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Department of Ecology Water Rights, Field, and Data Management Assistant (Environmental Specialist 1) in Lacey, Washington
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Water Resources{rel="nofollow"} (WR) *program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a *Water Rights, Field, and Data Management Assistant (Environmental Specialist 1) position. This position is located* in our *Southwest Region Office (SWRO) in* *Lacey, WA.{rel="nofollow"} Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
In this position, you will support the SWRO Water Resources staff in drought response assistance for expected drought conditions in the Spring, Summer and Fall of 2024. You will perform data entry, filing, literature and database searches, reservation tracking, and assist in field investigations as needed. 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 Program 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. *Please Note: This is a temporary position that will end after one year. Tele-work options for this position: *Upon completion of initial training and onboarding, 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 April 16, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before April 15, 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.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s){target="_blank" rel="noopener"},
Public Employees Retirement System