Washington State Department Of Ecology Interview Questions
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Washington State Department Of Ecology
Fiscal Analyst
Mid Difficult Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
After applying for about 2 months, I got selected for a panel interview with Ecology. It was a pretty chill interview, very conversational. But you gotta get ready for the excel test and the cashiering test. Each one is only about 20-30 minutes, and they'll hit you with stuff like changing column width and computing subtotals. The cashiering test was actually kinda fun, they give you checks and you gotta figure out amounts for different categories. You get a calculator and pen/paper. Felt like a real accountant doing it. The whole thing took about 90 minutes, so be ready.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Could you tell us about your educational background?
- What is accounts receivable?
- What makes you the right candidate for this position?
Washington State Department Of Ecology
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Specialist
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
So first, there was this quick ~15-30 min call, totally unscheduled, just to chat about my work history. Then, the following week, I had a 45-minute interview. They actually sent over the questions 30 minutes beforehand, which was nice. After that, I got a homework assignment to do over the weekend. I didn't get picked, but I think there might have been one more interview before they made a final decision.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- In addition to the usual interview questions, can you describe how you would handle a situation involving a noncompliant client?
- How would you approach a scenario where you need to work with a client who is frustrated?
Washington State Department Of Ecology
Permit Writer
Entry Average Negative experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I applied for the Permit Writer position on 8/15, and heard back for an interview in 12/15. The hiring manager suggested a phone interview, but I offered to come to Richland for an in-person interview to show my strong interest. The job description mentioned it was a developmental role for those without experience. During the interview, they asked a lot about my nuclear waste management experience. It felt unprofessional because the interviewers seemed to be reading from scripts and the questions weren't really related to the job as described. The panel seemed disengaged and kind of downplayed the opportunity by repeatedly asking if I'd relocate to Richland. It was a weird interview overall. About a month later, I got a long email saying I had a great interview and was a top candidate, but they chose someone else. The poor communication and long decision time from the hiring manager already made it clear I wouldn't want to work there. By the time they decided, I had already accepted another job.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Will you continue your PhD if you get the job?
Washington State Department Of Ecology
Outreach Coordinator
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
It was a video panel interview with 4 staff members. They asked me questions about my background and qualifications, and how I would handle certain situations in the role. Everyone was friendly. I sent a thank you email to the interviewers; 3 out of 4 replied. After that, I never heard back from the Department of Ecology.
Confirmed questions1 question
- As an Outreach Coordinator for the Department of Ecology, you're at a public meeting and a community member approaches you. They state their doctor believes chemicals in their area contribute to cancer and they are worried. They ask for your confirmation on whether the chemicals cause cancer. What would you say?
Washington State Department Of Ecology Interview Questions
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“What is accounts receivable?”
Read reports →“Could you explain the function of the application pool in IIS?”
Read reports →“Can you define grain size, bioaccumulation factor, TOC, etc.?”
Read reports →“If you could purchase any skill, what would it be?”
Read reports →“As an Outreach Coordinator for the Department of Ecology, you're at a public meeting and a community member approaches you. They state their doctor believes chemicals in their area contribute to cancer and they are worried. They ask for your confirmation on whether the chemicals cause cancer. What would you say?”
Read report →“Are you familiar with AFRS?”
Read report →“Will you continue your PhD if you get the job?”
Read report →“Can you complete a writing and graphic design test within one hour?”
Read report →“What programming logic would you use to solve this?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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