Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Fluorinated Gas Section Lead Compliance Specialist (Environmental Specialist 5) within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) .
This position can be based at any of the following duty stations. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the selected duty station.
Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA .
Central Region Office in Union Gap, WA .
Eastern Region Office in Spokane, WA .
Northwest Region Office in Shoreline, WA .
Southwest Region Office in Lacey, WA .
Note: If the selected duty station is the Northwest Region Office in Shoreline, the salary will include an additional 5% premium pay due to its location in King County. Salary range: $6,571 - $8,835 monthly.
Schedule:
This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
A minimum of one day per week is required in the office.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by January 6, 2026.
This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.
Duties
As the Fluorinated Gas Section Lead Compliance Specialist, you will serve as Washington's technical authority on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and other fluorinated gases, providing advanced scientific, regulatory, and analytical expertise to support the implementation of Washington’s F-gas laws and rules. Working within the F-gas Section Implementation Unit, you will maintain deep knowledge of Washington's F-gas laws, rules, and policies, and applicable federal regulations to develop, interpret, and refine regulatory language and program guidance. You will collaborate with other program staff, Washington State agencies such as the Department of Health and the Department of Commerce, as well as the regulated community to ensure consistent statewide compliance, address regulatory issues, and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and tools that strengthen F-gas oversight and reduction.
Your expertise will directly inform Washington’s F-gas reduction strategies, advance the transition to climate-friendly technologies, and support the implementation of laws that protect people and the environment.
What you will do:
Serve as Washington’s technical authority on HFCs and other F-gases, providing expert guidance on state and federal regulations, rule language interpretation, and compliance expectations.
Lead the development of technical policies, rule updates, guidance documents, and standard operating procedures to support consistent implementation of Washington's regulation on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and other fluorinated greenhouse gases ( WAC 173-443 ) and related legislation.
Advise program leadership on complex and sensitive regulatory issues, contribute to enforcement discussions, and recommend improvements to enhance rule clarity and effectiveness.
Deliver technical presentations on proposed and adopted F-gas rules during public meetings with the regulated community, Tribal organizations, public officials, and other affected entities, and represent the agency on national or multi-state organizations (such as the US Climate Alliance).
Provide expert-level technical assistance and customer service for the regulated community requiring expert scientific knowledge.
Train inspectors and other compliance specialists in the section on the implementation of manufacturer requirements, prohibitions, and refrigerant management program teams. Create training modules and standard operating procedures to carry out this work.
Conduct and apply research on refrigerant technology, national and international regulatory changes, alternative refrigerants, and opportunities to further reduce F-gas use in Washington.
Use advanced computer programs, e.g. GIS and disparity index tools, to analyze, map, interpret, and disseminate complex resource information.
Serve as the business lead for Washington's refrigerant management program (RMP) database updates, collaborating with IT teams to refine system functionality, develop business rules, and ensure accurate data management.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website .
Ten years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience performing environmental-based work, OR work related to the duties of the position, that includes experience in all of the following:
Regulatory or Compliance - Interpreting or implementing environmental, chemical, or industrial regulations. Experience providing compliance assistance, regulatory guidance, or supporting enforcement activities.
Scientific/Technical Analysis - Conducting technical or scientific analysis related to refrigerants, greenhouse gases, air quality, climate policy, chemical management, or a similar field. Experience reviewing scientific literature or analyzing complex technical information.
Communication & Engagement - Translating complex technical information into clear, accessible language for non-technical audiences. Experience preparing guidance documents, SOPs, reports, or presenting technical information to interested parties or the public.
Collaboration & Project Coordination - Working effectively with interdisciplinary teams, multiple agencies, and diverse interested parties. Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple technical tasks or projects.
Leadership - Demonstrating the ability to guide others, influence outcomes, and hold yourself accountable for results.
Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets:
Conducting, administering, or responding to environmental and/or safety compliance inspections; environmental compliance; or as a lead field inspector following, managing, and creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) for environmental and/or safety compliance inspections.
Acting as team lead or project coordinator, delegating tasks, tracking progress of the project, and providing guidance and leadership to a team doing the same work.
Using critical / analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to make decisions or determine a course of action.
Reviewing / assessing information and data to draw conclusions and recommending decisions or actions.
Conducting research and performing data analysis on both qualitative and quantitative data.
Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning, or an academic discipline related to the duties of the position.
Examples of how to qualify:
10 years of experience.
9 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
8 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
7 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
6 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
4 years of experience AND a Master’s degree.
3 years of experience AND a Ph.D.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge of issues affecting air quality and climate change.
Expert-level knowledge of state / federal refrigerant reduction programs.
Expert-level working knowledge of WAC 173-443 (hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and other fluorinated greenhouse gases).
Ability to explain basic chemistry and regulatory processes to a variety of audiences and education levels.
If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov .
Application Process
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:
Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website .
Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Tamara Dumitrescu at Tamara.Dumitrescu@ecy.wa.gov .
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov .
About the Climate Pollution Reduction Program
The Climate Pollution Reduction Program’s (CPRP) mission is to implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of Washington so that the state meets its statutory greenhouse gas emission limits. We focus on long term, creative, and strategic decision making to achieve broad statewide success by reducing carbon emissions, so residents have a healthy environment and climate. The F-Gas Section Lead Compliance Specialist will directly work to protect and improve the climate as the state’s expert in reducing hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) and other fluorinated gas emissions throughout Washington State, thereby reducing the impact of potent global warming pollutants. This position plays a key role in reducing emissions and improving air quality throughout Washington state.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following : Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave , 11 Paid Holidays per year , Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website , explore Working at Ecology , check out our Strategic Plan , and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , or our blog .
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Fluorinated Gas Section Lead Compliance Specialist (Environmental Specialist 5) within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) .
This position can be based at any of the following duty stations. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the selected duty station.
Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA .
Central Region Office in Union Gap, WA .
Eastern Region Office in Spokane, WA .
Northwest Region Office in Shoreline, WA .
Southwest Region Office in Lacey, WA .
Note: If the selected duty station is the Northwest Region Office in Shoreline, the salary will include an additional 5% premium pay due to its location in King County. Salary range: $6,571 - $8,835 monthly.
Schedule:
This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
A minimum of one day per week is required in the office.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by January 6, 2026.
This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.
Duties
As the Fluorinated Gas Section Lead Compliance Specialist, you will serve as Washington's technical authority on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and other fluorinated gases, providing advanced scientific, regulatory, and analytical expertise to support the implementation of Washington’s F-gas laws and rules. Working within the F-gas Section Implementation Unit, you will maintain deep knowledge of Washington's F-gas laws, rules, and policies, and applicable federal regulations to develop, interpret, and refine regulatory language and program guidance. You will collaborate with other program staff, Washington State agencies such as the Department of Health and the Department of Commerce, as well as the regulated community to ensure consistent statewide compliance, address regulatory issues, and contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and tools that strengthen F-gas oversight and reduction.
Your expertise will directly inform Washington’s F-gas reduction strategies, advance the transition to climate-friendly technologies, and support the implementation of laws that protect people and the environment.
What you will do:
Serve as Washington’s technical authority on HFCs and other F-gases, providing expert guidance on state and federal regulations, rule language interpretation, and compliance expectations.
Lead the development of technical policies, rule updates, guidance documents, and standard operating procedures to support consistent implementation of Washington's regulation on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and other fluorinated greenhouse gases ( WAC 173-443 ) and related legislation.
Advise program leadership on complex and sensitive regulatory issues, contribute to enforcement discussions, and recommend improvements to enhance rule clarity and effectiveness.
Deliver technical presentations on proposed and adopted F-gas rules during public meetings with the regulated community, Tribal organizations, public officials, and other affected entities, and represent the agency on national or multi-state organizations (such as the US Climate Alliance).
Provide expert-level technical assistance and customer service for the regulated community requiring expert scientific knowledge.
Train inspectors and other compliance specialists in the section on the implementation of manufacturer requirements, prohibitions, and refrigerant management program teams. Create training modules and standard operating procedures to carry out this work.
Conduct and apply research on refrigerant technology, national and international regulatory changes, alternative refrigerants, and opportunities to further reduce F-gas use in Washington.
Use advanced computer programs, e.g. GIS and disparity index tools, to analyze, map, interpret, and disseminate complex resource information.
Serve as the business lead for Washington's refrigerant management program (RMP) database updates, collaborating with IT teams to refine system functionality, develop business rules, and ensure accurate data management.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website .
Ten years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience performing environmental-based work, OR work related to the duties of the position, that includes experience in all of the following:
Regulatory or Compliance - Interpreting or implementing environmental, chemical, or industrial regulations. Experience providing compliance assistance, regulatory guidance, or supporting enforcement activities.
Scientific/Technical Analysis - Conducting technical or scientific analysis related to refrigerants, greenhouse gases, air quality, climate policy, chemical management, or a similar field. Experience reviewing scientific literature or analyzing complex technical information.
Communication & Engagement - Translating complex technical information into clear, accessible language for non-technical audiences. Experience preparing guidance documents, SOPs, reports, or presenting technical information to interested parties or the public.
Collaboration & Project Coordination - Working effectively with interdisciplinary teams, multiple agencies, and diverse interested parties. Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple technical tasks or projects.
Leadership - Demonstrating the ability to guide others, influence outcomes, and hold yourself accountable for results.
Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets:
Conducting, administering, or responding to environmental and/or safety compliance inspections; environmental compliance; or as a lead field inspector following, managing, and creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) for environmental and/or safety compliance inspections.
Acting as team lead or project coordinator, delegating tasks, tracking progress of the project, and providing guidance and leadership to a team doing the same work.
Using critical / analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to make decisions or determine a course of action.
Reviewing / assessing information and data to draw conclusions and recommending decisions or actions.
Conducting research and performing data analysis on both qualitative and quantitative data.
Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning, or an academic discipline related to the duties of the position.
Examples of how to qualify:
10 years of experience.
9 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
8 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
7 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
6 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
4 years of experience AND a Master’s degree.
3 years of experience AND a Ph.D.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge of issues affecting air quality and climate change.
Expert-level knowledge of state / federal refrigerant reduction programs.
Expert-level working knowledge of WAC 173-443 (hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and other fluorinated greenhouse gases).
Ability to explain basic chemistry and regulatory processes to a variety of audiences and education levels.
If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov .
Application Process
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:
Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website .
Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Tamara Dumitrescu at Tamara.Dumitrescu@ecy.wa.gov .
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov .
About the Climate Pollution Reduction Program
The Climate Pollution Reduction Program’s (CPRP) mission is to implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of Washington so that the state meets its statutory greenhouse gas emission limits. We focus on long term, creative, and strategic decision making to achieve broad statewide success by reducing carbon emissions, so residents have a healthy environment and climate. The F-Gas Section Lead Compliance Specialist will directly work to protect and improve the climate as the state’s expert in reducing hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) and other fluorinated gas emissions throughout Washington State, thereby reducing the impact of potent global warming pollutants. This position plays a key role in reducing emissions and improving air quality throughout Washington state.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following : Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave , 11 Paid Holidays per year , Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website , explore Working at Ecology , check out our Strategic Plan , and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , or our blog .
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Job Title: Volunteer Program Manager
Reports to: Program Director
Location: Hybrid. At least one day a week in the Bethesda, MD office is required. On-site work at the NPS office in Rock Creek Park as needed. Regular travel within Rock Creek Park and other areas of the Rock Creek watershed in Washington, DC and Montgomery County, MD.
Type: Full-time, exempt
Position Background
Rock Creek Conservancy (Conservancy), a non-profit environmental organization, seeks a Volunteer Program Manager to manage, enhance, and build our volunteer programs.
The Conservancy engages over 5,000 volunteers each year—from individuals who have just moved to the area and those who have lived here all their lives to schools and corporate groups. The Manager will help maintain and grow our volunteer base through robust volunteer programming and service opportunities using the Conservancy’s people-powered restoration model. Broadly, people-powered restoration uses a connection to Rock Creek to drive a stewardship ethic by providing a sense of community, an understanding of the needs of Rock Creek, a sense of agency, and a straightforward way to take action as a steward. Rock Creek and its parks provide a variety of benefits to the over 500,000 people who live in the watershed. This includes health, environmental, and social benefits, such as improving physical and mental well-being, enhancing air and water quality, and fostering community connection. Similar to other urban watersheds, Rock Creek faces a suite of challenges including stormwater runoff pollution and invasive plants that negatively impact environmental and human health. As the Conservancy works towards a more healthy and thriving Rock Creek, engaging volunteers in this effort is critical. The Manager will play a key role in helping community members make meaningful connections with Rock Creek and providing opportunities for them to get involved. The Manager will have the opportunity to empower thousands of people in making a difference for Rock Creek and their local community.
Roles and Responsibilities
Manage and enhance the Conservancy’s existing volunteer programs and develop new programs that may emerge with support from the Program Director and in collaboration with other Conservancy staff and partners
Implement the administration of volunteer and other program events, including establishing events in the Conservancy’s database, setting up and publishing registration links, keeping the program calendar up to date for internal and external audiences, drafting pre- and post- event emails, maintaining volunteer records, tracking and filing volunteer forms, and tracking and reporting volunteer and event data
Collaborate with park managers, including the Rock Creek Park volunteer program coordinator, on development and implementation of volunteer programs and dissemination of information to Conservancy staff and volunteers
Collaborate with Conservancy staff in coordinating volunteer opportunities with a range of volunteer groups such as local schools and corporate entities
Lead, co-lead, and provide support for volunteer and other program events
Ensure compliance with safety, risk management, and organizational policies and procedures in coordination with Conservancy staff, park managers, and other community partners
Coordinate with park managers and other Conservancy staff in organizing and implementing volunteer trainings and ensuring a positive volunteer experience
Oversee and support management of event volunteers and individual recurring volunteers in coordination with Conservancy staff and partners
Provide excellent customer service as the primary respondent to volunteer and programmatic inquiries
Assess the effectiveness of volunteer programs, gather feedback, and recommend and implement improvements
Maintain inventory of program supplies and monitor repair/replenishment needs
Work with the Conservancy’s communications staff on outreach plans and promotional communication to recruit volunteers
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of professional experience in volunteer management or program coordination. Experience or educational background in urban parks, forests, watersheds, and conservation is advantageous.
Familiarity with DC-area forest, parks, and watershed issues and opportunities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent attention to detail and project management skills, including time management, goal-setting, multitasking and prioritization with demonstrated success managing multiple tasks concurrently
Experience using Google Suite and volunteer management software such as EveryAction
Ability to work independently/remotely as well as part of a team
Ability to travel to/from Bethesda office and locations within Rock Creek Park and Rock Creek watershed
Salary and Benefits: $60,000 to $75,000, commensurate with experience and skills, plus benefits (including health, dental, vision insurance; 401k with employer contribution; 12 annual holidays + accrued paid and sick leave; travel stipend).
How to Apply: Send a resume and cover letter to info@rockcreekconservancy.org with the position title “Volunteer Program Manager” in the subject line. The position will remain open until filled, but for best consideration apply by December 27, 2025.
Rock Creek Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer.
Dec 11, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Volunteer Program Manager
Reports to: Program Director
Location: Hybrid. At least one day a week in the Bethesda, MD office is required. On-site work at the NPS office in Rock Creek Park as needed. Regular travel within Rock Creek Park and other areas of the Rock Creek watershed in Washington, DC and Montgomery County, MD.
Type: Full-time, exempt
Position Background
Rock Creek Conservancy (Conservancy), a non-profit environmental organization, seeks a Volunteer Program Manager to manage, enhance, and build our volunteer programs.
The Conservancy engages over 5,000 volunteers each year—from individuals who have just moved to the area and those who have lived here all their lives to schools and corporate groups. The Manager will help maintain and grow our volunteer base through robust volunteer programming and service opportunities using the Conservancy’s people-powered restoration model. Broadly, people-powered restoration uses a connection to Rock Creek to drive a stewardship ethic by providing a sense of community, an understanding of the needs of Rock Creek, a sense of agency, and a straightforward way to take action as a steward. Rock Creek and its parks provide a variety of benefits to the over 500,000 people who live in the watershed. This includes health, environmental, and social benefits, such as improving physical and mental well-being, enhancing air and water quality, and fostering community connection. Similar to other urban watersheds, Rock Creek faces a suite of challenges including stormwater runoff pollution and invasive plants that negatively impact environmental and human health. As the Conservancy works towards a more healthy and thriving Rock Creek, engaging volunteers in this effort is critical. The Manager will play a key role in helping community members make meaningful connections with Rock Creek and providing opportunities for them to get involved. The Manager will have the opportunity to empower thousands of people in making a difference for Rock Creek and their local community.
Roles and Responsibilities
Manage and enhance the Conservancy’s existing volunteer programs and develop new programs that may emerge with support from the Program Director and in collaboration with other Conservancy staff and partners
Implement the administration of volunteer and other program events, including establishing events in the Conservancy’s database, setting up and publishing registration links, keeping the program calendar up to date for internal and external audiences, drafting pre- and post- event emails, maintaining volunteer records, tracking and filing volunteer forms, and tracking and reporting volunteer and event data
Collaborate with park managers, including the Rock Creek Park volunteer program coordinator, on development and implementation of volunteer programs and dissemination of information to Conservancy staff and volunteers
Collaborate with Conservancy staff in coordinating volunteer opportunities with a range of volunteer groups such as local schools and corporate entities
Lead, co-lead, and provide support for volunteer and other program events
Ensure compliance with safety, risk management, and organizational policies and procedures in coordination with Conservancy staff, park managers, and other community partners
Coordinate with park managers and other Conservancy staff in organizing and implementing volunteer trainings and ensuring a positive volunteer experience
Oversee and support management of event volunteers and individual recurring volunteers in coordination with Conservancy staff and partners
Provide excellent customer service as the primary respondent to volunteer and programmatic inquiries
Assess the effectiveness of volunteer programs, gather feedback, and recommend and implement improvements
Maintain inventory of program supplies and monitor repair/replenishment needs
Work with the Conservancy’s communications staff on outreach plans and promotional communication to recruit volunteers
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of professional experience in volunteer management or program coordination. Experience or educational background in urban parks, forests, watersheds, and conservation is advantageous.
Familiarity with DC-area forest, parks, and watershed issues and opportunities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent attention to detail and project management skills, including time management, goal-setting, multitasking and prioritization with demonstrated success managing multiple tasks concurrently
Experience using Google Suite and volunteer management software such as EveryAction
Ability to work independently/remotely as well as part of a team
Ability to travel to/from Bethesda office and locations within Rock Creek Park and Rock Creek watershed
Salary and Benefits: $60,000 to $75,000, commensurate with experience and skills, plus benefits (including health, dental, vision insurance; 401k with employer contribution; 12 annual holidays + accrued paid and sick leave; travel stipend).
How to Apply: Send a resume and cover letter to info@rockcreekconservancy.org with the position title “Volunteer Program Manager” in the subject line. The position will remain open until filled, but for best consideration apply by December 27, 2025.
Rock Creek Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Technology and Operations Section Receptionist (Administrative Assistant 1) within the Nuclear Waste Program .
Location:
Richland Field Office in Richland, WA .
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule: This position is required to work in the office Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is not eligible for telework.
Application Timeline:
Apply by December 16, 2025
This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.
Duties
As the Technology and Operations Section Receptionist, you will be the welcoming first point of contact at Ecology's Richland Field Office, providing professional, friendly, and responsive customer service to staff, external partners, and the public. You'll also provide essential organizational support, including administrative duties, managing calendars, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, assisting with recruitment and hiring processes, and more. This role is exciting and unique, as it combines these traditional administrative office duties with several other customer service-related responsibilities, including serving as the program’s purchasing coordinator and timekeeper, maintaining supply room inventory and tidiness, acting as the primary contact for reserving conference rooms, and overseeing the program’s Business Travel Account log.
