Hazardous Waste Compliance Inspector & Enforcement

Washington State Health Care Authority; Richland (WA); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Ecology seeks a Dangerous Waste Compliance Inspector and Enforcement Specialist to lead inspections at the Hanford Site and other facilities handling nuclear and hazardous waste. You will support CERCLA and RCRA compliance and enforcement activities, building expertise in waste regulation and enforcement strategies.

The role offers an in-training plan (ES3/ES4/ES5) with potential to progress within a defined timeframe, and requires in-office onboarding with

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, which must include the following: Regulatory Knowledge, Technical Understanding, Inspection Support, Data Management, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving.
• Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning, business administration, statistics, or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex inspections and investigations at treatment, storage, and disposal facilities.
• Prepare inspection reports that document findings, observations, and recommendations.
• Apply advanced knowledge and understanding of dangerous waste regulations to evaluate compliance.
• Draft, review, and evaluate inspection reports to ensure accuracy, consistency, and defensibility.
• Reviewen and comment on Recommendations for Enforcement, including penalty calculations.
• Manage electronic files, paper records, and email in accordance with agency policies.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Technical understanding

Inspection support

Data management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Environmental or natural science degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Ph.D.

Job description

Washington State Department of Ecology seeks a Dangerous Waste Compliance Inspector and Enforcement Specialist to lead inspections at the Hanford Site and other facilities handling nuclear and hazardous waste. You will support CERCLA and RCRA compliance and enforcement activities, building expertise in waste regulation and enforcement strategies.

The role offers an in-training plan (ES3/ES4/ES5) with potential to progress within a defined timeframe, and requires in-office onboarding with