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.
The Local Sales Manager will help lead a high energy sales team in one of the Midwest’s coolest cities. We’re WOWT, part of Gray Media, and we’re looking for a Local Sales Manager who lives for closing deals, building teams, and playing in the digital sandbox.
Help lead the local sales team day to day: coaching, goal setting, ride alongs, and pipeline reviews. Build smart sales strategies with our GM/DOS to hit and exceed revenue goals across all platforms. Create modern, data driven pitches using the latest tools and research from Gray Digital Media. Train and mentor the team on new business development, digital products, and full funnel solutions. Own pricing and packaging so our offers are competitive, creative, and brand safe. Champion culture—keep the vibe positive, collaborative, and hungry to win. Support our sales assistants and coordinators, helping them grow and streamline our workflow. Track results with weekly salesperson, category, and project reports so we always know what’s working.
5+ years in media/advertising sales (broadcast, digital, agency, or similar). Some sales management or team lead experience OR you’re a top seller ready for your next step. Familiarity with Matrix, WideOrbit, and other CRM/traffic tools is a plus. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or equivalent experience preferred. Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
If you’re ready to lead a talented team, innovate with digital, and work with managers who actually like to have fun, we’d love to talk.
Dec 09, 2025
Full time
The Local Sales Manager will help lead a high energy sales team in one of the Midwest’s coolest cities. We’re WOWT, part of Gray Media, and we’re looking for a Local Sales Manager who lives for closing deals, building teams, and playing in the digital sandbox.
Help lead the local sales team day to day: coaching, goal setting, ride alongs, and pipeline reviews. Build smart sales strategies with our GM/DOS to hit and exceed revenue goals across all platforms. Create modern, data driven pitches using the latest tools and research from Gray Digital Media. Train and mentor the team on new business development, digital products, and full funnel solutions. Own pricing and packaging so our offers are competitive, creative, and brand safe. Champion culture—keep the vibe positive, collaborative, and hungry to win. Support our sales assistants and coordinators, helping them grow and streamline our workflow. Track results with weekly salesperson, category, and project reports so we always know what’s working.
5+ years in media/advertising sales (broadcast, digital, agency, or similar). Some sales management or team lead experience OR you’re a top seller ready for your next step. Familiarity with Matrix, WideOrbit, and other CRM/traffic tools is a plus. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or equivalent experience preferred. Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
If you’re ready to lead a talented team, innovate with digital, and work with managers who actually like to have fun, we’d love to talk.
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: 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.
Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to provide customer service to travelers, tourists, visitors, new residents, residents, or other individuals visiting or calling the Welcome Center, as well as promote the community to encourage people to visit the Town of Bluffton. Work is performed under the supervision of the Special Events Manager. Work schedule is under 30 hours/week.
Essential Job Functions
Performs customer service functions; greets visitors and ascertains nature of visit; provides visitors with directions to various destinations.
Answers the telephone; provides information, guidance, and assistance; takes and relays messages or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.
Provides assistance and information related to the town, such as local restaurants, lodging, attractions, sites, history, parks, recreation facilities, education, quality of life, and other issues.
May be responsible forassisting town staff, and/or working independently to plan for special events or other duties as assigned.
Maintains supply of current pamphlets, brochures, and maps; refills depleted supplies as needed; removes outdated materials for disposal.
Attends various meetings, social functions, or other events as a representative of the town, participating in committees or committee leadership, as appropriate.
Prepares, develops, or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, agendas, press releases, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, news articles, agendas, brochure requests, guest registers, manuals, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections as appropriate; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, website maintenance, or other software programs.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, officials, volunteers, visitors, tourists, the public, the media, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Performs general housekeeping tasks associated with maintaining building, which may include cleaning the center, emptying trash cans, or disposing of recyclable trash.
Adheres and ensures adherence to established safety procedures and county Safety Policies and Procedures to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
Provides assistance or backup coverage to other employees or departments as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations or closely related field preferred; supplemented by previous experience and/or training involving customer service, public relations, journalism, or general office work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Licenses or Certifications:
Valid South Carolina driver’s license.
Special Requirements:
None.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment, and office assistance techniques.
Knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic.
Knowledge of Town and Department programs and policies.
Knowledge of the use of a multi-line telephone system.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
Skill in delivering customer service.
Skill in operating standard office and computer equipment including Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Skill in typing data accurately and at a reasonable rate of speed.
Ability to read and understand basic, relevant Town and state policies and procedures.
Ability to perform basic word processing and/or simple data entry.
Able to take, edit and produce videos is a bonus.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The work is sedentary work and requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. In addition, positions in this classification typically require grasping, handling, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, discriminating among sounds, manual dexterity, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, expressing ideas by the spoken word, shouting to be heard above ambient noise, visual acuity to analyze data/work with color or depth perception/operate motor vehicles or equipment, and walking.
Duties are performed primarily in a moderately noisy business office with copy machines, phones, and printers along with some light foot traffic.
The Town of Bluffton has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
The Town of Bluffton commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The Town’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, ethnicity, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Dec 03, 2025
Part time
Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to provide customer service to travelers, tourists, visitors, new residents, residents, or other individuals visiting or calling the Welcome Center, as well as promote the community to encourage people to visit the Town of Bluffton. Work is performed under the supervision of the Special Events Manager. Work schedule is under 30 hours/week.
Essential Job Functions
Performs customer service functions; greets visitors and ascertains nature of visit; provides visitors with directions to various destinations.
Answers the telephone; provides information, guidance, and assistance; takes and relays messages or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.
Provides assistance and information related to the town, such as local restaurants, lodging, attractions, sites, history, parks, recreation facilities, education, quality of life, and other issues.
May be responsible forassisting town staff, and/or working independently to plan for special events or other duties as assigned.
Maintains supply of current pamphlets, brochures, and maps; refills depleted supplies as needed; removes outdated materials for disposal.
Attends various meetings, social functions, or other events as a representative of the town, participating in committees or committee leadership, as appropriate.
Prepares, develops, or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, agendas, press releases, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, news articles, agendas, brochure requests, guest registers, manuals, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections as appropriate; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, website maintenance, or other software programs.
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, officials, volunteers, visitors, tourists, the public, the media, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Performs general housekeeping tasks associated with maintaining building, which may include cleaning the center, emptying trash cans, or disposing of recyclable trash.
