Environmental Technician Project Specialist (Yakima, WA)

The mission of the Waste 2 Resources (W2R) program is to reduce the amount and the effects of wastes generated in Washington State.

The Central Regional Office (CRO) located in Yakima, WA is currently looking for an Environmental Technician Project Specialist. This position will assist the Regional Biosolids Coordinators in achieving Lean objectives by creating efficiencies in work flow. Performs data entry and analyzes data in preparation for the integration and optimization with the Geographical Information Systems. The position will work with other staff to assist in coordinating technical services efforts provided by information technology staff, Regional Biosolids Coordinators and others.

This position is a great way to gain professional experience, gain first hand knowledge and skills in integrating scientific environmental data with electronic mapping capabilities. Experience gained during the project can be transferred to other areas of the agency, industry, or other public and private sector positions.

Some of the duties include:

• Performs technical duties in support of a professional environmental staff member to utilize and maintain a computerized database.
• Assists professional staff by using technical knowledge and skills to ensure the successful integration of data into a spatial Geographical Information System (GIS) electronic map form.
• Uses project tracking principles with a computer system to: Evaluate, interpret, and analyze data; verifies accuracy; and writes clear concise briefing reports to inform managers and regional biosolid coordinators of the program’s status.
• Informs supervisors, management liaison and coordinators of regional status regarding information after the data has been evaluated.
• Provides assistance by training co-workers on the use and maintenance of computerized environmental databases.
• Works collaboratively with other specialists and staff to write a step-by-step desk manual on use and maintenance of database systems to include GIS.

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