Pennsylvania Western University
Coordinator of Campus Recreation (SUA 1) 9 Month
Pennsylvania Western University, California
Posting Number: S394P
Posting Text:
Job Title: Coordinator of Campus Recreation (SUA 1) 9 Month
Type of Employment: Full Time
Bargaining Unit: SCUPA
Full-Time/Part-Time:
FLSA: Exempt
Salary Range: Pay range 35
Position Classification:
Department: California Campus Recreation
Job Summary / Basic Function: Fitness Center
- Coordinate the evening operations of the fitness center. - Assist with the implementation and enforcement of the policies and procedures of the fitness center. - Assist in the emergency response with all facilities and programs and the documentation/reporting that is required. - Assist with equipment distribution, maintenance requisitions and preventative maintenance reporting for recreational facilities. - Contribute to the strategic planning of department goals and objectives. - Assist with the monitoring of the custodial services in the fitness center and reporting the needs to the Director of Campus Recreation. - Assist with conducting daily safety inspections of the facility to identify safety concerns. - Assist with all aspects of student employees, including scheduling, supervising, planning, evaluating, training, etc. - Have the operational knowledge of all audio and visual equipment within the facility. - Assist with maintaining an accurate facility schedule and related recreational service areas. - Support the reservation procedures for all services offered within Campus Recreation. - Incorporate wellness components into activities and programs related to Campus Recreation.
Intramurals
- Provide oversight of all aspects of the intramural sports program. - Provide significant and high-quality opportunities in a variety of indoor and outdoor intramural activities to satisfy the diverse needs of all students. - Collaborate with various departments on campus to maximize interest, attendance, and support of the intramural programs. - Recruit, train, supervise, evaluate, and develop all student Intramural employees. - Completion and monitoring of required payroll documentation for intramural student workers. - Develop and evaluate program rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and maintain an updated Intramural Handbook. - Handle disputes or controversies occurring during and following intramural events. Record and documents incidents, and when necessary, report to Office of Student Conduct. - Track, maintain, and organize intramural participation for annual reports. - Provide oversight of and marketing of the Intramural website (IMLeagues.com); ensure schedules are accurately posted in a timely manner, communicate to all participants, and accommodate schedules when necessary. - Coordinate all equipment management and maintenance, safety checks, and assist with other relevant risk management issues. - Facilitate captains' meetings for intramurals, which cover rules, finances, schedules, and other pertinent information. - Design and purchase championship T-shirt, awards, and other intramural incentives. - Promote extramural activities and conduct instructional sessions with team captains to disseminate rules, regulations, and operating procedures; assures all travel arrangements are completed, complete appropriate paperwork and payment, and oversee the competition on the state, regional, and national level. - Provide oversight of the usage of athletic facilities as it pertains to Campus Recreation. - Assist with maintaining a budget for the intramural program.
Social Media & Technology
- Coordinates Campus Recreation presence on social media platforms for advertising of information, and events and updating activity and contest results. - Responsible for creating/designing material for HRFC as needed. - Coordinate HRFC technology as it pertains to, but not limited to facility management software, student scheduling apps, intramural support software etc. - Coordinate upgrades and updates to iPad technology.
Sports Clubs
- Responsible for and acting as the primary supervisor for the overall management of the active Sports Clubs, while maximizing opportunities that promote recreation as a means of enhancing social, psychological, and physiological student development for student members.
- Creates and disseminates the official Sports Club Manual listing all University and Campus Recreation rules and regulations, emergency procedures, required paperwork (health/accident insurance, risk consent, participation rosters, coach agreements, codes of conduct, equipment inventory, assumption of responsibility), and basic operating procedures to align with the guidelines for allocated clubs and organizations. - Serves as the liaison for sports clubs for the scheduling and most efficient use of indoor and outdoor recreational facilities both on and off main campus. - Advises all sports clubs through the club status/official recognition process, annual budget process, as well as fiscal responsibilities including expenditures and fundraising, and marketing and recruiting efforts. - Monitors sports club constitutions, by-laws, and officer updates for compliance. - Assists in the creation and adherence of sports club constitutions, rules, and procedure manuals, polices and goals and codes of conduct. - Assists in the creation/implementation/operation of club sport websites and other social media outlets. - Monitors all club sports practice procedures, game scheduling, facility reservations, and travel arrangements.
