Job Postings

Department of Environmental Quality

Location: Medford/Eugene/Coos Bay

Closing date: May 26, 2025

About the Position:

You will serve as an Onsite Wastewater Management Program technical expert in the evaluation, inspection, and permitting of onsite septic systems, including large Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF)-Onsite permits.

Some of What You'll Do:

Answer technical questions from the public
Investigate complaints and perform necessary enforcement actions
Attend community meetings and present information

posted 05.19.25

Lodging Inspector

Department of Health

Location: Central WA

Closing date: May 26, 2025

About the Position:

As part of the Division of Environmental Public Health, you’ll work within the Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS), helping reduce and prevent exposure to environmental hazards linked to wastewater, food, schools, recreation, and lodging. Our team works every day to create healthier places to live, work, and play across the state.

Some of What You'll Do:

Conduct facility inspections and complaint investigations of temporary worker housing (TWH) and transient accommodations (TA) under WAC 246-358 and 246-360.
Serve as a subject-matter authority on inspections, compliance, enforcement, and regulatory investigations in the Northcentral region.
Travel to remote areas of Washington, primarily interacting with Spanish-speaking communities to support public health and regulatory needs.
Advance equity through the implementation of the Healthy Environments for All (HEAL) Act, supporting tribal relationships, peer-to-peer engagement, environmental justice assessments, and community-driven solutions for overburdened and vulnerable populations.

posted 05.19.25

Tank System Operation and Closure Project Manager

Department of Ecology

Location: Richland, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

As the Tank System Operation and Closure Project Manager, you will collaborate with personnel from the U.S. Department of Energy and its contractors, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Washington State Department of Health, Tribal nations, and other related groups. Drawing on your broad environmental experience, you will gain valuable project management expertise in addressing regulatory and technical challenges while considering multiple perspectives.

Some of What You'll Do:

Oversee the ongoing transfer of single-shell tank (SST) waste into double-shell tanks.
Collaborate with U.S. Department of Energy personnel and contractors to implement the requirements of the agreed order for leaking tanks.
Maintain Tri-Party Agreement (TPA) and milestone responsibility and revision as necessary for SST milestones.
Ensure effective project management of the Tank System Operation and Closure team in alignment with TPA expectations.
Facilitate tank farm closures by fostering strong working relationships with Ecology staff, management, and U.S. Department of Energy personnel and contractors.
Manage permit modifications for the SST unit chapter of the Hanford Site-Wide permit.
Ensure comprehensive Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Facility Investigation Reports, Corrective Measures Studies, and performance assessments for the SST waste management areas.

posted 04.26.2025

Greenhouse Gas Inventory Geospatial & Data Visualization Specialist

Department of Ecology

Location: Lacey, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

In this role, you will focus on spatial analysis of greenhouse gas emissions and sinks using GIS, including raster and vector formats, to support emissions modeling and reporting of natural and human systems. You’ll work with others to integrate data from multiple sectors into geographically rich formats for research and public presentation. Additionally, you’ll support the team as the unit’s data visualization specialist, working with the environmental and communications staff to process state greenhouse gas data for public presentation, directing public and internal implementation of data dashboards and visualizations associated with greenhouse gas inventory.

Some of What You'll Do:

Regularly update and improve Greenhouse Gas Inventory data visualization processes and spatial analysis for the Greenhouse Gas Inventory.
Identify critical and emerging deficiencies in areas of subject matter expertise and make recommendations for improvement to program management.
Work with the Climate Pollution Reduction Program Information Technology experts to design, implement, and maintain applications related to work activities. Evaluate databases/inventories for policy or regulation development; identify new, changing or emerging requirements for databases/inventories; may work with other programs or agencies on database/inventory requirements.
Quantitatively model current greenhouse gas sources and/or sinks using quality assurance and quality control processes.
Perform uncertainty analysis for data streams in the greenhouse gas inventories.
Conduct evaluations of quantifiable greenhouse gas reductions and co-benefits.
Organize and plan unit work for data publication and dynamic, interactive graphic presentation.
Create tables, figures, and narrative description in the completion of legislative reports and technical memoranda related to greenhouse gas inventories.

posted 04.04.2025

Senior Environmental Inspector

Department of Ecology

Location: Lacey, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

As a Senior Environmental Inspector, you will work to protect the land, water, and air of the state by preventing environmental contamination through regulatory oversight of underground storage tank (UST) facilities. Serving as one of the region’s UST technical experts, you will ensure the proper operations and maintenance of USTs to prevent releases to the environment. Duties include conducting UST inspections, completing initial investigations, and issuing enforcement actions at UST facilities. You'll also be a resource on the interpretation and implementation of the state’s UST law, regulations, and standard operating guidelines. You will serve as one of the main points of contact for the resolution of high priority issues, including UST emerging issues requiring coordination with other Ecology programs. In this role, you will provide support to UST staff in the region, statewide UST peers, and UST relevant groups/persons.

Some of What You'll Do:

Complete UST inspections and promptly respond to UST complaints.
Conduct UST installation/retrofitting and decommissioning inspections.
Conduct initial investigations in response to suspected releases from USTs.
Issue enforcement action(s) to UST owners/operators when violations are observed and documented.
Educate and assist UST owners/operators with guidance on compliance to prevent releases.
Provide testimony for Pollution Control Hearing Board hearings, case reviews, and court cases involving UST regulations and enforcements.
Provide UST expertise in training, technical review, and UST data analysis related to tank installation and retrofit, tank decommission, cathodic protection, site assessment and tank tightness testing.
Advise and train junior UST inspectors in all aspects of UST duties.
Create and revise guidance documents and develop tools to assist UST inspectors.

posted 04.04.2025

SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER

Thurston County

Location: Lacey, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

As the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Program Manager, you will support the coordination for the advancement of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility benefiting the county through many efforts, starting with PHSS. This position represents Thurston County by piloting these efforts with PHSS and looking to further Thurston County replication in departments and in the community. You will act in a strategist role, serving as an engaged facilitator who promotes and builds collaborative relationships and initiatives that make meaningful progress in addressing DEIA and health inequities.

Some of What You'll Do:

Create and lead the implementation and evaluation cycles of PHSS organizational DEIA strategic plan leading to a broader County plan and implementation
Present DEIA strategic plan and provide regular updates to staff, community partners, public officials, and other stakeholder groups
Conduct qualitative equity interviews on an annual basis with staff, Board of Health members, and others
Research and identify appropriate training opportunities for staff to enhance their knowledge on topics related to DEIA
Develop applications for funding to support DEIA initiatives and programs, and provide grant management of any grants applied for and directly funded for DEIA activities
Assess the language accessibility of programs and services, and assist with any recommended changes
Work with Epidemiologists to enhance the equity of current data collection and analysis; identify populations negatively affected by events and crises, and the conditions, systems, and structures that support these outcomes
Review all PHSS recruitment and hiring practices with a DEIA lens, including the assessment of job descriptions and interview questions which can then lead to countywide improvements
Facilitate equity onboarding training for all new PHSS employees
Review and provide subject matter expertise on performance evaluations to include health equity goals for staff
Present DEIA, health equity, and social determinants of health information to local, state, and national public health officials and groups

posted 03.21.2025

Toxics Cleanup Program Manager

Department of Ecology

Location: Lacey, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

We are looking for a transformational leader with a passion toward cleaning up legacy pollution, restoring, and enhancing the environment for all communities across the state, especially for communities that have borne a disproportionate amount of environmental pollution. As the Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) Manager, you will lead a team of experts that have a passion for cleaning up contaminated sites, restoring the environment, and making our built environment healthier for all who live and work in Washington.

Some of What You'll Do:

Plan, lead, organize, and prioritize the work performed by the Toxics Cleanup Program. Assure appropriate and optimum use of the organization’s resources and enhance the effectiveness of employees through timely appraisal and professional development opportunities. Support effective communications throughout the organization. Maintain the highest standards of personal/professional and ethical conduct and support the state’s goals for a diverse workforce.
Establish the direction of the Toxics Cleanup Program as authorized by state and federal statutes and direct staff to implement accordingly.
Represent the agency on complex negotiations with diverse interests to determine the cost-effective and otherwise appropriate approaches to meeting the program's objectives, resolutions of disputes, project-specific concerns, and policy issues affecting toxics cleanup and Underground Storage Tank (UST) program implementation.
Represent the agency before the legislature on toxics cleanup and UST issues.
Ensure staff implement UST regulations, including provisions for financial responsibility at the approximately 9,000 regulated tanks in Washington.
Serve as the determiner for sites that could score high enough to be considered federal Superfund sites. The state maintains the lead role wherever feasible.
Establish program/section priorities through an inclusive process involving affected staff throughout the state.
Develop biennial strategic plan and budget, including significant participation in development of the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) specific appropriations request.

posted 03.21.2025

Senior Market Monitor

Department of Ecology

Location: Lacey, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

The Senior Market Monitor role is part of the Auctions and Market Section of the Cap-and-Invest Program. This work is critical to the state's efforts to address climate change, decarbonize the economy, and prepare Washington for a leadership role in the green economy of the future. You and your team are tasked with successfully managing allowance auctions and trading to ensure a free and fair cap-and-invest market. Other responsibilities include developing proposed improvements to the market program based on performance, economic and policy analyses, and lessons learned from other jurisdictions, and producing reports and revenue forecasts related to the Cap-and-Invest program for the agency, the Governor’s office, and the Legislature. You will also represent Ecology in working with other state agencies, regulated industry, and national and international groups on issues related to the allowance auctions, market, and Cap-and-Invest program.

