>DNR is proud to announce an exciting opportunity:
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>Sediment Quality Unit Supervisor opening at Department of Natural
>Resources in our Aquatics Resources Division
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>(Toxicologist 2)
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>Salary: $4,888 - $6,416 per month
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>($4,741 - $6,224 with 3% temporary reduction)
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>Open until filled. First screening after June 1, 2012.
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>POSITION PROFILE:
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>This position oversees the agency's Contaminated Sediments Program. This
>includes providing the agency with toxicological expertise through the
>review and evaluation of toxicological studies and technical data and
>renders professional analysis to agency management on the effects of
>contaminated sediments to human health and aquatic organisms. These
>analyses are used to evaluate the effectiveness of proposed cleanup
>plans to ensure the proprietary interests of the state are addressed.
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>This position also represents the agency on advisory committees,
>interagency task forces and other venues where toxicological expertise
>is required.
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>To facilitate achieving these results, the position supervises the
>Sediment Quality Unit, a group of 5-6 professional staff, within the
>Program Development Section of the Aquatic Resources Division.
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>MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
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>*Evaluating scientific and technical information and other toxicology
>data to determine potential adverse health and/or ecological effects of
>exposure to environmental chemicals and materials.
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>*Represents the agency on advisory committees, interagency tasks forces,
>and other venues regarding sampling and site cleanup, determining
>environmental and financial liability, natural resource damage
>assessment activities and the fate, transport and effect of contaminated
>sediments on the environment.
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>*Sampling and site cleanup, liability, and natural resource damage
>assessment activities related to the federal Comprehensive Environmental
>Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the federal Oil
>Pollution Act (OPA), federal Clean Water Act (CWA), the state Model
>Toxics Control Act (MTCA) and Water Pollution Control Act (WPCA).
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>*Develops and directs the development of DNR policies related to
>contaminated sediment sites and the potential adverse health and/or
>ecological effects of exposure to environmental chemicals.
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>*Supervision and leadership of the Sediment Quality Unit, located within
>the Program Development Section, consisting of 5 to 6 professional
>environmental staff.
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>REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES:
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>*A Master's degree involving major study in toxicology or environmental,
>physical, or natural sciences with a major emphasis in toxicology and
>three years of professional level experience in toxicology
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>*A PhD in one of the above fields and one year of professional- level
>experience in toxicology.
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>*Knowledge of toxicology information, regulatory issues and statistics.
>Knowledge of applicable state (MTCA), federal (CERCLA, OPA), and local
>environmental regulations and policies. Knowledge of methods for the
>development of a contaminated sediments program.
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>*Demonstrated senior-level expertise in employing applied toxicology to
>address potential health impact issues resulting from human exposure to
>environmental contaminants
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>*Recognizing emerging contaminated sediment issues, their impact on
>human health and the environment, and conduct advance planning to
>address those issues
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>*Demonstrated ability to lead professional staff, supervising daily,
>weekly, monthly, and yearly activities, recruiting, training, coaching,
>supporting, and guiding staff products and career development efforts.
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>DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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>*Education with a specific focus on aquatic resource sciences,
>management, and/or regulation.
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>*Extensive education or experience in remediation of contaminated
>sediment under CERCLA, MTCA, and/or OPA from aquatic lands in the
>Pacific Northwest.
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>*Knowledge of the role of DNR and the management of state-owned aquatic
>lands.
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>SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
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>*Must have a valid driver's license and have two years of driving
>experience.
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>*Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
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>*Uses personal computers (word processing and database software), local
>area networks, email, voicemail, and electronic scheduler.
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>WHO MAY APPLY
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>This recruitment is open to anyone who meets the required qualifications
>for this position.
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>APPLICATION PROCESS
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>To be considered for this position, please go to:
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>http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Lists/Job%20Openings/Attachments/778/2012_0222.pdf
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>Questions? Please contact Michal Rechner at (360) 902-1075 or by email
>at [email protected].