- Assist with scheduling of medical coverage if required.
- Evaluates all sports club presidents and coaches. - Works to establish alumni involvement/participation for each individual sport. - Collaborates with club officers and works directly with local, regional, and national conferences and leagues to ensure the specific club remains compliant throughout the required processes for events and competitions. - Collaborate with other University and Academic departments across campus to provide educational and motivational workshops for the leadership and current active members of the Sports Clubs.
- Collaborations include but not limited to Greek Life, Student Activities Board, Career and Professional Development Office, etc.
- Complete academic related information as required by leagues and national organizations or deemed necessary by each club. - Creation/implementation/operation and serves as the advisor to the student Presidential Sports Club Council, oversees each meeting, agenda and action items, and tracks attendance for all required meetings, workshops, and events. - Collaborate with other University Departments and host speakers to provide resources and other information as it pertains to the Sports Clubs on a semester-by-semester basis.
University Mascot
- Responsible for and serve as the primary supervisor for the overall management and supervision of the University Mascot program, as follows: - Recruit and hire two - three students to serve in the capacity as the official University Mascot. - Coordinates scheduling and supervises duties and responsibilities of mascot appearances for athletic events, university special events, and as requested for marketing or other University needs. - Coordinates mascot training to include working with the cheerleader coach or others on appropriate mascot performances and behavior during appearances. - Maintains mascot costumes involving repair, cleaning, and inventory.
Special Programming
- Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Campus Recreation, including working special events and serving on various university and division-wide committees. - Assist with the development, implementation, and execution for an eSports program on campus. - Assist with the implementation of Greek Week as it pertains to Campus Recreation.
Certifications
- Maintain a current CPR, First Aid, AED Certification. - Acquire and maintain a current Belay Certification or equivalent pertaining to the Climbing Wall.
Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Minimum of Education / TrainingRequired Education Summary: Bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sports Science, Sport Management, Physical Education, Recreation/Leisure Administration, or related field is required. The successful candidate will possess a valid driver's license. The candidate will also currently possess or will acquire:
- within 90 days of hire date CPR/FIRST AID/AED Certification - within 90 days of hire date Belay Certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- Possess excellent oral and written communication skills; strong organizational, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills; the ability to think critically and manage confidential information; proficiency with computer software programs and Microsoft Office programs. - One year of professional or graduate level experience required in a related field, higher education preferred.
Physical Demands:
Work Location: California Campus
Is travel to other PennWest campuses required for this position? If so, how often?
Work Hours: Monday - Thursday 2pm - 10pm & Friday 9am - 5pm
Posting Date: 10/06/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled:
Diversity Statement: PennWest University's Office of Community, Opportunity, Responsibility, and Engagement (CORE) provides strategic leadership in fostering a campus environment grounded in dignity, belonging, and opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff. Through comprehensive programs and collaborative partnerships, CORE advances student success, cultivates academic and leadership development, and strengthens community engagement in alignment with the university's mission.
ADA Statement: To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Amy Salsgiver, ADA Coordinator, mailto:%20asalsgiver@pennwest.edu; 814-393-2109. Pennsylvania Western University complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.
EEO Statement: Pennsylvania Western University of Pennsylvania is committed to providing equal access to all individuals and prohibiting any form of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic prohibited under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other pertinent state and federal laws and regulations. Direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator, 423 Becht Hall Clarion Campus 16214-1232; email mailto:asalsgiver@pennwest.edu or phone 814-393-2109. Inquiries may also be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201.