Some of What You'll Do:

Ensure Cap-and-Invest entities are in compliance with state and federal laws and industry standards in partnership with federal agencies (e.g., Internal Revenue Service, Securities and Exchange Commission, and Commodity Futures Trading Commission); market operators (e.g., the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) and Nodal); and relevant state agencies (e.g., the State Attorney General’s office).
Maintain contact with futures markets that list relevant futures contracts and use your expert judgement to review futures and bilateral allowance and offset contracts.
Apply your knowledge of environmental markets and finance to closely review and monitor complex financial market participants as they join and participate in the Washington's cap-and-invest market.
Identify and propose regulatory options to minimize regulatory arbitrage across jurisdictions and markets.
Regularly revisit the program's approach to market monitoring and seek out potential improvements.
Evaluate financial records and documents across financial and other market entities that are connected through corporate association groups as defined by regulation.
Maintain an up-to-date understanding of finance, commodity markets, and related fields and apply concepts from these fields in market monitoring work.

posted 02.19.2025

Environmental Health Specialist 1 or 2

Tillamook County

Location: Tillamook, OR

Closing date: Open Until Filled

About the Position:

This 2-level classification series performs sanitarian duties in inspection, investigation and documentation of identifiable environmental health threats and enforcement of Appropriate Oregon Revised Statutes and Oregon Administrative Rules, city, and county ordinances to maintain preventative compliance with regulatory measures; license facilities assigned by contract, agreement, or ordinance; provide consultation or education programs regarding environmental health and safety.

Some of What You'll Do:

EH 1

Performs basic technical functions for an Environmental Health Program to investigate and verify compliance with environmental quality regulations and standards; resolves problems within scope of authority and training, duties may vary according to job assignment.
Inspects and monitors individual and commercial properties, public facilities (to include restaurants, mobile carts, hotels/motels, public pools/spas, daycares, correctional facilities, etc.) and work sites, and investigates environmental quality complaints regarding water resources, food safety, public health, completes technical reports and recommends enforcement actions required for compliance to state, County and federal regulations, policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Learns to research and troubleshoot problems and complaints to identify appropriate solutions and implement remedies as directed; reviews reports, compiles data, and recommends actions based on data derived from measurements and observations of food, water, and other environmental sources.

EH 2

Performs a variety of technical functions for an Environmental Health Program to manage and verify compliance with environmental quality regulations and standards; resolves problems within scope of authority and training; duties may vary according to job assignment.
Independently Inspects and monitors individual and commercial properties, public facilities (to include restaurants, mobile carts, hotels/motels, public pools/spas, daycares, correctional facilities, etc.) and work sites, and investigates environmental quality complaints regarding water resources, food safety, public health, completes technical reports and recommends enforcement actions required for compliance to state, County and federal regulations, policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Reviews and processes operating permits, license renewals, construction approvals,and certificates of inspection; advises supervisor when problems arise in obtaining compliance to regulatory standards.
Inventory, survey, inspect and evaluate community and non-community water systems. This may require collection of samples and identifying deficiencies. Work with the operator to implement compliance with state regulation schedules. Document findings and complete required records.

posted 01.04.2025

Environmental Inspector

Washington State Department of Ecology

Location: Lacey, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

Some of What You'll Do:

Complete Underground Storage Tank (UST) inspections.
Conduct initial investigations in response to potential petroleum product spills.
Help owners and operators understand how to achieve regulatory compliance.
Work to help decommission outdated or non-functioning USTs.
Provide technical assistance on UST installations and retrofitting.
Respond to any UST complaints.
Take enforcement action(s) as necessary.

posted 11.6.2024

Part-Time Environmental Inspector

Washington State Department of Ecology

Location: Lacey, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

As an Environmental Inspector, you will inspect and provide oversight of underground storage tanks (UST) systems. You’ll have the opportunity to cultivate relationships with gas station owners throughout the region, help them better understand why monitoring of their USTs is so important, and ensure that their testing and monitoring fall within our state regulations. You’ll work with UST site owners to maintain compliance, focusing on education, and when necessary, issuing enforcement actions. We are looking for applicants who enjoy working independently, are self-starters, and have the ability to interact effectively with the public and communicate with a diverse audience. Come join our team!

Some of What You'll Do:

Complete Underground Storage Tank (UST) inspections.
Conduct initial investigations in response to potential petroleum product spills.
Help owners and operators understand how to achieve regulatory compliance.
Work to help decommission outdated or non-functioning USTs.
Provide technical assistance on UST installations and retrofitting.
Respond to any UST complaints.
Take enforcement action(s) as necessary.

posted 11.6.2024

Underground Storage Tanks Unit Supervisor

Department of Ecology

Location: Shoreline, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

As the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Unit Supervisor, you will manage professional staff who are responsible for completing the inspection of underground storage tanks (USTs) to ensure the associated piping systems are installed, managed, and monitored to prevent releases into the environment. In this role, you’ll help set unit priorities, plan and schedule work with your team, as well as manage, mentor, recruit, and train staff.

You’ll also provide UST expertise to teams within the Toxics Cleanup Program, the Agency, and across agencies and other involved parties. You’ll advise other program staff on how their work overlaps with UST regulations, and engage with and provide technical assistance to UST facility owner/operators, service providers, consultants, government authorities, other agency staff and the general public.

Some of What You'll Do:

Supervise the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Inspectors and provide guidance and support.
Lead and assist with hiring and training staff.
Ensure consistent implementation of UST regulations and the Model Toxics Control Act, and other relevant regulations and guidelines.
Direct and supervise project teams and team members engaged in environmental activities. Schedule workloads and assign tasks.
Provide technical assistance to consultants, industry, government authorities, the public and other agency staff.

Environmental Health Specialist I / II

Skagit County

Location: Mount Vernon, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

Under the direction of the Environmental Health Manager, the incumbent Environmental Health Specialist is responsible for performing environmental health services mandated by local, State and federal regulations regarding sanitation and disease control throughout Skagit County. The incumbent will implement Skagit County’s Environmental Health division activities including on-site sewage system safety, drinking water safety, food safety, and solid and hazardous waste rules and regulations, with an emphasis in our on-site sewage system & drinking water program. This position will perform inspections, review and approve technical plans and routinely educate the public and respond to public inquiries.

Some of What You'll Do:

Inspection of retail food establishments for conformance to applicable regulations, implementation of control measures to correct violations, providing education and technical assistance to members of the food industry and the public; and responding to complaints. Evaluate plans for retail food establishment operation. Works collaboratively with the communicable disease team as directed in outbreak situations. May analyze the outbreak data utilizing epidemiological and statistical methods established by the Epidemiologist, under the direction of the division manager.
Inspect solid waste facilities for conformance with applicable regulations. Investigate solid waste handling and illegal dumping complaints; provide education and technical assistance to the public on proper solid waste handling and chemical/physical hazards and ensure compliance with applicable regulations through education and enforcement. Evaluate plans for construction and operation of permitted solid waste facilities with respect to provisions of state and local code. Review and evaluate hydrogeological reports.
Evaluates plans for construction of residential and commercial on-site sewage systems with respect to provisions of state and local regulations. Inspects on-site sewage systems for conformance with applicable regulations. Complaint response for the on-site sewage system program and enforcement of operations and maintenance program. Works collaboratively with other county departments, including Public Works Pollution Control and Identification program to investigate and monitor areas of pollution related to malfunctioning septic systems. Educate homeowners on proper septic system maintenance. Works directly with design engineers, installers, general contractors, private individuals, and other public agencies.
Evaluates plans of drinking water systems for conformance to applicable regulations. Ensures compliance with applicable regulations through education and enforcement. Inspects drinking water systems for conformance with applicable regulations. Provides education and technical assistance to the public on drinking water quality.

Permit Writer / Unit Lead

Department of Ecology

Location: Richland, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

In this position, you will serve as a staff environmental specialist for the Waste Management Section of the Nuclear Waste Program (NWP) in our Richland Field Office. You will perform permit application review, permit development, and compliance assurance for assigned Hanford and non-Hanford facilities to achieve compliance with state and federal regulations and cleanup of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hanford Nuclear Site.

Some of What You'll Do:

Develop and negotiate permit requirements in an enjoyable and challenging multi-disciplinary work-environment at the Department of Ecology.
Conduct review of documents, reports, and permit applications to determine their compliance with applicable state and federal requirements.
Understand, communicate, and apply state and federal requirements for the dangerous waste cleanup actions.
Review permit applications for technical accuracy, conduct conflict resolution, and make decisions regarding the technical merit of the proposed permits.
Perform oversight of compliance and waste management work at permitted and regulated facilities, including inspections and field work.
Represent the agency on the Hanford Cleanup issues through public presentations, technical meetings, partner meetings, negotiations, and consultations.
Evaluate completeness and accuracy of supporting documentation for regulatory oversight and permitting.

Studies Scientist

Department of Ecology

Location: Lacey, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

You will make significant contributions to regulatory science that will support current, developing, and future rulemaking, consumer product law implementation, legislative reports, and Chemical Action Plans (CAPs). You will be responsible for conducting scientific research, compiling and assessing available scientific information, and designing, performing, and communicating complex consumer products science and data.

Some of What You'll Do:

Scope and direct independent consumer product studies.
Prepare quality assurance project plans (QAPPs), scientific reports, and other scientific documentation.
Conduct statistical examination and quality assurance reviews on primary environmental data, as well as on research and secondary data.
Support the scientific team lead with environmental toxic burdens associated with product use and installation.
Provide technical and scientific reviews for departmental publications, including rule development, bill analysis, action plans, Chemical Action Plans, budget requests, and other teams and activities involving products science, Ecology consumer products, and regulatory science.
Provide sound scientific recommendations to teams for developing and/or changing regulations, policies, and guidelines necessary for implementing credible science and meeting Ecology’s regulatory science standards.
Participate in multidisciplinary inter-governmental teams and collaborate with a variety of invested groups.

Environmental Health Specialist I or II

Public Health - Idaho North Central District

Location: Lewiston, ID

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

Public Health – Idaho North Central District is seeking applicants for an Environmental Health Specialist to perform professional level work inspecting and evaluating environmental health risks, ensuring compliance with environmental health laws, advising on environmental concerns and coordinating remediation activities; performs related work.

Some of What You'll Do:

Inspects and evaluates environmental health concerns and enforce environmental health laws and advise on environmental concerns;
Evaluates environmental health conditions through inspections, surveys, and investigations of food service establishments, child care facilities, public pools, solid waste systems, water supplies, sewage disposal systems, and land development sites for compliance with laws, regulations, and standards;
Conducts tests to determine levels of pollution or contamination; operates and maintains specialized testing equipment and detection devices;
Determines existence and cause of violations and prepares reports of findings for case facts;
Provides assistance regarding control and correction of environmental practices;
Promotes public awareness of environmental laws, regulations, and standards;
Consults with business proprietors regarding health regulations;
Reviews plans and specifications for land development, sewage disposal systems, child care facilities and food establishments for compliance with sanitation standards.

