Senior Toxicologist Toxicologist 3
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Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
TheNuclear Waste Program (NWP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Senior Toxicologist (Toxicologist 3 position. This position is located in our Richland Field Office (RFO) in Richland WA. Upon hire you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
In this position you will apply your toxicology and public health experience to address issues resulting from human and ecological receptor exposure to environmental contaminants. You will provide technical evaluation and input on nuclear waste and Hanford cleanup activities with respect to risk assessment and toxicological effects to human health and the environment. Moreover you will serve as a lead toxicologist supporting other toxicology staff in analysis and review activities to ensure consistency of evaluation and protectiveness in agency cleanup strategies.
Agency Mission:Ecologys mission is to protect preserve and enhance Washingtons environment for current and future generations.
Program Mission:The Nuclear Waste Program (NWP) mission is to lead the effective and efficient cleanup of the United States Department of Energys Hanford Site; to ensure sound management of mixed hazardous wastes in Washington; and to protect the states air water and land at and adjacent to the Hanford site.
Telework 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 a 90 telework schedule after completion of new employee onboarding and training.Applicants with questions about position location options telework 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:
Apply by: February 03 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 February 03 2025 may not be considered.
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:
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 informationAbout the Department of Ecology
Protecting Washington States 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 ourStrategic Plan.Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits proudly offering:- Ahealthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
- An Infants at Work Program that is based on the longterm health values of infantparent 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 Ecologys 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 Ecologys 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
What makes this role unique
In this role you will serve as a lead Toxicologist supporting other toxicology staff in analysis and review activities. You will provide toxicological evaluation and input on nuclear waste and Hanford cleanup activities and you will provide updates to program leadership as needed regarding risk assessment and toxicology issues.
What you will do:- Apply toxicology experience and practices to address a broad array of human health and ecotoxicological issues.
- Evaluate research studies in the literature and other toxicological exposure and environmental data to conclude potential adverse human health and ecological effects.
- Identify acceptable regulatory thresholds for various chemical and radiological contaminants (environmental media cleanup levels radiation standards hazardous waste designation levels).
- Investigate issues in regulatory clinical epidemiological and ecological toxicology with risk assessment methods by examining appropriate characteristics.
- Review and perform statistical analysis of environmental and exposure data.
- Prepare proposals for research grants and design and conduct welldefined toxicological studies when additional key data are needed.
- Provide regulatory oversight review laboratory and field data and recommend research or modifications to remedy data gaps or inaccuracies.
Qualifications
Years of required experience indicated below are fulltime equivalent years. Fulltime 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 fulltime. 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 fulltime equivalent
- 20 hours worked per week for 12 months: 20/40 x 12 months 6 months fulltime equivalent
Required Qualifications:
A total of ten years of experience and/or education as described below:- Toxicological experience
- Education in: Toxicology or in a health or ecologicalrelated science with a major emphasis in toxicology.
Possible Combinations College credit hours or degree as listed above Years of required experience as listed above Combination 1 No college credit hours or degree 10 years of experience Combination 2 I have 3059 semester or 4589 quarter credits 9 years of experience Combination 3 I have 6089 semester or 90134 quarter credits (AA degree) 8 years of experience Combination 4 I have 90119 semester or 135179 quarter credits 7 years of experience Combination 5 A Bachelors Degree 6 years of experience Combination 6 A Masters Degree 4 years of experience Combination 7 A Ph.D. 3 years of experience
Ecology does not use the EVerify system; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information please visitSupplemental Information
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 candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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Application Instructions:
Its in the applicants best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.- A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
- A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.
For Your Privacy:
When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume Cover Letter Transcripts DD214 etc.:- Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number date of birth etc.
- Do not attach documents that are passwordprotected as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded.
Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees:
Please make sure to answer the agencywide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2 and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number please contact Human Resources.
Application Attestation:
The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Other Information:If you have specific questions about the position please email Jay Deckerat Please do not contact Jay to inquire about the status of your application.
To request the full position description: emailWhy work for Ecology
As an agency our mission is to protect preserve and enhance Washingtons environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership effective resource management teamwork professionalism and accountability.
Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington States environment. A career in public service 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.
To learn more about The Department of Ecology please visit our website at and follow like or visit us on LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Instagram or our blog.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.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. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or .
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.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