Adheres and ensures adherence to established safety procedures and county Safety Policies and Procedures to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
Provides assistance or backup coverage to other employees or departments as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations or closely related field preferred; supplemented by previous experience and/or training involving customer service, public relations, journalism, or general office work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Licenses or Certifications:
Valid South Carolina driver’s license.
Special Requirements:
None.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment, and office assistance techniques.
Knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic.
Knowledge of Town and Department programs and policies.
Knowledge of the use of a multi-line telephone system.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
Skill in delivering customer service.
Skill in operating standard office and computer equipment including Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Skill in typing data accurately and at a reasonable rate of speed.
Ability to read and understand basic, relevant Town and state policies and procedures.
Ability to perform basic word processing and/or simple data entry.
Able to take, edit and produce videos is a bonus.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The work is sedentary work and requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. In addition, positions in this classification typically require grasping, handling, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, discriminating among sounds, manual dexterity, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, expressing ideas by the spoken word, shouting to be heard above ambient noise, visual acuity to analyze data/work with color or depth perception/operate motor vehicles or equipment, and walking.
Duties are performed primarily in a moderately noisy business office with copy machines, phones, and printers along with some light foot traffic.
The Town of Bluffton has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
The Town of Bluffton commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees, complying with local, state and federal laws. The Town’s policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race, creed, color, religion, age, sex, country of national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, political affiliation, ethnicity, or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.
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.
Department: Workforce, Professional and Community Education
Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Metroplex
Work Schedule: M-F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Occasional evening and weekends
Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.
Interested in applying or learning more? Visit the official job posting here:
http://jobs.wichita.edu/cw/en-us/job/498118?lApplicationSubSourceID=11261
Job Story:
The NEW Coordinator of Badges and Microcredential Initiatives will have a pivotal role in enhancing WSU educational offerings, and meeting the evolving needs of learners and employers. Audiences include degree and non-degree seeking students, community members, and employers. Key areas of responsibility for this position include (1) communication and training, (2) data analysis, assessment, and reporting, (3) badge/microcredential registration, issuance, and management.
Job Summary:
Develops and implements plans and programs, ensuring all service standards and defined University goals are met. Oversees daily operational activities including record management and regulatory compliance. Coordinates day-today advising, retention, marketing, advocacy, training, and strategic initiatives.
Essential Functions:
• Oversee the proposal process. Establish program plans, management tools and reporting capabilities. Perform research and develop metrics to measure program success against program goals. • Engage with leadership, faculty, staff and/or other community partners to build programming that helps to achieve targeted outcomes. Cultivate existing and identify new opportunities for partnerships, collaborations, and service enhancements. • Analyze data to determine achievement with assigned goals and compliance with rules and regulations. Communicate and document program results, quality outcomes, and progress metrics to stakeholders. • Assist with the development and coordination with related departments to facilitate recruitment, outreach, communications, and/or marketing of related programs and services. • Collaborate with University staff and students to foster program success, and provides program communications, status reports, and services throughout the enrollment and registration process. Monitor compliance with program rules and regulations, provides status updates, and monitors student academic progress as required.
Job Duties:
25% - Micro-credential/Badge Development: Work with departments on micro-credentials proposals; Maintain the micro-credential proposal form and approval workflows; 25%-Registration Management: Reconcile enrollment records across Reporting Services, with physical forms. Coordinate with Financial Aid and Financial Operations as necessary to resolve registration issues. Assist with technical or registration issues by working with the Helpdesk, IT, Admissions and the Registrar’s Office. Communicate semester start dates and enrollment reminders to badge instructors, monitor enrollment, and coordinates with the Instructional Design and Access (IDA) team for Blackboard-related issues. Teaching commitments are confirmed each semester, and EPAFs are submitted for instructor payment. On daily basis, report badge enrollment to the Provost, Registrar and Admission offices. 25% - Learner Services: Monitors workforce@wichita.edu and responds to learner questions. Ensure enrolled students receive course access emails. Assist with technical or registration issues by working with the Helpdesk, IT, or the Registrar’s Office. Work with badge issuer platform to ensure badges and micro-credential are issued to completers in a timely fashion. Educate learner/earners on micro-credential opportunities and ways to promote competencies through earned badges. Update , distribute , collect a course evaluation at the end of each course. 25% - Communication and Marketing: Work with the WPCE communications manager on an annual marketing plan to promote and build awareness of micro-credential programs; update website and catalog content.
Required Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent
Six (6) years coordinating complex projects and/or developing programs, every 30 hours of college coursework may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Successful and demonstrated experience with program management and/or development of new projects or initiatives.
Demonstrated good judgment in decision-making, organization, program evaluation and assessment
Excellent communication, time-management, and organizational abilities.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive professional relationships.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
Skilled in identifying problems and proposing practical, evidence-based solutions.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and data management tools (e.g., Excel, Word, student information systems, CRM platforms).
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
Professional experience in higher education, university systems, academic operations, and enrollment processes.
Knowledge of student recruitment, support services, and best practices in educational program outreach.
Professional training, marketing/communication, and/or community engagement experience.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to remain in a stationary position. Frequent 60-90% Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Frequent 60-90% Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. Frequent 60-90% Ability to interpret effectively, accurately and impartially, both receptively and expressively. Frequent 60-90%
Nov 24, 2025
Full time
Department: Workforce, Professional and Community Education
Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Metroplex
Work Schedule: M-F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Occasional evening and weekends
Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.
Interested in applying or learning more? Visit the official job posting here:
http://jobs.wichita.edu/cw/en-us/job/498118?lApplicationSubSourceID=11261
Job Story:
The NEW Coordinator of Badges and Microcredential Initiatives will have a pivotal role in enhancing WSU educational offerings, and meeting the evolving needs of learners and employers. Audiences include degree and non-degree seeking students, community members, and employers. Key areas of responsibility for this position include (1) communication and training, (2) data analysis, assessment, and reporting, (3) badge/microcredential registration, issuance, and management.
Job Summary:
Develops and implements plans and programs, ensuring all service standards and defined University goals are met. Oversees daily operational activities including record management and regulatory compliance. Coordinates day-today advising, retention, marketing, advocacy, training, and strategic initiatives.