Wetlands Policy Lead

Department of Ecology

Location: Lacey, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

In this position, you will work statewide with all management levels in Ecology and with diverse agencies, interested parties and elected officials to develop state wetland policies that reflect the state's commitment to protect and restore wetlands. You will have the opportunity to work on state and national legislative issues and represent the state on national forums and workgroups regarding wetland management. You will lead the agency's dedicated and professional staff of wetland scientists to ensure statewide consistency in the implementation of laws and policies.

Some of What You'll Do:

Facilitate the resolution of management issues arising from wetland policy and regulatory activities that are complex, sensitive or involve multiple Ecology programs.
Develop state legislation, analyze pending legislation, develop legislative testimony, and testify on behalf of the agency regarding matters related to wetlands.
Lead intra-agency coordination on policy topic issues, and ensure inter-program and/or interagency coordination at the staff and program management levels.
Represent the agency as the principal wetlands policy consultant in enforcement actions, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
Oversee staff in the development and implementation of wetland policies and regulations and oversee the work of professional staff to ensure that policies and regulations are implemented clearly and consistently.
Provide programs-wide and statewide perspective to regional staff decisions related to wetlands activities.
Guide and direct implementation of the strategic Wetland Program Plan priorities and objectives.

Senior Section Planner

Department of Ecology

Location: Lacey, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

Do you love working collaboratively and ensuring all voices are heard to solve problems and conflicts? Do you believe community engagement is important and governments should listen to all voices and perspectives when decisions are being made in their community? If so, we have the job for you!

Please consider our senior planner for the Southwest Regional Office. We’re looking for someone passionate and empathetic about people and the environment. You’ll use your organizational, facilitation, and collaboration skills for this challenging but rewarding work.

Some of What You'll Do:

Strategically develops, writes, and implements engagement and outreach plans that strive to reach the diversity of people, government, businesses, communities, and Tribes near technically complex multi-layered contaminated sites undergoing RCRA corrective action site cleanups and proposed TSD permits.
Engages communities and entities near cleanups by building relationships, developing trust, informing them of the risks, and getting their input and ideas to prepare them for site cleanups and TSD permit issuance.
De-escalates public outrage if an unforeseen incident occurs at or near a TSD or corrective action site.
Explains project information gathered from engineers, hydrogeologists, toxicologists, and attorneys so that clear and understandable information about soil and groundwater contamination and the risks from it are shared with all affected people. Engagement at this level ensures agency compliance with MTCA, the Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) act, our Community Engagement Plan, and our Tribal Consultation Framework.
Helps the region plan for emerging issues with our Hazardous Waste & Toxics Reduction (HWTR) Headquarters and our Solid Waste program around lithium batteries, solar panels, extended producer rules, etc.
Liaison with the HWTR Program Planner on strategic planning, customer survey data and improvements, and compliance measures as needed.
Plans and facilitates workgroups gaining efficiencies in work processes. Examples include Smart tools and Enforcement lean workgroup.

Radioactive Materials Supervisor

Department of Health

Location: Tumwater, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

The Materials Supervisor (RHP4) leads the Radioactive Materials Licensing and Compliance (Materials) Section within the Office of Radiation Protection (ORP). You will have the opportunity to manage a team of skilled professionals and administrative staff, driving the section's success. The Materials Section is essential in protecting Washington State's residents, property, and environment by licensing, registering, investigating, and conducting compliance inspections for all radioactive materials licensees.

Some of What You'll Do:

Supervise and manage the Materials Section staff within ORP. By directing the activities to ensure that all facilities possessing radioactive materials in the state are licensed and inspected to minimize unnecessary radiation exposure, and enforcement actions are taken if necessary.
Oversees investigations and responses to incidents and allegations.
Participates in and supports the activities of the Radiation Leadership Team (RLT).
Prepares for and responds to radiological and other emergencies

Radiation Health Physicist 4

Department of Health

Location: Tumwater, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

The Department of Health (DOH) works with others to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington State. The Office of Radiation Protection (ORP) supports this mission by working to ensure the public is protected from harmful effects and unnecessary exposure to ionizing radiation. This position supports this mission by supervising and directing the Waste Management Section technical and support staff to assure that radiation exposures from operation of the low-level radioactive waste disposal site, uranium mills and tailings, radiaoctve waste processors, and other mineral processors are as low as reasonably achievable. This position also assures that the licensing, inspection, and investigation functions contribute to the DOH mission to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington State. This position reports to the Associate Director and supervises a team of eight (8) staff members.

Some of What You'll Do:

Lead and oversee staff to ensure compliance with state regulations regarding uranium mill facilities, radioactive waste processors, disposal site operators, and mineral sites.
Minimize radiation exposure through effective licensing and enforcement actions.
Provide supervisory reviews of technical memos, letters, inspection reports, surveillances, and licensing actions for accuracy and completeness after staff review.
Ensure completion of technical memos for all licensing actions and regulatory decisions.
Coordinate with program maangers to ensure all required inspections are conducted.
Maintain compliance with NRC requirements for Low-Level Radioactive Waste (LLRW) and uranium recovery programs.
Monitor NRC website for rulemaking updates and comment on proposed rules.
Address compatibility issues with NRC regulations and inititate state rule changes.
Participate in required training and drills related to radiological and other emergencies.

Permit Writer

Department of Ecology

Location: Richland, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

In this role, you will be at the forefront of managing and overseeing critical environmental permits for the Hanford Nuclear Facility cleanup. You will gain valuable experience in regulatory examination and field compliance, working directly with complex waste management and environmental protection projects. This position offers the opportunity to significantly impact Washington’s environmental stewardship and advance your career in environmental engineering and regulatory affairs.

Some of What You'll Do:

Conduct regulatory analysis and oversee field compliance for facilities and proposed permits.
Provide professional expertise and support on the Statewide Dangerous Waste permit and modifications.
Collaborate with the U.S. Department of Energy and its contractors to oversee cleanup actions and permit compliance.
Prepare and review permits for tank waste treatment and dangerous waste management.

Southwest Region Section Manager

Department of Ecology

Location: Lacey, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

As the Southwest Region Section Manager, you’ll use your knowledge of advanced principles of human resources, environmental and engineering management, principles of business economics and planning, strategic planning, and detailed knowledge of multiple state and federal laws and regulations regarding all aspects of environmental remediation.

Some of What You'll Do:

Plan, lead, organize, and control the work performed by the section. Make critical decisions regarding highly technical cleanup actions, regulation enforcement, and workload relating to 39 staff.
Develop detailed program plans and conduct workload analysis for the section. Define goals and objectives and coordinate program development activities with other regions, regional programs, and headquarters.
Mentor, supervise, and evaluate performance of three unit supervisors and six other direct reports. Enhance the effectiveness of employees through timely appraisal and professional development opportunities. Recognize the contributions of others.
Support teamwork and cooperation through open and honest communication across agencies and disciplines.
Work collaboratively as a member of the TCP Program Management Team to develop program plans, strategic initiatives, policies, procedures, and address program-wide technical policy and professional issues, including information management. Recommend and approve initiatives pertaining to personnel, budget, and environmental management.
Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency, elected officials, tribal governments, and representatives of interested parties to ensure progress on significant, complicated projects.
Implement cleanup laws, regulations, policies, and guidance regarding cleanup action at contaminated sites.
Represent the agency in complex negotiations, including the development of inter-agency Memoranda of Agreement, and resolution of site- or issue-specific disputes.

Nonpoint Source Water Quality Specialist (2 positions)

Department of Ecology

Location: Western WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

In this role, you will work closely with local farmers, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations to champion sustainable practices to protect and restore our unique landscapes for the benefit of fish and shellfish. This will involve responding to complaints, referrals, and field assessment findings in priority watersheds. Building relationships, coordinating with various implementation partners, and engaging in community outreach are other key components of this role.

Some of What You'll Do:

Conduct site visits to assess agricultural and/or livestock-related land use impacts on water quality, identify actual or potential sources of pollution, and recommend corrective actions.
Provide technical assistance and guidance to farmers, ranchers, and property owners on implementing best management practices to prevent nonpoint source pollution.
Compose formal and informal enforcement actions to assure compliance with state and federal water quality law.
Build and maintain productive relationships with property owners, community groups, environmental organizations, and regulatory and/or non-regulatory agencies through effective communication strategies to build consensus and support for water quality improvement initiatives.
Coordinate and collaborate with relevant Ecology staff, other government agencies, and local partners to develop and implement watershed improvement strategies on both a parcel-by-parcel and programmatic scale.
Serve as a regional subject matter expert on Ecology’s Voluntary Clean Water Guidance and the Water Quality Program's Nonpoint Desk Book and Compliance Assurance Manual. You will use this expertise to represent Ecology in public meetings, workshops, and outreach events to promote environmental education and community engagement.

Environmental Engineer

Department of Health

Location: Spokane Valley, WA

Closing date: Open Until Filled

About the Position:

The Environmental Public Health (EPH) division aims to prevent health hazards and promote healthy environments where people live, work, and play. The Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS) strives to reduce human exposure to various environmental hazards and disease pathogens in Washington state. The Wastewater Management Section (WWMS) ensures safe treatment of domestic sewage and water reclaimed from wastewater, providing oversight and technical assistance for onsite sewage systems statewide.

Some of What You'll Do:

Perform engineering and compliance tasks for permit renewal and oversight.
Assist with annual LOSS permit issuance by reviewing reports and developing permit conditions.
Review required submittals such as engineering evaluations and provide clear feedback to permittees.
Collaborate with system owners and engineers to meet DOH standards.
Conduct field inspections of LOSS and provide technical assistance to permittees.
Prepare compliance documents for violations in collaboration with the Compliance Specialist.
Perform detailed reviews of engineering reports and approve designs when appropriate.
Provide technical consultation on groundwater and surface water protection issues.
Offer expertise on scientific and technical matters related to LOSS to management and other agencies.

