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Shellfish Environmental Monitoring Assistant (ES 1) Non-Permanent – Multiple Positions (DOH6379)

SALARY: $2,999.00 – $3,887.00 Monthly

OPENING DATE: 04/05/22
CLOSING DATE: 04/19/22 11:59 PM
DESCRIPTION:

The Shellfish Environmental Monitoring Assistant positions support the mission by conducting environmental sampling for the marine biotoxin and Vibrio parahaemolyticus programs. Without preventative sampling for marine biotoxins, we could not close shellfish growing areas to prevent illness.

The mission of the Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) is to improve the health of people in Washington State by reducing and preventing, where possible, human exposures to a variety of environmental hazards and disease pathogens associated with the disposal of wastewater, the food we eat, the schools our children attend, and the places we recreate and overnight.

These are two full-time, non-permanent Environmental Specialist 1 positions. The duration is three (3) months from the date of hire.

The duty station for this position is in Tumwater, WA. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telework (mobile-work) is currently expected. When approved to return, the incumbent is expected to report to the duty station for work activities. Partial telecommuting may be an option subject to supervisory approval.

Duties Include
•    Planning and scheduling field sampling.
•    Collecting shellfish samples from intertidal sampling locations.
•    Setting and retrieving remote temperature recording devices.
•    Completing and recording field measurements including air, water, and oyster tissue temperature and salinity.
•    Conducting phytoplankton sampling.
•    Driving samples to/from the Public Health Laboratory in Seattle
•    Engaging with shellfish stakeholders, industry members and the public.
•    Maintaining the shellfish supplies inventory.
•    Building and delivering shellfish sampling supply kits to partners.
•    Conducting quality control or quality assurance of sample results.
•    Job shadowing within the office, including water quality monitoring and shoreline surveys.
•    Developing and executing an independent small-scale research study.

What we’re looking for  
Our ideal candidate has a driving passion for the work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understands how their actions affect others. They see the needs and objectives of others and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordingly. Our ideal candidate is outward even when confronted with others that are not open or collaborative. They demonstrate resilience to model outward behaviors even when stressed or tired.

Required Qualifications
•    Recent graduate or currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in an environmental science or related degree program.

•    Demonstrated experience in the following:
o    Using analytical and problem-solving skills.
o    Being flexible and versatile in changing situations, comfortable developing schedules, balancing priorities, and managing time.
o    Effectively communicating, verbally and in writing
o    Observing and recording data.
o    Working independently and with minimal supervision.
o    Assessing situations, identifying problems, and being innovative when solving problems.

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