To apply, please visit https://pennwest.peopleadmin.com/postings/3373
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Coordinator of Campus Recreation (SUA 1) 9 Month
Pennsylvania Western University, California
Posting Number: S394P
Posting Text:
Job Title: Coordinator of Campus Recreation (SUA 1) 9 Month
Type of Employment: Full Time
Bargaining Unit: SCUPA
Full-Time/Part-Time:
FLSA: Exempt
Salary Range: Pay range 35
Position Classification:
Department: California Campus Recreation
Job Summary / Basic Function: Fitness Center
- Coordinate the evening operations of the fitness center. - Assist with the implementation and enforcement of the policies and procedures of the fitness center. - Assist in the emergency response with all facilities and programs and the documentation/reporting that is required. - Assist with equipment distribution, maintenance requisitions and preventative maintenance reporting for recreational facilities. - Contribute to the strategic planning of department goals and objectives. - Assist with the monitoring of the custodial services in the fitness center and reporting the needs to the Director of Campus Recreation. - Assist with conducting daily safety inspections of the facility to identify safety concerns. - Assist with all aspects of student employees, including scheduling, supervising, planning, evaluating, training, etc. - Have the operational knowledge of all audio and visual equipment within the facility. - Assist with maintaining an accurate facility schedule and related recreational service areas. - Support the reservation procedures for all services offered within Campus Recreation. - Incorporate wellness components into activities and programs related to Campus Recreation.
Intramurals
- Provide oversight of all aspects of the intramural sports program. - Provide significant and high-quality opportunities in a variety of indoor and outdoor intramural activities to satisfy the diverse needs of all students. - Collaborate with various departments on campus to maximize interest, attendance, and support of the intramural programs. - Recruit, train, supervise, evaluate, and develop all student Intramural employees. - Completion and monitoring of required payroll documentation for intramural student workers. - Develop and evaluate program rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and maintain an updated Intramural Handbook. - Handle disputes or controversies occurring during and following intramural events. Record and documents incidents, and when necessary, report to Office of Student Conduct. - Track, maintain, and organize intramural participation for annual reports. - Provide oversight of and marketing of the Intramural website (IMLeagues.com); ensure schedules are accurately posted in a timely manner, communicate to all participants, and accommodate schedules when necessary. - Coordinate all equipment management and maintenance, safety checks, and assist with other relevant risk management issues. - Facilitate captains' meetings for intramurals, which cover rules, finances, schedules, and other pertinent information. - Design and purchase championship T-shirt, awards, and other intramural incentives. - Promote extramural activities and conduct instructional sessions with team captains to disseminate rules, regulations, and operating procedures; assures all travel arrangements are completed, complete appropriate paperwork and payment, and oversee the competition on the state, regional, and national level. - Provide oversight of the usage of athletic facilities as it pertains to Campus Recreation. - Assist with maintaining a budget for the intramural program.
Social Media & Technology
- Coordinates Campus Recreation presence on social media platforms for advertising of information, and events and updating activity and contest results. - Responsible for creating/designing material for HRFC as needed. - Coordinate HRFC technology as it pertains to, but not limited to facility management software, student scheduling apps, intramural support software etc. - Coordinate upgrades and updates to iPad technology.
Sports Clubs
- Responsible for and acting as the primary supervisor for the overall management of the active Sports Clubs, while maximizing opportunities that promote recreation as a means of enhancing social, psychological, and physiological student development for student members.
- Creates and disseminates the official Sports Club Manual listing all University and Campus Recreation rules and regulations, emergency procedures, required paperwork (health/accident insurance, risk consent, participation rosters, coach agreements, codes of conduct, equipment inventory, assumption of responsibility), and basic operating procedures to align with the guidelines for allocated clubs and organizations. - Serves as the liaison for sports clubs for the scheduling and most efficient use of indoor and outdoor recreational facilities both on and off main campus. - Advises all sports clubs through the club status/official recognition process, annual budget process, as well as fiscal responsibilities including expenditures and fundraising, and marketing and recruiting efforts. - Monitors sports club constitutions, by-laws, and officer updates for compliance. - Assists in the creation and adherence of sports club constitutions, rules, and procedure manuals, polices and goals and codes of conduct. - Assists in the creation/implementation/operation of club sport websites and other social media outlets. - Monitors all club sports practice procedures, game scheduling, facility reservations, and travel arrangements.
- Assist with scheduling of medical coverage if required.
- Evaluates all sports club presidents and coaches. - Works to establish alumni involvement/participation for each individual sport. - Collaborates with club officers and works directly with local, regional, and national conferences and leagues to ensure the specific club remains compliant throughout the required processes for events and competitions. - Collaborate with other University and Academic departments across campus to provide educational and motivational workshops for the leadership and current active members of the Sports Clubs.