What you will do:
Perform front-desk and reception duties for the Nuclear Waste Program in-person at the Richland Field Office, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Provide administrative support to the Technology and Operations section, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, taking notes, assisting with travel logistics, formatting and finalizing the section’s monthly report, etc.
Perform purchasing duties for the program.
Ensure all visitors sign in to the Visitor Log.
Receive, process, and distribute incoming mail.
Participate as a member of the Administrative Support Team, assisting with team projects and assignments.
Provide backup assistance to the program’s fleet coordinator.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Two (2) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience: in clerical, secretarial, bookkeeping, accounting, or general administrative office work.
Education: a high school diploma or equivalent, or college credits toward a degree in business administration, public administration, or closely allied field.
Additional Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Microsoft Office Proficiency – Skilled in using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills – Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, collaborate effectively with colleagues, and proofread, edit, and format documents for accuracy and clarity.
Organizational and Customer Service Skills – Ability to manage multiple tasks in a front desk environment, greet and assist visitors in person, by phone, and in writing, respond professionally to internal and external customer inquiries, and ensure accuracy and attention to detail.
Examples of how to qualify:
2 years of experience AND a high school diploma or equivalent.
1 year of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
No experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree) or higher.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license for the operation of state vehicles.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience in an office setting providing direct administrative support to managers and staff.
Experience formatting and editing documents, applying proper grammar, punctuation, and clear professional writing standards while ensuring accessibility.
Experience using Microsoft SharePoint.
If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov .
Application Process
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:
Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website .
Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Christy Caldwell at Christy.Caldwell@ecy.wa.gov
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following : Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave *, 11 Paid Holidays per year *, Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader) , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website , explore Working at Ecology , check out our Strategic Plan , and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , or our blog .
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Technology and Operations Section Receptionist (Administrative Assistant 1) within the Nuclear Waste Program .
Location:
Richland Field Office in Richland, WA .
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule: This position is required to work in the office Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and is not eligible for telework.
Application Timeline:
Apply by December 16, 2025
This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.
Duties
As the Technology and Operations Section Receptionist, you will be the welcoming first point of contact at Ecology's Richland Field Office, providing professional, friendly, and responsive customer service to staff, external partners, and the public. You'll also provide essential organizational support, including administrative duties, managing calendars, scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, assisting with recruitment and hiring processes, and more. This role is exciting and unique, as it combines these traditional administrative office duties with several other customer service-related responsibilities, including serving as the program’s purchasing coordinator and timekeeper, maintaining supply room inventory and tidiness, acting as the primary contact for reserving conference rooms, and overseeing the program’s Business Travel Account log.
What you will do:
Perform front-desk and reception duties for the Nuclear Waste Program in-person at the Richland Field Office, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Provide administrative support to the Technology and Operations section, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, taking notes, assisting with travel logistics, formatting and finalizing the section’s monthly report, etc.
Perform purchasing duties for the program.
Ensure all visitors sign in to the Visitor Log.
Receive, process, and distribute incoming mail.
Participate as a member of the Administrative Support Team, assisting with team projects and assignments.
Provide backup assistance to the program’s fleet coordinator.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Two (2) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience: in clerical, secretarial, bookkeeping, accounting, or general administrative office work.
Education: a high school diploma or equivalent, or college credits toward a degree in business administration, public administration, or closely allied field.
Additional Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Microsoft Office Proficiency – Skilled in using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills – Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, collaborate effectively with colleagues, and proofread, edit, and format documents for accuracy and clarity.
Organizational and Customer Service Skills – Ability to manage multiple tasks in a front desk environment, greet and assist visitors in person, by phone, and in writing, respond professionally to internal and external customer inquiries, and ensure accuracy and attention to detail.
Examples of how to qualify:
2 years of experience AND a high school diploma or equivalent.
1 year of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
No experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree) or higher.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license for the operation of state vehicles.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience in an office setting providing direct administrative support to managers and staff.
Experience formatting and editing documents, applying proper grammar, punctuation, and clear professional writing standards while ensuring accessibility.
Experience using Microsoft SharePoint.
If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov .
Application Process
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:
Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website .
Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Christy Caldwell at Christy.Caldwell@ecy.wa.gov
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following : Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave *, 11 Paid Holidays per year *, Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader) , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website , explore Working at Ecology , check out our Strategic Plan , and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , or our blog .
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Lead Spill Responder/Dangerous Waste Coordinator (Environmental Specialist 4) within the Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response program .
Location:
Northwest Region Office in Shoreline, WA .
The salary listed includes 5% premium pay due to the position location in King County.
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
This position requires field work and emergency response, while there is some office work and you may telework most of your office work time with occasional in-person meetings and activities.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by December 21, 2025.
This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.
Duties
In this role, you will respond to spills of oil and hazardous materials and respond to illegal drug manufacturing facilities to remove chemicals dangerous to human health and the environment. You will manage complex human health and environmental emergencies – and, as a result of our clean-up efforts, will experience immediate benefit to Washington’s residents and environment. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team and use science to solve complex environmental and public health challenges. Working with other federal, state, local and tribal partners, you will serve as Ecology’s State On-Scene Coordinator leading the response and cleanup of complex environmental spills.
Preventing spills is always our first goal, but despite our efforts, spills still happen. The goal of our spill preparedness work is to reduce environmental impacts of spills. We require oil handlers in Washington to be ready for a rapid, aggressive, and well-coordinated response to spills. We also require those responsible for spills to compensate the state for spill damages by restoring natural resources.
What you will do:
Emergency Response to Spills & Threats: Respond to high-priority and complex environmental and human health emergencies, including oil spills, hazardous substances, abandoned waste, pressurized cylinders, fish kills, and illegal drug labs.
Incident Command & Coordination: Serve as Initial Incident Commander / State On-Scene Coordinator, directing spill containment, cleanup, resource deployment, and multi-agency coordination.
Hazardous Materials Operations: Perform hands-on cleanup and field operations: opening containers of unknowns, sample collection, field testing and hazard categorization, overpacking, and preparing waste for shipment.
Dangerous Waste & Drug Lab Leadership: Lead regional coordination with law enforcement for clandestine drug lab responses and oversee dangerous waste management compliance, disposal, and emergency planning.
Enforcement & Cost Recovery: Initiate enforcement recommendations, issue Short-Form Penalties up to $5,000, support cost recovery actions, and testify in administrative or legal proceedings as needed.
Team Leadership, Training & Readiness: Provide training, mentoring, scheduling, equipment readiness oversight, HAZWOPER compliance tracking, and ensure readiness of personnel and response assets.
Equipment, Vehicle & Instrument Management: manage operation, calibration, maintenance, and safe use of response equipment, vehicles, boats, and monitoring instrumentation.
Documentation, Reporting & Data Analysis: Prepare incident reports, regulatory records, waste tracking documents, enforcement documentation, and support regional data analysis and report preparation.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Nine (9) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience performing environmental-based work, OR work related to the position, that includes one or more of the following: • Responding to spills or other emergencies • Conducting sampling and analysis studies • Working with monitoring instrumentation • Managing hazardous waste disposal • Performing cleanup or restoration actions • Writing scientific or analytical reports • Hazardous materials emergency response • Responding to natural disasters. Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets: • Experience directing cleanup work on environmental spill emergencies or hazardous materials cleanup sites. • Using critical / analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to make decisions or determine a course of action. • Reviewing / assessing information and data to draw conclusions and recommending decisions or actions. • Conducting research and performing data analysis on both qualitative and quantitative data. Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning, or related field.
Examples of how to qualify:
9 years of experience.
8 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
7 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
6 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
5 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
3 years of experience AND a Master’s degree.
2 years of experience AND a Ph.D.
Hazardous Materials Technician Certification per WAC 296-824 and 296-843 is required. Must have prior hazardous materials emergency response experience. ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 certification is required. Free on-line ICS training and certification is available at: ICS 100: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c ICS 200: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-200.c ICS 700: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b ICS 800: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
Must pass employment medical surveillance physical and demonstrate and maintain the ability to wear respiratory protection and chemical protective clothing.
Must pass a physical agilities test.
Must be able to pass a detailed background check required to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Must successfully complete initial SAFETRAC requirements and other required training outlined in Spills Program Policy and Procedures within 6 months of entering the position.
Must be prepared for a minimum 3-day field deployment within 1 hour of notification.
Must hold and maintain eligibility and certification (valid passport or enhanced driver’s license) to permit travel to Canada in the event of a transboundary spill.
This position is required to pass a periodic medical surveillance exam, which may include a stress test.
This position is identified as an Essential Agency Employee and is expected to work during facility closures and natural disasters.
This position is required to perform after-hours on-call duty on a rotation.
Must notify supervisor immediately if the employee is unable to obtain any of the above required licenses or certifications, or if any of the above are revoked, expired or suspended for any reason.
Must live within a 60-minute commuting distance of the Northwest Region Office.
Desired Qualifications:
• Team leadership experience • Working Knowledge of the NW Area Contingency Plan • Familiarity with Washington Labor and Industry HAZWOPER safety regulations and experience developing site-specific health and safety plans • Experience working in Unified Command with the US Environmental Protection Agency, US Coast Guard, tribes, and Law Enforcement partners. • Possess a high level of knowledge using electronic tools and integrating them into emergency responses; tools such as GPS devices, wireless networks, and data systems • Experience collecting waste and environmental samples, and conducting community air monitoring
If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov .
Application Process
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:
Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website .
Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Robert Walls at: Robert.Walls@ecy.wa.gov .
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov
The Spills Program’s mission is to protect, preserve, and restore Washington’s environment. Our vision is to create a zero spills world.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following : Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave , 11 Paid Holidays per year , Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website , explore Working at Ecology , check out our Strategic Plan , and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , or our blog .
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Lead Spill Responder/Dangerous Waste Coordinator (Environmental Specialist 4) within the Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response program .
Location:
Northwest Region Office in Shoreline, WA .
The salary listed includes 5% premium pay due to the position location in King County.
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
This position requires field work and emergency response, while there is some office work and you may telework most of your office work time with occasional in-person meetings and activities.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by December 21, 2025.
This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.
Duties
In this role, you will respond to spills of oil and hazardous materials and respond to illegal drug manufacturing facilities to remove chemicals dangerous to human health and the environment. You will manage complex human health and environmental emergencies – and, as a result of our clean-up efforts, will experience immediate benefit to Washington’s residents and environment. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team and use science to solve complex environmental and public health challenges. Working with other federal, state, local and tribal partners, you will serve as Ecology’s State On-Scene Coordinator leading the response and cleanup of complex environmental spills.
Preventing spills is always our first goal, but despite our efforts, spills still happen. The goal of our spill preparedness work is to reduce environmental impacts of spills. We require oil handlers in Washington to be ready for a rapid, aggressive, and well-coordinated response to spills. We also require those responsible for spills to compensate the state for spill damages by restoring natural resources.
What you will do:
Emergency Response to Spills & Threats: Respond to high-priority and complex environmental and human health emergencies, including oil spills, hazardous substances, abandoned waste, pressurized cylinders, fish kills, and illegal drug labs.
Incident Command & Coordination: Serve as Initial Incident Commander / State On-Scene Coordinator, directing spill containment, cleanup, resource deployment, and multi-agency coordination.
Hazardous Materials Operations: Perform hands-on cleanup and field operations: opening containers of unknowns, sample collection, field testing and hazard categorization, overpacking, and preparing waste for shipment.
Dangerous Waste & Drug Lab Leadership: Lead regional coordination with law enforcement for clandestine drug lab responses and oversee dangerous waste management compliance, disposal, and emergency planning.
Enforcement & Cost Recovery: Initiate enforcement recommendations, issue Short-Form Penalties up to $5,000, support cost recovery actions, and testify in administrative or legal proceedings as needed.
Team Leadership, Training & Readiness: Provide training, mentoring, scheduling, equipment readiness oversight, HAZWOPER compliance tracking, and ensure readiness of personnel and response assets.
Equipment, Vehicle & Instrument Management: manage operation, calibration, maintenance, and safe use of response equipment, vehicles, boats, and monitoring instrumentation.
Documentation, Reporting & Data Analysis: Prepare incident reports, regulatory records, waste tracking documents, enforcement documentation, and support regional data analysis and report preparation.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Nine (9) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience performing environmental-based work, OR work related to the position, that includes one or more of the following: • Responding to spills or other emergencies • Conducting sampling and analysis studies • Working with monitoring instrumentation • Managing hazardous waste disposal • Performing cleanup or restoration actions • Writing scientific or analytical reports • Hazardous materials emergency response • Responding to natural disasters. Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets: • Experience directing cleanup work on environmental spill emergencies or hazardous materials cleanup sites. • Using critical / analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to make decisions or determine a course of action. • Reviewing / assessing information and data to draw conclusions and recommending decisions or actions. • Conducting research and performing data analysis on both qualitative and quantitative data. Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning, or related field.
Examples of how to qualify:
9 years of experience.
8 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
7 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
6 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
5 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
3 years of experience AND a Master’s degree.
2 years of experience AND a Ph.D.
Hazardous Materials Technician Certification per WAC 296-824 and 296-843 is required. Must have prior hazardous materials emergency response experience. ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 certification is required. Free on-line ICS training and certification is available at: ICS 100: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c ICS 200: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-200.c ICS 700: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b ICS 800: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
Must pass employment medical surveillance physical and demonstrate and maintain the ability to wear respiratory protection and chemical protective clothing.
Must pass a physical agilities test.
Must be able to pass a detailed background check required to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Must successfully complete initial SAFETRAC requirements and other required training outlined in Spills Program Policy and Procedures within 6 months of entering the position.
Must be prepared for a minimum 3-day field deployment within 1 hour of notification.
Must hold and maintain eligibility and certification (valid passport or enhanced driver’s license) to permit travel to Canada in the event of a transboundary spill.
This position is required to pass a periodic medical surveillance exam, which may include a stress test.
This position is identified as an Essential Agency Employee and is expected to work during facility closures and natural disasters.
This position is required to perform after-hours on-call duty on a rotation.
Must notify supervisor immediately if the employee is unable to obtain any of the above required licenses or certifications, or if any of the above are revoked, expired or suspended for any reason.
Must live within a 60-minute commuting distance of the Northwest Region Office.
Desired Qualifications:
• Team leadership experience • Working Knowledge of the NW Area Contingency Plan • Familiarity with Washington Labor and Industry HAZWOPER safety regulations and experience developing site-specific health and safety plans • Experience working in Unified Command with the US Environmental Protection Agency, US Coast Guard, tribes, and Law Enforcement partners. • Possess a high level of knowledge using electronic tools and integrating them into emergency responses; tools such as GPS devices, wireless networks, and data systems • Experience collecting waste and environmental samples, and conducting community air monitoring
If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov .
Application Process
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:
Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website .
Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Robert Walls at: Robert.Walls@ecy.wa.gov .
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov
The Spills Program’s mission is to protect, preserve, and restore Washington’s environment. Our vision is to create a zero spills world.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following : Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave , 11 Paid Holidays per year , Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website , explore Working at Ecology , check out our Strategic Plan , and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , or our blog .
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Reports To: Dean, School of Science and Health Sciences
Job Summary
Hawkeye Community College is seeking a full-time, nine-month faculty Emergency Medical Services Instructor (EMS) Instructor to join our team in 2026. At Hawkeye, in our EMS program, students build a strong foundation of skills and competencies needed to be successful in today’s fast-paced medical environment. Students are guided with support from our faculty which possess both the necessary academic credentials and industry experience within their respective disciplines.
Specifically, as an instructor, you will teach in the EMS program. To accomplish this, you’ll provide classroom lab and simulation-based instruction aligned with the National EMS Education Standards and Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (BEMTS) regulations. Instruction may include days and evenings, and various sites and formats (face-to-face, on-line, labs and clinicals).
You will play a key role in preparing students for NREMT certification, supporting regional workforce needs, and ensuring program quality through continuous improvement and professional collaboration. Overall, you are providing leadership for student engagement and success.
At Hawkeye Community College, we believe the instructor matters. We are interested in finding a knowledgeable, positive professional role model to inspire our students and contribute to a strong faculty team. The college provides a two-year faculty induction & mentoring program to support our newest faculty members. The public wants training opportunities and the industry needs trained professionals – it is a great time for our EMS program to address both.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for students through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Works with the faculty team to formulate and maintain curriculum for assigned courses.
Uses various instructional modalities as needed.
Employs various instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assessing accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and providing progress reports as requested and required.
Maintains cooperative relationships with the Dean, supervisors, students, other faculty, the program’s Advisory Committee, all divisions of the College, prospective employers, and the community.
Develop instructional plans and materials.
Provides high-quality instruction and leadership to the students in the EMS program(s).
Prepares daily instructional plans and materials.
Participates in campus committees as assigned.
Assists with faculty recruitment, orientation, evaluation, and retention.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Unless otherwise approved, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree.
Three years (6000 hours) full-time work experience in Emergency Medical Services.
Must have medical or allied health education, training, and experience, including field experience in delivering out-of-hospital emergency care.
Possesses a current active National Registry and Iowa Paramedic Certification.
Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively interact with students, faculty, and staff.
Demonstrated ability to work with a wide array of faculty, staff, students, and the general public in a professional and personable manner.
Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service, maintain student confidence, and protect operational integrity.
Demonstrated ability to travel to and from clinical sites.
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new and current technical skills and ideas.
Preferred Qualifications
Community college experience
Post-secondary teaching
EMS Instructor endorsement
Bachelor’s Degree
Working Conditions
Teaching assignments may include days, evenings, face-to-face, online, clinical, simulation, lab or hybrid instruction.
Work is performed either in or a combination of an office, classroom or clinical setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During the course of the day, interact with students, faculty, staff and healthcare organizations in person, by telephone and computers. Requires frequent driving to and from clinical sites.
Employment Status
Full time nine-month contractual position beginning in 2026 with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick leave; tuition reimbursement / tuition remission; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Beginning salaries are determined by education and experience based on the Hawkeye Professional Educators’ Association Master Agreement.
The current 2025/2026 Academic Year 9-month faculty pay structure consists of 20 steps with Step 1 as $50,625 through Step 20 as $66,914.
Application Procedure
Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following:
List your experience working in emergency medicine.
Describe your experience in education and training with Allied health or pre-hospital care.
Describe any valid instructor certifications you currently hold that relate to emergency medical services.
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
Application deadline: Monday, January 5, 2026
Priority screening begins: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Completed applications, along with the required materials, received after the priority screening date will be considered at the discretion of the college.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Reports To: Dean, School of Science and Health Sciences
Job Summary
Hawkeye Community College is seeking a full-time, nine-month faculty Emergency Medical Services Instructor (EMS) Instructor to join our team in 2026. At Hawkeye, in our EMS program, students build a strong foundation of skills and competencies needed to be successful in today’s fast-paced medical environment. Students are guided with support from our faculty which possess both the necessary academic credentials and industry experience within their respective disciplines.
Specifically, as an instructor, you will teach in the EMS program. To accomplish this, you’ll provide classroom lab and simulation-based instruction aligned with the National EMS Education Standards and Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (BEMTS) regulations. Instruction may include days and evenings, and various sites and formats (face-to-face, on-line, labs and clinicals).
You will play a key role in preparing students for NREMT certification, supporting regional workforce needs, and ensuring program quality through continuous improvement and professional collaboration. Overall, you are providing leadership for student engagement and success.
At Hawkeye Community College, we believe the instructor matters. We are interested in finding a knowledgeable, positive professional role model to inspire our students and contribute to a strong faculty team. The college provides a two-year faculty induction & mentoring program to support our newest faculty members. The public wants training opportunities and the industry needs trained professionals – it is a great time for our EMS program to address both.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for students through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Works with the faculty team to formulate and maintain curriculum for assigned courses.
