Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen The Department of Ecology is hiring a Toxics Reduction Engineer (Environmental Engineer 2) (In-Training) within the Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program. Location: • Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. • Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. Schedule: • You may telework most of your work time with occasional in-person meetings and activities. Application Timeline: • Apply by August 18, 2025 • This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after August 18, 2025 may not be considered. Do you want to use your engineering knowledge to solve complex environmental issues? Are you interested in joining a dynamic team that works directly with businesses to eliminate hazardous chemical use and prevent pollution? Ecology is looking for an engineer to join and grow our Toxics Reduction Technical Assistance team. In this position, you will learn and apply engineering techniques in the specialty areas of pollution prevention, safer chemical use, green engineering, resource conservation and hazardous waste management. You will work directly with Washington State Businesses to help them limit their waste, conserve resources, and save money. What you will do: • Provide engineering consultation to Washington State businesses related to pollution prevention and toxic reduction. • Conduct technical assistance visits to review a facilities operations, collect baseline information, and identify opportunities for pollution prevention and toxic reduction. • Work with Washington state businesses to implement toxic reduction projects focused on promoting safer alternatives, eliminating toxic chemical use, reducing hazardous waste generation, and conserving resources. What makes this role unique? • You will be joining a dynamic and dedicated team of engineers, scientists, and toxicologists focused on reducing toxic chemical use “upstream”. • You will learn from seasoned technical assistance experts. • This in-training plan will allow you to develop a unique consulting skillset that can be applied at a wide range of industrial sectors, such as aerospace, healthcare, surface finishing, and large scale painting operations. Learn more about what it is like to be an Engineer at the Department of Ecology This position offers an in-training plan and may be filled at the Engineering Aide 3 (EA3), Environmental Engineer 1 (EE1), or Environmental Engineer 2 (EE2) level, depending on your qualifications. If you qualify at the EA3 or EE1 level and are hired, you will progress through an in-training plan to become an EE2 within a specified time period. For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website. Required Qualifications: You may qualify through a combination of education and experience described below: Experience in environmental engineering. Experience may include a combination of the following: • Provides technical assistance to consultants, industry, local authorities, the public, municipal officials, agency staff and engineers on environmental engineering problems and regulatory compliance • Makes general investigations and/or surveys of waste generation, water and air pollution, or other environmental engineering problems • Prepares engineering reports and technical data • Provides engineering review for projects receiving agency administered grant and loan funds Education involving a major study in one of the following engineering fields: sanitary, water resource, civil, geotechnical, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or related field. At the Engineering Aide 3 level (In-Training) Pay Range 53, $4,882 - $6,576 monthly Four (4) years of experience and/or education as described above. Examples of how to qualify: • 4 years of experience. • 3 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits. • 2 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree). • 1 year of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits. • An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certificate. • A Bachelor’s degree or above. At the Environmental Engineer 1 level (In-Training) Pay Range 56, $5,271 - $7,082 monthly Five (5) years of experience and/or education as described above. Examples of how to qualify: • 5 years of experience. • 4 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits. • 3 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree). • 2 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits. • 1 year of experience AND an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certificate. • 1 year of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree. • A Master’s degree or above. At the Environmental Engineer 2 level (Goal Class) Pay Range 62, $6,107 - $8,210 monthly Six (6) years of experience and/or education as described above. Examples of how to qualify: • 6 years of experience. • 5 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits. • 4 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree). • 3 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits. • 2 years of experience AND an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certificate. • 2 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree. • 1 year experience AND a Master’s degree or above. Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment: • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. • Must complete 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training within 6 months. Desired Qualifications: • Work experience within the fields of waste reduction, pollution prevention, green chemistry, safer alternative selection, or energy and water conservation. • Knowledge of industrial processes involving hazardous substances, generation of hazardous or solid wastes, air emissions and wastewater discharges. • Ability to prepare high quality materials for technical information (written and through presentation) with clarity to a wide audience. • Ability to interact with a wide variety of individuals and exercise the soft skills needed to network within business and academic communities. This includes an ability to • Ask questions, listen to, and understand businesses paint points and goals • Meet your clients where they are at and recommend actions or ideas that are tailored and scoped appropriately • Lead by example and go the extra mile to offer and follow up on creative service opportunities If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles. Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov. 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. Application Process Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. How to Apply Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach: • Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position • Resume Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete. For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website. Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed. Need an Accommodation? If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format: • Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov • If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384. Questions? • For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Jason Landskron at Jason.Landskron@ecy.wa.gov • If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov About the Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program The mission of the Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction program is to protect Washington’s residents and environment by reducing the use of toxic chemicals, safely managing dangerous waste, preventing new contaminated sites, and cleaning up contamination. About the Department of Ecology As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability. Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *Click here for more information To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website, explore Working at Ecology, check out our Strategic Plan, and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, arenaflex, or our blog. Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative. Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days. #LI-Hybrid Apply tot his job