Environmental Engineer 3 or 2

Department of Health

Location: Eastern Washington

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

The Environmental Engineer 3 (EE3) supports the ODW's mission as a registered Professional Engineer, overseeing the regional drinking water program and staff under the Assistant Regional Manager's guidance.

The Environmental Engineer 2 (EE2) supports the ODW's mission by administering the regional drinking water program in assigned counties under the direct supervision of the Assistant Regional Manager.

Some of What You'll Do:

Utilize engineering expertise to review and approve plans, specifications, and documents to ensure compliance with health regulations.
Conduct sanitary surveys and investigations of public water systems.
Assist water systems in achieving and maintaining regulatory compliance.
Prepare for and respond to drinking water emergencies, ensuring public notification and safety.
Provide technical assistance to local health jurisdictions, agencies, water system operators, officials, engineers, and the public.
Collaborate with the ODW team to achieve program objectives and perform other assigned duties.

Lead Spill Responder

Department of Ecology

Location: Shoreline, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

In this position, you will respond to spills of oil and hazardous materials, and as a result of our clean-up efforts, you will see immediate benefit to Washington’s residents and environment. You will also manage complex human health and environmental emergencies through coordination with other federal, state, local, and tribal response partners.

Some of What You'll Do:

Serve as Washington State’s lead representative responding to and cleaning up complex hazardous materials spills.
Act as a unit expert, training and mentoring others responding to and cleaning-up oil and hazardous materials spills and responding to illegal drug labs.
Perform hands-on clean-up work, including opening unknown drums/containers, sampling, overpack chemicals, and transports waste.
Complete case documentation in support of enforcement and cost recovery actions.

Senior Cap-and-Invest Market Monitor

Department of Ecology

Location: Lacey, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

As a Senior Cap-and-Invest Market Monitor, you will play a critical role supporting the successful long-term performance of Washington’s cap-and-invest program by helping ensure that our market stays transparent and free of fraud through monitoring of auctions and trading in allowance and other related markets. With your finance and/or econometric skillset, you’ll assess the market’s health with an eye towards Washington’s statutory commitments to decarbonization, and provide input for policy discussions on an ad-hoc basis. Working with Ecology’s Attorney(s) General, you’ll also investigate potential rule violations and support follow up enforcement actions if needed to maintain the market’s integrity.

Some of What You'll Do:

Contribute to analysis of entity behavior within the cap-and-invest program with a focus on activities that change the Washington allowance market and related commodities and futures markets.
Coordinate market monitoring activities across state and national boundaries with other Cap-and-Invest programs as the Washington market links with other domestic and/or international jurisdictions.
To effectively lead market monitoring efforts, develop and maintain intuitive understanding of market by combining theoretical concepts from finance and related fields; statistical data analysis using econometrics or related methods; and review of regulated firm behavior, market transfers, allowance trends, secondary markets, and movements in related commodity markets. Apply concepts from these fields in your market monitoring work.
Provide support to other Cap-and-Invest Group staff as entities join the cap-and-invest market, such as providing analysis of corporate association groups that allow entities to join the market.
Mentor, cross-train, and serve as strong positive example to other auctions and market unit staff.

Technical Assistance, Compliance, and Operations Unit Supervisor

Department of Ecology

Location: Spokane, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

As the Technical Assistance, Compliance, and Operations (TACO) Unit Supervisor, you are responsible for providing leadership, strategic planning, professional development and technical project support to your eight staff. You’ll be charged with promoting a cooperative work environment to maintain unit cohesion, by assigning and directing work, leading and supporting the hiring and training of staff, promoting staff development, and handling personnel issues. You’ll also be responsible for coordinating cleanup efforts with the Eastern Region Section Manager, and providing oversight over a number of unit responsibilities, including Initial Investigations of environmental releases of hazardous substances, ranking of sites based on their potential to cause environmental harm, implementation of the Voluntary Cleanup Program, performing inspections of Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) and managing Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) cleanup sites.

Some of What You'll Do:

Plan, lead, and guide the work performed by the unit on underground storage tank inspections, enforcements, investigations, and cleanups.
Maintain the highest standards of personal/professional and ethical conduct to support the state's goals for a diverse workforce.
Coordinate with staff and section manager on the prioritization of section work and the sharing of section resources.
Conduct required and appropriate development and performance evaluations.
Provide staff mentoring, training, and consultation on environmental issues and project management on a section-wide basis.
Communicate and provide technical assistance to the regulated community, tribes, local, state and federal government, elected leaders and environmental organizations on cleanup issues, policy and guidance updates, and underground storage tank requirements.

Chemist 3 (in-Training)

Department of Ecology

Location: various locations in WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

You’ll use your subject matter expertise in chemistry to provide technical support to various initiatives within HWTR’s Pollution Prevention and Regulatory Assistance section. You will join a growing and dynamic team consisting of other chemists, toxicologists, and outreach specialists working towards the goal of reducing or eliminating the use of toxic chemicals in consumer products.

Some of What You'll Do:

You will serve as a specialist in identifying the function of toxic chemicals in consumer products and their replacement chemicals and/or materials, using one or more elements of an alternatives assessment.
Identify sources and uses of priority chemicals (as defined by RCW 70A.350.020) and other chemicals of concern in products through literature reviews, use of databases, review of data orders or reporting requirements and engagement with stakeholders.
Research the assessment of safer, feasibility and availability of alternatives to priority chemicals in consumer products to advance the goals of Safer Products for Washington.
Serves as a chemistry subject matter expert, including but not limited to: answering questions on general chemistry, determining chemicals within scope of Washington laws, interpretation of data or chemical analysis reports.
Draft technical elements (e.g. legislative reports, compliance data reporting templates) regarding chemicals in products while protecting confidential business information where appropriate.
Participates and contributes technical support to projects that implement compliance or technical assistance efforts on Washington laws and rules such as Safer Products for Washington, the Children’s Safe Product Act, Better Brakes and Toxics in Packaging.
Actively participate in interagency workgroups and meetings (e.g.: Interstate Chemicals, Clearinghouse, Northeast Waste Management Officials Association, Safer Products) and related to current projects. This includes providing presentations, participating in subgroups and on advisory committees.

Tank System, Operations and Closure Coordinator

Department of Ecology

Location: Richland, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

In this role, you will be involved in all regulatory aspects of single shell tank operation, tank cleanout, soil remediation, groundwater monitoring and cleanup, and tank farm closure. Your work will contribute significantly to reducing the threats of Hanford to the environment. You will work directly with the project manager for the Tank System Operation and Closure project and gain project management skills directly through experience. You will also work closely with engineers, chemists, hydrogeologists, toxicologists and attorneys, assisting interdisciplinary teams in resolving important issues to ensure a safer environment for human and ecological receptors at, around, and downstream of the Hanford site.

Some of What You'll Do:

Coordinate Hanford single shell tank (SST) farm environmental oversight activities for the Nuclear Waste Program while ensuring that tank farm operation and closure activities dovetail with those of interacting units and surrounding areas.
Maintain schedules and track actions involving US Department of Energy cleanup milestones for the SSTs.
Set up meetings, guide teams in project problem solving, integrate work across NWP projects and perform task-specific work for permitting.
Lead review teams for complex documents.

Hazardous Waste Compliance Inspector

Department of Ecology

Location: Union Gap, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

This position provides direct oversight and technical assistance for Large On-site Sewage System (LOSS) throughout Washington State.In this position, you will be part of a small regional team that makes sure hazardous waste is managed safely, properly identified, and disposed in a safe manner. If you enjoy researching, learning, and then implementing your knowledge and skills in the field, this is the role for you!

Some of What You'll Do:

Plan and lead hazardous waste compliance inspections.
Partner with senior staff to make regulatory decisions that impact the environmental management of chemicals and wastes.
Develop relationships with businesses and regulatory agencies to collaboratively identify and respond to environmental issues.
Prepare inspection reports and enter information into our data systems.
Evaluate the compliance history of regulated businesses and provide recommendations.

Environmental Inspection and Compliance Team Lead (4 positions)

Department of Ecology

Location: Various Locations

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

As the Environmental Inspection and Compliance Team Leads for the RMP, you’ll be responsible for leading compliance activities associated with implementing Washington’s fluorinated gas regulation. You will guide your regional teams through coordinating inspections across the region, planning inspection activities for your team, supporting team members on complex inspections and synchronizing inspection practices and policies across the program to ensure consistency in practice. You will also provide technical support to the RMP regulated community – including facility owners and operators – to help them understand and achieve mandatory compliance with refrigerant regulations.

Some of What You'll Do:

Coordinate and conduct inspections at facilities with refrigeration and air conditioning equipment subject to the Refrigerant Management Program (RMP).
Provide technical assistance to external regulated parties and Ecology staff regarding intricate RMP matters.
Assist with technical support in inputting mandatory reporting details into the Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Management Program (RAMP) database.
Communicate the rules and guidelines of the RMP in an understandable and digestible manner to members of the regulated community.
Conduct site investigations, system installation, retrofit, and decommissioning inspections at various facilities.
Identify and resolve violations of RMP regulations.
Provide mentoring to more junior inspectors on the team, planning and coordinating inspections and activities for the team.

Product Testing Study Chemist

Department of Ecology

Location: Lacey, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

As the Product Testing Study Chemist, you will serve as the designated expert for complex studies that involve multiple analytes, complex matrices, and other complex chemistry considerations for designing studies and evaluating study data, notably this includes Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), studies. In this role, you will also serve as an important resource and provide subject matter expertise in product testing chemistry, chemistry methods research, and Ecology’s regulatory testing guidance for the Hazardous Waste and Toxic Reduction Program’s compliance and policy development teams.

Some of What You'll Do:

Perform research and secondary data analyses on complex chemicals, chemical classes, and products.
Design and author or co-author study plans and Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPP) for complex multi-method/analyte/matrix studies.
Prepare scientific reports products, publish findings, and disseminate the work of Product Testing and Ecology regionally and nationally.
Provide technical and subject matter expert (SME) guidance to other professional staff.

