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Washington State Department of Ecology · 13 hours ago

Hydrogeologist / Cleanup Site Manager (Hydrogeologist 4)

Shoreline, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

9+ years exp

The Washington State Department of Ecology is hiring a Hydrogeologist / Cleanup Site Manager within the Toxics Cleanup Program. This role involves providing technical expertise and project management for complex contaminated site cleanups, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, and collaborating with various stakeholders to advance cleanup projects.

Environmental EngineeringNatural ResourcesWaste ManagementWater

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide technical oversight for assigned Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA)-contaminated sites, ensuring work follows sound geologic, hydrogeologic, fate and transport, and engineering principles

Manage cleanup projects, including schedules, milestones, and coordination with PLP consultants and Ecology external contractors

Review and approve technical documents, such as work plans, remedial investigations, feasibility studies, cleanup action plans and remedial designs, for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance

Conduct field visits to observe site activities and provide guidance on investigation, sampling, and remediation

Work with colleagues to provide technical support, including peer reviews and guidance, to promote and maintain technical excellence and project uniformity

Prepare written communications, including emails, letters, memos, technical reports, and summaries, and represent projects with agencies, interested parties, and the public

Work with TCP management to procure and manage Ecology external contracts for technical support for select projects according to agency policies

Maintain project and site records in agency systems, ensuring accurate data management and supporting reporting and compliance requirements

Qualification

Washington State Hydrogeologist licenseHydrogeologyProject managementEnvironmental data analysisTechnical writingMeeting facilitationCritical thinkingVerbal communication

Required

Possession of a valid Washington State Hydrogeologist Specialty license

Nine years of professional experience and/or education as described below: Experience as a hydrogeologist, hydrologist, geologist or closely allied profession. Education involving a major study in hydrogeology, hydrology, geology or closely allied field. The above education and experience may be concurrent with the time it takes to get licensure

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

This position requires possession of a valid Washington State Hydrogeologist specialty license within 6 months after hiring

Preferred

Effective technical writing, verbal communication, project management, and meeting facilitation skills

Experience with mixed media sampling, laboratory analytical methods, and environmental data analysis

Demonstrated critical thinking skills, including the ability to analyze complex technical information, evaluate and identify data gaps, evaluate data quality and project assumptions, apply professional judgment, and develop clear, defensible solutions for complex environmental problems