High Resolution Air Monitoring Study Scientist (Natural Resource Scientist 4)(Project) - State of Washington
Thurston County – Lacey, WA
About the Job
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Air Quality program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a High Resolution Air Monitoring Study Scientist (Natural Resource Scientist 4)(2-year Project) position.
This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Are you looking for the perfect opportunity to apply your atmospheric science knowledge, skills, and creativity to help advance environmental justice in overburdened communities in Washington State? If so, look no further as this may be the ideal opportunity for you.
As the High Resolution Air Monitoring Study Lead Scientist, you will lead a highly collaborative team of Air Quality Program scientists and staff experts in the design and implementation of a scientifically defensible study to characterize air quality conditions at block-by-block resolution in historically overburdened communities. A study of this magnitude and resolution has never been done in Washington State – you will be breaking new ground in the effort to characterize air pollution, provide critically important air quality information to the people that live in these communities, and better inform the Air Quality Program’s efforts to reduce air pollution. And, you’ll be doing it all as a member of an incredibly supportive and collaborative team and within a highly flexible work environment with the potential for up to 90% telework, flexible work hours, and a compressed work week.
This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Are you looking for the perfect opportunity to apply your atmospheric science knowledge, skills, and creativity to help advance environmental justice in overburdened communities in Washington State? If so, look no further as this may be the ideal opportunity for you.
As the High Resolution Air Monitoring Study Lead Scientist, you will lead a highly collaborative team of Air Quality Program scientists and staff experts in the design and implementation of a scientifically defensible study to characterize air quality conditions at block-by-block resolution in historically overburdened communities. A study of this magnitude and resolution has never been done in Washington State – you will be breaking new ground in the effort to characterize air pollution, provide critically important air quality information to the people that live in these communities, and better inform the Air Quality Program’s efforts to reduce air pollution. And, you’ll be doing it all as a member of an incredibly supportive and collaborative team and within a highly flexible work environment with the potential for up to 90% telework, flexible work hours, and a compressed work week.
Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Program Mission: The mission of the Air Quality Program (AQP) is to protect, preserve, and enhance the air quality of Washington to safeguard public health and the environment and support high quality of life for current and future generations.
Please Note: This is a project position that is funded for two years. This position may be extended beyond 2 years, pending available funding.
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 April 4, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before April 3, 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), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives(Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *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 DEIR
Diversity, 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.
Job Type: Project (limited duration)
Location: Thurston County – Lacey, Washington
Agency: Dept. of Ecology
Source : State of Washington