The mission of the Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (SPPR) program is to protect Washington’s environment, public health, and safety through a comprehensive spill prevention, preparedness and response program.

The Statewide Resources Section Manager position is classified as Washington Management Service (WMS Band 2). To learn more about the state’s management classification system, please visit this link.

The Statewide Resources Section Manager Provides support to the Program in the development of state and federal legislative initiatives concerning oil spill prevention, preparedness, and response activities. Assists in the development of  bill and fiscal analysis and other mandated legislative reports, may work with legislators and staff, Governor’s senior policy staff, program and agency management, and other stakeholders.
 
Some of the key work activities for this position include:

Develops program plans including the annual Program Work Plan to support the Strategic Plan.  This includes working with PMT and supervise staff to gather input and support in priority setting and implementation.
 
Supervises the design development, maintenance and operation of Program databases to meet the business needs of the Program statewide. This includes implementing the Spills Program Integrated Information System (SPIIS) and Advanced Notice of Oil Transfers (ANTs) for effective data collection and program execution. Ensures the systems and tools to support our work and mission are continually changing to seek the most efficient and effective way to do our business.
 
Supervises and ensures development of strategic program business initiatives driven by legislative/regulatory mandates. Develops and tracks performance measures and reports on the environmental outcome. Works with PMT and directs staff to ensure that the Program develops and follows data entry protocols to ensure quality of data.
 
Supervises and ensures development and implementation of performance measures within Program databases for monitoring the effectiveness and adjusting priorities of spill prevention, preparedness, and response activities in coordination with the operating Program Section Managers. Provides input to the biennial budget process based on performance measures.  Supervises the preparation of reports and memoranda outlining section effectiveness and efficiency.
 
Oversees investigation coordination services for the Program, including the investigation of vessel and oil handling facility incidents, accidents, and spills to determine root causes and contributing factors, and to support/justify enforcement actions. Ensures the Investigation Coordinator plans investigative strategies, carries out or coordinates complex investigations using the rules of evidence, analyzes the relevance, reliability, credibility, and admissibility of the obtained evidence; interprets and applies state and federal laws and regulations and case precedents; monitors and guides overall program effort to submit timely and accurate investigative reports; researches and interprets technical, professional, business, and financial records.
 
Supervises and manages the coordination of enforcement and cost recovery from oil spills. Ensures our IT systems and communication support enables an effective and efficient enforcement process.
 
Promotes an aggressive education and outreach program to local governments and communities to increase confidence in the readiness of the state. The Section Manager must ensure the section fully supports a rapid, aggressive, and well-coordinated response to oil and hazardous substance spills, as well as the goal of zero spills to water. The Statewide Resources Section Manager needs to work with the Program’s Communication Manager and Communication Consultant to analyze the extent of public understanding of spills activities and initiatives; determine need and type of information and educational programs required; evaluate effectiveness of information/public relations/outreach activities and recommend changes.   
 
Supervises the management of program website for program information, as well as in support of spill incidents by providing web service for our response partners under the area plan – US Coast Guard, EPA, Army Corps, and other response stakeholders.

Please complete the applicant profile when applying for this position. Or, you may paste the text of your resume within the profile’s resume text field.

Please read the supplemental questions carefully and answer completely. Incomplete responses, including “please see resume” may disqualify you from further consideration.

Department of Ecology employees, please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources at (360) 407-6186.

If you are reading this announcement in print format, please visit www.careers.wa.gov to access the online recruitment system. Click on “Look for Jobs” and select Dept. of Ecology under the “Department” search list. Click “Apply Search.”

If you need assistance applying for this job, please call Human Resources at (360) 407-6186 or e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not call this number or send an email to this address to follow-up the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile’s main page.

If you have specific questions about the position, please email Dale Jensen at: Dale.jensen@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Dale to inquire about the status of your application.

The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.

The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.