverse applicants:We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Need an Accommodationin the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?
- If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or [redacted].
- If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.
- If you are reading this announcement in print format, please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology.
Application Instructions:
It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.
- A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
- A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.
For Your Privacy:
When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):
- Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc.
- Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded.
Additional Application Instructions for Current 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.
Application Attestation:
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.
Other Information:
If you have specific questions about the position, please email Amy Hargrove at: Please do not contact Amy to inquire about the status of your application.
To request the full position description: email
Why work for Ecology?
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.
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 your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance.
To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at and follow, like or visit us on , , , or our
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Equal Opportunity Employer: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 g