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<p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Water Resources Program </span></strong>within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4478816/hydrogeologist-permit-writer-hydrogeologist-3-in-training"><span style="font-weight:normal">Hydrogeologist/Permit
Writer (Hydrogeologist 3) (In-Training)</span></a></span></strong> position. This position is located in our <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Northwest Region Office (NWRO) </span></strong>in<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></strong></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#267A90"><a href="https://www.shorelinewa.gov/"><span style="color:#171F56">Shoreline,
WA</span></a>. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#4E4C4A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Please Note: </span></strong>The salary listed includes the additional 5% premium pay that this position will receive due to its location in </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#4E4C4A"><a href="https://www.shorelinewa.gov/" target="_blank" title="https://www.shorelinewa.gov/"><span style="color:#267A90">Shoreline,
WA</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> in King County. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#4E4C4A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white">In this role, you will learn with great depth Washington state’s water code and associated case law, be exposed to the technical aspects of investigating water rights applications,
and support the management of the state’s resources. You will provide hydrogeologic analysis and technical assistance related to water resource management and water rights processing as well as make decisions on water rights applications. You will develop
your knowledge of regional hydrogeology and hydrogeologic principles related to water availability and environmental impacts due to withdrawal and use of water. With an in-depth understanding of water resources science and the state’s legal framework, you
will collaborate with and provide technical consultation to other agencies, Tribes, businesses, interest groups, and local governments regarding very complex issues.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#4E4C4A"><br>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Note: </span></strong>This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Hydrogeologist</span></strong> field
and achieve the goal class of a <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Hydrogeologist 3 (HG3)</span></strong>. Candidates will be considered at the<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> HG2 </span></strong>and the<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> HG3 </span></strong>levels,
depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#4E4C4A"><br>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Agency Mission: </span></strong>Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></strong></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Program Mission:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> 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.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#4E4C4A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Tele-work options for this position: </span></strong>Initially, this position will be required to work in the office a minimum of three days per week for onboarding and the early phases of training and
development. After successful completion, it will then be eligible for up to an 80% tele-work schedule, with the expectation of working in the office at least one day 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.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Application Timeline:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> This position will remain open until filled. We will review applications on <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">May
17, 2024.</span></strong> In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">May 16, 2024</span></strong>. 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. <br>
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<b>Salary</b>: </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#4E4C4A;background:white">$65,688.00 - $97,500.00 Annually</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#4E4C4A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt">If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4478816/hydrogeologist-permit-writer-hydrogeologist-3-in-training"><span style="font-weight:normal">Hydrogeologist/Permit Writer
(Hydrogeologist 3) (In-Training)</span></a></span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Feel free to contact me with any questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#0D0D0D">Jillian Carver<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#0D0D0D">WA State Department of Ecology
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</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#2F5496"><a href="mailto:jill.carver@ecy.wa.gov"><span style="color:#2F5496">jill.carver@ecy.wa.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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