Uses various instructional modalities as needed.
Employs various instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assessing accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and providing progress reports as requested and required.
Maintains cooperative relationships with the Dean, supervisors, students, other faculty, the program’s Advisory Committee, all divisions of the College, prospective employers, and the community.
Develop instructional plans and materials.
Provides high-quality instruction and leadership to the students in the EMS program(s).
Prepares daily instructional plans and materials.
Participates in campus committees as assigned.
Assists with faculty recruitment, orientation, evaluation, and retention.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Unless otherwise approved, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree.
Three years (6000 hours) full-time work experience in Emergency Medical Services.
Must have medical or allied health education, training, and experience, including field experience in delivering out-of-hospital emergency care.
Possesses a current active National Registry and Iowa Paramedic Certification.
Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively interact with students, faculty, and staff.
Demonstrated ability to work with a wide array of faculty, staff, students, and the general public in a professional and personable manner.
Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service, maintain student confidence, and protect operational integrity.
Demonstrated ability to travel to and from clinical sites.
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new and current technical skills and ideas.
Preferred Qualifications
Community college experience
Post-secondary teaching
EMS Instructor endorsement
Bachelor’s Degree
Working Conditions
Teaching assignments may include days, evenings, face-to-face, online, clinical, simulation, lab or hybrid instruction.
Work is performed either in or a combination of an office, classroom or clinical setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During the course of the day, interact with students, faculty, staff and healthcare organizations in person, by telephone and computers. Requires frequent driving to and from clinical sites.
Employment Status
Full time nine-month contractual position beginning in 2026 with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick leave; tuition reimbursement / tuition remission; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Beginning salaries are determined by education and experience based on the Hawkeye Professional Educators’ Association Master Agreement.
The current 2025/2026 Academic Year 9-month faculty pay structure consists of 20 steps with Step 1 as $50,625 through Step 20 as $66,914.
Application Procedure
Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following:
List your experience working in emergency medicine.
Describe your experience in education and training with Allied health or pre-hospital care.
Describe any valid instructor certifications you currently hold that relate to emergency medical services.
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
Application deadline: Monday, January 5, 2026
Priority screening begins: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Completed applications, along with the required materials, received after the priority screening date will be considered at the discretion of the college.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Reports To: Manager, Senior Companion Program
Job Summary
Hawkeye Community College is looking for a full-time Administrative Assistant I for our Senior Companion Program at our Adult Learning Center.
The AmeriCorps Seniors Program provides individuals with limited incomes the ability to remain physically and mentally active while providing friendship and assistance to other seniors who need extra help with daily living activities. Through providing transportation, making a meal, helping with light chores, or simply providing companionship, AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers help their clients to continue living independently while building lasting, meaningful relationships that are mutually beneficial. Our position has a real-life impact in the lives of senior volunteers and their clients.
As our Administrative Assistant I, you are responsible for providing administrative support to the Senior Companion Program and providing excellent customer service to volunteers, clients, families, and community members or organizations. This is done while delivering excellent customer service, maintaining customer confidence and protecting operational integrity by keeping information confidential.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a wide array of students through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College's mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Maintains office calendars, coordinates scheduling of volunteers, meetings, and activities.
Performs data entry tasks
Ensures operation of office equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; arranging for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Welcomes guests and customers by greeting them in person or on the telephone and by answering or directing inquiries.
Provides services for incoming inquiries and, if necessary, routes these to the appropriate personnel.
Prepares, tracks and completes documents, records, reports, and surveys by collecting and analyzing information following grant guidelines.
Prepares requisitions and routes for processing and approval.
Creates and maintains paper and electronic databases and records.
Performs administrative and clerical support to the program, clients and volunteers.
Creates invoices, work tickets, memos, vouchers, requisitions, and purchase orders.
Proofreads electronic and printed materials.
Maintains outgoing and incoming mail. Manages materials and supplies to include inventory orders.
Assists the program manager with recruitment, communication and referrals
Collaborates with various campus offices and departments regarding institutional needs.
Participates in campus committees as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Unless otherwise approved under Hawkeye’s remote work policy, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.
Position Specific Job Functions
Assists in monitoring and tracking program expenses and spending.
Arranges transportation for Senior Companions and prepares daily van route.
Serves as back up van driver for volunteer transportation.
Coordinates and co-facilitates special events, Advisory Council meetings, orientation, trainings.
Enters, calculates and submits payroll information and reimbursements.
Maintains documentation of volunteer information such as eligibility, client placements and weekly schedules.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree and two (2) years of experience in a related field or a combination of education and experience to total four (4) years.
Knowledge of financial rules, regulations, and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion.
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and via written correspondence.
Demonstrated ability to understand and follow complex oral and written directions.
Demonstrated ability to work with a wide array of students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal communication.
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and video conferencing technology.
Demonstrated ability to execute organization and department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of general office equipment, procedure and protocols.
Demonstrated ability to demonstrate effective organizational skills to manage multiple and shifting tasks/demands to meet timely deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with non-profits or social service organizations.
Experience working with older adults / senior citizens.
Highly developed Google Sheet or Excel spreadsheet skills.
Working Conditions
Anticipated work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM.
Work is performed either in or a combination of an office setting, classroom setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty, staff and the public in person, by telephone and/or computers.
Employment Status
Grant funded, full-time, hourly position with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; tuition reimbursement / tuition remission; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience.
The wage range for this position begins at $16.32/hr (approximately $33,950 annually).
This is a specially funded grant position through 06/30/26 with potential for grant funding renewal annually.
Application Procedure
Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following:
Please share your technology skills including highlighting your experience with spreadsheets.
Describe any experience with older adults / senior citizens.
Describe your experience in the area of customer service.
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
Application deadline is: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Priority screening is set to begin : Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Completed applications, along with the required materials, received after the priority screening date will be considered at the discretion of the college.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
Reports To: Manager, Senior Companion Program
Job Summary
Hawkeye Community College is looking for a full-time Administrative Assistant I for our Senior Companion Program at our Adult Learning Center.
The AmeriCorps Seniors Program provides individuals with limited incomes the ability to remain physically and mentally active while providing friendship and assistance to other seniors who need extra help with daily living activities. Through providing transportation, making a meal, helping with light chores, or simply providing companionship, AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers help their clients to continue living independently while building lasting, meaningful relationships that are mutually beneficial. Our position has a real-life impact in the lives of senior volunteers and their clients.
As our Administrative Assistant I, you are responsible for providing administrative support to the Senior Companion Program and providing excellent customer service to volunteers, clients, families, and community members or organizations. This is done while delivering excellent customer service, maintaining customer confidence and protecting operational integrity by keeping information confidential.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a wide array of students through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College's mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Maintains office calendars, coordinates scheduling of volunteers, meetings, and activities.
Performs data entry tasks
Ensures operation of office equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; arranging for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Welcomes guests and customers by greeting them in person or on the telephone and by answering or directing inquiries.
Provides services for incoming inquiries and, if necessary, routes these to the appropriate personnel.
Prepares, tracks and completes documents, records, reports, and surveys by collecting and analyzing information following grant guidelines.
Prepares requisitions and routes for processing and approval.
Creates and maintains paper and electronic databases and records.
Performs administrative and clerical support to the program, clients and volunteers.
Creates invoices, work tickets, memos, vouchers, requisitions, and purchase orders.
Proofreads electronic and printed materials.
Maintains outgoing and incoming mail. Manages materials and supplies to include inventory orders.
Assists the program manager with recruitment, communication and referrals
Collaborates with various campus offices and departments regarding institutional needs.
Participates in campus committees as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Unless otherwise approved under Hawkeye’s remote work policy, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.
Position Specific Job Functions
Assists in monitoring and tracking program expenses and spending.
Arranges transportation for Senior Companions and prepares daily van route.
Serves as back up van driver for volunteer transportation.
Coordinates and co-facilitates special events, Advisory Council meetings, orientation, trainings.
Enters, calculates and submits payroll information and reimbursements.
Maintains documentation of volunteer information such as eligibility, client placements and weekly schedules.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree and two (2) years of experience in a related field or a combination of education and experience to total four (4) years.
Knowledge of financial rules, regulations, and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion.
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and via written correspondence.
Demonstrated ability to understand and follow complex oral and written directions.
Demonstrated ability to work with a wide array of students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal communication.
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and video conferencing technology.
Demonstrated ability to execute organization and department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of general office equipment, procedure and protocols.
Demonstrated ability to demonstrate effective organizational skills to manage multiple and shifting tasks/demands to meet timely deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with non-profits or social service organizations.
Experience working with older adults / senior citizens.
Highly developed Google Sheet or Excel spreadsheet skills.
Working Conditions
Anticipated work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM.
Work is performed either in or a combination of an office setting, classroom setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty, staff and the public in person, by telephone and/or computers.
Employment Status
Grant funded, full-time, hourly position with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; tuition reimbursement / tuition remission; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience.
The wage range for this position begins at $16.32/hr (approximately $33,950 annually).
This is a specially funded grant position through 06/30/26 with potential for grant funding renewal annually.
Application Procedure
Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following:
Please share your technology skills including highlighting your experience with spreadsheets.
Describe any experience with older adults / senior citizens.
Describe your experience in the area of customer service.
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
Application deadline is: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Priority screening is set to begin : Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Completed applications, along with the required materials, received after the priority screening date will be considered at the discretion of the college.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Senior Cap-and-Invest Tribal Grants Specialist (Environmental Specialist 5) within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) .
Location:
Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA .
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
A minimum of one day per week is required in the office. You may telework most of your work time with occasional in-person meetings and activities.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by December 15, 2025.
This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.
Duties
As the Senior Cap-and-Invest Tribal Grants Specialist, you will play an instrumental role in coordinating the implementation of Tribal grants appropriated by the legislature through the Climate Commitment Act (CCA). These grants are designed to provide support for Tribes to engage in a range of climate-related activities, including developing Tribal clean energy programs, exploring carbon offset projects, consulting on CCA-funding decisions, and other activities supporting climate resilience and adaptation. In this role, you will collaborate with staff across the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP), Ecology’s Executive Advisor for Tribal Affairs, the Environmental Justice Engagement Coordinator, and other grant managers, and engage in legislative and governor’s office-level discussions about funding Tribal consultation and activities furthering Tribal interests related to Tribal treaty rights, climate pollution reduction, energy facility siting, and environmental justice. What you will do:
Provide expertise in grant program design, planning, administration and management. Draw on policy expertise to evaluate and recommend grant awards.
Monitor Tribal grant program utilization, successes, and challenges, including how to best meet Tribal government policy funding needs, address Tribal outreach challenges, establish grant guidelines that further legislative intent, and improve administrative execution of relevant grant programs.
Advance state environmental justice practices and compliance through the equitable investment of state grant funds.
Determine lessons learned and best practices and carry forward to future funding opportunity planning.
Build and maintain awareness of other federal and state Tribal grant funding programs that may complement or inform implementation of CCA-related Tribal grant programs.
Draft funding opportunity descriptions, application requirements, and eligibility criteria; work with others to prepare these for launch.
Respond to community member inquiries regarding Tribal grant opportunities.
Work closely with CPR Communications Manager to increase Tribal government awareness of the Tribal grant program, and maintain and update Ecology’s Tribal grant web pages.
Coordinate Tribal grant activities with Tribal staff counterparts, and provide technical assistance to grant applicants.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Ten years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience performing environmental-based work, OR work related to duties of this position, that includes one or more of the following:
Environmental Grant Administration - Experience managing the full lifecycle of complex environmental grant programs, including program design, solicitation, application review, award, negotiation, implementation, and tracking.
T ribal Government Relations and Consultation - Demonstrated experience working with Tribes or Tribal governmental organizations, including collaboration, consultation, or partnership on environmental programs, policies, or projects.
Communication & Coordination with Interested Parties - Experience developing and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse partners, including state and local agencies, Tribes, and community organizations.
Outreach and Technical Assistance - Demonstrated success conducting outreach and providing technical assistance to underserved communities related to environmental issues.
Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets:
Using critical / analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to make decisions or determine a course of action.
Reviewing / assessing information and data to draw conclusions and recommending decisions or actions.
Conducting research and performing data analysis on both qualitative and quantitative data.
Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning, or an academic discipline related to the duties of the position.
Examples of how to qualify:
10 years of experience.
9 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
8 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
7 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
6 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
4 years of experience AND a Master’s degree.
3 years of experience AND a Ph.D.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
A background check will be conducted, which may include criminal record history, fingerprinting, and credit history. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience using the Ecology Administration of Grants and Loans (EAGL) system.
Expert-level knowledge of the following policy areas: environmental grant program development and management, Tribal policy, Tribal relations, clean energy project development, offset project development.
Experience engaging in communications and consultations with Tribal governments having land interests in Washington.
If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov .
Our Commitment to DEIR
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.
Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.
Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.
Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Application Process
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:
Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website .
Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Jordan Wildish at Jordan.Wildish@ecy.wa.gov .
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov .
About the Climate Pollution Reduction Program
The Climate Pollution Reduction Program’s (CPRP’s) mission is to implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of Washington so that the state meets its statutory greenhouse gas emission limits. The CPRP focuses long term, requiring creative and strategic decision making for implementation to achieve broad statewide and interstate success reducing carbon emissions in the state of Washington so residents have a healthy environment and climate.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following : Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave , 11 Paid Holidays per year , Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website , explore Working at Ecology , check out our Strategic Plan , and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , or our blog .
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Dec 08, 2025
Full time
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Senior Cap-and-Invest Tribal Grants Specialist (Environmental Specialist 5) within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) .
Location:
Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA .
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
A minimum of one day per week is required in the office. You may telework most of your work time with occasional in-person meetings and activities.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by December 15, 2025.
This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.
Duties
As the Senior Cap-and-Invest Tribal Grants Specialist, you will play an instrumental role in coordinating the implementation of Tribal grants appropriated by the legislature through the Climate Commitment Act (CCA). These grants are designed to provide support for Tribes to engage in a range of climate-related activities, including developing Tribal clean energy programs, exploring carbon offset projects, consulting on CCA-funding decisions, and other activities supporting climate resilience and adaptation. In this role, you will collaborate with staff across the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP), Ecology’s Executive Advisor for Tribal Affairs, the Environmental Justice Engagement Coordinator, and other grant managers, and engage in legislative and governor’s office-level discussions about funding Tribal consultation and activities furthering Tribal interests related to Tribal treaty rights, climate pollution reduction, energy facility siting, and environmental justice. What you will do:
Provide expertise in grant program design, planning, administration and management. Draw on policy expertise to evaluate and recommend grant awards.
Monitor Tribal grant program utilization, successes, and challenges, including how to best meet Tribal government policy funding needs, address Tribal outreach challenges, establish grant guidelines that further legislative intent, and improve administrative execution of relevant grant programs.
Advance state environmental justice practices and compliance through the equitable investment of state grant funds.
Determine lessons learned and best practices and carry forward to future funding opportunity planning.
Build and maintain awareness of other federal and state Tribal grant funding programs that may complement or inform implementation of CCA-related Tribal grant programs.
Draft funding opportunity descriptions, application requirements, and eligibility criteria; work with others to prepare these for launch.
Respond to community member inquiries regarding Tribal grant opportunities.
Work closely with CPR Communications Manager to increase Tribal government awareness of the Tribal grant program, and maintain and update Ecology’s Tribal grant web pages.
Coordinate Tribal grant activities with Tribal staff counterparts, and provide technical assistance to grant applicants.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Ten years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience performing environmental-based work, OR work related to duties of this position, that includes one or more of the following:
Environmental Grant Administration - Experience managing the full lifecycle of complex environmental grant programs, including program design, solicitation, application review, award, negotiation, implementation, and tracking.
T ribal Government Relations and Consultation - Demonstrated experience working with Tribes or Tribal governmental organizations, including collaboration, consultation, or partnership on environmental programs, policies, or projects.
Communication & Coordination with Interested Parties - Experience developing and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse partners, including state and local agencies, Tribes, and community organizations.
Outreach and Technical Assistance - Demonstrated success conducting outreach and providing technical assistance to underserved communities related to environmental issues.
Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets:
Using critical / analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to make decisions or determine a course of action.
Reviewing / assessing information and data to draw conclusions and recommending decisions or actions.
Conducting research and performing data analysis on both qualitative and quantitative data.
Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning, or an academic discipline related to the duties of the position.
Examples of how to qualify:
10 years of experience.
9 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
8 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
7 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
6 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
4 years of experience AND a Master’s degree.
3 years of experience AND a Ph.D.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
A background check will be conducted, which may include criminal record history, fingerprinting, and credit history. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience using the Ecology Administration of Grants and Loans (EAGL) system.
Expert-level knowledge of the following policy areas: environmental grant program development and management, Tribal policy, Tribal relations, clean energy project development, offset project development.
Experience engaging in communications and consultations with Tribal governments having land interests in Washington.
If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov .
Our Commitment to DEIR
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.
Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.
Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.
Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Application Process
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:
Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website .
Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Jordan Wildish at Jordan.Wildish@ecy.wa.gov .
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov .
About the Climate Pollution Reduction Program
The Climate Pollution Reduction Program’s (CPRP’s) mission is to implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of Washington so that the state meets its statutory greenhouse gas emission limits. The CPRP focuses long term, requiring creative and strategic decision making for implementation to achieve broad statewide and interstate success reducing carbon emissions in the state of Washington so residents have a healthy environment and climate.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following : Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave , 11 Paid Holidays per year , Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website , explore Working at Ecology , check out our Strategic Plan , and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , or our blog .
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Lead Spill Responder/Dangerous Waste Coordinator (Environmental Specialist 4) within the Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response program .
Location:
Eastern Region Office in Spokane, WA .
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
This position involves field work and office work; You may telework most of your office work time with occasional in-person meetings and activities.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by December 18, 2025
This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.
Duties
In this role, you will respond to spills of oil and hazardous materials and respond to illegal drug manufacturing facilities to remove chemicals dangerous to human health and the environment. You will manage complex human health and environmental emergencies – and, as a result of our clean-up efforts, will experience immediate benefit to Washington’s residents and environment. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team and use science to solve complex environmental and public health challenges. Working with other federal, state, local and tribal partners, you will serve as Ecology’s State On-Scene Coordinator leading the response and cleanup of complex environmental spills.
Preventing spills is always our first goal, but despite our efforts, spills still happen. The goal of our spill preparedness work is to reduce environmental impacts of spills. We require oil handlers in Washington to be ready for a rapid, aggressive, and well-coordinated response to spills. We also require those responsible for spills to compensate the state for spill damages by restoring natural resources.
What you will do:
Emergency Response to Spills & Threats: Respond to high-priority and complex environmental and human health emergencies, including oil spills, hazardous substances, abandoned waste, pressurized cylinders, fish kills, and illegal drug labs.
Incident Command & Coordination: Serve as Initial Incident Commander / State On-Scene Coordinator, directing spill containment, cleanup, resource deployment, and multi-agency coordination.
Hazardous Materials Operations: Perform hands-on cleanup and field operations: opening containers of unknowns, sample collection, field testing and hazard categorization, overpacking, and preparing waste for shipment.
Dangerous Waste & Drug Lab Leadership: Lead regional coordination with law enforcement for clandestine drug lab responses and oversee dangerous waste management compliance, disposal, and emergency planning.
Enforcement & Cost Recovery: Initiate enforcement recommendations, issue Short-Form Penalties up to $5,000, support cost recovery actions, and testify in administrative or legal proceedings as needed.
Team Leadership, Training & Readiness: Provide training, mentoring, scheduling, equipment readiness oversight, HAZWOPER compliance tracking, and ensure readiness of personnel and response assets.
Equipment, Vehicle & Instrument Management: manage operation, calibration, maintenance, and safe use of response equipment, vehicles, boats, and monitoring instrumentation.
