Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Expert and Site Manager (Environmental Specialist 5)

The (TCP) within the Department of Ecology (Ecology) is looking to fill a UXO Expert and Site Manager position. This position is located in our Headquarters in Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Are you experienced with highly complex unexploded ordnance (UXO), munitions and ordnance cleanup? Do you have knowledge of cleanup of UXO / ordnance contamination at Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS)?

If so, we welcome you to join our team. You’ll play an integral role in the Toxics Cleanup Program encompassing both UXO and FUDS expertise in response to program-wide highly complex inquiries of munitions and ordnance cleanup, as well as site management of UXO-contaminated sites.

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

Program Mission : The mission of the Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) is to protect Washington’s human health and the environment by preventing and cleaning up pollution and supporting sustainable communities and natural resources for the benefit of future and current generations.

Tele-work options for this position : This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint.

This position will be eligible for up to an 80% 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 July 16, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before July 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.

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.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following :

About the Department of Ecology

Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference.

Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our .

Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering :

• A healthy life / work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
• An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.

Our commitment to DEIR

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

Diversity : We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.

Equity : We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive. Inclusion : We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.

Respect : We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.

We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.

Duties

As the UXO Expert for the Toxic Cleanup Program, you’ll train and mentor other staff in the technically complex field of UXO / ordnance detection and removal, and explosives safety.

Additionally, your expertise will be critical in developing and implementing policies to address remedial actions at complex sites contaminated with UXO, ordnance, munitions, or explosives.

As a Site Manager to UXO contaminated sites, you will assist with Department of Defense (DoD) sites, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sites, and private properties to expedite cleanup drafting and issuing cleanup actions plans, including remedial investigations and feasibility studies, reviewing technical reports, and providing regulatory oversight during the cleanup process.

Additional duties will include :

• Advise the program or agency management on the need for contractor / consultant services in UXO / munitions detection and removal.
• Serve as an Ecology representative on UXO issues with other agencies, governments and the public, effectively negotiating and resolving conflicts.
• Manage and provide regulatory oversight through review and comment of contaminated cleanup sites and ensure remedial actions comply with environmental laws, regulations, and policies.
• Maintain current scientific knowledge on contaminated site remediation.
• Review cleanup projects to assess if the cleanup meets the substantive requirements of the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA).
• Perform site hazard assessments of contaminated sites.
• Plan, direct, and provide oversight on UXO and munitions on all aspects of formal MTCA cleanup sites.
• Develop scopes of work and associated cost estimates for Ecology-led site investigations. Manage all aspects of contracts.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time.

We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked.

Examples of the proration calculations are :

• 30 hours worked per week for 20 months : (30 / 40) x 20 months 15 months full-time equivalent
• 20 hours worked per week for 12 months : (20 / 40) x 12 months 6 months full-time equivalent

Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, education, and volunteer experience.

See below for how you may qualify.

A total of ten years of experience and / or education as described below :

• Experience in : environmental analysis or control, or environmental planning. Examples of experience may include : UXO technician 3, Senior UXO Supervisor, or UXO Quality Control Specialist as defined by .
• Education : involving major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field.

All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position : Possible Combinations C ollege credits or degree - as listed above.

Years of required experience - as listed above. Combination 1No college credits or degree10 years of experienceCombination 230-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.

9 years of experienceCombination 360-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (AA degree).8 years of experienceCombination 490-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.

7 years of experienceCombination 5 A Bachelor's Degree6 years of experienceCombination 6 A Master's Degree5 years of experienceCombination 7A PhD4 years of experience

One year of experience as an Environmental Specialist 4, at the Department of Ecology.

Special Requirements / Conditions of Employment :

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Desired Qualifications :

• Master explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) certification or equivalent certification.
• Experience in the application of digital and analog geophysics in munitions investigations and cleanup.
• Experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control in UXO cleanup.
• Experience with underwater ordnance investigation and cleanup.

Note : Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.