[Geolalumni] FW: Job Announcement! SWRO Well Construction Coordinator (Hydrogeologist 3) (In-Training)

[Geology Department]

Hi all,

Please see the job opportunity below!

Thank you,
Hye In

Hye In Park | She/Her
Undergraduate Program Coordinator | Geology
Western Washington University
(360) 650-6516


From: Patterson, Halle (ECY) <hapa461 at ECY.WA.GOV>
Sent: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 9:30 AM
To: Patterson, Halle (ECY) <hapa461 at ECY.WA.GOV>
Subject: Job Announcement! SWRO Well Construction Coordinator (Hydrogeologist 3) (In-Training)


Hello,
The Water Resources<https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Our-Programs/Water-Resources> (WR) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Project Hydrogeologist-Permit Writer (Hydrogeologist 3) (In-Training) <https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4027698/swro-well-construction-coordinator-hydrogeologist-3-in-training> position in our Southwest Region Office in Lacey, WA<http://www.ci.lacey.wa.us/>. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
In this role, you will serv as the Southwest Region Well Construction Coordinator, you will get the awesome responsibility of ensuring that our state's licensed well drillers (who work in the SW Region) are properly doing their job and that wells are properly constructed according to state law and regulations. While looking at a well itself may not look like a very interesting thing to look at, in reality a water well represents the following:

  *   FREE access to a public resource (our groundwater), owned in common by all Washingtonians
  *   Access to a SAFE and SUSTAINABLE source of water for drinking, watering plants and lawns, for bathing, kitchen and laundry needs, and many other uses that require a water supply.
  *   A source of water on the parcel (no need to truck in water or walk to another water source for one's supplies).
  *   A device that will last 50 to 75 years.
  *   A public record of:
o    The subsurface of the earth as recorded by the well driller.
o    Depth to the water table.
o    Yield of water from the well.
o    A dramatic increase in the value of this parcel of land.
o    Improved access for roads and electricity to this parcel (if they are not there yet).
o    Vastly increased ability to sell this parcel in the future.

You will also be responsible for performing field exams on apprentice well drillers to help them along the process of obtaining a Washington State well drillers license. You will get to use your professional hydrogeological expertise to issue well construction and well decommissioning variances in situations where the required well construction steps or well decommissioning steps cannot be reasonably met due to the size of the parcel, ability of a drill rig to access the parcel, etc. As a well construction coordinator, your role is essential in the Water Resources Program's work in managing and protecting Washington's ground water and surface water supplies, protecting senior water rights (including yet to be quantified Tribal water rights), protecting streamflows and providing technical assistance to a wide range of state residents, local and Tribal government agency staff, hydrogeological, engineering and environmental consultants, real estate agents, attorneys and sister state agencies such as the Department of Health and Department of Fish and Wildlife is extremely rewarding and challenging work.

Note: This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the Hydrogeologist field and achieve the goal class of a Hydrogeologist 3 (HG3). Candidates will be considered at the HG2 and the HG3 levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section.
Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment and to promote the wise management of our air, land and water for the benefit of current and future generations.

Program Mission: The mission of the Water Resources Program is to is to support sustainable water resources management to meet the present and future water needs of people and the natural environment, in partnership with Washington communities.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule after initial training. During the first six-months of initial training, this position is required to work in the office two days 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 is subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on May 18, 2023. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before May 17, 2023. 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.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:
Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s)<https://www.hca.wa.gov/public-employee-benefits/employees/medical-plans-and-benefits>, Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)<http://www.drs.wa.gov/>, Vacation, Sick, and other Leave<http://hr.ofm.wa.gov/compensation-job-classes/compensation-administration/vacation-leave-and-holidays#Vacation%20Leave>*, 11 Paid Holidays per year<http://hr.ofm.wa.gov/compensation-job-classes/compensation-administration/vacation-leave-and-holidays#Paid%20Holidays>*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness<https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service>, Tuition Waiver<http://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=28B.15.558>,  Long Term Disability<https://www.hca.wa.gov/public-employee-benefits/employees/long-term-disability-insurance> & Life Insurance<https://www.hca.wa.gov/public-employee-benefits/employees/life-insurance>, Deferred Compensation Programs<http://www.drs.wa.gov/dcp/dcp.htm>, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)<https://www.hca.wa.gov/public-employee-benefits/employees/dependent-care-assistance-program-dcap>,  Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)<https://www.hca.wa.gov/public-employee-benefits/employees/medical-flexible-spending-arrangement-fsa>, Employee Assistance Program<http://des.wa.gov/services/hr-finance-lean/employee-assistance-program-eap>, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives<http://hr.ofm.wa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Strategic%20HR/Commute%20Trip%20Reduction%20SHRD%20Guidance.pdf> (Download PDF reader)<https://get.adobe.com/reader/>, Combined Fund Drive<http://www.cfd.wa.gov/>, SmartHealth<https://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/washington-wellness/smarthealth> Click here for more information <https://ofm.wa.gov/state-human-resources/compensation-job-classes/benefits>  *

SALARY: $60,156.00 - $89,292.00 Annually

If you're interested in applying for this position, please follow this link: SWRO Well Construction Coordinator (Hydrogeologist 3) (In-Training)<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4027698/swro-well-construction-coordinator-hydrogeologist-3-in-training>

Sincerely,
Halle Patterson
Pronouns: She/Her
Outreach Specialist - Recruiting and Diversity
Department of Ecology | Human Resource Office
564.669.0901 | hapa461 at ecy.wa.gov<mailto:hapa461 at ecy.wa.gov>
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