Documentation, Reporting & Data Analysis: Prepare incident reports, regulatory records, waste tracking documents, enforcement documentation, and support regional data analysis and report preparation.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Nine (9) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience performing environmental-based work, OR work related to the position, that includes one or more of the following: • Responding to spills or other emergencies • Conducting sampling and analysis studies • Working with monitoring instrumentation • Managing hazardous waste disposal • Performing cleanup or restoration actions • Writing scientific or analytical reports • Hazardous materials emergency response • Responding to natural disasters. Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets: • Experience directing cleanup work on environmental spill emergencies or hazardous materials cleanup sites. • Using critical / analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to make decisions or determine a course of action. • Reviewing / assessing information and data to draw conclusions and recommending decisions or actions. • Conducting research and performing data analysis on both qualitative and quantitative data. Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning, or related field.
Examples of how to qualify:
9 years of experience.
8 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
7 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
6 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
5 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
3 years of experience AND a Master’s degree.
2 years of experience AND a Ph.D.
Hazardous Materials Technician Certification per WAC 296-824 and 296-843 is required. Must have prior hazardous materials emergency response experience. ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 certification is required. Free on-line ICS training and certification is available at: ICS 100: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c ICS 200: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-200.c ICS 700: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b ICS 800: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
Must pass employment medical surveillance physical and demonstrate and maintain the ability to wear respiratory protection and chemical protective clothing.
Must pass a physical agilities test.
Must be able to pass a detailed background check required to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Must successfully complete initial SAFETRAC requirements and other required training outlined in Spills Program Policy and Procedures within 6 months of entering the position.
Must be prepared for a minimum 3-day field deployment within 1 hour of notification.
Must hold and maintain eligibility and certification (valid passport or enhanced driver’s license) to permit travel to Canada in the event of a transboundary spill.
This position is required to pass a periodic medical surveillance exam, which may include a stress test.
This position is identified as an Essential Agency Employee and is expected to work during facility closures and natural disasters.
This position is required to perform after-hours on-call duty on a rotation.
Must notify supervisor immediately if the employee is unable to obtain any of the above required licenses or certifications, or if any of the above are revoked, expired or suspended for any reason.
Must live within a 60-minute commuting distance of the Eastern Region Office.
Desired Qualifications:
• Team leadership experience • Working Knowledge of the NW Area Contingency Plan • Familiarity with Washington Labor and Industry HAZWOPER safety regulations and experience developing site-specific health and safety plans • Experience working in Unified Command with the US Environmental Protection Agency, US Coast Guard, tribes, and Law Enforcement partners. • Possess a high level of knowledge using electronic tools and integrating them into emergency responses; tools such as GPS devices, wireless networks, and data systems • Experience collecting waste and environmental samples, and conducting community air monitoring If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov .
Application Process
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:
Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website .
Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Sam Hunn at Sam.hunn@ecy.wa.gov
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov
The Spills Program’s mission is to protect, preserve, and restore Washington’s environment. Our vision is to create a zero spills world.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following : Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave , 11 Paid Holidays per year , Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website , explore Working at Ecology , check out our Strategic Plan , and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , or our blog .
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Lead Spill Responder/Dangerous Waste Coordinator (Environmental Specialist 4) within the Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response program .
Location:
Eastern Region Office in Spokane, WA .
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
This position involves field work and office work; You may telework most of your office work time with occasional in-person meetings and activities.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by December 18, 2025
This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.
Duties
In this role, you will respond to spills of oil and hazardous materials and respond to illegal drug manufacturing facilities to remove chemicals dangerous to human health and the environment. You will manage complex human health and environmental emergencies – and, as a result of our clean-up efforts, will experience immediate benefit to Washington’s residents and environment. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team and use science to solve complex environmental and public health challenges. Working with other federal, state, local and tribal partners, you will serve as Ecology’s State On-Scene Coordinator leading the response and cleanup of complex environmental spills.
Preventing spills is always our first goal, but despite our efforts, spills still happen. The goal of our spill preparedness work is to reduce environmental impacts of spills. We require oil handlers in Washington to be ready for a rapid, aggressive, and well-coordinated response to spills. We also require those responsible for spills to compensate the state for spill damages by restoring natural resources.
What you will do:
Emergency Response to Spills & Threats: Respond to high-priority and complex environmental and human health emergencies, including oil spills, hazardous substances, abandoned waste, pressurized cylinders, fish kills, and illegal drug labs.
Incident Command & Coordination: Serve as Initial Incident Commander / State On-Scene Coordinator, directing spill containment, cleanup, resource deployment, and multi-agency coordination.
Hazardous Materials Operations: Perform hands-on cleanup and field operations: opening containers of unknowns, sample collection, field testing and hazard categorization, overpacking, and preparing waste for shipment.
Dangerous Waste & Drug Lab Leadership: Lead regional coordination with law enforcement for clandestine drug lab responses and oversee dangerous waste management compliance, disposal, and emergency planning.
Enforcement & Cost Recovery: Initiate enforcement recommendations, issue Short-Form Penalties up to $5,000, support cost recovery actions, and testify in administrative or legal proceedings as needed.
Team Leadership, Training & Readiness: Provide training, mentoring, scheduling, equipment readiness oversight, HAZWOPER compliance tracking, and ensure readiness of personnel and response assets.
Equipment, Vehicle & Instrument Management: manage operation, calibration, maintenance, and safe use of response equipment, vehicles, boats, and monitoring instrumentation.
Documentation, Reporting & Data Analysis: Prepare incident reports, regulatory records, waste tracking documents, enforcement documentation, and support regional data analysis and report preparation.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Nine (9) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience performing environmental-based work, OR work related to the position, that includes one or more of the following: • Responding to spills or other emergencies • Conducting sampling and analysis studies • Working with monitoring instrumentation • Managing hazardous waste disposal • Performing cleanup or restoration actions • Writing scientific or analytical reports • Hazardous materials emergency response • Responding to natural disasters. Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets: • Experience directing cleanup work on environmental spill emergencies or hazardous materials cleanup sites. • Using critical / analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to make decisions or determine a course of action. • Reviewing / assessing information and data to draw conclusions and recommending decisions or actions. • Conducting research and performing data analysis on both qualitative and quantitative data. Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning, or related field.
Examples of how to qualify:
9 years of experience.
8 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
7 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
6 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
5 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
3 years of experience AND a Master’s degree.
2 years of experience AND a Ph.D.
Hazardous Materials Technician Certification per WAC 296-824 and 296-843 is required. Must have prior hazardous materials emergency response experience. ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 certification is required. Free on-line ICS training and certification is available at: ICS 100: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c ICS 200: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-200.c ICS 700: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b ICS 800: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
Must pass employment medical surveillance physical and demonstrate and maintain the ability to wear respiratory protection and chemical protective clothing.
Must pass a physical agilities test.
Must be able to pass a detailed background check required to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
Must successfully complete initial SAFETRAC requirements and other required training outlined in Spills Program Policy and Procedures within 6 months of entering the position.
Must be prepared for a minimum 3-day field deployment within 1 hour of notification.
Must hold and maintain eligibility and certification (valid passport or enhanced driver’s license) to permit travel to Canada in the event of a transboundary spill.
This position is required to pass a periodic medical surveillance exam, which may include a stress test.
This position is identified as an Essential Agency Employee and is expected to work during facility closures and natural disasters.
This position is required to perform after-hours on-call duty on a rotation.
Must notify supervisor immediately if the employee is unable to obtain any of the above required licenses or certifications, or if any of the above are revoked, expired or suspended for any reason.
Must live within a 60-minute commuting distance of the Eastern Region Office.
Desired Qualifications:
• Team leadership experience • Working Knowledge of the NW Area Contingency Plan • Familiarity with Washington Labor and Industry HAZWOPER safety regulations and experience developing site-specific health and safety plans • Experience working in Unified Command with the US Environmental Protection Agency, US Coast Guard, tribes, and Law Enforcement partners. • Possess a high level of knowledge using electronic tools and integrating them into emergency responses; tools such as GPS devices, wireless networks, and data systems • Experience collecting waste and environmental samples, and conducting community air monitoring If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov .
Application Process
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:
Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website .
Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Sam Hunn at Sam.hunn@ecy.wa.gov
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov
The Spills Program’s mission is to protect, preserve, and restore Washington’s environment. Our vision is to create a zero spills world.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following : Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave , 11 Paid Holidays per year , Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website , explore Working at Ecology , check out our Strategic Plan , and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , or our blog .
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Language Access Coordinator (External Civil Rights Specialist 4) within the Office of Equity & Environmental Justice .
Location:
Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA .
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
Telework is an option for the majority of your work time, however in-person meetings and activities are expected.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Salary Information:
The high end of the salary range listed above ($103,536.00) is Step M, typically a longevity step. Employees cannot get to Step M upon initial hire.
All employees will progress to Step M six years after being assigned to Step L in their permanent salary range. For this position, Step A is $76,968.00 per year and Step L is $100,980 per year.
Application Timeline:
Submit your application no later than 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on December 14, 2025, to be in the first review of applications . Applications received after this date may not be considered.
This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins.
Duties
Everyone deserves a healthy environment and needs access to Ecology’s information and services. Help us reach more of the half million plus people in Washington who speak English “less than very well”. In this role, you will provide crucial support to our environmental programs through guidance, training, and technical assistance, and you will help people connect with language services and builds strategies to reduce barriers to access. Join a unique team in the Office of Equity and Environmental Justice that is working to promote equity across all of the agency’s work.
What you will do:
Help make Ecology’s information and services accessible to more Washingtonians by shaping the future of our language access program.
Serve as the agency’s subject matter expert on state language access laws and policies, helping programs understand their responsibilities and supporting ongoing efforts to strengthen and assess compliance across the agency.
Build staff capacity to improve language access through guidance, training, and technical support.
Advise and strategize with our environmental programs on how best to reach linguistically diverse communities impacted by our broad range of work.
Help agency staff quickly and confidently access language services through in-house staff and external vendors.
Assess progress in our language access program and identify areas for agency growth or improvement.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Eight years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience with Civil Rights Programs, using an equity lens in analyzing polices, laws, rules, or regulations, and leading others in administering Civil Rights Programs. Civil rights program experience may include civil rights investigation, law, or research; other non-discrimination efforts; or planning, implementing, or directing work in any of the following areas:
Language access
Translation or interpretation services
Accessibility
ADA compliance
Community or Tribal engagement
Environmental justice
Education involving a major study in business, public administration, political science, social science, race, gender, or sexuality studies, social justice, equity studies, language, linguistics, communications, law, public health, or related field.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Understanding of federal and state language access requirements.
Ability to design and implement language access programs.
Understanding of translation and interpretation standards.
Ability to understand and interpret language services contracts for Ecology staff.
Data tracking and analysis skills.
Ability to plan, implement, and sustain changes to how program staff do language access work.
Excellent project management and communication skills.
Examples of how to qualify:
8 years of experience.
7 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
6 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
5 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
4 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
2 years of experience AND a Master’s degree or higher.
Desired Qualifications:
Language proficiency in English and Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian, or Ukrainian. Ability to read, write, translate, and converse with fluency in both English and one of the other languages.
Professional or lived experience working with people with limited English proficiency, immigrant communities, or providing language services.
If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov .
Application Process
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:
Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website .
Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position's schedule, or duties, please contact Hannah Aoyagi at Hannah.Aoyagi@ecy.wa.gov
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following : Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave , 11 Paid Holidays per year , Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website , explore Working at Ecology , check out our Strategic Plan , and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , or our blog .
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Dec 01, 2025
Full time
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Language Access Coordinator (External Civil Rights Specialist 4) within the Office of Equity & Environmental Justice .
Location:
Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA .
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
Telework is an option for the majority of your work time, however in-person meetings and activities are expected.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Salary Information:
The high end of the salary range listed above ($103,536.00) is Step M, typically a longevity step. Employees cannot get to Step M upon initial hire.
All employees will progress to Step M six years after being assigned to Step L in their permanent salary range. For this position, Step A is $76,968.00 per year and Step L is $100,980 per year.
Application Timeline:
Submit your application no later than 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on December 14, 2025, to be in the first review of applications . Applications received after this date may not be considered.
This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins.
Duties
Everyone deserves a healthy environment and needs access to Ecology’s information and services. Help us reach more of the half million plus people in Washington who speak English “less than very well”. In this role, you will provide crucial support to our environmental programs through guidance, training, and technical assistance, and you will help people connect with language services and builds strategies to reduce barriers to access. Join a unique team in the Office of Equity and Environmental Justice that is working to promote equity across all of the agency’s work.
What you will do:
Help make Ecology’s information and services accessible to more Washingtonians by shaping the future of our language access program.
Serve as the agency’s subject matter expert on state language access laws and policies, helping programs understand their responsibilities and supporting ongoing efforts to strengthen and assess compliance across the agency.
Build staff capacity to improve language access through guidance, training, and technical support.
Advise and strategize with our environmental programs on how best to reach linguistically diverse communities impacted by our broad range of work.
Help agency staff quickly and confidently access language services through in-house staff and external vendors.
Assess progress in our language access program and identify areas for agency growth or improvement.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Eight years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience with Civil Rights Programs, using an equity lens in analyzing polices, laws, rules, or regulations, and leading others in administering Civil Rights Programs. Civil rights program experience may include civil rights investigation, law, or research; other non-discrimination efforts; or planning, implementing, or directing work in any of the following areas:
Language access
Translation or interpretation services
Accessibility
ADA compliance
Community or Tribal engagement
Environmental justice
Education involving a major study in business, public administration, political science, social science, race, gender, or sexuality studies, social justice, equity studies, language, linguistics, communications, law, public health, or related field.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Understanding of federal and state language access requirements.
Ability to design and implement language access programs.
Understanding of translation and interpretation standards.
Ability to understand and interpret language services contracts for Ecology staff.
Data tracking and analysis skills.
Ability to plan, implement, and sustain changes to how program staff do language access work.
Excellent project management and communication skills.
Examples of how to qualify:
8 years of experience.
7 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
6 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
5 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
4 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
2 years of experience AND a Master’s degree or higher.
Desired Qualifications:
Language proficiency in English and Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian, or Ukrainian. Ability to read, write, translate, and converse with fluency in both English and one of the other languages.
Professional or lived experience working with people with limited English proficiency, immigrant communities, or providing language services.
If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov .
Application Process
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:
Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website .
Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position's schedule, or duties, please contact Hannah Aoyagi at Hannah.Aoyagi@ecy.wa.gov
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following : Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave , 11 Paid Holidays per year , Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website , explore Working at Ecology , check out our Strategic Plan , and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , or our blog .
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring an Office Coordinator (Administrative Assistant 3) within the Human Resources Office.
Location:
Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA .
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule: This position is required to work in the office five days per week and is not eligible for telework.
Duties
In this role, you will provide high-level administrative support for the Human Resources (HR) Office and our management teams. Your daily work will include:
Ordering and tracking equipment and supplies.
Receiving and sorting incoming mail and preparing outgoing mail.
Responding to questions and requests from employees (in person, email, or over the phone).
Creating and updating accessible documents.
Building and maintaining SharePoint sites and document libraries.
Assisting HR staff with ongoing projects.
You will often be the first point of contact for employees seeking information or help from HR. Because of this, you will play an important role in supporting our person-centered approach to service.
This position is a great opportunity to grow your skills in SharePoint, document accessibility, and HR operations. You will work closely with a mission-driven HR team that supports people working to protect Washington’s environment.
We are looking for someone who is motivated, able to take initiative, willing to follow direction, and comfortable balancing multiple tasks at once. Strong customer service skills and the ability to work well with others are essential.
If this sounds like a good fit, we encourage you to apply and join our team!
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Four years of experience and/or education as detailed below:
Experience in clerical, secretarial, bookkeeping, accounting, or general administrative office work.
Education involving a major study in business administration, public administration or closely allied field
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Administrative and Organizational Skills – Demonstrated experience providing comprehensive administrative support, managing multiple priorities, paying attention to detail, and maintaining accurate records and files.
Empathic Communication and Active Listening – The ability to engage with employees through attentive listening, respectful dialogue, and emotional awareness to foster understanding and de-escalate conflict.
Emotional Intelligence and Composure – Ability to manage your own emotions under pressure while responding to others calmly and constructively, maintaining a supportive tone.
Technical Proficiency – Skilled in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), including creating, editing, and managing accessible digital documents and files.
SharePoint Proficiency – Demonstrated skills in creating, managing, and administering SharePoint sites and pages, including site design, permission management, content organization, page layout customization, and ongoing updates.
Adaptability and Time Management – Demonstrated ability to manage work effectively amid frequent interruptions and shifting priorities, maintaining accuracy and efficiency while adapting to changing assignments.
Examples of how to qualify:
4 years of experience.
3 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
2 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
1 year of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
0 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree or above.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with document accessibility, including creating and/or updating forms to meet accessibility standards.
Experience with e-Time or other time/leave management system.
Experience with PTS or other electronic purchasing system.
Experience with setting up and maintaining filing systems, both electronic and hard copy.
Problem-solving skills – the ability to approach issues objectively, analyze root causes, and surface equitable, improvement-focused recommendations to support decision-making.
If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov .
Our Commitment to DEIR
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.
Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.
Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.
Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Application Process
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view DEIR through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:
Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
Resume
Professional references: at minimum, three professional references with current telephone numbers and email addresses; one contact MUST be your current or most recent supervisor.
Please ensure that your cover letter, resume, and/or application specifically address your skills and experience providing comprehensive administrative support, managing multiple priorities, paying attention to detail, and maintaining accurate records and files.
Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete
For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website .
Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Jovita Ramirez at Jovita.Ramirez@ecy.wa.gov
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following : Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave *, 11 Paid Holidays per year *, Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader) , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website , explore Working at Ecology , check out our Strategic Plan , and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , or our blog .
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency.
Nov 26, 2025
Full time
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring an Office Coordinator (Administrative Assistant 3) within the Human Resources Office.
Location:
Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA .
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule: This position is required to work in the office five days per week and is not eligible for telework.
Duties
In this role, you will provide high-level administrative support for the Human Resources (HR) Office and our management teams. Your daily work will include:
Ordering and tracking equipment and supplies.
Receiving and sorting incoming mail and preparing outgoing mail.
Responding to questions and requests from employees (in person, email, or over the phone).
Creating and updating accessible documents.
Building and maintaining SharePoint sites and document libraries.
Assisting HR staff with ongoing projects.
You will often be the first point of contact for employees seeking information or help from HR. Because of this, you will play an important role in supporting our person-centered approach to service.
This position is a great opportunity to grow your skills in SharePoint, document accessibility, and HR operations. You will work closely with a mission-driven HR team that supports people working to protect Washington’s environment.
We are looking for someone who is motivated, able to take initiative, willing to follow direction, and comfortable balancing multiple tasks at once. Strong customer service skills and the ability to work well with others are essential.
If this sounds like a good fit, we encourage you to apply and join our team!
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Four years of experience and/or education as detailed below:
Experience in clerical, secretarial, bookkeeping, accounting, or general administrative office work.
Education involving a major study in business administration, public administration or closely allied field
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Administrative and Organizational Skills – Demonstrated experience providing comprehensive administrative support, managing multiple priorities, paying attention to detail, and maintaining accurate records and files.
Empathic Communication and Active Listening – The ability to engage with employees through attentive listening, respectful dialogue, and emotional awareness to foster understanding and de-escalate conflict.
Emotional Intelligence and Composure – Ability to manage your own emotions under pressure while responding to others calmly and constructively, maintaining a supportive tone.
Technical Proficiency – Skilled in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams), including creating, editing, and managing accessible digital documents and files.
SharePoint Proficiency – Demonstrated skills in creating, managing, and administering SharePoint sites and pages, including site design, permission management, content organization, page layout customization, and ongoing updates.