Product Stewardship Specialist

Department of Ecology

Location: Multiple Locations

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

In this position, you will be working on the cutting edge of the fastest growing waste management policy, extended producer responsibility (EPR). Jurisdictions around the world are using this policy to manage items like electronics, mattresses, carpet, and even packaging! Washington has EPR laws on the books for electronics, pharmaceuticals, mercury-containing lights, paint, solar panels and batteries. Extended producer responsibility programs have the potential to dramatically increase the amount of a material or product that gets collected for recycling, benefitting people and the environment.

Some of What You'll Do:

Oversee implementation of product stewardship programs through collaboration with product stewardship organizations, producers, and local governments.
Negotiate complex and sometimes contentious policy issues with internal and external partners, as well as local, state, and federal agencies. Conduct outreach with affected interested parties, local governments, state, and federal agencies, as well as trade organizations and associations.
Provide ongoing technical assistance to product stewardship organizations, producers, associations, consultants, local governments, and other interested parties, regarding regulatory analysis or interpretation.
Identify emerging product stewardship policy issues by tracking and analyzing product stewardship initiatives and policy developments in other states and countries.
Lead or participate in discussions regarding development of new product stewardship programs or legislation as well as gather input and feedback for existing programs.
Participate in meetings and on workgroups of regional and national product stewardship organizations, comment on regional and national policy proposals, and make recommendations.
Conduct compliance visits at collection sites and processors, ensuring standards in statute, regulation, plans, policies and/or guidance are followed.
Meet with interested parties virtually, or on-site around the state. Draft enforcement actions if necessary.

Moderate Risk Waste (MRW) Coordinator - Statewide Lead

Department of Ecology

Location: Multiple Locations

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

In this role, you will provide high-level, statewide policy assessment and program development. You will be responsible for independently developing strategies to decrease the generation of Moderate Risk Waste (MRW), increase collection of MRW, increase reuse and recycling of MRW, educate the public about MRW, as well as develop ways to reduce the toxicity of products and wastes.

Some of What You'll Do:

Serve as the SWM Program expert, responsible for the MRW portions of the State Solid and Hazardous Plan.
Assure state actions are consistent with the SWM Program Plan.
Lead annual statewide MRW Coordinators meeting.
Assist SWM planning staff with local hazardous waste planning.
Guide education and outreach efforts for MRW management with a focus on household hazardous wastes (HHW).
MRW facility annual reporting and analysis.
Provide technical assistance to regional MWR specialists, regional planning staff, regulated businesses, health departments, and the public.
Provide expert regulatory consultation on WAC 173-350-360.
Manage cross-program regulatory interactions with HWTR program.

Hazardous Waste Compliance Inspector

Department of Ecology

Location: Lacey or Vancouver, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

This position will lead the section in working with several business sectors overseen by the Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program. You’ll conduct inspections and provide compliance assistance to recycling facilities that manage universal waste, E-waste, certain paint wastes (and other emerging stewardship programs) and other recycling facilities managing common recyclable materials, such as metal scrap within the region. The position responsibilities also include being a section lead for waste designation and sampling and analyses. This work will allow you to collaborate and coordinate with other Ecology regions and programs, and federal, state and local agencies.

Some of What You'll Do:

Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with Washington’s Dangerous Waste Regulations
Document your findings in inspection reports; review the reports of fellow inspectors
Address violations observed through informal and formal enforcement actions following program policies and procedures
Coordinate with internal programs and outside agencies within your specialty areas
Provide compliance assistance and inform the regulated community of dangerous waste management requirements
Be a member of the program Sampling Team responsible for providing consultation regarding proper sampling and analyses
Assist your colleagues with the solid waste designation process

Environmental Justice Evaluation Lead

Department of Ecology

Location: Lacey, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

In this role, you will lead the criteria air pollution and health impact assessment components of the Climate Commitment Act. Working with a team of scientists and specialists, you will analyze emissions sources, collaborate with Department of Health staff on health impact analyses, and report on criteria pollution, health impacts and greenhouse gas emissions in overburdened communities.

Some of What You'll Do:

Coordinate and consult with Air Quality Program staff, the University of Washington, Washington State Department of Health, Ecology Office of Equity and Environmental Justice, and Local Air Agencies.
Analyze air quality monitoring, criteria pollutant emissions, and environmental health impact data.
Provide technical expertise to the development of the supplemental community engagement plan describing the steps Ecology will take to identify air pollution in overburdened communities.
Prepare biennial air quality evaluations and inform recommendations for emission reductions needed to achieve targets.
Facilitate and support creation of air quality targets for overburdened communities standards, and emission standards, or emissions limitations on criteria pollutants.

Lower Duwamish Hazardous Waste Compliance Inspector

Department of Ecology

Location: Shoreline, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

This position focuses on dangerous waste inspections of facilities located in the Lower Duwamish Waterway, an area of Environmental Justice concern. Together with other agencies and internal programs, this position contributes to EPA’s Superfund cleanup of the Duwamish River by ensuring risks of re-contamination are minimized at the source.

Some of What You'll Do:

Conduct inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with Washington’s Dangerous Waste Regulations
Author inspection reports; review the reports of fellow Compliance Unit members
Follow up on violations observed with informal and formal enforcement actions, as appropriate
Coordinate with other internal programs and outside agencies
Prepare and distribute outreach materials

Onsite Sewage System and Cultural Resource Planner

Department of Ecology

Location: Lacey, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

You will provide senior planner expertise and consultation as you oversee key aspects of water quality grant and loan projects and program management throughout the state. You will manage the statewide Onsite Sewage System Regional Loan Program (a collaboration between the Department of Ecology and the Department of Health) and other programs funded through the State Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund and Centennial Clean Water Program. You will also serve as the Water Quality Program lead for implementation of state regulations related to protection of archaeological resources, working closely with Tribes and the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation.

Some of What You'll Do:

Manage the collaborative Onsite Sewage System (OSS) Regional Loan Program, collaborating with the Department of Health, local health jurisdictions, and contracted financial partner to grow the program and respond to local OSS needs.
Provide financial and project management for OSS projects, including negotiating agreements, approving progress reports, tracking timelines, and ensuring successful implementation of projects.
Support local partners in developing successful projects to address water quality impacts associated with OSS.
Guide the development of funding policies, procedures, and guidelines for OSS projects and programs.
Review project impacts on cultural resources and consult with Tribes and the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation to protect historic properties.
Serve as the Water Quality Program lead for implementation and compliance with
Governor’s Executive Order 21-02 (Download PDF reader) relating to cultural resources.

Overburdened Communities Grants Specialist (Three Positions)

Department of Ecology

Location: Lacey, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

As the Overburdened Communities Grant Specialist, you will play an integral role in the development and implementation of the Improving Air Quality in Overburdened Communities Grant Program. You’ll have a key role in reducing emissions and improving air quality in communities highly impacted by air pollution. If you possess the ability to address highly complex issues using advanced scientific knowledge, critical thinking skills and expert communication abilities, we welcome you to apply!

Some of What You'll Do:

Engage with people in overburdened communities to co-create grant program development.
Communicate and conduct outreach to Tribes, local governments, non-governmental organizations, and community members within overburdened communities to further their ability to engage and participate in grant processes.
In collaboration with the Improving Air Quality in Overburdened Communities Grants Unit, develop grant guidelines, scoring criteria and application processes that align with agency environmental priorities and requirements under the HEAL Act.
Conduct grant application solicitation, review, and award process.
Manage grant projects, including track and review deliverables, reporting requirements, and documentation; reimbursement requests; and closeout reports.
Provide technical assistant to grant applicants and awarded grantees; interpret and explain Ecology grants guidance.
Apply environmental justice principles and knowledge of techniques to reduce criteria air pollution.

Water Quality Management Unit Supervisor

Department of Ecology

Location: Lacey, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

We are looking for a supervisor who is committed to protecting Washington’s surface and groundwater. An ideal candidate will enjoy working and supporting a team of eight great water quality professionals doing high priority work that has large engagement/interest from the regulated and nonregulated community. The work being done in this unit provides a critical foundation for water cleanup and permitting work being done in Washington’s Water Quality Program.

We are looking for a passionate individual who can help the Water Quality Management staff be successful developing high quality products. In this role, you will be responsible for providing support and guidance to keep work moving forward, staff engaged and supported. As an active and engaged leader you will roll up your sleeves and do what it takes to support the team. You will be managing a unit in a section that has three units developing water quality policy for Washington State.

Some of What You'll Do:

Establishing and updating Washington State’s surface water quality standard required under the federal Clean Water Act.
Producing Washington State’s Water Quality Assessment. This is one of the largest and most comprehensive water quality assessments in the country and includes the list of impaired waters required under the federal Clean Water Act.
Protecting the state's groundwater by operating the Underground Injection Control Program under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and helping implement Washington State’s groundwater standards.

Senior Clean Diesel Specialist (Environmental Specialist 5)

Department of Ecology

Location: Lacey, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

As the Senior Clean Diesel Specialist, you will be a statewide expert for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of programs to reduce criteria and toxic emissions from diesel exhaust. Working with the Clean Diesel Team in the Pollution Reduction Grants Section, you will design, implement, and manage funding programs to reduce harmful emissions from transportation. You will also interact with the program communications team to update and maintain accurate program details on the Ecology website, communicate grant funding availability, and share the benefits of funded projects. Additionally, you will collaborate with other grant programs in Air Quality, and other state agencies, including the Department of Commerce and Department of Transportation, local air agencies, and port authorities on joint initiatives to reduce diesel emissions.

Some of What You'll Do:

Develop and manage clean diesel projects and look for new diesel emission reduction opportunities.
Calculate criteria and greenhouse gas pollutant emissions reductions associated with funded projects.
Seek funding opportunities and partnerships for clean diesel projects in the public and private sectors.
Oversee Clean Diesel Program budget tracking and management.
Represent the Air Quality Program (AQP) in communicating technical information, plans, programs, and projects for reducing diesel emissions to stakeholders and the public.
Provide input and expertise on diesel related emission mitigation projects, budget decision packages, and agency request legislation.
Research, analyze, and evaluate emissions reductions, transportation electrification, diesel vehicles, climate change and other related policies and technology developments, state and federal legislation, and regulations that may impact the Clean Diesel Program.
Evaluate proposed revisions to EPA regulations and provide recommendations to AQP management.
Provide input and expertise on diesel emission reduction projects and grants, budget decision packages, and agency request legislation.