Essential Functions:
• Oversee the proposal process. Establish program plans, management tools and reporting capabilities. Perform research and develop metrics to measure program success against program goals. • Engage with leadership, faculty, staff and/or other community partners to build programming that helps to achieve targeted outcomes. Cultivate existing and identify new opportunities for partnerships, collaborations, and service enhancements. • Analyze data to determine achievement with assigned goals and compliance with rules and regulations. Communicate and document program results, quality outcomes, and progress metrics to stakeholders. • Assist with the development and coordination with related departments to facilitate recruitment, outreach, communications, and/or marketing of related programs and services. • Collaborate with University staff and students to foster program success, and provides program communications, status reports, and services throughout the enrollment and registration process. Monitor compliance with program rules and regulations, provides status updates, and monitors student academic progress as required.
Job Duties:
25% - Micro-credential/Badge Development: Work with departments on micro-credentials proposals; Maintain the micro-credential proposal form and approval workflows; 25%-Registration Management: Reconcile enrollment records across Reporting Services, with physical forms. Coordinate with Financial Aid and Financial Operations as necessary to resolve registration issues. Assist with technical or registration issues by working with the Helpdesk, IT, Admissions and the Registrar’s Office. Communicate semester start dates and enrollment reminders to badge instructors, monitor enrollment, and coordinates with the Instructional Design and Access (IDA) team for Blackboard-related issues. Teaching commitments are confirmed each semester, and EPAFs are submitted for instructor payment. On daily basis, report badge enrollment to the Provost, Registrar and Admission offices. 25% - Learner Services: Monitors workforce@wichita.edu and responds to learner questions. Ensure enrolled students receive course access emails. Assist with technical or registration issues by working with the Helpdesk, IT, or the Registrar’s Office. Work with badge issuer platform to ensure badges and micro-credential are issued to completers in a timely fashion. Educate learner/earners on micro-credential opportunities and ways to promote competencies through earned badges. Update , distribute , collect a course evaluation at the end of each course. 25% - Communication and Marketing: Work with the WPCE communications manager on an annual marketing plan to promote and build awareness of micro-credential programs; update website and catalog content.
Required Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent
Six (6) years coordinating complex projects and/or developing programs, every 30 hours of college coursework may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Successful and demonstrated experience with program management and/or development of new projects or initiatives.
Demonstrated good judgment in decision-making, organization, program evaluation and assessment
Excellent communication, time-management, and organizational abilities.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive professional relationships.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
Skilled in identifying problems and proposing practical, evidence-based solutions.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and data management tools (e.g., Excel, Word, student information systems, CRM platforms).
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
Professional experience in higher education, university systems, academic operations, and enrollment processes.
Knowledge of student recruitment, support services, and best practices in educational program outreach.
Professional training, marketing/communication, and/or community engagement experience.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to remain in a stationary position. Frequent 60-90% Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Frequent 60-90% Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. Frequent 60-90% Ability to interpret effectively, accurately and impartially, both receptively and expressively. Frequent 60-90%
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.
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The Michigan League of Conservation Voters (LCV) — one of Michigan’s largest, most impactful political advocacy organizations tackling drinking water contamination, the rapidly-worsening impacts of climate change, and efforts to undermine our access to the ballot — is seeking a full-time Development Operations Coordinator to support the Development team’s data tool, Every Action, to provide administrative support, and to lead event planning efforts. They will ensure our data is up to date and fundraising efforts are strategic, tracked, reported, and celebrated while working closely with the Director of Advancement to manage the internal department operations. This position is responsible for all information necessary for Michigan LCV to build meaningful donor relationships, expand impact over time, and reach ambitious goals.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced administrator with a deep understanding of data administration, fund development systems, project management, and event planning. They will excel at process improvement, have a high standard for quantitative and qualitative data, and have a strong attention to detail. This position offers an opportunity to build the backbone of a growing development program, to create innovative, efficient ways to better inform outreach and relationships with donors, and to support a team of dedicated, kind and fun colleagues in reaching big goals.
About the Michigan League of Conservation Voters
The Michigan League of Conservation Voters is a statewide political organization whose mission is to elect pro-conservation candidates to office and to hold all decision makers accountable for protecting Michigan’s drinking water, attacking climate change, and expanding access to the ballot. We work closely with elected officials, business leaders, partner organizations, and advocates from across the state, and we have built a reputation as the leading, non-partisan political voice for Michigan’s land, air, and water.
Michigan LCV is an equal opportunity employer. We assure equal treatment in hiring selection, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and other personnel practices and terms or conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, height, weight, marital status, genetic testing status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender status, or any other protected class established by all applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances.
Job Responsibilities
This position reports to the Director of Advancement, is based Michigan, and is responsible for the following:
Maintains accurate funder, donor, and prospect data in database and processes gifts/grants, receipts, acknowledgements, reminders, and other gift documents according to standard policies, best practices, and procedures
Builds and runs queries, exports, lists, merges, and reports of constituent and gift data according to parameters developed in cooperation with Communications Team
Completes gift/grant processing, including but not limited to deposits, fund reports, monthly reconciliation, annual audits, etc. in collaboration with Finance Office
Assists Development Team with donor prospecting, wealth screening, communications, and stewardship efforts and records information in database according to standard policies, best practices, and procedures
Serves as the primary coordinator to execute fundraising events — with a particular focus on the annual gala — including researching and collaborating with vendors, drafting and sending invitations, working with other departments to ensure communications and programming run smoothly, handling day-of logistics, and tracking RSVPs, attendance, pledges, and gifts
Provides donor services and support offering exemplary customer service experience including in person, by phone, and email communications
Provides administrative and project support for the Development Team, including but not limited to tracking grants, organizing and presenting data, maintaining department calendar, executing donor communications, organizing department meeting notes and priorities, and keeping all abreast of progress toward goals
Works with development team leadership to draft, train, and continually review all policies and procedures are documented
Consistently operates with internal transparency and external confidentiality
Participates in Michigan LCV political election work — doing the hard work of campaigning, which means door-to-door field canvassing, text and phone banking, and/or attending campaign events
Qualifications
We are seeking candidates who are tenacious, self-starters, problem-solvers, innovators, and who will live our mission every day . You should have:
At least 2 years of database administration experience, including researching, tracking and reporting information in a clear, concise, and easily-digestible way.