Adaptability and Time Management – Demonstrated ability to manage work effectively amid frequent interruptions and shifting priorities, maintaining accuracy and efficiency while adapting to changing assignments.
Examples of how to qualify:
4 years of experience.
3 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
2 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
1 year of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
0 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree or above.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with document accessibility, including creating and/or updating forms to meet accessibility standards.
Experience with e-Time or other time/leave management system.
Experience with PTS or other electronic purchasing system.
Experience with setting up and maintaining filing systems, both electronic and hard copy.
Problem-solving skills – the ability to approach issues objectively, analyze root causes, and surface equitable, improvement-focused recommendations to support decision-making.
If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov .
Our Commitment to DEIR
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.
Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.
Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.
Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Application Process
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view DEIR through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:
Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
Resume
Professional references: at minimum, three professional references with current telephone numbers and email addresses; one contact MUST be your current or most recent supervisor.
Please ensure that your cover letter, resume, and/or application specifically address your skills and experience providing comprehensive administrative support, managing multiple priorities, paying attention to detail, and maintaining accurate records and files.
Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete
For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website .
Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Jovita Ramirez at Jovita.Ramirez@ecy.wa.gov
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following : Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave *, 11 Paid Holidays per year *, Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader) , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website , explore Working at Ecology , check out our Strategic Plan , and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , or our blog .
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Vessel and Oil Transfer Inspector & Fishing Vessel Inspection Coordinator (Marine Transportation Safety Specialist 3) within the Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response program .
Location:
Northwest Region Office in Shoreline, WA .
The salary listed includes 5% premium pay due to the position location in King County.
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
This position requires field work and emergency response, while there is some office work and you may telework most of your office work time with occasional in-person meetings and activities.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by December 7, 2025
This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.
Duties
This position has the unique opportunity to work directly with the local and international maritime community to protect Washington waters from the threat of oil spills. In this position, you will work to prevent oil spills to Washington waters by conducting inspections on fishing vessels and other large commercial vessels to determine their oil spill risk. You will also inspect over-water oil transfers and investigate spills and marine casualties. You will have the opportunity to spend time each week out on the waterfront working with operators of fishing vessels, fuel barges, commercial marinas, and facilities delivering oil. You will be part of a skilled and dedicated inspection team and will develop in-depth knowledge of local maritime operations and oil spill prevention best practices.
What you will do:
Schedule and conduct inspections of fishing vessels and other large commercial vessels, to determine their risk of oil spills.
Provide fishing vessel subject matter expertise to the inspection team.
Schedule and conduct oil transfer inspections.
Inspect regulated fuel terminals (Class 3) and regulated marinas (Class 4) to ensure compliance with regulations.
Support spill investigation by providing technical assistance and performing spill incident and marine accident causal analysis investigations.
Serve as Prevention Duty Officer on a regular rotation during normal working hours.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Eight (8) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience in vessel design, commercial vessel operations, vessel inspection/auditing, shipyard project inspection or closely related experience.
Education in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or closely related field.
Examples of how to qualify:
8 years of experience.
7 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
6 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
5 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
4 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Ability to conduct vessel and oil-transfer inspections Including boarding vessels (at berth and at anchor), reviewing documents, interviewing crew, and determining compliance with regulations and industry standards.
Knowledge of or ability to learn maritime operations, vessel safety, and oil transfer regulations Ability to interpret state regulations, industry standards, and technical procedures related to spill prevention.
Ability to safely access vessels in a marine environment Must be able to climb gangways, pilot ladders, accommodation ladders, inclined ramps, and navigate multiple deck levels in various weather conditions while wearing required PPE.
Strong technical writing and communication skills Ability to write clear inspection reports, spill investigation summaries, correspondence, and present information to internal and external audiences.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
This position is part of the Spills Program Incident Management Team (IMT) and Crisis Management Team and is required to complete Incident Command System (ICS) training at the level of 100, 300, 700 and 800.
ICS 100: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c ICS 200: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-200.c ICS 700: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b ICS 800: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c
You must maintain HAZWOPER certification annually and continual training as required by the Program as they come available.
Obtain the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC card) which entails a detailed background check.
Hold and maintain eligibility and certification to permit travel to and from Canada, including passport or Enhanced Driver’s License.
Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
Position requires a willingness and ability to occasionally work in excess of 40 hours per week and travel statewide or out-of-state including after-hours inspections seven days a week.
Desired Qualifications:
• United States Coast Guard license as a Master or Mate (of 1600 Gross Tons or greater) or Chief or Assistant Engineer. • Seagoing experience as Officer in Charge of a Navigation Watch, Engine Department Watch, or Tankerman-PIC. • Prior experience as a vessel inspector/examiner (Marine or Classification Society Surveyor; U.S. Coast Guard Marine Inspector; Port State Control Vessel examiner, or 3rd party vessel auditor). • Experience with investigations and root cause analysis. • Knowledge of design, construction, and operation of vessels. • Knowledge of international, federal, and state maritime and environmental regulations.
If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov .
Our Commitment to DEIR
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.
Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.
Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.
Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Application Process
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:
Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website .
Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Sara Thompson at: Sara.Thompson@ecy.wa.gov
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov
The Spills Program’s mission is to protect, preserve, and restore Washington’s environment. Our vision is to create a zero spills world.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following : Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave , 11 Paid Holidays per year , Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website , explore Working at Ecology , check out our Strategic Plan , and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , or our blog .
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Nov 25, 2025
Full time
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Vessel and Oil Transfer Inspector & Fishing Vessel Inspection Coordinator (Marine Transportation Safety Specialist 3) within the Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response program .
Location:
Northwest Region Office in Shoreline, WA .
The salary listed includes 5% premium pay due to the position location in King County.
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
This position requires field work and emergency response, while there is some office work and you may telework most of your office work time with occasional in-person meetings and activities.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by December 7, 2025
This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.
Duties
This position has the unique opportunity to work directly with the local and international maritime community to protect Washington waters from the threat of oil spills. In this position, you will work to prevent oil spills to Washington waters by conducting inspections on fishing vessels and other large commercial vessels to determine their oil spill risk. You will also inspect over-water oil transfers and investigate spills and marine casualties. You will have the opportunity to spend time each week out on the waterfront working with operators of fishing vessels, fuel barges, commercial marinas, and facilities delivering oil. You will be part of a skilled and dedicated inspection team and will develop in-depth knowledge of local maritime operations and oil spill prevention best practices.
What you will do:
Schedule and conduct inspections of fishing vessels and other large commercial vessels, to determine their risk of oil spills.
Provide fishing vessel subject matter expertise to the inspection team.
Schedule and conduct oil transfer inspections.
Inspect regulated fuel terminals (Class 3) and regulated marinas (Class 4) to ensure compliance with regulations.
Support spill investigation by providing technical assistance and performing spill incident and marine accident causal analysis investigations.
Serve as Prevention Duty Officer on a regular rotation during normal working hours.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Eight (8) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience in vessel design, commercial vessel operations, vessel inspection/auditing, shipyard project inspection or closely related experience.
Education in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or closely related field.
Examples of how to qualify:
8 years of experience.
7 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
6 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
5 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
4 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
Ability to conduct vessel and oil-transfer inspections Including boarding vessels (at berth and at anchor), reviewing documents, interviewing crew, and determining compliance with regulations and industry standards.
Knowledge of or ability to learn maritime operations, vessel safety, and oil transfer regulations Ability to interpret state regulations, industry standards, and technical procedures related to spill prevention.
Ability to safely access vessels in a marine environment Must be able to climb gangways, pilot ladders, accommodation ladders, inclined ramps, and navigate multiple deck levels in various weather conditions while wearing required PPE.
Strong technical writing and communication skills Ability to write clear inspection reports, spill investigation summaries, correspondence, and present information to internal and external audiences.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
This position is part of the Spills Program Incident Management Team (IMT) and Crisis Management Team and is required to complete Incident Command System (ICS) training at the level of 100, 300, 700 and 800.
ICS 100: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c ICS 200: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-200.c ICS 700: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b ICS 800: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-800.c
You must maintain HAZWOPER certification annually and continual training as required by the Program as they come available.
Obtain the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC card) which entails a detailed background check.
Hold and maintain eligibility and certification to permit travel to and from Canada, including passport or Enhanced Driver’s License.
Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
Position requires a willingness and ability to occasionally work in excess of 40 hours per week and travel statewide or out-of-state including after-hours inspections seven days a week.
Desired Qualifications:
• United States Coast Guard license as a Master or Mate (of 1600 Gross Tons or greater) or Chief or Assistant Engineer. • Seagoing experience as Officer in Charge of a Navigation Watch, Engine Department Watch, or Tankerman-PIC. • Prior experience as a vessel inspector/examiner (Marine or Classification Society Surveyor; U.S. Coast Guard Marine Inspector; Port State Control Vessel examiner, or 3rd party vessel auditor). • Experience with investigations and root cause analysis. • Knowledge of design, construction, and operation of vessels. • Knowledge of international, federal, and state maritime and environmental regulations.
If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov .
Our Commitment to DEIR
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.
Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.
Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.
Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Application Process
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:
Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website .
Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Sara Thompson at: Sara.Thompson@ecy.wa.gov
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov
The Spills Program’s mission is to protect, preserve, and restore Washington’s environment. Our vision is to create a zero spills world.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following : Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave , 11 Paid Holidays per year , Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website , explore Working at Ecology , check out our Strategic Plan , and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , or our blog .
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
This position will work on the Alliance’s Forests Team on a wide range of reforestation, biological monitoring, and outreach projects in Pennsylvania. It will involve extensive fieldwork and outreach including: planting, monitoring, and maintaining tree planting projects; performing biological surveys on birds, insects, and plants; meeting with landowners; and training and overseeing volunteers. The Crew Leader will oversee up to 5 Watershed Conservation Field Technicians in the field and have some additional related administrative responsibilities. Candidates can expect a fast-paced work environment and a roughly 90/10 fieldwork/office work ratio, so field savviness is essential. The position requires strong organizational and time management skills, careful attention to detail, and the ability to form strong relationships and work collaboratively with a variety of audiences.
Specific Duties of this Position:
Assist with tree planting projects in the field, including planting, maintenance, and monitoring
Assist with biological surveys for aquatic and terrestrial insects, birds, and plants on restoration sites
Assist with water quality monitoring on restoration sites
Assist with reforestation logistics, planting supply organization, and tool upkeep
Oversee up to 5 Watershed Conservation Field Technicians in the field
Coordinate and train volunteers (in large groups and individually) on project sites
Assist with outreach efforts through writing articles and other mechanisms
Participate in workgroups, collaboratives, and partnerships with other conservation organizations
Assist with project administration
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in forestry, wildlife biology, natural resources management, biology, environmental science, or a relevant field; or 1+ year relevant professional experience related to the tasks of this position.
Plant identification experience, preferably native and invasive plants of the mid-Atlantic.
Ability to work outside, sometimes independently or with harsh conditions and long days, and occasional weekend work.
Experience leading a crew of field technicians or similar oversight experience.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds of weight over uneven terrain
Quick learner, well-organized, possess strong attention to detail, and excellent time management skills.
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay offers a family friendly, flexible work environment. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you meet at least 75% of the qualifications of this description, we encourage you to submit an application.
Supervision : The Watershed Conservation Field Technician Crew Leader will report directly to the Forests Projects Coordinator.
Hours and Location : The Watershed Conservation Field Technician Crew Leader will be based at the Alliance’s Lancaster, Pennsylvania office. Some evening and weekend work may be required, especially during spring and fall planting seasons. Travel throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed is needed at times with most travel consisting between 30 minutes-2 hours from the office. The position advertised is full-time (40 hours per week). Successful applicants must agree to reside within one hour of the Lancaster office, located at 841 Flory Mill Rd, Lancaster PA 17601.
Term of Employment : February 17, 2026 (start date mutually agreed upon between Alliance and successful candidate) through December 15, 2026. While this specific role does not automatically renew, the successful Crew Leader is welcome to apply for any future open positions within the Alliance, including any subsequent Crew Leader role, for which they are qualified.
Wages and Benefits : This is a temporary position, salaried, at 40 hours per week. Total compensation for the 10-month term will be $38,500 - $43,800, commensurate with experience. Should the term differ from the posted 10-month period, compensation is adjusted accordingly. Benefits include 60 hours paid vacation leave, 72 hours paid sick leave, and paid holidays (9 during term period). Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage is also available.
Application : Please email your application (reference your last name and “The Watershed Conservation Field Technician Crew Leader” in the subject line) to careers@allianceforthebay.org no later than Sunday, January 11, 2026, including: your résumé, a list of 2 professional references, and brief (up to one paragraph) answers to the following questions:
1) What is your experience in planting vegetation, especially trees?
2) Describe how you would lead a field crew to ensure both quality of work and staff well-being.
3) How do you stay motivated while doing fieldwork, especially in harsh or uncomfortable environmental conditions?
Nov 25, 2025
Full time
This position will work on the Alliance’s Forests Team on a wide range of reforestation, biological monitoring, and outreach projects in Pennsylvania. It will involve extensive fieldwork and outreach including: planting, monitoring, and maintaining tree planting projects; performing biological surveys on birds, insects, and plants; meeting with landowners; and training and overseeing volunteers. The Crew Leader will oversee up to 5 Watershed Conservation Field Technicians in the field and have some additional related administrative responsibilities. Candidates can expect a fast-paced work environment and a roughly 90/10 fieldwork/office work ratio, so field savviness is essential. The position requires strong organizational and time management skills, careful attention to detail, and the ability to form strong relationships and work collaboratively with a variety of audiences.
Specific Duties of this Position:
Assist with tree planting projects in the field, including planting, maintenance, and monitoring
Assist with biological surveys for aquatic and terrestrial insects, birds, and plants on restoration sites
Assist with water quality monitoring on restoration sites
Assist with reforestation logistics, planting supply organization, and tool upkeep
Oversee up to 5 Watershed Conservation Field Technicians in the field
Coordinate and train volunteers (in large groups and individually) on project sites
Assist with outreach efforts through writing articles and other mechanisms
Participate in workgroups, collaboratives, and partnerships with other conservation organizations
Assist with project administration
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in forestry, wildlife biology, natural resources management, biology, environmental science, or a relevant field; or 1+ year relevant professional experience related to the tasks of this position.
Plant identification experience, preferably native and invasive plants of the mid-Atlantic.
Ability to work outside, sometimes independently or with harsh conditions and long days, and occasional weekend work.
Experience leading a crew of field technicians or similar oversight experience.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds of weight over uneven terrain
Quick learner, well-organized, possess strong attention to detail, and excellent time management skills.
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay offers a family friendly, flexible work environment. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you meet at least 75% of the qualifications of this description, we encourage you to submit an application.
Supervision : The Watershed Conservation Field Technician Crew Leader will report directly to the Forests Projects Coordinator.
Hours and Location : The Watershed Conservation Field Technician Crew Leader will be based at the Alliance’s Lancaster, Pennsylvania office. Some evening and weekend work may be required, especially during spring and fall planting seasons. Travel throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed is needed at times with most travel consisting between 30 minutes-2 hours from the office. The position advertised is full-time (40 hours per week). Successful applicants must agree to reside within one hour of the Lancaster office, located at 841 Flory Mill Rd, Lancaster PA 17601.
Term of Employment : February 17, 2026 (start date mutually agreed upon between Alliance and successful candidate) through December 15, 2026. While this specific role does not automatically renew, the successful Crew Leader is welcome to apply for any future open positions within the Alliance, including any subsequent Crew Leader role, for which they are qualified.
Wages and Benefits : This is a temporary position, salaried, at 40 hours per week. Total compensation for the 10-month term will be $38,500 - $43,800, commensurate with experience. Should the term differ from the posted 10-month period, compensation is adjusted accordingly. Benefits include 60 hours paid vacation leave, 72 hours paid sick leave, and paid holidays (9 during term period). Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage is also available.
Application : Please email your application (reference your last name and “The Watershed Conservation Field Technician Crew Leader” in the subject line) to careers@allianceforthebay.org no later than Sunday, January 11, 2026, including: your résumé, a list of 2 professional references, and brief (up to one paragraph) answers to the following questions:
1) What is your experience in planting vegetation, especially trees?
2) Describe how you would lead a field crew to ensure both quality of work and staff well-being.
3) How do you stay motivated while doing fieldwork, especially in harsh or uncomfortable environmental conditions?
This position will work on the Alliance’s Forests Team on a wide range of reforestation, biological monitoring, and outreach projects in Pennsylvania. It will involve extensive fieldwork and outreach including: planting, monitoring, and maintaining tree planting projects; performing biological surveys on birds, insects, and plants; meeting with landowners; and training and overseeing volunteers. Candidates can expect a fast-paced work environment and a roughly 90/10 fieldwork/office work ratio, so field savviness is essential. The position requires strong organizational and time management skills, careful attention to detail, and the ability to form strong relationships and work collaboratively with a variety of audiences.
Specific Duties of this Position:
Assist with tree planting projects in the field, including planting, maintenance, and monitoring
Assist with biological surveys for aquatic and terrestrial insects, birds, and plants on restoration sites
Assist with water quality monitoring on restoration sites
Assist with reforestation logistics, planting supply organization, and tool upkeep
Coordinate and train volunteers (in large groups and individually) on project sites
Assist with outreach efforts through writing articles and other mechanisms
Participate in workgroups, collaboratives, and partnerships with other conservation organizations
Assist with project administration
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in forestry, wildlife biology, natural resources management, biology, environmental science, or a relevant field; or 1+ year relevant professional experience related to the tasks of this position.
Plant identification experience, preferably native and invasive plants of the mid-Atlantic.
Ability to work outside, sometimes independently or with harsh conditions and long days, and occasional weekend work.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds of weight over uneven terrain
Quick learner, well-organized, possess strong attention to detail, and excellent time management skills.
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay offers a family friendly, flexible work environment. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you meet at least 75% of the qualifications of this description, we encourage you to submit an application.
Supervision : The Watershed Conservation Field Technician will report directly to the Forests Projects Coordinator. This position will receive in-field supervision from the Watershed Conservation Field Technician Crew Leader.
Hours and Location : The Watershed Conservation Field Technician will be based at the Alliance’s Lancaster, Pennsylvania office. Some evening and weekend work may be required, especially during spring and fall planting seasons. Travel throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed is needed at times with most travel consisting between 30 minutes-2 hours from the office. The position advertised is full-time (40 hours per week). Successful applicants must agree to reside within one hour of the Lancaster office, located at 841 Flory Mill Rd, Lancaster PA 17601.
Term of Employment : February 17, 2026 (start date mutually agreed upon between Alliance and successful candidate) through December 15, 2026. While this specific role does not automatically renew, successful technicians are welcome to apply for any future open positions within the Alliance, including any subsequent field technician roles, for which they are qualified.
Wages and Benefits : This is a temporary position, salaried, at 40 hours per week. Total compensation for the 10-month term will be $34,750 - $38,000, commensurate with experience. Should the term differ from the posted 10-month period, compensation is adjusted accordingly. Benefits include 60 hours paid vacation leave, 72 hours paid sick leave, and paid holidays (9 during term period). Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage is also available.
Application : Please email your application (reference your last name and “The Watershed Conservation Field Technician” in the subject line) to careers@allianceforthebay.org no later than Sunday, January 11, 2026, including: your résumé, a list of 2 professional references, and brief (up to one paragraph) answers to the following questions:
1) What is your experience in planting vegetation, especially trees?
2) What is your experience working outdoors?
3) How do you stay motivated while doing fieldwork, especially in harsh or uncomfortable environmental conditions?