Registration and Compliance Specialist

Department of Ecology

Location: Spokane, WA (hybrid)

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

As the Registration and Compliance Specialist, you will provide comprehensive expertise and state and federal regulatory oversight for all air pollutant source registration activities in the Eastern Region. In this role, you will identify and notify regulated sources, complete inspections, collect data and prepare annual emissions reports, and collect annual fees for over 400 air pollution sources. Additionally, you will also develop inspection schedules for regulated facilities and document appropriately for enforcement actions. Through your analysis of the annual emissions inventory, you will also be able to help set compliance programs as well as other air quality program priorities.

Some of What You'll Do:

Plan, prepare for, and conduct scheduled and unannounced on-site compliance inspections.
Determine compliance with permits and air quality regulations.
Manage the registration database and conduct emissions inventories.
Prepare and distribute annual emissions reports and bills.
Collect annual fees for over 400 air pollution sources.
Prepare written documentation of inspections, observations, and recommendations.
Compile data and draft recommendations for enforcement actions.

Climate Pollution Reduction Program Manager (Exempt Band 4)

Department of Ecology

Location: Lacey, WA (hybrid)

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

The Program’s responsibilities include leading and managing the Cap and Invest Program, the Clean Fuels Standard, Zero Emission Vehicle Standards, Greenhouse Gas Reporting Requirements, and Hydrofluorocarbon transition. This position is responsible for and focused on implementing the climate policies set for the state including fully market-based systems designed to incentivize businesses to find the most efficient path to lower carbon emissions so that residents have a healthy environment and climate. The Program Manager represents the Director of Ecology in a wide variety of greenhouse gas reduction forums and works closely with other state agencies, other states and nations implementing greenhouse gas reduction laws and programs.

Some of What You'll Do:

Developing and implementing the state’s cap and invest program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the state’s largest emitting sources consistent with the emissions limits in state law.
Supporting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, including managing and providing information from Ecology’s greenhouse gas emission reporting system.
Working with other programs, agencies, and communities to identify overburdened communities and establish a new community monitoring program in at least ten of those communities to invest cap and invest proceeds.
Developing and implementing a new program requiring fuel suppliers to gradually reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels to 20 percent below 2017 levels by 2034 in accordance with the Clean Fuels Standard Act of 2021.

Community Outreach and Environmental Education Specialist 2

Department of Ecology

Location: Union Gap, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

In this role, you will have an opportunity to work with an underserved and overburdened population to help them understand water quality issues that are impacting them. You will develop successful outreach solutions that will directly impact the community in a way that helps protect their health and livelihood and will gain invaluable experience working with an underserved environmental justice community in a positive way.

Some of What You'll Do:

Work with community advocates and residents to develop a local community engagement plan focused on effectively engaging the Lower Yakima Valley regarding implementation of the LYV-GWMA program, as well as other water quality concerns of the community.
Use facilitation and communication skills to engage and develop working relationships with communities to effectively involve them in the LYV-GWMA Implementation process.
Help facilitate effective public participation for the LYV-GWMA community during implementation. This may include facilitating Implementation committee meetings, public educational events, and discussions with the public and stakeholders on how best to reach out and support involvement in the implementation process.
Coordinate outreach efforts with external stakeholders, including the Department of Health, Yakima Health District, and Yakima County through activities such as writing, reviewing, or updating publications authored by multiple agencies.
Gather stakeholder feedback on local concerns regarding groundwater nitrate contamination, including fact sheets, presentations, public outreach events, and web content; evaluate and adjust strategies.
Advise and support the distribution of information to the public on involvement opportunities regarding Water Quality Program projects and actions impacting the Lower Yakima Valley.
Act as the Central Region Office (CRO) Water Quality program (WQP) representative for developing and implementing the CRO Environmental Justice Group.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting & Verification Section Manager

Department of Ecology

Location: Lacey, WA (hybrid)

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

As the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting and Verification Section Manager you will play a critical role in the success of the Cap-and-Invest Program. The Emissions Reporting and Verification Section is part of the CCA Implementation Group, and is responsible for receiving, processing, analyzing, and verifying emissions data from reporting entities. As a result, this Section provides the foundation for the whole Cap-and-Invest Program and is therefore central to the State’s efforts to address climate change, decarbonize the economy, and prepare Washington for a leadership role in the green economy of the future.

Some of What You'll Do:

Successfully managing the emissions reporting process and ensuring that those reports are received and processed correctly and on time.
Overseeing the analysis and verification of emissions reports and ensuring that entities are completely and accurately reporting emissions.
Implementing the compliance and enforcement program as to violations of emissions reporting-related laws and rules.
Overseeing the provision of technical assistance to hundreds of reporting entities.
Working with other units within CCA Implementation Group to ensure the success of the Cap-and-Invest Program.
Providing detailed policy and technical support in support of legislation and rulemaking.
Representing Ecology in working with other state agencies, stakeholders, interested parties, Tribes, and national and international groups on issues related to emissions reporting and verification.

Environmental Technician

Department of Ecology

Location: Spokane, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

In this entry-level position, you will get the opportunity to use what you've learned in school and apply it to environmental sampling techniques. Some of the key work activities include: hiking, field navigation, biological monitoring, water quality sampling, habitat surveys and using different types of monitoring equipment. The information that you collect will help assess the condition of streams and watersheds. The data is used to describe the status and trends of watershed health, lakes and other environmental conditions to better inform natural resource conservation and management plans.

Some of What You'll Do:

Perform field gear preparation and use, instrument calibration, collection and preparation of environmental samples and stream flow measurements.
Under supervision and direction of professional staff, uses established protocols to conduct Surface Water Monitoring assessments that supports evaluation of impacts to water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Collect water quality samples.
Work in rugged and sometimes remote field locations for consecutive days under adverse weather conditions.
Traverse streambeds in chest waders to measure water quality or stream flow.
Assist with data reduction, analysis, entry of project data into Ecology's Environmental Information Management System (EIM).
Assist with quality assurance review of environmental data.

Technical Assistance Coordinator

Department of Ecology

Location: Lacey, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

As the Technical Assistance Coordinator, your focus will be on providing technical assistance on the high-priority Tacoma Smelter Plume (TSP) Project, responding to complex inquiries from developers, property owners, and local government planning offices looking to develop land contaminated due to air pollution from the Asarco smelter in Tacoma. In this role, you will provide expertise on TSP contamination and the appropriate remediation strategies and ensure compliance with cleanup laws and regulations.

Some of What You'll Do:

Provide Tacoma Smelter Plume (TSP) contamination-specific site management and technical assistance.
Review project plans, engineering documents, environmental covenants, maintenance and monitoring plans, to ensure compliance with cleanup regulations.
Serve as a technical resource and respond to inquiries from the public, planners, consultants, and property owners.
Manage data in Environmental Information Management (EIM) System and other various program databases.
Create and update map layers with new VCP sites and sampling results using GIS.
Draft TSP State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) comments for non-project SEPA notices (Capital Improvement Plans, Public Works plans, comprehensive plans, Grading Ordinance changes).
Serve as primary contact for all TSP SEPA-related questions from local governments and applicants.
Develop individual webpages for sites remediated through the voluntary cleanup program (VCP).

Site Manager (Env, Engineer 5)

Department of Ecology

Location: Lacey, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

The Site Manager position serves as the sections senior contaminated site remediation technology expert providing mentoring, training, engineering expertise on a section-wide basis, and will apply conventional engineering techniques and principles to the section's most complex projects or largest projects with complex features, such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, or difficult coordination problems, and will represent the section as an authority in remediation technology technical specialty. The position will consult with/advise section supervisors and section manager on issues related to this specialty field.

Some of What You'll Do:

Acts as TCP-SWRO's section's technical expert for contaminated remediation technology and engineering.
Manages and/or oversees the investigation and cleanup of contaminated sites for compliance with Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA), other relevant laws and regulations, and program policies.
Negotiates, issues, and oversee agreed and enforcement orders.
Oversees compliance schedules and/or formal enforcement actions necessary to expedite contaminated cleanup at contaminated Sites.
Prepares formal letters, memos, technical reports, and bulletins. Negotiates and drafts agreed orders, consent decrees, enforcement orders, and cleanup action plans, including work to be performed and associated work schedules.
As a licensed senior environmental engineering specialist, this position will serve as the sections senior contaminated site remediation technology expert providing mentoring, training, engineering expertise on a section-wide basis, and will apply conventional engineering techniques and principles to the section's most complex projects or largest projects with complex features, such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, or difficult coordination problems, and will represent the section as an authority in remediation technology technical specialty. Position will consult with/advise section supervisors and section manager on issues related to remediation and engineering.

Senior Environmental Cleanup Engineer

Department of Ecology

Location: Bellingham, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

The Senior Environmental Cleanup Engineer position serves as an advanced senior environmental cleanup engineer for the section. As such, provides expertise on the cleanup of complex sites, including, but not limited, to sites with sediments and uplands components. This position also conducts reviews and investigations, and proposes solutions to complex environmental engineering problems on a Region-wide basis that require the application of advanced environmental engineering techniques and principles related to cleanup alternatives for sediment/uplands.

Some of What You'll Do:

Reviews investigations and proposes solutions to environmental engineering problems related to site cleanups that require the research and application of environmental engineering techniques and principles.
Serves as an engineer on teams to evaluate proposed cleanup projects to ensure appropriate engineering practices.
Ensures work is in compliance with the Model Toxics Control Act and other relevant laws and regulations (including CERCLA, Clean Water Act, etc.).
Provides mentoring, training, and consultation on environmental, hydrogeologic, and environmental engineering issues.
Serves as an engineer on teams to review the evaluation of cleanup alternatives and feasibility studies to ensure that the appropriate technologies are proposed and that the evaluation adequately considers any complex site issues (such as comingled plumes, proximity to surface water, etc.).
Assists in the calculations for determining remedial action levels and selecting the most adequate cleanup alternative at a site.

