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Department of Ecology Dam Safety Engineer (Environmental Engineer 3) (In-Training) in Lacey, Washington
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Water Resources Program *within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a *Dam Safety Engineer (Environmental Engineer 3) (In-Training) position. This position can be located* in our *Headquarters Office in* Lacey, WA {rel="nofollow"}or our *Northwest Region Office (NWRO) *in *Shoreline, WA{rel="nofollow"}. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Please Note: If the final location of this position is determined to be in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA{rel="nofollow"}. there will be an additional 5% pay increase due to its location in King County. In this instance the salary range will be $5,895 - $9,195 per month.
Ecology's Dam Safety Office regulates nearly 1,100 dams in the state of Washington. As the Dam Safety Engineer, you will protect public health and safety by ensuring that these dams and their associated elements are properly designed, constructed, and maintained. You will review engineering design reports and construction plans and specifications as well as conduct periodic inspections of both current and proposed dams to ensure they are properly built and maintained. Your work in this role will take you across the state as you conduct both in office and field work throughout the year. This position offers great opportunities for professional growth, including access to Dam Safety and Technical Engineering training and conferences to foster growth within your technical expertise. 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 3 (EE3). Candidates will be considered at the EE2 *and the EE3 levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section. *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 mission of the Water Resources program is to manage water resources to meet the needs of people and the natural environment, in partnership with Washington's communities.
Tele-work options for this position: *This position offers variable work schedules and will be eligible for up to a 40% tele-work schedule, with the expectation of working in the office at least three days per week. *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 9, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before May 8, 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 scr