At least 2 years of project management experience, with a track record of managing processes and meeting deadlines necessary to achieve fundraising goals as well as a demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently support multiple projects at once.
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time/task-management skills, with a proven ability to achieve long-term goals by creating work plans, setting priorities, and anticipating potential challenges.
Natural customer service instincts and the interest in using those instincts to authentically connect with donors.
Positive, solutions-oriented attitude and a commitment to maintaining a supportive, empowering culture.
A commitment to improving processes, functionality, and the quality of data.
A proven track record of working with high-performing teams of staff, funders, and partners who represent a rich mix of people across race, gender, sexual orientation, and other group identities.
Reliable access to the internet and a phone to use for work purposes, and transportation for travel across the state as well as the ability to participate in campaign activities, either phone banking or canvassing.
Cultural competence:
Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity and the ability to learn and build on varying community norms
Ability to make authentic relationships across difference
Understanding of how environmental and voting rights issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S.
Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture
Compensation & Benefits
Step 1 (< 4 years of paid and direct experience): $62,000
Step 2 (5+ years of paid and direct experience): $66,000
Michigan LCV offers a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage, long-term and short-term disability coverage, life insurance coverage, a retirement savings program, reimbursements for business-related travel, a generous paid time off policy, and a team of smart, funny, and kind colleagues working together to deliver on a mission that matters.
This position is in the bargaining unit for Michigan LCV Workers United and is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
How to Apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If you need accommodation or assistance with our online application, please tell us how we can make this process accessible to you by emailing jobs@michiganlcv.org or by calling us at (734) 222-9650.
We know not all strong candidates will have every skill we list. We still want to hear from you. Research shows that women, non-binary people, disabled people, and people of color are less likely to apply for a position if they don’t meet every skill listed. At Michigan LCV, we believe our collective differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver impactful results. We are committed to creating racial justice and equity within the environmental movement, and we know that begins with us doing the work ourselves.
Nov 24, 2025
Full time
The Michigan League of Conservation Voters (LCV) — one of Michigan’s largest, most impactful political advocacy organizations tackling drinking water contamination, the rapidly-worsening impacts of climate change, and efforts to undermine our access to the ballot — is seeking a full-time Development Operations Coordinator to support the Development team’s data tool, Every Action, to provide administrative support, and to lead event planning efforts. They will ensure our data is up to date and fundraising efforts are strategic, tracked, reported, and celebrated while working closely with the Director of Advancement to manage the internal department operations. This position is responsible for all information necessary for Michigan LCV to build meaningful donor relationships, expand impact over time, and reach ambitious goals.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced administrator with a deep understanding of data administration, fund development systems, project management, and event planning. They will excel at process improvement, have a high standard for quantitative and qualitative data, and have a strong attention to detail. This position offers an opportunity to build the backbone of a growing development program, to create innovative, efficient ways to better inform outreach and relationships with donors, and to support a team of dedicated, kind and fun colleagues in reaching big goals.
About the Michigan League of Conservation Voters
The Michigan League of Conservation Voters is a statewide political organization whose mission is to elect pro-conservation candidates to office and to hold all decision makers accountable for protecting Michigan’s drinking water, attacking climate change, and expanding access to the ballot. We work closely with elected officials, business leaders, partner organizations, and advocates from across the state, and we have built a reputation as the leading, non-partisan political voice for Michigan’s land, air, and water.
Michigan LCV is an equal opportunity employer. We assure equal treatment in hiring selection, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and other personnel practices and terms or conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, height, weight, marital status, genetic testing status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender status, or any other protected class established by all applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances.
Job Responsibilities
This position reports to the Director of Advancement, is based Michigan, and is responsible for the following:
Maintains accurate funder, donor, and prospect data in database and processes gifts/grants, receipts, acknowledgements, reminders, and other gift documents according to standard policies, best practices, and procedures
Builds and runs queries, exports, lists, merges, and reports of constituent and gift data according to parameters developed in cooperation with Communications Team
Completes gift/grant processing, including but not limited to deposits, fund reports, monthly reconciliation, annual audits, etc. in collaboration with Finance Office
Assists Development Team with donor prospecting, wealth screening, communications, and stewardship efforts and records information in database according to standard policies, best practices, and procedures
Serves as the primary coordinator to execute fundraising events — with a particular focus on the annual gala — including researching and collaborating with vendors, drafting and sending invitations, working with other departments to ensure communications and programming run smoothly, handling day-of logistics, and tracking RSVPs, attendance, pledges, and gifts
Provides donor services and support offering exemplary customer service experience including in person, by phone, and email communications
Provides administrative and project support for the Development Team, including but not limited to tracking grants, organizing and presenting data, maintaining department calendar, executing donor communications, organizing department meeting notes and priorities, and keeping all abreast of progress toward goals
Works with development team leadership to draft, train, and continually review all policies and procedures are documented
Consistently operates with internal transparency and external confidentiality
Participates in Michigan LCV political election work — doing the hard work of campaigning, which means door-to-door field canvassing, text and phone banking, and/or attending campaign events
Qualifications
We are seeking candidates who are tenacious, self-starters, problem-solvers, innovators, and who will live our mission every day . You should have:
At least 2 years of database administration experience, including researching, tracking and reporting information in a clear, concise, and easily-digestible way.
At least 2 years of project management experience, with a track record of managing processes and meeting deadlines necessary to achieve fundraising goals as well as a demonstrated ability to effectively and efficiently support multiple projects at once.
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time/task-management skills, with a proven ability to achieve long-term goals by creating work plans, setting priorities, and anticipating potential challenges.
Natural customer service instincts and the interest in using those instincts to authentically connect with donors.
Positive, solutions-oriented attitude and a commitment to maintaining a supportive, empowering culture.
A commitment to improving processes, functionality, and the quality of data.
A proven track record of working with high-performing teams of staff, funders, and partners who represent a rich mix of people across race, gender, sexual orientation, and other group identities.
Reliable access to the internet and a phone to use for work purposes, and transportation for travel across the state as well as the ability to participate in campaign activities, either phone banking or canvassing.
Cultural competence:
Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity and the ability to learn and build on varying community norms
Ability to make authentic relationships across difference
Understanding of how environmental and voting rights issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S.
Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture
Compensation & Benefits
Step 1 (< 4 years of paid and direct experience): $62,000
Step 2 (5+ years of paid and direct experience): $66,000
Michigan LCV offers a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage, long-term and short-term disability coverage, life insurance coverage, a retirement savings program, reimbursements for business-related travel, a generous paid time off policy, and a team of smart, funny, and kind colleagues working together to deliver on a mission that matters.
This position is in the bargaining unit for Michigan LCV Workers United and is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
How to Apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If you need accommodation or assistance with our online application, please tell us how we can make this process accessible to you by emailing jobs@michiganlcv.org or by calling us at (734) 222-9650.
We know not all strong candidates will have every skill we list. We still want to hear from you. Research shows that women, non-binary people, disabled people, and people of color are less likely to apply for a position if they don’t meet every skill listed. At Michigan LCV, we believe our collective differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver impactful results. We are committed to creating racial justice and equity within the environmental movement, and we know that begins with us doing the work ourselves.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Quality Assurance Officer (Chemist 4) within the Environmental Assessment Program .
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.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by December 14, 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, one challenge will be maintaining and leading a consistent, agency-wide quality assurance system that meets both U.S. EPA standards and Ecology’s internal scientific rigor, while coordinating across multiple programs with distinct monitoring goals, data systems, and laboratory practices. You will be required to balance technical QA/QC expertise, policy-level oversight, and collaborative conflict resolution among diverse program QA Coordinators and leadership teams — all while ensuring data credibility that underpins Ecology’s environmental decisions.
What you will do:
Agency-wide Quality System Oversight Develop, document, implement, and continuously improve Ecology’s QA/QC systems and procedures in alignment with EPA requirements and agency policy.
Policy and Planning Leadership Maintain and update the Executive Policy Establishing Quality Assurance (22-01) and Quality Management Plan (QMP) ; ensure all program managers understand and sign off on the plan; advise executive leadership on QA matters.
Coordination and Liaison with EPA and Other Agencies Serve as Ecology’s principal contact for QA/QC with the U.S. EPA; coordinate requirements, update the QA section of the EPA/Ecology Performance Partnership Agreement, and represent Ecology in external QA discussions.
Program Oversight and Technical Assistance Provide guidance, technical assistance, and conflict resolution for Program QA Coordinators (QACs); review and approve QAPPs, SOPs, and requests related to laboratory accreditation waivers.
Training and Capacity Building Manage QA training needs across programs; develop and deliver “train-the-trainer” initiatives for QACs; organize and lead QA/QC training for environmental monitoring and data management staff.
Environmental Assessment Program (EAP) QA Coordination Serve as QAC for EAP by managing SOP reviews and updates, maintaining QA documentation, supporting staff in QA/QC implementation, and ensuring continuous compliance with EPA QA expectations.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Ten (10) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience performing chemical analysis in an analytical laboratory, in laboratory data quality assurance, laboratory operations, or related QA/QC program management or experience developing, implementing, or managing Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), or quality management systems.
Education must include a major in chemistry or in a closely related field—such as environmental science, biology, engineering, or statistics—and must include at least 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of college-level chemistry.
Examples of how to qualify:
10 years of experience.
9 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits in a major above.
8 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree) in a major above.
7 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits in a major above.
6 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree in one of the above majors including the chemistry credits.
4 years of experience AND a Master’s degree in one of the above majors including the chemistry credits.
3 years of experience AND a Ph.D in one of the above majors including the chemistry credits.
Desired Qualifications:
Graduate level chemistry degree or coursework.
15 or more semester hours or 20 quarter hours in college-level statistics.
Experience implementing a quality assurance system.
5 or more years of experience writing QAPPs and/or SOPs.
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 Annette Hoffmann at annette.hoffmann@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 Environmental Assessment Program
The Environmental Assessment Program (EAP) is a scientific arm of the Department of Ecology, providing the science to guide the agency's regulatory decisions. EAP's mission is to measure, assess, and communicate environmental conditions in Washington state. This position reports to the Program Manager, has a dotted line relationship with the Deputy Director, and collaborates closely with the Lead National Estuary Program Quality Assurance Coordinator.
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.
Nov 17, 2025
Full time
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Quality Assurance Officer (Chemist 4) within the Environmental Assessment Program .
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.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by December 14, 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, one challenge will be maintaining and leading a consistent, agency-wide quality assurance system that meets both U.S. EPA standards and Ecology’s internal scientific rigor, while coordinating across multiple programs with distinct monitoring goals, data systems, and laboratory practices. You will be required to balance technical QA/QC expertise, policy-level oversight, and collaborative conflict resolution among diverse program QA Coordinators and leadership teams — all while ensuring data credibility that underpins Ecology’s environmental decisions.
What you will do:
Agency-wide Quality System Oversight Develop, document, implement, and continuously improve Ecology’s QA/QC systems and procedures in alignment with EPA requirements and agency policy.
Policy and Planning Leadership Maintain and update the Executive Policy Establishing Quality Assurance (22-01) and Quality Management Plan (QMP) ; ensure all program managers understand and sign off on the plan; advise executive leadership on QA matters.
Coordination and Liaison with EPA and Other Agencies Serve as Ecology’s principal contact for QA/QC with the U.S. EPA; coordinate requirements, update the QA section of the EPA/Ecology Performance Partnership Agreement, and represent Ecology in external QA discussions.
Program Oversight and Technical Assistance Provide guidance, technical assistance, and conflict resolution for Program QA Coordinators (QACs); review and approve QAPPs, SOPs, and requests related to laboratory accreditation waivers.
Training and Capacity Building Manage QA training needs across programs; develop and deliver “train-the-trainer” initiatives for QACs; organize and lead QA/QC training for environmental monitoring and data management staff.
Environmental Assessment Program (EAP) QA Coordination Serve as QAC for EAP by managing SOP reviews and updates, maintaining QA documentation, supporting staff in QA/QC implementation, and ensuring continuous compliance with EPA QA expectations.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Ten (10) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience performing chemical analysis in an analytical laboratory, in laboratory data quality assurance, laboratory operations, or related QA/QC program management or experience developing, implementing, or managing Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), or quality management systems.
Education must include a major in chemistry or in a closely related field—such as environmental science, biology, engineering, or statistics—and must include at least 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of college-level chemistry.
Examples of how to qualify:
10 years of experience.
9 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits in a major above.