Uplands Unit Supervisor (Env. Engineer 5)

Department of Ecology

Location: Bellevue, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

The Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) is looking to fill a Uplands Unit Supervisor (Environmental Engineer 5) position. The position will be located in our Northwest Regional Office (NWRO) in Bellevue, WA. The Uplands Unit Supervisor position supervises the Uplands Unit comprised of individuals whose primary responsibility is the management of formal cleanup sites. The unit supervisor provides direction, supervision, mentoring, and site management expertise to the members of the unit. This position also manages high profile projects or cleanup sites as assigned by the Section Manager.

Some of What You'll Do:

Reviews and approves all types of reports and correspondence for their own projects and for staff projects– agency decision letters, emails, technical decisions, legal decisions, public outreach materials.
Mentors and coaches – there's an enormous amount of complex science, technology, engineering, regulatory requirements and interpretation that needs to be tailored to and learned by each site manager and followed through.
Creates a site management Boot-Camp that this position sponsors and manages.
Coordinates with the VCP Unit Boot-Camp to make a complete MTCA on the job training.
Supports other units, and share knowledge – helping to define a strong technical and site management team.
Follows the MTCA process appropriately for all work in the unit and across the section.
Shepherds projects to meet schedules and project demands for self and staff.
Helps staff to be consistent with existing regional and program policy and decisions and to shape new ones.
Supports staff and assisting daily on any issue they're facing.

Hazardous Waste Compliance Inspector - 2 positions

Department of Ecology

Location: Lacey, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

The Department of Ecology's Hazardous Waste & Toxics Reduction (HWTR) Program is currently looking for a Hazardous Waste Compliance Inspector in our Southwest Regional Office in Lacey, WA.

These positions conduct field investigations of businesses, industries and public agencies that generate, transport and manage hazardous waste, and help them improve their understanding of Hazardous Waste regulations in order to achieve voluntary compliance.

Some of What You'll Do:

Planning and leading Dangerous Waste compliance inspections and investigations.
With the support of senior staff, making regulatory determinations which significantly influence the environmental management of a variety of chemicals exhibiting a variety of hazards.
Developing regulatory relationships with businesses and other regulatory agencies in order to work together to identify and respond to environmental issues.
Preparing documentation of inspections, and entering inspection data into our data systems.
Evaluating the compliance history of regulated businesses and providing technical recommendations and documentation during formal enforcement processes.

Technical Services Section Manager

Department of Ecology

Location: Lacey, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

The Technical Services Manager position manages staff developing and implementing statewide policy in the following areas; air monitoring operations, repair, calibration, and procurement; and quality assurance and quality control for ambient air quality monitoring.

Some of What You'll Do:

Develops and provides statewide information technology and data management services for the Air Quality Program.
Serves as the Program's ambient monitoring operations lead.
Provides calibration, repair, quality assurance and data collection for ambient air monitoring.
Conducts ambient monitoring in the Northwest and Southwest Regions .
Acts as the program contact with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding our Performance Partnership Agreement.
Implements statewide program quality system for monitoring operations.
Provides functional systems to get monitoring data collected, reviewed, and available to the public and EPA.
Ensures that staff have clear expectations, priorities, objectives, skills, and the tools to effectively accomplish their work in a fiscally responsible, efficient and customer friendly manner.
Directs resources within the section to the most important work while being consistent with overall agency and program priorities. This enables staff to be better focused on their work and the solutions they provide to air quality's problems while ensuring effective yet balanced needs of the staff, public and decision makers.

Site Manager - Environmental Engineer

Department of Ecology

Location: Spokane, WA

Closing date: Open until filled

About the Position:

The Site Manager - Environmental Engineer position actively applies engineering and scientific principles toward the investigation and cleanup of contaminated sites. Professional responsibilities include front-line site manager duties, involving the protection of human health and environment, as well as, producing and evaluating engineering and other elements of environmental remedial action work.

Some of What You'll Do:

Manages and/or oversees the investigation and cleanup of contaminated sites for compliance with MTCA and other relevant laws and regulations at contaminated sites.
Applies environmental and construction management engineering processes expertise to the evaluation of cleanup plans, data, and results.
Conducts evaluations of cleanup activities reported under the MTCA regulations.
Site evaluations will be conducted by field inspections, verification sampling, reviewing and interpreting environmental data and reports, and report writing.
Activities will include report review and comment, working with the Attorney General's office, providing engineering support to the section, successfully working with HQ in preparing bid and contact documents, and respond to public inquiries in a timely professional manner.
Solves a variety of problems from the technical and procedural venue.
Works to protect the State of Washington's resources.

Underground Storage Tank Inspector (Environmental Specialist 3)

Department of Ecology

Location: Spokane, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

The goal of the Underground Storage Tank Inspector position is to prevent pollution of soil and groundwater by inspecting and regulating underground storage tanks (UST). This position provides regulatory and technical expertise in the application of federal and state statutes and regulations concerning installation, use and decommissioning of UST systems, and associated pollution prevention and control issues.

Some of What You'll Do:

Ensures inspections follow the "Significant Operational Compliance" guidance.
Demonstrates an ability to apply sound professional judgment in identifying and resolving UST compliance issues.
Conducts high quality inspections, technical assistance, and follow-up activities to achieve compliance.
Independently conducts field and office investigations of UST facilities related to compliance with applicable regulations, policies and/or standards.
Evaluates data to determine technical compliance with the UST law and regulations.
Independently issues notices of non-compliance and/or field penalties to bring responsible parties and service providers into compliance.
Provides technical assistance inspections on UST system installations, testing, and closure activities.
Responds to and investigates complaints/violations relating to the UST regulations.
Recommends use of or changes to technical operating procedures, test methods, and other practices related to ensuring UST compliance to senior staff or management.
Independently documents UST system information and records compliance related data in files and applicable database(s).
Reviews UST related submittals (e.g., checklists, etc.) to ensure databases and files contain accurate information.
When requested, recommends new or modified performance measures related to UST compliance to senior staff or management.
Independently recommends to management enforcement actions in addition to field penalties to take at non-compliant UST facilities.
Implements approved enforcement actions.
Provides testimony for the Pollution Control Hearing Board, case reviews, and court cases involving UST regulations and investigations.
Provides technical support to the AG's office on cases concerning UST issues.
Provides support on criminal investigations for violations of the UST regulations.
Provides technical assistance and education on UST related topics for the TCP in the eastern region.
Acts as a regional contact for the public and local government regarding UST regulations, forms, and technical questions.

Hazardous Waste Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3) (In Training)

Department of Ecology

Location: Union Gap, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

The Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program within the Department of Ecology is looking for a hazardous waste specialist. This position conducts field inspections of businesses and industries that generate, treat, and manage hazardous waste, and helps them improve their understanding of hazardous waste regulations in order to achieve voluntary compliance.

We are looking for applicants who possess excellent people skills, the ability to quickly assess a situation and make a decision, and the ability to communicate with a diverse audience. Applicants who enjoy a team-oriented work environment and educating and informing a diverse regulated community about regulatory requirements would find this work rewarding.

Some of What You'll Do:

Planning and leading hazardous waste compliance inspections and investigations.
With the support of senior staff, making regulatory determinations which influence the environmental management of a variety of chemicals and wastes.
Developing relationships with businesses and other regulatory agencies in order to work together to identify and respond to environmental issues.
Preparing inspection reports, and entering inspection data into our data systems.
Evaluating the compliance history of regulated businesses and providing technical recommendations and documentation.

Nonpoint Water Quality Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3)

Department of Ecology

Location: Bellevue, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

This position is responsible for administering nonpoint source water quality laws with a focus on protecting the southern resident orca population, including protecting and restoring Chinook salmon and reducing toxic contaminants in their food web.

Some of What You'll Do:

Investigating and resolving nonpoint water quality issues, both proactively and in response to complaints and referrals.
Applying and communicating technical knowledge of best management practices for livestock management, sediment and manure runoff, and other nonpoint pollution control and prevention techniques.
Assessing site-specific conditions, communicating and documenting findings, and determining the best approach for working with landowners and other local stakeholders to correct nonpoint pollution problems.
Coordinating follow-up actions with relevant Ecology staff, including TMDL/water cleanup plan leads, and other jurisdictions and partners as appropriate.
Applying agency compliance assurance policies and procedures as necessary to address noncompliance with water quality laws and regulations.

Environmental Engineer 3 (In Training)

Department of Ecology

Location: Union Gap, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

This position performs professional environmental engineering duties for the engineering and regulatory oversight of industrial and municipal wastewater treatment facilities in order to protect water quality.

Some of What You'll Do:

Providing review and final approval of municipal and industrial engineering reports, construction plans and specifications for wastewater treatment facilities to ensure compliance with state and federal water quality laws and regulations in the Central Region.
Providing engineering and technical expertise for the development of wastewater discharge permits and discharge limits, sampling and testing schedules and compliance schedules for wastewater treatment.
Managing permits for assigned municipal and industrial facilities.
Providing timely review of comprehensive sewer plans and engineering reports.
Providing engineering support and proposing the rating for grant and loan applications.
Serving as the section lead for water reuse projects. This includes representing the section on the agency water reuse work group, and on the program pretreatment work group.
Planning and performing annual inspections, including pretreatment audits and pretreatment compliance inspections of assigned facilities in accordance with agency guidance documents and work plans.
Preparing technical inspection reports to support agency regulatory activities and to advise permittees of permit compliance status.

Waste Management and Facility Transition Engineer (Environmental Engineer 3 In Training)

Department of Ecology

Location: Richland, WA

Closing date: Open until filled

About the Position:

The Waste Management and Facility Transition Engineer position performs professional environmental engineering work for the regulatory oversight and cleanup of the Hanford Nuclear Facility in accordance with state and federal regulations and the Hanford Federal Facilities Agreement and Consent Order [Tri-Party Agreement (TPA)]. This position performs engineering and regulatory analysis and field compliance oversight of facilities, proposed permits, and cleanup actions/remedies prepared by the United States Department of Energy (USDOE) and its contractors and other facilities regulated by the Nuclear Waste Program.

Some of What You'll Do:

Performs engineering support for Hanford and non-Hanford Nuclear Waste Program RCRA permitting activities.
The position is the permit lead for RCRA units across various facilities.
The position works closely with a team of technical professionals both inside and outside Ecology's Nuclear Waste Program.
Solves complex RCRA permitting challenges and uses professional engineering expertise to evaluate design requirements, operation and maintenance requirements, and environmental controls.

