Operations Technical Team Supervisor (Human Resource Consultant 4)

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring an Operations Technical Team Supervisor (Human Resource Consultant 4) 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 eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
• You will be expected to work three days per week in the office for initial onboarding and training.
• Upon completion of initial onboarding and training, 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 October 29, 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 position, you will provide expertise and supervisory support, guidance, and direction to the Operations Technical Team. The Technical Team is responsible for receiving, reviewing, and entering appointment data into Human Resource Management System (HRMS), and administering protected leaves. You will also play an integral part in transitioning from hard copy appointment paperwork to electronic paperwork and electronic routing. This will provide an opportunity to “get in at the ground floor” with an agency who is transitioning to electronic records and electronic personnel files – which will be exciting work and an excellent opportunity to influence our agency's growth in this area. 

This position provides a great opportunity for someone who is seeking supervisory experience and who has HR technical skills – specifically in HR Management Systems. Making the leap from HR technician to a supervisory position can be difficult, and this role can serve as an ideal entrance into HR leadership.

What you will do:

• Serve as the agency’s technical expert in the state’s HRMS. Attend Data Steward meetings, stay up to date on changes to HRMS or data definitions, and successfully implement those changes with the team. Coach team members through new or confusing HRMS actions.

• Supervise the Operations Technical Team: coach and mentor staff in all aspects of their work, be a safe and trusted resource for the team, provide guidance and remove barriers when needed, monitor and adjust assignments as necessary, ensure work is being performed accurately and in a timely manner.

• Establish an auditing schedule that is sustainable and effective. The integrity of our HRMS data is essential to the successful operations of our agency. This position will review existing measures and create a feasible plan for auditing entries into the HRMS.

• Create canned and customized reports and variants in HRMS or Washington Workforce Analytics to assist customers in making data supported decisions and perform in-depth data analysis when needed. 

• Identify, recommend, and lead improvement projects to create efficiencies related to HR Operations work (i.e. HRMS, employee actions, FMLA & Shared Leave, position paperwork). 

• As needed, process appointment paperwork or position actions by entering data into HRMS. This is not a significant aspect of the role but will be required occasionally on a case-by-case basis.

Qualifications

For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website.

Required Qualifications:

Seven years of experience and/or education as described below:

• Experience: in broad-based human resource work, including advising and consulting on human resource issues. Two (2) years of which must include working with a human resource management/information system.

  Experience must include:

  • Extensive Experience with Enterprise HR Systems - Demonstrated experience using, managing, or supporting a Human Resources Management System (HRMS) comparable to Washington State’s HRMS (SAP-based), including position management, personnel actions, payroll interfaces, and data auditing.
  • Expertise in HR Data Analysis and Reporting - Proven ability to create, modify, and interpret HR reports and queries using HRMS, Power BI, or Washington Workforce Analytics (WWA) to support data-driven decision-making and ensure data integrity.
  • Regulatory and Policy Application - In-depth knowledge of and ability to apply Washington Administrative Code (WAC), Revised Code of Washington (RCW), collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), and agency or organizational policies to HRMS transactions and decisions.
  • Technical and Operational Leadership - Experience supervising or leading an HR operations or technical team, managing workload distribution, ensuring accuracy and consistency in personnel actions, and providing coaching and mentoring to staff.
  • Process Improvement and Systems Optimization - Demonstrated success in identifying, leading, and implementing process or system improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance within HR operations or HRMS environments.

• Education involving a major study in human resources, labor relations, organizational development, business, public administration, social or behavioral sciences.

Examples of how to qualify:

• 7 years of experience.
• 6 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
• 5 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
• 4 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
• 3 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Desired Qualifications:

• At least 6 months of experience advising and facilitating reasonable accommodation processes and advising management and employees on Family Medical Leave in accordance with federal and state laws.
• At least 6 months of experience leading or supervising a team.
• Prior human resource experience in public sector and/or unionized workplace.
• Experience entering data into the WA State HRMS system.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or CLRP certification

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 Mollie Clinton at Mollie.Clinton@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 Human Resources Office (HRO)

The mission of the Human Resources Office (HRO) is to develop successful employees, promote healthy and productive relationships, ensure a safe work environment, and recruit great talent to achieve Ecology's Mission. Our team values collaboration and inclusion and promotes opportunities for growth. We are committed to each other’s success and invested in maintaining a happy, healthy workplace.

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 (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.

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