8 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree) in a major above.
7 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits in a major above.
6 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree in one of the above majors including the chemistry credits.
4 years of experience AND a Master’s degree in one of the above majors including the chemistry credits.
3 years of experience AND a Ph.D in one of the above majors including the chemistry credits.
Desired Qualifications:
Graduate level chemistry degree or coursework.
15 or more semester hours or 20 quarter hours in college-level statistics.
Experience implementing a quality assurance system.
5 or more years of experience writing QAPPs and/or SOPs.
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 Annette Hoffmann at annette.hoffmann@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 Environmental Assessment Program
The Environmental Assessment Program (EAP) is a scientific arm of the Department of Ecology, providing the science to guide the agency's regulatory decisions. EAP's mission is to measure, assess, and communicate environmental conditions in Washington state. This position reports to the Program Manager, has a dotted line relationship with the Deputy Director, and collaborates closely with the Lead National Estuary Program Quality Assurance Coordinator.
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 Climate Pollution Reduction Public Records Lead (Forms and Records Analyst 3) 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.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by November 13, 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
The Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) is seeking a Public Records Lead to organize, implement, and manage the program's records and information system for program staff and the agency records management system. Your role is key to helping ensure that CPRP records are appropriately preserved, accurate and authentic, in order to withstand objections and enforce program actions. Coordinating with agency records staff on complex public records requests, you'll also develop project plans for records management, and help modernize and migrate to electronic records systems. Internally to CPRP, you'll provide technical advice to program staff in the area of records management and planning, by developing and updating records management guides and standards, and provide training on how to apply these tools and recommended best practices. This will help to increase accessibility of documents and records so that CPRP staff and managers have the information needed to accomplish their core environmental mission.
This position is also a vital part of the CPRP administrative team, providing administrative assistance to the Deputy Program Manager, and playing a key role in supporting implementation of Washington’s bold climate policies.
Additional duties include:
Lead program-wide records strategy, retention, and disposition efforts in alignment with legal and agency requirements.
Oversee records cleanup, onboarding/offboarding, and other program lifecycle activities to ensure proper organization, labeling, and preservation.
Serve as program liaison with Information Governance and IT Services to support compliance and alignment with agency-wide initiatives.
Oversee forms management for the CPR program, including design, revision, accessibility, retention, and repository maintenance in coordination with agency Forms Officer and accessibility staff.
Develop, organize, implement, and manage CPRP records & information system; ensure compliance with state records management statutes.
Give presentations regarding records and public disclosure work. Provide training, demonstrations, and communication to staff regarding records management policies, disclosure obligations, and use of digital tools.
Screen, sort, and prioritize email for Deputy Program Manager; respond to messages as appropriate.
Make travel arrangements, schedule meetings, take meeting notes, screen calls and visitors, and manage calendars, as well as other tasks.
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:
Records and Information Management – Ability to organize, track, and manage records in both paper and electronic systems, applying retention schedules and following state and agency requirements.
Legal and Compliance – Understanding of public records laws and procedures, including how to review, protect, and share sensitive or confidential information appropriately.
Organization and Administrative Support – Strong organizational skills for managing calendars, meetings, and projects while keeping records and workflows running smoothly.
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.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
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 working as a public disclosure coordinator or records coordinator for a governmental agency, applying:
RCW 42.56 Public Records Law
RCW 43.21A.160 Request for certification of records as confidential
WAC 44-14 Public Records Act - Model Rules
Experience managing projects requiring organization of records from different sources.
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 Gabrielle Treweek at Gabrielle.Treweek@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 principal department strategic priorities and goals that relate to the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) include: reduce and prepare for climate impacts; prevent and reduce toxic threats; and deliver efficient and effective services. The 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.
Nov 06, 2025
Full time
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Climate Pollution Reduction Public Records Lead (Forms and Records Analyst 3) 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.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by November 13, 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
The Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) is seeking a Public Records Lead to organize, implement, and manage the program's records and information system for program staff and the agency records management system. Your role is key to helping ensure that CPRP records are appropriately preserved, accurate and authentic, in order to withstand objections and enforce program actions. Coordinating with agency records staff on complex public records requests, you'll also develop project plans for records management, and help modernize and migrate to electronic records systems. Internally to CPRP, you'll provide technical advice to program staff in the area of records management and planning, by developing and updating records management guides and standards, and provide training on how to apply these tools and recommended best practices. This will help to increase accessibility of documents and records so that CPRP staff and managers have the information needed to accomplish their core environmental mission.
This position is also a vital part of the CPRP administrative team, providing administrative assistance to the Deputy Program Manager, and playing a key role in supporting implementation of Washington’s bold climate policies.
Additional duties include:
Lead program-wide records strategy, retention, and disposition efforts in alignment with legal and agency requirements.
Oversee records cleanup, onboarding/offboarding, and other program lifecycle activities to ensure proper organization, labeling, and preservation.
Serve as program liaison with Information Governance and IT Services to support compliance and alignment with agency-wide initiatives.
Oversee forms management for the CPR program, including design, revision, accessibility, retention, and repository maintenance in coordination with agency Forms Officer and accessibility staff.
Develop, organize, implement, and manage CPRP records & information system; ensure compliance with state records management statutes.
Give presentations regarding records and public disclosure work. Provide training, demonstrations, and communication to staff regarding records management policies, disclosure obligations, and use of digital tools.
Screen, sort, and prioritize email for Deputy Program Manager; respond to messages as appropriate.
Make travel arrangements, schedule meetings, take meeting notes, screen calls and visitors, and manage calendars, as well as other tasks.
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:
Records and Information Management – Ability to organize, track, and manage records in both paper and electronic systems, applying retention schedules and following state and agency requirements.
Legal and Compliance – Understanding of public records laws and procedures, including how to review, protect, and share sensitive or confidential information appropriately.
Organization and Administrative Support – Strong organizational skills for managing calendars, meetings, and projects while keeping records and workflows running smoothly.
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.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
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 working as a public disclosure coordinator or records coordinator for a governmental agency, applying:
RCW 42.56 Public Records Law
RCW 43.21A.160 Request for certification of records as confidential
WAC 44-14 Public Records Act - Model Rules
Experience managing projects requiring organization of records from different sources.