Uplands Unit Supervisor (Environmental Engineer 5)

Department of Ecology

Location: Bellevue, WA

Closing date: Open until filled

About the Position:

The Uplands Unit Supervisor position supervises the Uplands Unit comprised of individuals whose primary responsibility is the management of formal cleanup sites. The unit supervisor provides direction, supervision, mentoring, and site management expertise to the members of the unit. This position also manages high profile projects or cleanup sites as assigned by the Section Manager.

Some of What You'll Do:

Reviews and approves all types of reports and correspondence for their own projects and for staff projects– agency decision letters, emails, technical decisions, legal decisions, public outreach materials.
Mentors and coaches – there's an enormous amount of complex science, technology, engineering, regulatory requirements and interpretation that needs to be tailored to and learned by each site manager and followed through.
Creates a site management Boot-Camp that this position sponsors and manages.
Coordinates with the VCP Unit Boot-Camp to make a complete MTCA on the job training.
Supports other units, and share knowledge – helping to define a strong technical and site management team.
Follows the MTCA process appropriately for all work in the unit and across the section.
Shepherds projects to meet schedules and project demands for self and staff.
Helps staff to be consistent with existing regional and program policy and decisions and to shape new ones.
Supports staff and assisting daily on any issue they're facing.

Toxics Source Identification Monitoring Lead (Natural Resource Scientist 3)

Department of Ecology

Location: Lacey, WA

Closing date: Open until filled

About the Position:

The Toxics Source Identification Monitoring Lead position is a senior staff scientist in the Toxics Studies Unit (TSU), this position is responsible for identifying sources of toxic contaminants in basins where salmonids may be impacted. This data is used to conduct toxic contamination source identification, determine effectiveness of source control efforts, and assess water bodies for toxic contaminants.

Some of What You'll Do:

Defines and directs the Toxics Source Identification Program including writing the project plan, selecting monitoring parameters, monitoring techniques, and defining study areas.
Leads and mentors other professional staff assigned to the project including training on appropriate technical methods, field and monitoring procedures, quality assurance procedures, and office procedures.
Oversees staff in the office and field, conducts monitoring surveys, collects samples including record keeping and reporting procedures.
Prepares quality assurance project plans (QAPPs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and scientific reports.
Works closely with analytical laboratories to coordinate analysis of environmental samples including developing Request for Proposals for externally contracted analyses and work.
Conducts surveys, analyzes and records conditions for collection of environmental samples for toxics chemical analysis.
Conducts statistical analysis and quality assurance review of environmental data. Uses various software programs for data analysis (spreadsheets and statistics), and report preparation (word processing).
Communicates sampling results to partners, public, industry, and other agency in and understandable manor.
Assists with data reduction, and entry of project data into Ecology's EIM System.
Presents and publishes information on toxics source identification studies at conferences and in peer review journals.
Serves as expert witness in legal proceedings, and provides technical assistance to departmental programs.
Provides recommendations to management for developing and/or changing regulations, policies, and guidelines necessary for pollution control.

Nonpoint Inspector and Compliance Specialist

Washington Department of Ecology

Location: Union Gap, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

The Water Quality Program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Nonpoint Inspector and Compliance Specialist position in our Central Regional Office in Union Gap, WA.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to be a part of a small, collaborative work group, and who wants to be involved in a wide variety of water quality issues throughout the Central Region. This position will require frequent fieldwork and site visits throughout Ecology's Central Region.

Ecology's Central Region is in the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains. The region is uncrowded and affordable with many small communities with unique characteristics.

Some of What You'll Do:

Visiting sites to determine if pollution has the potential to impact water quality
Contacting parties responsible for reported or suspected water pollution
Contributing to the development and use of data collection systems that include Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Writing reports and correspondence to document pollution, corrective actions, and compliance with water quality regulations
Potentially testifying in enforcement cases, when needed

Reducing Toxic Threats Unit Supervisor

Washington Department of Ecology

Location: Lacey, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

The Department of Ecology Hazardous Waste & Toxics Reduction (HWTR) Program is currently looking for a supervisor for the Reducing Toxic Threats Unit, located in our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA.

This position leads a unit responsible for advancing safer products for Washington, taking action on priority chemicals, and ensuring compliance with state laws like the Children's Safe Products Act.

There is growing public health concerns from the use of everyday consumer products that contain chemicals of concern. In fact, the largest source of chemical pollution is not coming from point sources like smokestacks or sewer pipes, but from the combined slow and steady release of chemicals from consumer products.

The HWTR Program enforces Washington's toxics laws, including the Dangerous Waste regulations that many businesses need to comply with. We also offer technical assistance to businesses to reduce or eliminate their use of hazardous chemicals, work to identify safer chemical alternatives, support the development of green chemistry, and test consumer products for toxic chemicals.

The goal of this position is to lead a team of highly motivated chemists, scientists, and environmental specialists that are working to enhance protection of Washington's people and resources by reducing toxic threats caused by the use of toxic chemicals in our economy.

Some of What You'll Do:

Strategically deploys staff resources in order to meet performance goals for the Unit, including implementing the Safer Products for Washington program, developing and implementing Chemical Action Plan (CAP) recommendations, identifying safer chemical alternatives, and engagement with interested parties to better inform our work.
Assigns work, develops priorities, tracks progress, and evaluates team and individual performance so that the unit's staff are effective, efficient, and supported in their regulatory and technical assistance work.
Oversees staff work to establish relationships and build credibility with a wide range of stakeholders and partners, both internal and external to Ecology including manufacturers, retailers, academia, NGOs, tribes and other state, local and federal governments.
Recruits and works to retain high-quality, motivated staff, and foster creative and cooperative partnerships among agency programs as well as with external partners.
Supports technical staff that work with staff from the air, water and waste environmental programs and regional offices.

Municipal Stormwater Grant Project Specialist

Washington Department of Ecology

Location: Bellevue, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

The mission of the Water Quality Program is to protect and restore Washington's waters to sustain healthy watersheds and communities. Our work ensures that state waters support beneficial uses including recreational and business activities, supplies for clean drinking water, and the protection of fish, shellfish, wildlife, and public health.

This position supports the Water Quality Program's Stormwater Financial Assistance Program through participation in the statewide Stormwater Action Team. The Stormwater Action Team is a multidisciplinary team of stormwater project managers that share specialized stormwater-related regulatory and technical skills critical for the identification and execution of cost effective stormwater improvement projects. Duties include serving as a specialist on the intersection between stormwater grants and watershed planning, innovative pollutant removal, or other assigned stormwater topic area.

Some of What You'll Do:

Stormwater is one of the largest contributors of pollution to Puget Sound. Stormwater contains toxic chemicals, excess nutrients, and bacteria. The Municipal Stormwater Grant Project Specialist contributes to the reduction of pollution to Puget Sound by providing financial assistance management for complicated, highly complex, and sometimes challenging stormwater projects in the Stillaguamish, Island, Snohomish, and Cedar Water Resource Inventory Areas. This includes:
Developing and negotiating the terms of agreement for complex stormwater improvement projects.
Tracking project performance against contract obligations, which includes visiting sites at critical stages to make sure they are following the grant agreements.
Reviewing and rating environmental stormwater grant applications for accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Responding to highly complex inquiries for technical assistance to inform Ecology and local governments on selecting and prioritizing the use of different stormwater treatment strategies in stormwater planning.

Construction Stormwater Inspector (Environmental Specialist 3)

Department of Ecology

Location: Lacey, WA

Closing date: Continuous

About the Position:

This Construction Stormwater Inspector works under general direction of the Watershed Resources Unit Supervisor to conduct investigations to identify construction stormwater discharges within the Southwest Region, and bring permittees into compliance with the construction stormwater permit.

Some of What You'll Do:

Inspection of construction sites for compliance with the Construction Stormwater General Permit and delivering technical assistance.
Responding to and investigating construction stormwater complaints.
Working with higher-level environmental staff in negotiating enforcement actions, contaminated sites, and other types of complex agreements.
Communicating and building relationships with non-complying entities in order to work toward achieving voluntary compliance.
Recommending actions and procedures necessary to bring dischargers into compliance, including the use of formal and informal enforcement actions.
Developing partnerships with municipalities, businesses, and interest groups in order to identify and respond to environmental issues.
Representing the agency as environmental specialist in enforcement actions, hearings, and legal proceedings. Providing testimony in cases involving the approval, denial, or conditioning of permits; the imposition of civil penalties.

TMDL Lead (Environmental Specialist 4)

Washington State Department of Ecology

Location: Union Gap

Closing Date: Continuous

About the position

The Department of Ecology is looking for a Water Quality TMDL Lead in their Water Quality Program. This position develops and implements water quality improvement plans, and is located at their Central Regional Office in Union Gap, WA.

They are looking for applicants who want to build relationships with external partners in order to implement watershed planning strategies to improve water quality.

Some of what you'll do:

This position supports the Water Quality Program's goal of protecting and improving the quality of surface waters by developing and implementing Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) and TMDL Alternatives. This will be done by:

Developing, coordinating, directing, and writing TMDLs, TMDL Alternatives, or other plans to protect, preserve, and enhance water quality.
Assessing water quality, and analyzing and summarizing environmental studies and implementation plans.
Making decisions on TMDLs involving federal, state, and local governments, EPA and the Department of Health.
Coordinating multiple complex TMDLs, TMDL Alternatives, and other water cleanup plans that are currently in the implementation phase, in progress, or being scoped.

This position develops partnerships with the local community and provides scientific, technical, and policy guidance on TMDLs and related complex water quality issues. This includes:

Involving key interest groups and organizations to effectively conduct technical studies, develop water quality implementation control strategies, and write TMDLs to protect and restore impaired waters.
Coordinating and communicating with tribes, local governments and other stakeholder groups during the development and implementation of a TMDL.
Monitoring and reporting on progress of implementation measures toward meeting water quality standards as specified in the TMDLs
Representing Ecology at legal and public hearings and conferences regarding TMDLs.

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