- Collaborations include but not limited to Greek Life, Student Activities Board, Career and Professional Development Office, etc.
- Complete academic related information as required by leagues and national organizations or deemed necessary by each club. - Creation/implementation/operation and serves as the advisor to the student Presidential Sports Club Council, oversees each meeting, agenda and action items, and tracks attendance for all required meetings, workshops, and events. - Collaborate with other University Departments and host speakers to provide resources and other information as it pertains to the Sports Clubs on a semester-by-semester basis.
University Mascot
- Responsible for and serve as the primary supervisor for the overall management and supervision of the University Mascot program, as follows: - Recruit and hire two - three students to serve in the capacity as the official University Mascot. - Coordinates scheduling and supervises duties and responsibilities of mascot appearances for athletic events, university special events, and as requested for marketing or other University needs. - Coordinates mascot training to include working with the cheerleader coach or others on appropriate mascot performances and behavior during appearances. - Maintains mascot costumes involving repair, cleaning, and inventory.
Special Programming
- Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Campus Recreation, including working special events and serving on various university and division-wide committees. - Assist with the development, implementation, and execution for an eSports program on campus. - Assist with the implementation of Greek Week as it pertains to Campus Recreation.
Certifications
- Maintain a current CPR, First Aid, AED Certification. - Acquire and maintain a current Belay Certification or equivalent pertaining to the Climbing Wall.
Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Minimum of Education / TrainingRequired Education Summary: Bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sports Science, Sport Management, Physical Education, Recreation/Leisure Administration, or related field is required. The successful candidate will possess a valid driver's license. The candidate will also currently possess or will acquire:
- within 90 days of hire date CPR/FIRST AID/AED Certification - within 90 days of hire date Belay Certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- Possess excellent oral and written communication skills; strong organizational, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills; the ability to think critically and manage confidential information; proficiency with computer software programs and Microsoft Office programs. - One year of professional or graduate level experience required in a related field, higher education preferred.
Physical Demands:
Work Location: California Campus
Is travel to other PennWest campuses required for this position? If so, how often?
Work Hours: Monday - Thursday 2pm - 10pm & Friday 9am - 5pm
Posting Date: 10/06/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled:
Diversity Statement: PennWest University's Office of Community, Opportunity, Responsibility, and Engagement (CORE) provides strategic leadership in fostering a campus environment grounded in dignity, belonging, and opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff. Through comprehensive programs and collaborative partnerships, CORE advances student success, cultivates academic and leadership development, and strengthens community engagement in alignment with the university's mission.
ADA Statement: To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Amy Salsgiver, ADA Coordinator, mailto:%20asalsgiver@pennwest.edu; 814-393-2109. Pennsylvania Western University complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.
EEO Statement: Pennsylvania Western University of Pennsylvania is committed to providing equal access to all individuals and prohibiting any form of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic prohibited under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other pertinent state and federal laws and regulations. Direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator, 423 Becht Hall Clarion Campus 16214-1232; email mailto:asalsgiver@pennwest.edu or phone 814-393-2109. Inquiries may also be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201.
To apply, please visit https://pennwest.peopleadmin.com/postings/3373
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Washington State Department of Ecology
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring two Regional Shoreline Compliance/Enforcement Specialists (Environmental Specialist 4)(Two Positions) within the Shorelands & Environmental Assistance (SEA) program.
Note: This is a temporary position that will end on June 30, 2027. T here is potential to extend based on funding availability.
Location Options:
These positions can be based at any of the following duty stations:
Headquarters Office (HQ) in Lacey, WA .
Central Region Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA .
Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA .
One position will be based in NWRO. The other position will be based in either in HQ or CRO. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the selected duty station.
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: $6068-$8163 per month.
Schedule:
This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
This position requires reporting to the office one day every two weeks.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by September 15th, 2026
Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.
Duties
These Regional Shoreline Compliance/Enforcement Specialist positions provide an opportunity for two senior technical experts to advance Ecology’s mission to protect Washington’s shorelines, wetlands, and riparian areas. In these roles, you will assist with regional implementation of the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) audit and technical assistance effort, support the development of a proactive compliance program, and strengthen state–local partnerships that ensure shoreline development achieves no net loss of ecological functions. You will work directly with local governments to evaluate shoreline permits, assess compliance with SMP requirements, improve monitoring systems, and resolve unauthorized activities affecting priority shorelines and riparian environments.