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 Gabrielle Treweek at Gabrielle.Treweek@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 principal department strategic priorities and goals that relate to the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) include: reduce and prepare for climate impacts; prevent and reduce toxic threats; and deliver efficient and effective services. The 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.
Who We Are
With three campuses along Colorado’s Front Range, FRCC is the state’s largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities.
Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities and FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the “Top Online Colleges” in the country by Newsweek.
One of FRCC’s main goals is to offer educational excellence for everyone. The college’s strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment—one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported. FRCC’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body.
The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive.
FRCC employees and leaders work hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation and pride. We’re looking to hire people who share these values—along with our commitment to student success, equity and excellence.
Who You Are
As the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, you would be responsible for planning, implementing, and managing all aspects of emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation for all college campuses. This includes coordinating with campus departments, local emergency services, and other stakeholders to ensure the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Aligned with the College's commitment to a safe and welcoming environment, this role contributes to fostering a conducive atmosphere for work and study.
Remote work may not be an option for this position, necessitating a consistent presence on campus. Frequent travel to other campuses may be required.
Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment. Also, Front Range Community College is an E-Verify employer.
SALARY: $55,769 - $58,557 annually
The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum starting salary for the position. When determining the starting salary for a new employee, FRCC takes into consideration a combination of the selected candidate’s education, training and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position, as well as the position’s scope and complexity, internal pay equity and external market value.
BENEFITS: For information about benefits, please view APT & Faculty Benefits .
SELECTION PROCESS: Position will remain open until filled with a priority deadline of November 5, 2025. This posting may be used to fill multiple or similar positions.
The selection process for the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator will be conducted through a competitive, merit-based evaluation of all qualified applicants. Preliminary screening will be based on the completed application package submitted by the candidate. In your application, please include a resume and cover letter that specifically address how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
Primary Duties
Emergency Preparedness and Planning:
Develops, coordinates, and maintains the college’s comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP).
Conducts risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
Plans, designs and delivers training programs, drills, and exercises for faculty, staff, and students.
Creates emergency response protocols for natural disasters, hostile intruder situations, medical emergencies, and other incidents.
Works with all departments, leadership, and local partners to determine needs and provides assistance related to planning and preparedness.
Collaborates with local, state, and federal agencies to align emergency plans with regional and national standards.
Drafts and prepares letters, correspondence, special reports, and presentations.
Completes research, collects data, and generates reports.
Maintains awareness of budget and necessary spending for emergency management program.
Manages the application to and management of emergency management related grants.
Assists area shift supervisors with conducting fire drills, managing evacuation procedures, and maintaining records in accordance with Colorado Fire Code.
Establishes, directs and manages the Emergency Management Response Team.
Public Education and Engagement:
Develops and distributes educational materials to increase campus community awareness of emergency protocols.
Delivers presentations on emergency preparedness, including educating the Campus Safety team.
Builds strong partnerships and acts as the key point of contact with community organizations, including law enforcement, fire services, and public health agencies.
Manages Safety Committees on each campus.
Promotes a culture of safety and preparedness on campus.
Educates the campus community on the Emergency Operations Plan.
Policy Development and Compliance:
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, such as Clery Act, FEMA, and OSHA standards.
Maintains records of emergency plans, training sessions, and drills.
Reviews and updates emergency policies and procedures regularly.
Emergency Response Coordination:
Serves as the Incident Commander during on-campus emergencies or coordinates as liaison with the designated Incident Command team.
Facilitates communication of real-time information to campus stakeholders during emergencies through alerts and notifications.
Evaluates and updates evacuation, lockdown, or shelter-in-place procedures as necessary.
Recovery and Mitigation:
Develops post-incident recovery plans to restore campus operations.
Conducts after-action reviews and provides detailed reports on incidents.
Identifies lessons learned and implements changes to improve future emergency response efforts.
Manages campus mitigation projects, such as improving infrastructure resilience and enhancing safety measures.
Required Competencies
Mission, Vision & Values: Embraces the mission, vision and values of FRCC. Understands the importance of the work that you do to support institutional goals.
Student and Employee Centeredness: Places student and employee safety at the center of your work. Adopts a philosophy that makes the ability to serve the student the cornerstone of the work that you do.
Cultural Self-Awareness: Examines own beliefs and acknowledge own biases and how they have impacted or may impact the ability to serve students and employees.
Cultural Competence: Becomes knowledgeable about the ways to communicate and support students, faculty and staff of other backgrounds. Changes approach to reflect the new learning.
Equity Mindedness: Views department operations through an equity lens. Calls attention to processes that lead to inequity in serving students and employees. Understands the College's equity goals and how your role supports FRCC's ability to achieve those goals.
Data Usage: Looks at the data within the department, paying particular attention to what the data shows about the department's performance. Works with the next level supervisor to brainstorm changes that can be implemented to improve a program or service that the department provides.
Operational Planning: Has an understanding and knowledge of the college's various strategic plans and understand how your work supports each of them. Understands the department's expectations to find proactive ways to support the goals of the department.
Leading from the Middle: Leads from your position by not only closely examining your responsibilities for the department, but in bringing forward ideas to your supervisor the college should consider to be more campus centered.
Team Building: Participates in team-building exercises and strives to build positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues both within the department and in other departments within the college.
Risk Assessment Skills: Assesses potential security risks and vulnerabilities on campus and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Communication Skills : Has strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey safety procedures, emergency protocols, and security updates to diverse audiences, including students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
Interpersonal Skills: Builds positive relationships and collaborate with various campus departments, law enforcement agencies, emergency responders, and community partners to enhance campus safety and preparedness efforts.
Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with security technology systems, such as surveillance cameras, access control systems, and emergency notification systems, and the ability to leverage these tools to enhance campus security.
Regulatory Compliance: Has knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and compliance requirements related to campus safety and security, including the Clery Act and Title IX.
Qualifications
Required Education/Training & Work Experience:
A Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Homeland Security, or a related field and 2 years of public safety related work experience.
OR
Six (6) years of emergency management experience, disaster planning, or a similar role.
AND
Current/Valid Driver’s License.
Knowledge of principles and practices related to facilities and personal security/safety techniques and design required.
Preferred Education/Training & Work Experience:
Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish.
Welcoming. Respectful. Inclusive. Together, we are FRCC.
