Technical Unit Supervisor / Senior Hydrogeologist (Hydrogeologist 4)

This position is eligible for 7.5% assignment pay. Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen. The Department of Ecology is hiring a Technical Unit Supervisor / Senior Hydrogeologist (Hydrogeologist 4) within the Water Resources Program.

• Supervise a team of at least four staff members in the Central Region's Technical Unit.
• Plan and conduct professional geologic and hydrogeologic investigations and research.
• Review proposed groundwater and surface water development projects.
• Investigate the hydraulic continuity between surface and groundwater and assess their potential impacts on water management decisions.
• Oversee the central Washington groundwater well monitoring network and prepare well hydrographs for water management purposes.
• Review, or oversee the review of, water right reports submitted by consultants through Conservancy Boards and the Cost Reimbursement Programs.
• Represent the Water Resources Program and the Central Region on project groups with cross-program and external collaborators.

• Possession of a valid Washington State Geologist and Hydrogeologist specialty license
• Nine (9) years of experience and/or education as described below:
• Experience as a hydrogeologist, hydrologist, geologist, or closely allied profession
• Education involving a major study in hydrogeology, hydrology, geology, or closely allied field

• 7.5% assignment pay
• 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

The mission of the Water Resources Program is to manage water resources to meet the current and future needs of the natural environment and Washington's communities.