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<p><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Hello,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">The <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecy.wa.gov%2Fprograms%2Feap%2Findex.html&data=05%7C01%7Chapa461%40ECY.WA.GOV%7C35086aa0c70541d0e16c08da85eca3e0%7C11d0e217264e400a8ba057dcc127d72d%7C0%7C0%7C637969548781789701%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pGYC47SMogpN1XLg8djDtrS4VCOtS2RV7x343t%2FUbTs%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">Environmental
Assessment Program</span></a> (EAP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an <b><span style="color:#2E75B6"><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3684882/environmental-engineer-3-in-training"><span style="color:#044A91">Environmental
Engineer 3</span><span style="color:#044A91;font-weight:normal"> </span><span style="color:#044A91">(In-Training)</span><span style="color:black;font-weight:normal"> </span></a></span></b>position. The position is located in our Headquarters office in <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ci.lacey.wa.us%2F&data=05%7C01%7Chapa461%40ECY.WA.GOV%7C35086aa0c70541d0e16c08da85eca3e0%7C11d0e217264e400a8ba057dcc127d72d%7C0%7C0%7C637969548781789701%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=oatvqjjLN%2FzkA5Q0aBfIUW29TGa5OalH46opmFR52nU%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">Lacey,
WA</span></a>. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">As a licensed professional engineer, you will independently plan and conduct investigations of, and propose solutions to, environmental engineering
problems relating to pollutant loading capacity, mathematical modeling of water quality, and effluent dilution. This position is directly related to Ecology’s mission of protecting, preserving, and restoring Washington’s environment. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Agency Mission</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">: Ecology’s mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment, and promote the
wise management of our air, land and water. The agency’s goals are to prevent pollution, clean up pollution and support sustainable communities and natural resources. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Program Mission</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">: The <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecy.wa.gov%2Fprograms%2Feap%2Findex.html&data=05%7C01%7Chapa461%40ECY.WA.GOV%7C35086aa0c70541d0e16c08da85eca3e0%7C11d0e217264e400a8ba057dcc127d72d%7C0%7C0%7C637969548781789701%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pGYC47SMogpN1XLg8djDtrS4VCOtS2RV7x343t%2FUbTs%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none">Environmental
Assessment Program</span></a> provides a range of scientific, monitoring, laboratory, and quality assurance services. Its mission is to measure and assess environmental conditions in Washington State. The Modeling and TMDL Unit is comprised of a cohesive
team of scientists and engineers that work on studies to solve some of the most complex water quality issues in western Washington. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">During Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery, </span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">employees are working
a combination of in-office and/or telework based on position and business need. Telecommuting is an option. Flexible number of days per week in the office. Ecology is following current state guidance regarding mask requirements, health screening questions
before entry, and social distancing. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Application Timeline:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"> This position will remain open until filled,
with an initial screening date of <b>September 6, 2022</b>. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before<b> September 5, 2022</b>. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial
screening date.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Feel free to contact me with any questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#323E4F">Halle Patterson</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#767171">
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#525252">(She/Her)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#525252">Department of Ecology | Human Resource Consultant – Recruiting
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#525252">Phone: 564-669-0901 | Email:
</span><a href="mailto:hapa461@ecy.wa.gov"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">hapa461@ecy.wa.gov</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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