Job Description

The Water Resources (WR) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Central Region Well Construction Coordinator (Hydrogeologist 3) (in-Training) position. This position is located in our Central Regional Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA.


In this role, you will serve as the region's technical expert on all well driller licensing and well construction issues, including those requiring complex hydrogeological evaluation. You will have the opportunity to travel throughout many areas of Central Washington and to frequently work outside the office in the field. This role will provide you with opportunities to be on site with water well construction contractors and to learn about the industry and the laws and rules that govern it. You will independently plan, develop, direct, conduct, and/or oversee professional hydrogeological investigations involving well construction issues.

This is an In-Training position. The goal class for this position is a Hydrogeologist 3 (HG3). We will consider applicants who meet the requirements for the Hydrogeologist 2 and 3 levels. If the finalist meets the requirements for the HG2 level, then they will be placed into a training program to become a HG3 within a specified period of time.

Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

Program Mission: The mission of the Water Resources (WR) program is to manage water resources to meet the current and future needs of the natural environment and Washington's communities.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to a 40% 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 August 23, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before August 22, 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.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 64,440.00 95,652.00 Per Year

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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