Nov 25, 2025
Full time
This position will work on the Alliance’s Forests Team on a wide range of reforestation, biological monitoring, and outreach projects in Pennsylvania. It will involve extensive fieldwork and outreach including: planting, monitoring, and maintaining tree planting projects; performing biological surveys on birds, insects, and plants; meeting with landowners; and training and overseeing volunteers. Candidates can expect a fast-paced work environment and a roughly 90/10 fieldwork/office work ratio, so field savviness is essential. The position requires strong organizational and time management skills, careful attention to detail, and the ability to form strong relationships and work collaboratively with a variety of audiences.
Specific Duties of this Position:
Assist with tree planting projects in the field, including planting, maintenance, and monitoring
Assist with biological surveys for aquatic and terrestrial insects, birds, and plants on restoration sites
Assist with water quality monitoring on restoration sites
Assist with reforestation logistics, planting supply organization, and tool upkeep
Coordinate and train volunteers (in large groups and individually) on project sites
Assist with outreach efforts through writing articles and other mechanisms
Participate in workgroups, collaboratives, and partnerships with other conservation organizations
Assist with project administration
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in forestry, wildlife biology, natural resources management, biology, environmental science, or a relevant field; or 1+ year relevant professional experience related to the tasks of this position.
Plant identification experience, preferably native and invasive plants of the mid-Atlantic.
Ability to work outside, sometimes independently or with harsh conditions and long days, and occasional weekend work.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds of weight over uneven terrain
Quick learner, well-organized, possess strong attention to detail, and excellent time management skills.
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay offers a family friendly, flexible work environment. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you meet at least 75% of the qualifications of this description, we encourage you to submit an application.
Supervision : The Watershed Conservation Field Technician will report directly to the Forests Projects Coordinator. This position will receive in-field supervision from the Watershed Conservation Field Technician Crew Leader.
Hours and Location : The Watershed Conservation Field Technician will be based at the Alliance’s Lancaster, Pennsylvania office. Some evening and weekend work may be required, especially during spring and fall planting seasons. Travel throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed is needed at times with most travel consisting between 30 minutes-2 hours from the office. The position advertised is full-time (40 hours per week). Successful applicants must agree to reside within one hour of the Lancaster office, located at 841 Flory Mill Rd, Lancaster PA 17601.
Term of Employment : February 17, 2026 (start date mutually agreed upon between Alliance and successful candidate) through December 15, 2026. While this specific role does not automatically renew, successful technicians are welcome to apply for any future open positions within the Alliance, including any subsequent field technician roles, for which they are qualified.
Wages and Benefits : This is a temporary position, salaried, at 40 hours per week. Total compensation for the 10-month term will be $34,750 - $38,000, commensurate with experience. Should the term differ from the posted 10-month period, compensation is adjusted accordingly. Benefits include 60 hours paid vacation leave, 72 hours paid sick leave, and paid holidays (9 during term period). Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage is also available.
Application : Please email your application (reference your last name and “The Watershed Conservation Field Technician” in the subject line) to careers@allianceforthebay.org no later than Sunday, January 11, 2026, including: your résumé, a list of 2 professional references, and brief (up to one paragraph) answers to the following questions:
1) What is your experience in planting vegetation, especially trees?
2) What is your experience working outdoors?
3) How do you stay motivated while doing fieldwork, especially in harsh or uncomfortable environmental conditions?
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Public Disclosure & Records Information Management Coordinator (Forms & Records Analyst 3) within the Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) .
Location:
Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA .
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
A minimum of 60% of your pay period is required in the office. You may telework some of your work time mixed with in-person meetings and activities.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by December 1, 2025.
This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.
Duties
As the Public Disclosure and Records Information Management Coordinator for the Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP), you'll be a key player in ensuring that complex administrative, litigation, and public disclosure records are processed accurately and in full compliance with state requirements. You will manage and streamline both physical and electronic records systems, perform advanced searches across multiple databases, and uphold high-quality documentation and indexing standards. In addition to working with internal TCP staff, you'll also provide support to external partners and the public while offering expert guidance, training, and support on records management best practices. You will work with many different, diverse groups of individuals in both the disclosure and records management spheres. As a trusted subject matter expert, you will help strengthen the agency’s transparency and efficiency through well-organized records production, effective retention processes, and timely, accurate disclosures.
If you enjoy being a go-to resource, mastering diverse systems, and making a meaningful impact on how information flows across an organization, this position offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity.
What you will do:
Manage public disclosure requests in compliance with regulations and agency policies, from intake through closure.
Review, evaluate, and redact responsive records, applying exemptions and producing accurate, legally defensible work products.
Consult and coordinate with program staff, management, agency public disclosure officer, attorneys, and external interested parties on sensitive, privileged, or litigation-related disclosure issues.
Communicate with requesters to clarify scope, provide status updates, and facilitate on-site or electronic record reviews.
Track, document, and manage disclosure activities in Ecology platforms, and retain disclosure-related records in accordance with retention schedules.
Prepare and issue required correspondence (5-day letters, closure notices, invoices) in compliance with legal and agency standards.
Provide consultation and training to program staff on defensible record collection, disclosure compliance, and best practices.
Develop, maintain, and update disclosure-related guidelines, forms, and repositories to ensure consistent practices across the program.
Implement, manage, and maintain program records management systems, ensuring compliance with state statutes and agency policies for retention, disposition, transfer, and storage of manual and electronic records.
Apply technical expertise in records management systems, e-discovery standards, and forms design to analyze and resolve complex records issues.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Six years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience with administrative support, forms, and/or records management. Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following areas:
Public records compliance and analysis – knowledge of laws and policies governing disclosure and retention, with the ability to interpret, apply, and advise on requirements.
Records management systems and tools – proficiency with electronic/cloud-based systems (e.g., Microsoft 365) for organizing, preserving, and retrieving records.
Communication and training – ability to explain technical and legal concepts clearly, provide staff training, and prepare accurate written guidance and correspondence.
Collaboration and problem-solving – skill in working with staff, management, and external parties to resolve complex disclosure and records issues.
Education : College level course work.
Examples of how to qualify:
6 years of experience.
5 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
4 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
3 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
2 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
A Master’s degree or above.
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge and understanding of RCW 42.56 Public Records Law , RCW 43.21 A.160 Department of Ecology – Confidential , and WAC 44-14 Public Records Act – Model Rules .
Experience processing public disclosure requests under RCW 42.56 and similar public records laws.
Experience developing and delivering training programs on records management or disclosure compliance.
Familiarity with forms design, workflow analysis, or enterprise content management systems.
Experience coordinating with legal counsel, auditors, or regulatory agencies on records-related issues.
If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov .
Our Commitment to DEIR
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.
Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.
Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.
Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Application Process
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions. The following documents are also required :
Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website .
Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov .
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Samatia Snodgrass at Samatia.Snodgrass@ecy.wa.gov .
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov .
About the Toxics Cleanup Program
The Toxics Cleanup Program’s (TCP) mission is to protect Washington’s human health and environment by preventing and cleaning up pollution, and supporting sustainable communities and natural resources for the benefit of current and future generations. TCP’s goals are to detect and prevent underground tank leaks, cleanup sites, to leverage cleanup to invest in and support communities, and build a workplace of choice.
This position is located within the Records Unit, which provides information, tools, and services that support Ecology staff and managers in their efforts to achieve program goals. Records customers include three main groups:
TCP managers who require information to evaluate program performance, and make decisions regarding budget, grant applications, workload, and resource allocation.
TCP staff who require information on environmental conditions at particular sites, and analytical tools for evaluating that information when developing cleanup plans.
The public who request information on sites and program performance (for example, members of news media, land developers, general public, etc.)
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following : Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave , 11 Paid Holidays per year , Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website , explore Working at Ecology , check out our Strategic Plan , and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , or our blog .
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Nov 25, 2025
Full time
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Public Disclosure & Records Information Management Coordinator (Forms & Records Analyst 3) within the Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) .
Location:
Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA .
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
A minimum of 60% of your pay period is required in the office. You may telework some of your work time mixed with in-person meetings and activities.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by December 1, 2025.
This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.
Duties
As the Public Disclosure and Records Information Management Coordinator for the Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP), you'll be a key player in ensuring that complex administrative, litigation, and public disclosure records are processed accurately and in full compliance with state requirements. You will manage and streamline both physical and electronic records systems, perform advanced searches across multiple databases, and uphold high-quality documentation and indexing standards. In addition to working with internal TCP staff, you'll also provide support to external partners and the public while offering expert guidance, training, and support on records management best practices. You will work with many different, diverse groups of individuals in both the disclosure and records management spheres. As a trusted subject matter expert, you will help strengthen the agency’s transparency and efficiency through well-organized records production, effective retention processes, and timely, accurate disclosures.
If you enjoy being a go-to resource, mastering diverse systems, and making a meaningful impact on how information flows across an organization, this position offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity.
What you will do:
Manage public disclosure requests in compliance with regulations and agency policies, from intake through closure.
Review, evaluate, and redact responsive records, applying exemptions and producing accurate, legally defensible work products.
Consult and coordinate with program staff, management, agency public disclosure officer, attorneys, and external interested parties on sensitive, privileged, or litigation-related disclosure issues.
Communicate with requesters to clarify scope, provide status updates, and facilitate on-site or electronic record reviews.
Track, document, and manage disclosure activities in Ecology platforms, and retain disclosure-related records in accordance with retention schedules.
Prepare and issue required correspondence (5-day letters, closure notices, invoices) in compliance with legal and agency standards.
Provide consultation and training to program staff on defensible record collection, disclosure compliance, and best practices.
Develop, maintain, and update disclosure-related guidelines, forms, and repositories to ensure consistent practices across the program.
Implement, manage, and maintain program records management systems, ensuring compliance with state statutes and agency policies for retention, disposition, transfer, and storage of manual and electronic records.
Apply technical expertise in records management systems, e-discovery standards, and forms design to analyze and resolve complex records issues.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Six years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience with administrative support, forms, and/or records management. Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following areas:
Public records compliance and analysis – knowledge of laws and policies governing disclosure and retention, with the ability to interpret, apply, and advise on requirements.
Records management systems and tools – proficiency with electronic/cloud-based systems (e.g., Microsoft 365) for organizing, preserving, and retrieving records.
Communication and training – ability to explain technical and legal concepts clearly, provide staff training, and prepare accurate written guidance and correspondence.
Collaboration and problem-solving – skill in working with staff, management, and external parties to resolve complex disclosure and records issues.
Education : College level course work.
Examples of how to qualify:
6 years of experience.
5 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
4 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
3 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
2 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
A Master’s degree or above.
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge and understanding of RCW 42.56 Public Records Law , RCW 43.21 A.160 Department of Ecology – Confidential , and WAC 44-14 Public Records Act – Model Rules .
Experience processing public disclosure requests under RCW 42.56 and similar public records laws.
Experience developing and delivering training programs on records management or disclosure compliance.
Familiarity with forms design, workflow analysis, or enterprise content management systems.
Experience coordinating with legal counsel, auditors, or regulatory agencies on records-related issues.
If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov .
Our Commitment to DEIR
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.
Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.
Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.
Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Application Process
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions. The following documents are also required :
Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website .
Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov .
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Samatia Snodgrass at Samatia.Snodgrass@ecy.wa.gov .
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov .
About the Toxics Cleanup Program
The Toxics Cleanup Program’s (TCP) mission is to protect Washington’s human health and environment by preventing and cleaning up pollution, and supporting sustainable communities and natural resources for the benefit of current and future generations. TCP’s goals are to detect and prevent underground tank leaks, cleanup sites, to leverage cleanup to invest in and support communities, and build a workplace of choice.
This position is located within the Records Unit, which provides information, tools, and services that support Ecology staff and managers in their efforts to achieve program goals. Records customers include three main groups:
TCP managers who require information to evaluate program performance, and make decisions regarding budget, grant applications, workload, and resource allocation.
TCP staff who require information on environmental conditions at particular sites, and analytical tools for evaluating that information when developing cleanup plans.
The public who request information on sites and program performance (for example, members of news media, land developers, general public, etc.)
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following : Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave , 11 Paid Holidays per year , Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website , explore Working at Ecology , check out our Strategic Plan , and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , or our blog .
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Technical Unit Supervisor / Senior Hydrogeologist (Hydrogeologist 4) within the Water Resources Program.
Location:
Central Region Office in Union Gap, WA .
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Assignment Pay:
The salary listed includes 7.5% assignment pay due to the required licensure.
Schedule:
This position is required to work in the office four to five days per week for the probationary period of six months.
After the probationary period has ended, increased telework and flexible scheduling options may be available.
Occasional overnight travel and field work will be necessary.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by December 7 , 2025
This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.
Duties
We are seeking an experienced hydrogeologist and leader to join our team in Central Washington – home to some of the state’s most diverse and complex geology and hydrogeology. In this role, you will manage a team of skilled technical professionals conducting hydrogeologic evaluations and investigations that guide water right decisions and safeguard the region’s critical water resources. Your team plays a key role in collecting and analyzing groundwater data through our monitoring network, providing the essential information needed to understand long-term aquifer trends and support sustainable water management. You will also supervise our regional Well Drilling Coordinator, ensuring compliance with Washington’s well drilling statutes and regulations.
Additionally, you will provide expert hydrogeologic insight and guidance to senior managers, helping shape policies and management strategies that protect water resources while supporting the economic vitality, public health, and environmental well-being of our communities.
What you will do:
Supervise a team of at least four staff members in the Central Region’s Technical Unit.
Plan and conduct professional geologic and hydrogeologic investigations and research.
Review proposed groundwater and surface water development projects.
Investigate the hydraulic continuity between surface and groundwater and assess their potential impacts on water management decisions.
Oversee the central Washington groundwater well monitoring network and prepare well hydrographs for water management purposes.
Review, or oversee the review of, water right reports submitted by consultants through Conservancy Boards and the Cost Reimbursement Programs.
Represent the Water Resources Program and the Central Region on project groups with cross-program and external collaborators.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Possession of a valid Washington State Geologist and Hydrogeologist specialty license,
AND
Nine (9) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience as a hydrogeologist, hydrologist, geologist, or closely allied profession .
Education involving a major study in hydrogeology, hydrology, geology, or closely allied field.
Examples of how to qualify:
9 years of experience.
8 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
7 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
6 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
5 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
3 years of experience AND a Master’s degree.
2 years of experience AND a Ph.D.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must possess a current Washington State Geologist and a current Washington State Hydrogeologist specialty license.
NOTE: Individuals who are interested in applying to this position, and believe they meet licensing requirements for the State of Washington based on reciprocity, are responsible for ensuring they meet licensing requirements for the State of Washington prior to submitting their application materials. These requirements can be found at the following website: WA State Licensing (DOL) Official Site: How to get your license: Geologists, engineering geologists, or hydrogeologists by reciprocity . Must possess or become a Licensed Hydrogeologist in the State of Washington within 6 months after hiring.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov .
Application Process
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:
Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website .
Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Heather Simmons at Heather.Simmons@ecy.wa.gov
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov
About the Water Resources Program
The mission of the Water Resources Program is to manage water resources to meet the current and future needs of the natural environment and Washington's communities.
About Central Washington
From snow-capped peaks to fertile valleys, Central Washington offers a stunning mix of natural beauty, diverse outdoor recreation, and thriving communities. Enjoy year-round activities like hiking, skiing, fishing, and wine tasting – all within a short drive from home. With a lower cost of living, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, and a welcoming community spirit, Central Washington is a place where you can build both a meaningful career and an exceptional quality of life.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave, 11 Paid Holidays per year , Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website , explore Working at Ecology , check out our Strategic Plan , and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , or our blog .
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency.
Nov 24, 2025
Full time
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Technical Unit Supervisor / Senior Hydrogeologist (Hydrogeologist 4) within the Water Resources Program.
Location:
Central Region Office in Union Gap, WA .
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Assignment Pay:
The salary listed includes 7.5% assignment pay due to the required licensure.
Schedule:
This position is required to work in the office four to five days per week for the probationary period of six months.
After the probationary period has ended, increased telework and flexible scheduling options may be available.
Occasional overnight travel and field work will be necessary.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by December 7 , 2025
This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.
Duties
We are seeking an experienced hydrogeologist and leader to join our team in Central Washington – home to some of the state’s most diverse and complex geology and hydrogeology. In this role, you will manage a team of skilled technical professionals conducting hydrogeologic evaluations and investigations that guide water right decisions and safeguard the region’s critical water resources. Your team plays a key role in collecting and analyzing groundwater data through our monitoring network, providing the essential information needed to understand long-term aquifer trends and support sustainable water management. You will also supervise our regional Well Drilling Coordinator, ensuring compliance with Washington’s well drilling statutes and regulations.
Additionally, you will provide expert hydrogeologic insight and guidance to senior managers, helping shape policies and management strategies that protect water resources while supporting the economic vitality, public health, and environmental well-being of our communities.
What you will do:
Supervise a team of at least four staff members in the Central Region’s Technical Unit.
Plan and conduct professional geologic and hydrogeologic investigations and research.
Review proposed groundwater and surface water development projects.
Investigate the hydraulic continuity between surface and groundwater and assess their potential impacts on water management decisions.
Oversee the central Washington groundwater well monitoring network and prepare well hydrographs for water management purposes.
Review, or oversee the review of, water right reports submitted by consultants through Conservancy Boards and the Cost Reimbursement Programs.
Represent the Water Resources Program and the Central Region on project groups with cross-program and external collaborators.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Possession of a valid Washington State Geologist and Hydrogeologist specialty license,
AND
Nine (9) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience as a hydrogeologist, hydrologist, geologist, or closely allied profession .
Education involving a major study in hydrogeology, hydrology, geology, or closely allied field.
Examples of how to qualify:
9 years of experience.
8 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
7 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
6 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
5 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
3 years of experience AND a Master’s degree.
2 years of experience AND a Ph.D.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must possess a current Washington State Geologist and a current Washington State Hydrogeologist specialty license.
NOTE: Individuals who are interested in applying to this position, and believe they meet licensing requirements for the State of Washington based on reciprocity, are responsible for ensuring they meet licensing requirements for the State of Washington prior to submitting their application materials. These requirements can be found at the following website: WA State Licensing (DOL) Official Site: How to get your license: Geologists, engineering geologists, or hydrogeologists by reciprocity . Must possess or become a Licensed Hydrogeologist in the State of Washington within 6 months after hiring.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov .
Application Process
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:
Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website .
Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Heather Simmons at Heather.Simmons@ecy.wa.gov
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov
About the Water Resources Program
The mission of the Water Resources Program is to manage water resources to meet the current and future needs of the natural environment and Washington's communities.
About Central Washington
From snow-capped peaks to fertile valleys, Central Washington offers a stunning mix of natural beauty, diverse outdoor recreation, and thriving communities. Enjoy year-round activities like hiking, skiing, fishing, and wine tasting – all within a short drive from home. With a lower cost of living, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, and a welcoming community spirit, Central Washington is a place where you can build both a meaningful career and an exceptional quality of life.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave, 11 Paid Holidays per year , Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website , explore Working at Ecology , check out our Strategic Plan , and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , or our blog .
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency.
WHO WE ARE
The Humane League (THL) is a global nonprofit ending the abuse of animals raised for food. THL fosters a high-energy culture of teamwork and mission-driven problem solving, and we have earned recognition as Top Charity from Animal Charity Evaluators for all of their rating periods. Over the past few years, we’ve grown to a staff of 100+ talented individuals dispersed around the world. At THL, how animals are treated in the food system is at the forefront of our everyday work. As such, many of our staff are vegan by personal choice, and all of our THL-hosted events offer fully vegan menus. We welcome all mission-aligned candidates to apply, no matter where you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
The Open Wing Alliance (OWA), a program of The Humane League, is a global coalition of approximately 90 animal protection organizations across 70+ countries united in a common goal: to end the abuse of chickens worldwide. For the past several years, we have focused our efforts on eliminating cages from the egg industry by securing cage-free policies from major retailers, restaurants, and manufacturers. OWA groups share tactics and resources to secure as many wins for animals as possible, specializing in institutional campaigning that can be tailored to our members’ unique circumstances and challenges.
