• Conducts UST investigations and enforcement actions on all sites and those requiring more than field penalties (fines greater than $2000 or enforcement orders), and provides support on criminal investigations for violations of the UST regulations.
• Follows the “Significant Operational Compliance” guidance and uses best professional judgment.
• Carries out appropriate enforcement actions and issues field citations, as necessary, to UST site owners for violations of the UST regulations.
• Achieves a high level of quality of inspection work, technical assistance and follow up compliance work Provides expert testimony for Pollution Control Hearing Board hearings, case reviews, and court cases involving UST regulations and investigations.
• Provides technical support to the AAG’s office on cases concerning UST issues.
• Drafts Administrative Orders for the Section Manager’s signature for violations of UST regulations as required.
• Trains and provides direction to new UST inspectors in accordance with the inspectors’ training plan.
• Coordinates with expert staff in other regions and headquarters to mentor and conduct inspections with junior inspectors and UST staff from other regions to ensure consistency within the program.
• Provides training to junior staff on issuance of field penalties.
• Independently manages and coordinates special complex projects – Projects may include drafting guidance, providing expertise on technical and policy issues, helping facilitate resolution of high priority environmental issues requiring technical expertise and updating certification for UST supervisors.
• Trains and provides technical assistance to the regulated community and UST service providers upon request and as directed. Training and technical assistance may include workshops, classroom presentations or one-on-one field visits.
• Represents the agency as a speaker at Ecology All-Staff meetings, EPA Region 10 All-State meetings, UST/LUST National Conferences, and other appropriate forums

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.”

Other Information:

If you have specific questions about the position, please email Valerie Bound at: Valerie.bound@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Valerie 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.

This position is included in the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) union bargaining unit for the Department of Ecology. All employees covered by the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the WFSE will, as a condition of employment, either become members of the WFSE and pay membership dues or, as non-members, pay a representation fee as described in the CBA, no later than the 30th day following the effective date of this CBA or the beginning of their employment.

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.