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Department of Ecology Product Stewardship Specialist (Environmental Specialist 5) (In-Training) in Lacey, Washington
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Solid Waste Management Program *within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a *Product Stewardship Specialist (Environmental Specialist 5) (In-Training) position. This position can be located* *in either of our offices listed below:
- Northwest Region Office *in *Shoreline, WA{rel="nofollow"}.
- Southwest Region Office in* *Lacey, WA.{rel="nofollow"}
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. Please Note: If the final location of this position is determined to be in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}. there will be an additional 5% pay increase due to its location in King County. In this instance the salary range will be $5,608 - $8,328 per month. In this position, you will be working on the cutting edge of the fastest growing waste management policy, extended producer responsibility (EPR). Jurisdictions around the world are using this policy to manage items like electronics, mattresses, carpet, and even packaging! Washington has EPR laws on the books for electronics, pharmaceuticals, mercury-containing lights, paint, solar panels and batteries. Extended producer responsibility programs have the potential to dramatically increase the amount of a material or product that gets collected for recycling, benefitting people and the environment. To bring these policies to action, you will work with industry representatives, local governments, and a variety of interested parties both in-state and nationally. You will conduct high-level, statewide policy development and analysis. You will support the development of legislation, regulations and policies. You will also ensure compliance with state laws and regulations and provide ongoing technical assistance to manufacturers, stewardship organizations, collection sites, processors, local governments, and other interested parties. Agency Mission: *Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations. *Program Mission: *The mission of the Solid Waste Management program is to reduce wastes through prevention and reuse, keep toxics out of the environment, and safely manage what remains. *Tele-work options for this position: *This position will be eligible for up to a 90% 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 June 14, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before June 13, 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