You will serve as regional enforcement specialists, independently developing cases, conducting investigations, preparing formal enforcement documents, and representing Ecology in complex proceedings involving violations of the Shoreline Management Act. Through collaboration with the Shoreline Policy Lead, SMA Compliance Lead, regional counterparts, and the Attorney General’s Office, you will help implement an adaptive feedback loop that improves statewide consistency, reinforces local permitting systems, and strengthens environmental protections.
What you will do: • Implement the regional SMP audit and technical assistance program, evaluating shoreline permits, monitoring reports, mitigation obligations, and riparian protection measures to ensure consistency with the SMA and local SMPs. • Provide targeted compliance support to local governments, helping develop monitoring processes, evaluation methods, and systematic approaches to track permit effectiveness and ecological performance. • Conduct field verification for priority shoreline projects, confirming as-built conditions, validating monitoring findings, documenting ecological outcomes, and providing follow-up direction to permittees and local partners. • Lead regional shoreline enforcement activities by identifying unauthorized activities, developing defensible case documentation, conducting site investigations, preparing notices of violation and administrative orders, and coordinating enforcement actions with the SEA Program Enforcement Coordinator and the Attorney General’s Office. • Represent Ecology as senior technical experts in enforcement hearings, settlement discussions, and legal proceedings involving complex shoreline violations and high-priority environmental resources. • Serve as project officers for compliance-related grants and agreements, negotiating work elements, tracking deliverables, and ensuring alignment with shoreline protection and SMP improvement goals. • Collaborate closely with regional shoreline planners, headquarters staff, local governments, and tribal, state, and federal partners to ensure consistent implementation of shoreline management requirements and improve overall SMP compliance statewide. • Contribute to development and refinement of statewide shoreline compliance tools, guidance, training, and best practices that support adaptive management and improve long-term ecological outcomes across Washington.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Nine (9) years of experience and/or education related to the duties of this position, which includes the following:
Shoreline and Environmental Permit Review: Ability to interpret and evaluate shoreline authorizations, permit conditions, mitigation obligations, and riparian protection requirements for consistency with the Shoreline Management Act (SMA) and local Shoreline Master Programs (SMPs).
Compliance Evaluation and Field Verification: Skill in assessing compliance with SMP provisions through document review and site inspections, including verifying as-built conditions, monitoring reports, and ecological performance standards.
Enforcement Case Development: Experience gathering defensible environmental data, documenting violations, preparing enforcement documents (e.g., notices of violation, administrative orders), and coordinating with enforcement leads and legal partners.
Grant and Agreement Administration: Ability to serve as a project officer—developing, negotiating, and monitoring grant or agreement terms, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring alignment with program objectives.
Intergovernmental Coordination: Skill in working effectively with local governments, state and federal partners, tribal entities, and internal regional staff to support consistent and effective implementation of shoreline compliance activities.
Clear and Professional Communication: Ability to communicate technical, regulatory, or enforcement-related information clearly in writing and verbally to varied audiences, including permittees, local partners, and legal representatives.
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:
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.
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge of regulatory programs and Ecology’s statutory authority under the SMA.
Knowledge of local government roles and responsibilities under the SMA.
Demonstrated understanding of environmental legislation and regulations at the federal, state, and local level.
Demonstrated understanding of complex environmental permitting processes.
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 Chad Yunge at Chad.Yunge@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 Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) Program
The mission of the SEA Program is to create community conservation partnerships to protect and restore our shorelands, wetlands, and floodplains.
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 Incentive , 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 two Regional Shoreline Compliance/Enforcement Specialists (Environmental Specialist 4)(Two Positions) within the Shorelands & Environmental Assistance (SEA) program.
Note: This is a temporary position that will end on June 30, 2027. T here is potential to extend based on funding availability.
Location Options:
These positions can be based at any of the following duty stations:
Headquarters Office (HQ) in Lacey, WA .
Central Region Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA .
Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA .
One position will be based in NWRO. The other position will be based in either in HQ or CRO. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the selected duty station.
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: $6068-$8163 per month.
