Eastern WA Spill Response Lead

Washington State Department of Ecology; Union Gap (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Flexible schedule

Field duty shifts

Job summary

Washington State Department of Ecology seeks an Eastern Washington Response Supervisor (WMS Band 1) for the Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Program. The role leads the regional spill response team, directs 24/7 operations, and serves as State On-Scene Coordinator during major spills.

You will collaborate with federal, state, tribal, local, and private partners, ensuring defensible enforcement actions and coordinated multi-agency responses while balancing environmental and economic

Qualifications

• 9 years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position.
• ICS/NIMS training (100, 200, 700, 800) required.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and Washington State hazmat and pollution response regulations.
• Proven leadership and people management capabilities.
• Excellent communication with staff, partners, and public.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the regional spill response team with 24/7 readiness.
• Direct spill response operations for oil, hazmat, and disaster events.
• Serve as State On-Scene Coordinator during major spills and guide Unified Command decisions.
• Ensure timely and compliant emergency field responses and defensible documentation.
• Oversee enforcement actions, investigations, penalties, and action follow-ups.
• Manage the Response Unit budget and ensure alignment with fiscal policies.
• Build and maintain multi-agency partnerships for coordinated responses.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Emergency response

Policy application

Collaboration

Training

Technical knowledge

Integrity & accountability

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering

Job description

Washington State Department of Ecology seeks an Eastern Washington Response Supervisor (WMS Band 1) for the Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Program. The role leads the regional spill response team, directs 24/7 operations, and serves as State On-Scene Coordinator during major spills.

You will collaborate with federal, state, tribal, local, and private partners, ensuring defensible enforcement actions and coordinated multi-agency responses while balancing environmental and economic