For information on Front Range Community College’s Security, including Clery Act/Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, view FRCC’s Annual Security Report .
Nov 06, 2025
Full time
Who We Are
With three campuses along Colorado’s Front Range, FRCC is the state’s largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities.
Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities and FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the “Top Online Colleges” in the country by Newsweek.
One of FRCC’s main goals is to offer educational excellence for everyone. The college’s strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment—one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported. FRCC’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body.
The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive.
FRCC employees and leaders work hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation and pride. We’re looking to hire people who share these values—along with our commitment to student success, equity and excellence.
Who You Are
As the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, you would be responsible for planning, implementing, and managing all aspects of emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation for all college campuses. This includes coordinating with campus departments, local emergency services, and other stakeholders to ensure the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Aligned with the College's commitment to a safe and welcoming environment, this role contributes to fostering a conducive atmosphere for work and study.
Remote work may not be an option for this position, necessitating a consistent presence on campus. Frequent travel to other campuses may be required.
Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment. Also, Front Range Community College is an E-Verify employer.
SALARY: $55,769 - $58,557 annually
The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum starting salary for the position. When determining the starting salary for a new employee, FRCC takes into consideration a combination of the selected candidate’s education, training and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position, as well as the position’s scope and complexity, internal pay equity and external market value.
BENEFITS: For information about benefits, please view APT & Faculty Benefits .
SELECTION PROCESS: Position will remain open until filled with a priority deadline of November 5, 2025. This posting may be used to fill multiple or similar positions.
The selection process for the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator will be conducted through a competitive, merit-based evaluation of all qualified applicants. Preliminary screening will be based on the completed application package submitted by the candidate. In your application, please include a resume and cover letter that specifically address how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
Primary Duties
Emergency Preparedness and Planning:
Develops, coordinates, and maintains the college’s comprehensive Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP).
Conducts risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
Plans, designs and delivers training programs, drills, and exercises for faculty, staff, and students.
Creates emergency response protocols for natural disasters, hostile intruder situations, medical emergencies, and other incidents.
Works with all departments, leadership, and local partners to determine needs and provides assistance related to planning and preparedness.
Collaborates with local, state, and federal agencies to align emergency plans with regional and national standards.
Drafts and prepares letters, correspondence, special reports, and presentations.
Completes research, collects data, and generates reports.
Maintains awareness of budget and necessary spending for emergency management program.
Manages the application to and management of emergency management related grants.
Assists area shift supervisors with conducting fire drills, managing evacuation procedures, and maintaining records in accordance with Colorado Fire Code.
Establishes, directs and manages the Emergency Management Response Team.
Public Education and Engagement:
Develops and distributes educational materials to increase campus community awareness of emergency protocols.
Delivers presentations on emergency preparedness, including educating the Campus Safety team.
Builds strong partnerships and acts as the key point of contact with community organizations, including law enforcement, fire services, and public health agencies.
Manages Safety Committees on each campus.
Promotes a culture of safety and preparedness on campus.
Educates the campus community on the Emergency Operations Plan.
Policy Development and Compliance:
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, such as Clery Act, FEMA, and OSHA standards.
Maintains records of emergency plans, training sessions, and drills.
Reviews and updates emergency policies and procedures regularly.
Emergency Response Coordination:
Serves as the Incident Commander during on-campus emergencies or coordinates as liaison with the designated Incident Command team.
Facilitates communication of real-time information to campus stakeholders during emergencies through alerts and notifications.
Evaluates and updates evacuation, lockdown, or shelter-in-place procedures as necessary.
Recovery and Mitigation:
Develops post-incident recovery plans to restore campus operations.
Conducts after-action reviews and provides detailed reports on incidents.
Identifies lessons learned and implements changes to improve future emergency response efforts.
Manages campus mitigation projects, such as improving infrastructure resilience and enhancing safety measures.
Required Competencies
Mission, Vision & Values: Embraces the mission, vision and values of FRCC. Understands the importance of the work that you do to support institutional goals.
Student and Employee Centeredness: Places student and employee safety at the center of your work. Adopts a philosophy that makes the ability to serve the student the cornerstone of the work that you do.
Cultural Self-Awareness: Examines own beliefs and acknowledge own biases and how they have impacted or may impact the ability to serve students and employees.
Cultural Competence: Becomes knowledgeable about the ways to communicate and support students, faculty and staff of other backgrounds. Changes approach to reflect the new learning.
Equity Mindedness: Views department operations through an equity lens. Calls attention to processes that lead to inequity in serving students and employees. Understands the College's equity goals and how your role supports FRCC's ability to achieve those goals.
Data Usage: Looks at the data within the department, paying particular attention to what the data shows about the department's performance. Works with the next level supervisor to brainstorm changes that can be implemented to improve a program or service that the department provides.
Operational Planning: Has an understanding and knowledge of the college's various strategic plans and understand how your work supports each of them. Understands the department's expectations to find proactive ways to support the goals of the department.
Leading from the Middle: Leads from your position by not only closely examining your responsibilities for the department, but in bringing forward ideas to your supervisor the college should consider to be more campus centered.
Team Building: Participates in team-building exercises and strives to build positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues both within the department and in other departments within the college.
Risk Assessment Skills: Assesses potential security risks and vulnerabilities on campus and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Communication Skills : Has strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey safety procedures, emergency protocols, and security updates to diverse audiences, including students, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
Interpersonal Skills: Builds positive relationships and collaborate with various campus departments, law enforcement agencies, emergency responders, and community partners to enhance campus safety and preparedness efforts.
Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with security technology systems, such as surveillance cameras, access control systems, and emergency notification systems, and the ability to leverage these tools to enhance campus security.
Regulatory Compliance: Has knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and compliance requirements related to campus safety and security, including the Clery Act and Title IX.
Qualifications
Required Education/Training & Work Experience:
A Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Public Administration, Homeland Security, or a related field and 2 years of public safety related work experience.
OR
Six (6) years of emergency management experience, disaster planning, or a similar role.
AND
Current/Valid Driver’s License.
Knowledge of principles and practices related to facilities and personal security/safety techniques and design required.
Preferred Education/Training & Work Experience:
Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish.
Welcoming. Respectful. Inclusive. Together, we are FRCC.
For information on Front Range Community College’s Security, including Clery Act/Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, view FRCC’s Annual Security Report .