Schedule:
This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
This position requires reporting to the office one day every two weeks.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by September 15th, 2026
Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.
Duties
These Regional Shoreline Compliance/Enforcement Specialist positions provide an opportunity for two senior technical experts to advance Ecology’s mission to protect Washington’s shorelines, wetlands, and riparian areas. In these roles, you will assist with regional implementation of the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) audit and technical assistance effort, support the development of a proactive compliance program, and strengthen state–local partnerships that ensure shoreline development achieves no net loss of ecological functions. You will work directly with local governments to evaluate shoreline permits, assess compliance with SMP requirements, improve monitoring systems, and resolve unauthorized activities affecting priority shorelines and riparian environments.
You will serve as regional enforcement specialists, independently developing cases, conducting investigations, preparing formal enforcement documents, and representing Ecology in complex proceedings involving violations of the Shoreline Management Act. Through collaboration with the Shoreline Policy Lead, SMA Compliance Lead, regional counterparts, and the Attorney General’s Office, you will help implement an adaptive feedback loop that improves statewide consistency, reinforces local permitting systems, and strengthens environmental protections.
What you will do: • Implement the regional SMP audit and technical assistance program, evaluating shoreline permits, monitoring reports, mitigation obligations, and riparian protection measures to ensure consistency with the SMA and local SMPs. • Provide targeted compliance support to local governments, helping develop monitoring processes, evaluation methods, and systematic approaches to track permit effectiveness and ecological performance. • Conduct field verification for priority shoreline projects, confirming as-built conditions, validating monitoring findings, documenting ecological outcomes, and providing follow-up direction to permittees and local partners. • Lead regional shoreline enforcement activities by identifying unauthorized activities, developing defensible case documentation, conducting site investigations, preparing notices of violation and administrative orders, and coordinating enforcement actions with the SEA Program Enforcement Coordinator and the Attorney General’s Office. • Represent Ecology as senior technical experts in enforcement hearings, settlement discussions, and legal proceedings involving complex shoreline violations and high-priority environmental resources. • Serve as project officers for compliance-related grants and agreements, negotiating work elements, tracking deliverables, and ensuring alignment with shoreline protection and SMP improvement goals. • Collaborate closely with regional shoreline planners, headquarters staff, local governments, and tribal, state, and federal partners to ensure consistent implementation of shoreline management requirements and improve overall SMP compliance statewide. • Contribute to development and refinement of statewide shoreline compliance tools, guidance, training, and best practices that support adaptive management and improve long-term ecological outcomes across Washington.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Nine (9) years of experience and/or education related to the duties of this position, which includes the following:
Shoreline and Environmental Permit Review: Ability to interpret and evaluate shoreline authorizations, permit conditions, mitigation obligations, and riparian protection requirements for consistency with the Shoreline Management Act (SMA) and local Shoreline Master Programs (SMPs).
Compliance Evaluation and Field Verification: Skill in assessing compliance with SMP provisions through document review and site inspections, including verifying as-built conditions, monitoring reports, and ecological performance standards.
Enforcement Case Development: Experience gathering defensible environmental data, documenting violations, preparing enforcement documents (e.g., notices of violation, administrative orders), and coordinating with enforcement leads and legal partners.
Grant and Agreement Administration: Ability to serve as a project officer—developing, negotiating, and monitoring grant or agreement terms, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring alignment with program objectives.
Intergovernmental Coordination: Skill in working effectively with local governments, state and federal partners, tribal entities, and internal regional staff to support consistent and effective implementation of shoreline compliance activities.
Clear and Professional Communication: Ability to communicate technical, regulatory, or enforcement-related information clearly in writing and verbally to varied audiences, including permittees, local partners, and legal representatives.
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:
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.
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge of regulatory programs and Ecology’s statutory authority under the SMA.
Knowledge of local government roles and responsibilities under the SMA.
Demonstrated understanding of environmental legislation and regulations at the federal, state, and local level.
Demonstrated understanding of complex environmental permitting processes.
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 Chad Yunge at Chad.Yunge@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 Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) Program
The mission of the SEA Program is to create community conservation partnerships to protect and restore our shorelands, wetlands, and floodplains.
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 Incentive , 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.