As Temporary Global Campaigns Coordinator, you will be part of a team responsible for researching, coordinating, and launching hard-hitting global corporate animal welfare campaigns against major multinational companies. These campaigns involve collaboration and coordination with animal protection organizations around the world and directly contribute to The Humane League’s org-wide goal of ending the abuse of animals raised for food by securing global cage-free policies that significantly improve the lives of millions of egg-laying hens.
As a campaigner, you’ll have the opportunity to develop knowledge of our targets, our primary campaign strategies, and the tools we will use to win. You will assist with the execution of tactics spanning email, social media, advertisements, and other digital spaces, and you’ll also help the team leverage our digital action platform by setting up digital actions with a high degree of accuracy. The ideal candidate will bring determination, creativity, and a collaborative mindset. This position reports directly to the Associate Director of Global Campaigns.
This is a temporary, full-time, remote position, beginning in January 2026 and ending in December 2026. The duration may be extended or shortened at The Humane League’s discretion. The temporary hire will provide coverage while a permanent staff member is on leave. This position provides the opportunity for optional domestic and international travel, equivalent to 2 or more trips per year.
This position can be based in the United States, Canada, Ireland, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Austria, Czechia, Denmark, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, or Peru. The successful candidate must be authorized to work in one of these countries and reside in that country while undertaking this role. We are only able to consider candidates who reside in the time zones GMT-6 through GMT+1. Please note that we are not able to consider candidates who reside in Pacific or Mountain Time. To enable collaboration with global team members, the successful candidate must be available to work from 9am-1pm Eastern time on a daily basis.
For priority consideration, please submit your application by December 8, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET. After this date, we will begin advancing candidates through the hiring process and may close the role. New candidates are welcome to apply as long as this job opening is listed on our website. If you are experiencing technical issues, please contact careers@thehumaneleague.org . Please submit applications and all supporting documents in English. All application questions and materials need to be submitted here through the application submission form; we do not accept applications through our careers email.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct research to help inform campaign strategies, tactics, project plans, and communications (including slogans and language). Gather and monitor contact information, data, and key details about target companies and their executives.
Support Global Corporate Campaigns Leads with the preparation and execution of campaign tactics in line with THL’s overarching strategy, including (but not limited to) email and social media actions, phone calls to corporate employees, petitions, and advertisements. Assist in planning the schedule of campaign tactics and developing campaign materials, including website content, videos, petitions, advertisements, social media actions, and literature language.
Collaborate with internal teams at THL and external stakeholders in the OWA to align on goals and debrief on the progress of our campaigns.
Work closely with other members of the Global Campaigns team to plan, design, and monitor impactful digital actions that will advance our cage-free work and secure victories in global campaigns.
Assist with setup of digital actions within the OWA’s internal platforms for action taking and supporter building. Coordinate with campaigners, OWA groups, and IT teams as needed.
Support Global Corporate Campaigns Leads in coordinating and motivating OWA members across 90+ organizations to take action.
In addition to the above essential job duties, other duties may be assigned as business needs arise. These may include non-essential, marginal job duties.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Experience: Previous professional or non-professional experience in advocacy campaigns, grassroots organizing, or activism within the animal protection movement or another social movement.
Tenacity: Dedication to campaigning fast, hard, and where it matters to maximize pressure on campaign targets. Ability to address barriers and persevere through challenging campaigns.
Research and Data Analysis: Ability to compile and organize information effectively and leverage search engines and online resources to conduct research. Manages data entry and performs basic data analysis.
Organization: Excellent attention to detail needed to accurately set up and monitor digital actions and manage multiple overlapping projects with different timelines and many moving pieces. Ability to prioritize effectively and accommodate last-minute changes.
Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Ability to grasp organizational goals, policies, and procedures and understand how they align with broader strategic objectives. Identifies and resolves problems effectively, making use of available resources and consulting other staff members when appropriate.
Initiative, Proactivity, and Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to changes and embrace new tasks and tools. Manages workload independently and proactively seeks out additional responsibilities and opportunities for improvement. Ability to pivot quickly and creatively as campaign strategies shift.
Verbal and Written Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively across verbal and written formats, tailoring communication style to different audiences. Ability to participate in presentations and craft messaging that motivates others to take action.
Collaboration and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build and maintain positive relationships and work collaboratively with others. Actively participates in team activities and discussions, contributing ideas and supporting the development of a positive team culture.
Global Perspective: Approaches work with a global and inclusive mindset, prioritizing global impact and taking into consideration the diverse experiences of colleagues and OWA member groups across many different cultures, languages, and political systems.
Hiring Timeline Details
Once your application has been reviewed, you will be notified via email with further details on the status of your application. If a candidate is moved forward, the interview process will be as follows:
Recorded Video Interview (submission)
Work Simulation Exercise (completed remotely)
Interview (via video call)
For full details of our recruitment process please review this document .
Compensation and Benefits
The annual compensation range for this role is:
$56,895 - $69,539 USD for candidates based in the United States
$56,269 - $68,773 CAD for candidates based in Canada
€36,095 - €44,116 for candidates based in Ireland
€15,331 - €18,738 for candidates based in Portugal
£34,086 - £41,661 GBP for candidates based in the United Kingdom
€43,754 - €53,478 for candidates based in Austria
385,174Kč - 470,768Kč for candidates based in Czechia
kr.407,750 - kr.498,369 for candidates based in Denmark
Ft562,177 - Ft687,139 for candidates based in Hungary
€26,580 - €39,870 for candidates based in Italy
€44,392 - €54,258 for candidates based in the Netherlands
kr559,693 - kr684,080 for candidates based in Norway
zł54,668 - zł66,613 for candidates based in Poland
kr382,579 - kr467,607 for candidates based in Sweden
$24,222,487 - $29,606,233 for candidates based in Argentina
R$23,200 - R$34,800 for candidates based in Brazil
CLP $10,265,808 - CLP $12,547,953 for candidates based in Chile
$34,060,829 - $51,091,243 COP for candidates based in Colombia
$11,281 - $13,788 for candidates based in Ecuador
S/.35,157 - S/.42,967 for candidates based in Peru
At The Humane League, we believe in maintaining a fair and nondiscriminatory work environment. As part of our commitment to transparency, we have implemented a job architecture framework, which levels all of our roles according to size and complexity, as well as a compensation step system, which allows us to determine fair salaries for all. We also look at market data for each country that we operate in, to allow us to create specific salary bands per country. In addition, we have adopted a no negotiation policy for salaries. To determine a job's level, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including a job's size and complexity, required experience, knowledge, and/or skills, internal comparability, and market data. Candidates whose experience places them at step 5 or above of their job level within our compensation structure will be awarded a “Senior” title designation. These practices are aligned with our organizational values and will help us ensure we maintain clear, consistent, and transparent HR processes.
THL offers a unique and competitive benefits package. Each country will be provided with benefits that are applicable and relative to the location they are in. Therefore, your exact benefits package will be shared with you at the time of offer. However, as an idea, some of the benefits that are currently offered to our global team are:
Unlimited paid time off
The last Friday of every month off as a THL ‘Public Holiday’ called ‘Mend Your Heart Friday’
Enhanced sick pay
Generous bereavement leave
Generous personal emergency leave
Sabbatical leave
Enhanced parental leave
Health insurance
Life insurance
Retirement contributions
Internet allowance
For candidates outside the United States, The Humane League will not be your direct employer. The successful candidate will enter an employment agreement with a local Employer of Record with whom The Humane League partners.
Equal Employment Opportunity
THL is an equal opportunity employer. THL does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected classifications, including but not limited to race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. THL is committed to the importance of non-discriminatory practices within the nonprofit sector, as well as all workplace environments, and strongly encourages all interested candidates to apply.
Accommodations
The Humane League is committed to fully supporting all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THL provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws throughout the hiring process and employment if hired. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the People team at accommodations@thehumaneleague.org to initiate the interactive process. THL complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and all other applicable state and local laws.
AI Policy
Original work and thought are essential in the hiring process and allow us to evaluate you based on your own skills and competency. Therefore, the use of artificial intelligence (ChatGPT, Gemini, Rytr, Google Assistant, etc) to generate responses is strictly prohibited . By submitting this application you agree to comply with our AI Policy. Violations of this policy in any part of the recruitment process will result in being dismissed from consideration . If you need a reasonable accommodation to this policy, please see above for more information.
Communications From Greenhouse During Hiring Process
We have occasionally had issues with emails from Greenhouse being captured by spam filters and going to the spam folder. Because we utilize Greenhouse for all notifications regarding your application, please double check your spam folder in case important communications have been routed there.
Nov 24, 2025
Full time
WHO WE ARE
The Humane League (THL) is a global nonprofit ending the abuse of animals raised for food. THL fosters a high-energy culture of teamwork and mission-driven problem solving, and we have earned recognition as Top Charity from Animal Charity Evaluators for all of their rating periods. Over the past few years, we’ve grown to a staff of 100+ talented individuals dispersed around the world. At THL, how animals are treated in the food system is at the forefront of our everyday work. As such, many of our staff are vegan by personal choice, and all of our THL-hosted events offer fully vegan menus. We welcome all mission-aligned candidates to apply, no matter where you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
The Open Wing Alliance (OWA), a program of The Humane League, is a global coalition of approximately 90 animal protection organizations across 70+ countries united in a common goal: to end the abuse of chickens worldwide. For the past several years, we have focused our efforts on eliminating cages from the egg industry by securing cage-free policies from major retailers, restaurants, and manufacturers. OWA groups share tactics and resources to secure as many wins for animals as possible, specializing in institutional campaigning that can be tailored to our members’ unique circumstances and challenges.
As Temporary Global Campaigns Coordinator, you will be part of a team responsible for researching, coordinating, and launching hard-hitting global corporate animal welfare campaigns against major multinational companies. These campaigns involve collaboration and coordination with animal protection organizations around the world and directly contribute to The Humane League’s org-wide goal of ending the abuse of animals raised for food by securing global cage-free policies that significantly improve the lives of millions of egg-laying hens.
As a campaigner, you’ll have the opportunity to develop knowledge of our targets, our primary campaign strategies, and the tools we will use to win. You will assist with the execution of tactics spanning email, social media, advertisements, and other digital spaces, and you’ll also help the team leverage our digital action platform by setting up digital actions with a high degree of accuracy. The ideal candidate will bring determination, creativity, and a collaborative mindset. This position reports directly to the Associate Director of Global Campaigns.
This is a temporary, full-time, remote position, beginning in January 2026 and ending in December 2026. The duration may be extended or shortened at The Humane League’s discretion. The temporary hire will provide coverage while a permanent staff member is on leave. This position provides the opportunity for optional domestic and international travel, equivalent to 2 or more trips per year.
This position can be based in the United States, Canada, Ireland, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Austria, Czechia, Denmark, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, or Peru. The successful candidate must be authorized to work in one of these countries and reside in that country while undertaking this role. We are only able to consider candidates who reside in the time zones GMT-6 through GMT+1. Please note that we are not able to consider candidates who reside in Pacific or Mountain Time. To enable collaboration with global team members, the successful candidate must be available to work from 9am-1pm Eastern time on a daily basis.
For priority consideration, please submit your application by December 8, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET. After this date, we will begin advancing candidates through the hiring process and may close the role. New candidates are welcome to apply as long as this job opening is listed on our website. If you are experiencing technical issues, please contact careers@thehumaneleague.org . Please submit applications and all supporting documents in English. All application questions and materials need to be submitted here through the application submission form; we do not accept applications through our careers email.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct research to help inform campaign strategies, tactics, project plans, and communications (including slogans and language). Gather and monitor contact information, data, and key details about target companies and their executives.
Support Global Corporate Campaigns Leads with the preparation and execution of campaign tactics in line with THL’s overarching strategy, including (but not limited to) email and social media actions, phone calls to corporate employees, petitions, and advertisements. Assist in planning the schedule of campaign tactics and developing campaign materials, including website content, videos, petitions, advertisements, social media actions, and literature language.
Collaborate with internal teams at THL and external stakeholders in the OWA to align on goals and debrief on the progress of our campaigns.
Work closely with other members of the Global Campaigns team to plan, design, and monitor impactful digital actions that will advance our cage-free work and secure victories in global campaigns.
Assist with setup of digital actions within the OWA’s internal platforms for action taking and supporter building. Coordinate with campaigners, OWA groups, and IT teams as needed.
Support Global Corporate Campaigns Leads in coordinating and motivating OWA members across 90+ organizations to take action.
In addition to the above essential job duties, other duties may be assigned as business needs arise. These may include non-essential, marginal job duties.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Experience: Previous professional or non-professional experience in advocacy campaigns, grassroots organizing, or activism within the animal protection movement or another social movement.
Tenacity: Dedication to campaigning fast, hard, and where it matters to maximize pressure on campaign targets. Ability to address barriers and persevere through challenging campaigns.
Research and Data Analysis: Ability to compile and organize information effectively and leverage search engines and online resources to conduct research. Manages data entry and performs basic data analysis.
Organization: Excellent attention to detail needed to accurately set up and monitor digital actions and manage multiple overlapping projects with different timelines and many moving pieces. Ability to prioritize effectively and accommodate last-minute changes.
Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Ability to grasp organizational goals, policies, and procedures and understand how they align with broader strategic objectives. Identifies and resolves problems effectively, making use of available resources and consulting other staff members when appropriate.
Initiative, Proactivity, and Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to changes and embrace new tasks and tools. Manages workload independently and proactively seeks out additional responsibilities and opportunities for improvement. Ability to pivot quickly and creatively as campaign strategies shift.
Verbal and Written Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively across verbal and written formats, tailoring communication style to different audiences. Ability to participate in presentations and craft messaging that motivates others to take action.
Collaboration and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build and maintain positive relationships and work collaboratively with others. Actively participates in team activities and discussions, contributing ideas and supporting the development of a positive team culture.
Global Perspective: Approaches work with a global and inclusive mindset, prioritizing global impact and taking into consideration the diverse experiences of colleagues and OWA member groups across many different cultures, languages, and political systems.
Hiring Timeline Details
Once your application has been reviewed, you will be notified via email with further details on the status of your application. If a candidate is moved forward, the interview process will be as follows:
Recorded Video Interview (submission)
Work Simulation Exercise (completed remotely)
Interview (via video call)
For full details of our recruitment process please review this document .
Compensation and Benefits
The annual compensation range for this role is:
$56,895 - $69,539 USD for candidates based in the United States
$56,269 - $68,773 CAD for candidates based in Canada
€36,095 - €44,116 for candidates based in Ireland
€15,331 - €18,738 for candidates based in Portugal
£34,086 - £41,661 GBP for candidates based in the United Kingdom
€43,754 - €53,478 for candidates based in Austria
385,174Kč - 470,768Kč for candidates based in Czechia
kr.407,750 - kr.498,369 for candidates based in Denmark
Ft562,177 - Ft687,139 for candidates based in Hungary
€26,580 - €39,870 for candidates based in Italy
€44,392 - €54,258 for candidates based in the Netherlands
kr559,693 - kr684,080 for candidates based in Norway
zł54,668 - zł66,613 for candidates based in Poland
kr382,579 - kr467,607 for candidates based in Sweden
$24,222,487 - $29,606,233 for candidates based in Argentina
R$23,200 - R$34,800 for candidates based in Brazil
CLP $10,265,808 - CLP $12,547,953 for candidates based in Chile
$34,060,829 - $51,091,243 COP for candidates based in Colombia
$11,281 - $13,788 for candidates based in Ecuador
S/.35,157 - S/.42,967 for candidates based in Peru
At The Humane League, we believe in maintaining a fair and nondiscriminatory work environment. As part of our commitment to transparency, we have implemented a job architecture framework, which levels all of our roles according to size and complexity, as well as a compensation step system, which allows us to determine fair salaries for all. We also look at market data for each country that we operate in, to allow us to create specific salary bands per country. In addition, we have adopted a no negotiation policy for salaries. To determine a job's level, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including a job's size and complexity, required experience, knowledge, and/or skills, internal comparability, and market data. Candidates whose experience places them at step 5 or above of their job level within our compensation structure will be awarded a “Senior” title designation. These practices are aligned with our organizational values and will help us ensure we maintain clear, consistent, and transparent HR processes.
THL offers a unique and competitive benefits package. Each country will be provided with benefits that are applicable and relative to the location they are in. Therefore, your exact benefits package will be shared with you at the time of offer. However, as an idea, some of the benefits that are currently offered to our global team are:
Unlimited paid time off
The last Friday of every month off as a THL ‘Public Holiday’ called ‘Mend Your Heart Friday’
Enhanced sick pay
Generous bereavement leave
Generous personal emergency leave
Sabbatical leave
Enhanced parental leave
Health insurance
Life insurance
Retirement contributions
Internet allowance
For candidates outside the United States, The Humane League will not be your direct employer. The successful candidate will enter an employment agreement with a local Employer of Record with whom The Humane League partners.
Equal Employment Opportunity
THL is an equal opportunity employer. THL does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected classifications, including but not limited to race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. THL is committed to the importance of non-discriminatory practices within the nonprofit sector, as well as all workplace environments, and strongly encourages all interested candidates to apply.
Accommodations
The Humane League is committed to fully supporting all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THL provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws throughout the hiring process and employment if hired. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the People team at accommodations@thehumaneleague.org to initiate the interactive process. THL complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and all other applicable state and local laws.
AI Policy
Original work and thought are essential in the hiring process and allow us to evaluate you based on your own skills and competency. Therefore, the use of artificial intelligence (ChatGPT, Gemini, Rytr, Google Assistant, etc) to generate responses is strictly prohibited . By submitting this application you agree to comply with our AI Policy. Violations of this policy in any part of the recruitment process will result in being dismissed from consideration . If you need a reasonable accommodation to this policy, please see above for more information.
Communications From Greenhouse During Hiring Process
We have occasionally had issues with emails from Greenhouse being captured by spam filters and going to the spam folder. Because we utilize Greenhouse for all notifications regarding your application, please double check your spam folder in case important communications have been routed there.
Opening Date: 11/24/2025 Closing Date: 12/09/2025 Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST - 08250 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Salary: $7,787 - $11,960 per month ($93,444 - $143,520 per year) Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Madison Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators, Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators ,and Physicians AFSCME
Work Hours: Monday- Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
Work Location: 4500 College Ave, Alton, Illinois, 62002
Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery
Alton Medical Health Center
Psychology Department - Forensic Units D & E
To be considered, applicants must apply through our official website: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/50262/
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery (DBHR) is seeking to hire a Clinical Psychologist for the Alton Mental Health Center located in Alton, Illinois, responsible for communicating to treatment teams the results of, and will provide treatment recommendations based on: (1) administration of psychological assessments (intellectual, personality, and neuropsychological screenings) and/or (2) an assessment of historical and clinical risk factors. For those patients that are dually diagnosed as, or for whom a dual diagnosis of mental illness and developmental or intellectual disability is suspected, the clinical psychologist will communicate the results of intelligence testing to the treatment team, especially at the time of the comprehensive and/or annual treatment planning collaborations.
Essential Functions
Performs psychological assessments to address specific questions and/or purposes on an assigned unit.
Develops and implements behavior management plans to assist patients in the acquisition of new skills/adaptive behavior and the elimination or reduction of maladaptive behavior.
Assesses patients, forensic or civil, who is known or suspected to be dually diagnosed (MI/ID) for intellectual and adaptive functioning skills and provides professional reports upon admission or as soon as possible after any psychiatric or medical barriers to testing have been addressed.
Conducts group and/or individual psychotherapy and documents treatment in the clinical record.
Testifies in criminal and/or mental health court hearings.
Provides facility wide professional trainings.
Serves as adjunct member of all treatment teams, participates in treatment planning conferences and professional reports and reviews making recommendations based on clinical expertise, testing and case reviews.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires current license as a Clinical Psychologist by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Conditions of Employment
Requires the ability to meet the requirements for credentialling and privileging as a consulting member of the medical staff of Alton Mental Health Center within 30 days of employment.
Requires the ability to work within multiple interdisciplinary teams.
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Requires ability to pass CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training within the probationary period including the physical ability to prevent injury to patient or others by restraining patients if necessary.
Requires physical ability to ambulate to various worksites throughout the hospital for administrative and clinical duties.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following: • A Pension Program • Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment) *Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable) • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years • Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) • 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave • Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan • Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility • GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only) For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Nov 24, 2025
Full time
Opening Date: 11/24/2025 Closing Date: 12/09/2025 Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST - 08250 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Salary: $7,787 - $11,960 per month ($93,444 - $143,520 per year) Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Madison Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators, Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators ,and Physicians AFSCME
Work Hours: Monday- Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
Work Location: 4500 College Ave, Alton, Illinois, 62002
Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery
Alton Medical Health Center
Psychology Department - Forensic Units D & E
To be considered, applicants must apply through our official website: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/50262/
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery (DBHR) is seeking to hire a Clinical Psychologist for the Alton Mental Health Center located in Alton, Illinois, responsible for communicating to treatment teams the results of, and will provide treatment recommendations based on: (1) administration of psychological assessments (intellectual, personality, and neuropsychological screenings) and/or (2) an assessment of historical and clinical risk factors. For those patients that are dually diagnosed as, or for whom a dual diagnosis of mental illness and developmental or intellectual disability is suspected, the clinical psychologist will communicate the results of intelligence testing to the treatment team, especially at the time of the comprehensive and/or annual treatment planning collaborations.
Essential Functions
Performs psychological assessments to address specific questions and/or purposes on an assigned unit.
Develops and implements behavior management plans to assist patients in the acquisition of new skills/adaptive behavior and the elimination or reduction of maladaptive behavior.
Assesses patients, forensic or civil, who is known or suspected to be dually diagnosed (MI/ID) for intellectual and adaptive functioning skills and provides professional reports upon admission or as soon as possible after any psychiatric or medical barriers to testing have been addressed.
Conducts group and/or individual psychotherapy and documents treatment in the clinical record.
Testifies in criminal and/or mental health court hearings.
Provides facility wide professional trainings.
Serves as adjunct member of all treatment teams, participates in treatment planning conferences and professional reports and reviews making recommendations based on clinical expertise, testing and case reviews.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires current license as a Clinical Psychologist by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Conditions of Employment
Requires the ability to meet the requirements for credentialling and privileging as a consulting member of the medical staff of Alton Mental Health Center within 30 days of employment.
Requires the ability to work within multiple interdisciplinary teams.
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Requires ability to pass CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training within the probationary period including the physical ability to prevent injury to patient or others by restraining patients if necessary.
Requires physical ability to ambulate to various worksites throughout the hospital for administrative and clinical duties.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following: • A Pension Program • Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment) *Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable) • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years • Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) • 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave • Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan • Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility • GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only) For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Clinical Psychologist - # 51727
To be considered, applicants must apply through our official website:
*** MUST APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE **** (Please copy and paste the link below to your browser)
https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/51727/
Agency : Department of Human Services
Location: Elgin, Illinois, 60123
Job Requisition ID: 51727
Opening Date: 11/21/2025
Closing Date: 12/08/2025
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $7,787 - $11,960 per month ($93,444 - $143,520 per year)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Kane
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
***MUST APPLY ONLINE ***
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 51727
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Clinical Psychologist for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to perform professional psychological assessments and therapy for a broad range of individuals in the Forensics Program. Serves as a member of the Inter-disciplinary Treatment Team. Evaluates and assesses patients to determine mental competency for potential discharge and fitness to enter a plea, to stand trial, to be sentenced or any issue related to mental illness or insanity. Testifies as an expert witness. Develops special programs for fitness to stand trial and various maladaptive behaviors. Selects and administers therapeutic and research techniques for patients exhibiting a broad range of disorders. Performs Quality Improvement projects to ensure quality of services provided.
Essential Functions
Performs professional psychological assessments and therapy for a broad range of individuals in the Forensics Program.
Develops special programs for fitness to stand trial and various maladaptive behaviors and/or living skills.
Selects and administers therapeutic and research techniques for patients exhibiting a broad range of disorders.
Serves as a member of the Inter-disciplinary Treatment Team.
Serves as designated team leader of professional care staff when special assignments or group projects are assigned.
Performs Quality Improvement projects to ensure quality of services provided.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires current license as a Clinical Psychologist by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Conditions of Employment
Requires the ability to meet the requirements for credentialing and privileging as a consulting member of the medical staff of Elgin Mental Health Center within 30 days of employment.
Requires the ability to walk and stand for a significant period of time, including stooping, bending, lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.
Requires the ability to participate in the restraint interventions that require the physical hold of a patient.
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
* The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm; 30-minute paid lunch
Unit M/N Work Location: 750 S State St, Elgin, Illinois, 60123
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
Elgin Mental Health Center
Psychology Dept – Forensic Program Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Job Family: Health Services; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
*Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Must apply online.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Nov 21, 2025
Full time
Clinical Psychologist - # 51727
To be considered, applicants must apply through our official website:
*** MUST APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE **** (Please copy and paste the link below to your browser)
https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/51727/
Agency : Department of Human Services
Location: Elgin, Illinois, 60123
Job Requisition ID: 51727
Opening Date: 11/21/2025
Closing Date: 12/08/2025
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $7,787 - $11,960 per month ($93,444 - $143,520 per year)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Kane
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
***MUST APPLY ONLINE ***
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 51727
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a Clinical Psychologist for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois to perform professional psychological assessments and therapy for a broad range of individuals in the Forensics Program. Serves as a member of the Inter-disciplinary Treatment Team. Evaluates and assesses patients to determine mental competency for potential discharge and fitness to enter a plea, to stand trial, to be sentenced or any issue related to mental illness or insanity. Testifies as an expert witness. Develops special programs for fitness to stand trial and various maladaptive behaviors. Selects and administers therapeutic and research techniques for patients exhibiting a broad range of disorders. Performs Quality Improvement projects to ensure quality of services provided.
Essential Functions
Performs professional psychological assessments and therapy for a broad range of individuals in the Forensics Program.
Develops special programs for fitness to stand trial and various maladaptive behaviors and/or living skills.
Selects and administers therapeutic and research techniques for patients exhibiting a broad range of disorders.
Serves as a member of the Inter-disciplinary Treatment Team.
Serves as designated team leader of professional care staff when special assignments or group projects are assigned.
Performs Quality Improvement projects to ensure quality of services provided.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires current license as a Clinical Psychologist by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Conditions of Employment
Requires the ability to meet the requirements for credentialing and privileging as a consulting member of the medical staff of Elgin Mental Health Center within 30 days of employment.
Requires the ability to walk and stand for a significant period of time, including stooping, bending, lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.
Requires the ability to participate in the restraint interventions that require the physical hold of a patient.
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
* The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm; 30-minute paid lunch
Unit M/N Work Location: 750 S State St, Elgin, Illinois, 60123
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
Elgin Mental Health Center
Psychology Dept – Forensic Program Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Job Family: Health Services; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
*Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Must apply online.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Reports To: Director, Adult Education and Literacy Programs
Job Summary
The Van G Miller Adult Learning Center is looking for a part-time Receptionist to join their team.
The Adult Learning Center serves adult students who are earning their High School Equivalency Diploma, learning the English language, and/or receiving workforce training as Adult Education and Literacy students. We make a real-life impact as we empower students to get the education and skills they need to thrive at work, school, home, and the community.
Our part-time Receptionist is the first face individuals see when they walk in the door and creates a welcoming and positive start to their day with us. Overall, you are providing clerical support for a variety of programs, classes, events, activities, and special projects. This is done by providing excellent customer service by phone and in person at the Welcome Desk to students, staff, volunteers, partners, and visitors. Furthermore, our Receptionist position works primarily with the Adult Education and Literacy programs (i.e., English Language Learning, High School Completion, and Integrated Education and Training programs)
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a wide array of students through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Welcomes students and visitors to the building by greeting them, checking for appointments, and providing directions.
Serves as the building’s information desk.
Answers the main telephone lines, transfers calls, takes messages, schedules appointments, provides information, directs inquiries, and monitors voicemail.
Maintains effective and efficient flow of communication and information through calendars, emails, telephone messages, and records.
Serves a wide array of students.
Communicates daily with both native and non-native speakers of English in person and on the telephone.
Completes tasks using email, word processing, spreadsheets, and other applications.
Protects students and the college by keeping information confidential.
Assists instructors and administrators with office-related needs.
Assists with AEL student registration as needed.
Assists with classroom materials distribution and inventory.
Scans documents in File Director.
Assists and directs student and visitor questions to appropriate staff and/or departments.
Maintains and communicates knowledge of staff, programs, classes, events, and activities.
Alerts leadership team and/or public safety of any issues in the building.
Participates in campus committees as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Unless otherwise approved under Hawkeye’s remote work policy, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma/High School Equivalency Diploma.
One year of office experience or one year of related education or an equivalent combination of education and experience to total 1 year.
Demonstrated ability related to organization, time management, and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated commitment to customer service and the ability to work with a wide array of staff, students, business and government officials, and general public while projecting a positive professional image.
Demonstrated proficiency with computers as well as with Google Suite and Microsoft Office computer programs.
Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal communication.
Demonstrated ability to execute organization and department policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion.
Preferred Qualifications
Associates degree or higher.
2+ years of office experience.
Working Conditions
Anticipated schedule is Monday – Friday, four hours per day, from 8:00 AM – 12:30 pm unless the Adult Learning Center is closed.
Work is performed either in or a combination of an office setting and/or classroom setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.
Employment Status
Regular, part-time hourly position averaging approximately 20 hour per week with a choice of retirement programs – IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution) available upon hire. Employees working an average of 20 hours or more per week for one-year, may be eligible for additional benefits including but not limited to: Single dental and vision insurance, FLEX plus (IRS 125) plan and paid time off.
Wages will be commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience.
The wage range for this position begins at $15/hr.
Application Procedure
Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following:
Describe your experience providing customer service.
Describe your technology skills, including Google and Microsoft.
Describe experience with nontraditional students.
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
Application deadline is: Sunday, November 30, 2025
Priority screening is set to begin on Monday, December 1, 2025 .
Completed applications, along with the required materials, received after the priority screening date will be considered at the discretion of the college.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Nov 18, 2025
Part time
Reports To: Director, Adult Education and Literacy Programs
Job Summary
The Van G Miller Adult Learning Center is looking for a part-time Receptionist to join their team.
The Adult Learning Center serves adult students who are earning their High School Equivalency Diploma, learning the English language, and/or receiving workforce training as Adult Education and Literacy students. We make a real-life impact as we empower students to get the education and skills they need to thrive at work, school, home, and the community.
Our part-time Receptionist is the first face individuals see when they walk in the door and creates a welcoming and positive start to their day with us. Overall, you are providing clerical support for a variety of programs, classes, events, activities, and special projects. This is done by providing excellent customer service by phone and in person at the Welcome Desk to students, staff, volunteers, partners, and visitors. Furthermore, our Receptionist position works primarily with the Adult Education and Literacy programs (i.e., English Language Learning, High School Completion, and Integrated Education and Training programs)
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a wide array of students through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Welcomes students and visitors to the building by greeting them, checking for appointments, and providing directions.
Serves as the building’s information desk.
Answers the main telephone lines, transfers calls, takes messages, schedules appointments, provides information, directs inquiries, and monitors voicemail.
Maintains effective and efficient flow of communication and information through calendars, emails, telephone messages, and records.
Serves a wide array of students.
Communicates daily with both native and non-native speakers of English in person and on the telephone.
Completes tasks using email, word processing, spreadsheets, and other applications.
Protects students and the college by keeping information confidential.
Assists instructors and administrators with office-related needs.
Assists with AEL student registration as needed.
Assists with classroom materials distribution and inventory.
Scans documents in File Director.
Assists and directs student and visitor questions to appropriate staff and/or departments.
Maintains and communicates knowledge of staff, programs, classes, events, and activities.
Alerts leadership team and/or public safety of any issues in the building.
Participates in campus committees as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Unless otherwise approved under Hawkeye’s remote work policy, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma/High School Equivalency Diploma.
One year of office experience or one year of related education or an equivalent combination of education and experience to total 1 year.
Demonstrated ability related to organization, time management, and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated commitment to customer service and the ability to work with a wide array of staff, students, business and government officials, and general public while projecting a positive professional image.
Demonstrated proficiency with computers as well as with Google Suite and Microsoft Office computer programs.
Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal communication.
Demonstrated ability to execute organization and department policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion.
Preferred Qualifications
Associates degree or higher.
2+ years of office experience.
Working Conditions
Anticipated schedule is Monday – Friday, four hours per day, from 8:00 AM – 12:30 pm unless the Adult Learning Center is closed.
Work is performed either in or a combination of an office setting and/or classroom setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.
Employment Status
Regular, part-time hourly position averaging approximately 20 hour per week with a choice of retirement programs – IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution) available upon hire. Employees working an average of 20 hours or more per week for one-year, may be eligible for additional benefits including but not limited to: Single dental and vision insurance, FLEX plus (IRS 125) plan and paid time off.
Wages will be commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience.
The wage range for this position begins at $15/hr.
Application Procedure
Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following:
Describe your experience providing customer service.
Describe your technology skills, including Google and Microsoft.
Describe experience with nontraditional students.
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
Application deadline is: Sunday, November 30, 2025
Priority screening is set to begin on Monday, December 1, 2025 .
Completed applications, along with the required materials, received after the priority screening date will be considered at the discretion of the college.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Reports To: Dean, School of Science and Health Science
Job Summary
Want to make impact in the field of healthcare? Ready to share your expertise with students eager to enter the dental profession? Hawkeye Community College has a great opportunity for you. The School of Science and Health Sciences is seeking a full-time faculty member to provide high-quality Dental Hygiene instruction.
We are interested in finding a knowledgeable, positive professional role model to lead our students. The college provides a two-year faculty induction & mentoring program to support our newest faculty members. The public wants training opportunities and the industry needs trained professionals – it is a great time for our Liberal Arts program and Career and Technical programs to address both.
Our full-time, nine-month faculty position, provides instruction in the Dental Hygiene program, specifically didactic and clinical. Full-time teaching assignments of 15-credit hours may include days, evenings, face-to-face, online, or hybrid instruction.
Today’s employers are looking for well-rounded individuals that have a variety of skills to meet the demands and expectations of today’s global marketplace. The Dental Hygiene program helps students build a strong foundation of skills and competencies needed to be successful in today’s fast-paced environment. Students are guided with support from faculty which possess both the necessary academic credentials and industry experience within their respective disciplines. Program faculty also work with area business leaders to keep current with the needs of local employers and incorporate these skills and competencies into program coursework.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a wide array of students through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provides high-quality instruction and leadership to students within the School of Science and Health Sciences.
Prepares daily instructional plans and materials.
Uses various instructional modalities as needed.
Employs various instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assessing accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and providing progress reports as requested and required.
Formulates and maintains curriculum for assigned courses.
Maintains cooperative relationships with the Dean, supervisors, other faculty, the program’s Advisory Committee, all divisions of the College, prospective employers, students, and the community.
Interacts daily with students, faculty, and staff are essential, occurring in person, via telephone, email, and other digital communication platforms.
Participates in campus committees as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Unless otherwise approved, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Licensed Dental Hygienist or a dentist and have graduated from a CODA accredited program.
3 years of recent full-time dental experience.
Demonstrated current knowledge of the specific subject(s).
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new and current technical skills and ideas.
Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively interact with students, faculty, and staff.
Demonstrated motivation to serve students from all backgrounds and educational experiences.
Demonstrated ability to work with a wide array of faculty, staff, students, and the general public in a professional and personable manner.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher.
Community college experience.
Post-secondary teaching experience.
Documented background in current educational methodology concepts consistent with teaching assignments.
Working Conditions
Teaching assignments may include days, evenings, face-to-face, online, clinical, simulation, lab or hybrid instruction.
Work is performed either in or a combination of an office, classroom or clinical setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During the course of the day, interact with students, faculty, staff and organizations in person, by telephone and computers.
Employment Status
Full-time, 9-month contractual position with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick leave; tuition reimbursement/remission; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Beginning salaries are determined by education and experience based on the Hawkeye Professional Educators’ Association Master Agreement.
The current 2025/2026 Academic Year 9-month faculty pay structure consists of 20 steps with Step 1 as $50,625 through Step 20 as $66,914.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Nov 18, 2025
Full time
Reports To: Dean, School of Science and Health Science
Job Summary
Want to make impact in the field of healthcare? Ready to share your expertise with students eager to enter the dental profession? Hawkeye Community College has a great opportunity for you. The School of Science and Health Sciences is seeking a full-time faculty member to provide high-quality Dental Hygiene instruction.
We are interested in finding a knowledgeable, positive professional role model to lead our students. The college provides a two-year faculty induction & mentoring program to support our newest faculty members. The public wants training opportunities and the industry needs trained professionals – it is a great time for our Liberal Arts program and Career and Technical programs to address both.
Our full-time, nine-month faculty position, provides instruction in the Dental Hygiene program, specifically didactic and clinical. Full-time teaching assignments of 15-credit hours may include days, evenings, face-to-face, online, or hybrid instruction.
Today’s employers are looking for well-rounded individuals that have a variety of skills to meet the demands and expectations of today’s global marketplace. The Dental Hygiene program helps students build a strong foundation of skills and competencies needed to be successful in today’s fast-paced environment. Students are guided with support from faculty which possess both the necessary academic credentials and industry experience within their respective disciplines. Program faculty also work with area business leaders to keep current with the needs of local employers and incorporate these skills and competencies into program coursework.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a wide array of students through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provides high-quality instruction and leadership to students within the School of Science and Health Sciences.
Prepares daily instructional plans and materials.
Uses various instructional modalities as needed.
Employs various instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assessing accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and providing progress reports as requested and required.
Formulates and maintains curriculum for assigned courses.
Maintains cooperative relationships with the Dean, supervisors, other faculty, the program’s Advisory Committee, all divisions of the College, prospective employers, students, and the community.
Interacts daily with students, faculty, and staff are essential, occurring in person, via telephone, email, and other digital communication platforms.
Participates in campus committees as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Unless otherwise approved, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Licensed Dental Hygienist or a dentist and have graduated from a CODA accredited program.
3 years of recent full-time dental experience.
Demonstrated current knowledge of the specific subject(s).
Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new and current technical skills and ideas.
Demonstrated strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively interact with students, faculty, and staff.
Demonstrated motivation to serve students from all backgrounds and educational experiences.
Demonstrated ability to work with a wide array of faculty, staff, students, and the general public in a professional and personable manner.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher.
Community college experience.
Post-secondary teaching experience.
Documented background in current educational methodology concepts consistent with teaching assignments.
Working Conditions
Teaching assignments may include days, evenings, face-to-face, online, clinical, simulation, lab or hybrid instruction.
Work is performed either in or a combination of an office, classroom or clinical setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During the course of the day, interact with students, faculty, staff and organizations in person, by telephone and computers.
Employment Status
Full-time, 9-month contractual position with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick leave; tuition reimbursement/remission; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Beginning salaries are determined by education and experience based on the Hawkeye Professional Educators’ Association Master Agreement.
The current 2025/2026 Academic Year 9-month faculty pay structure consists of 20 steps with Step 1 as $50,625 through Step 20 as $66,914.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.