Hazardous Waste Compliance Inspector & Enforcement Lead

Washington State Department of Ecology; Richland (WA); Sur place; USD 71 000 - 96 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Washington State Department of Ecology is seeking a Dangerous Waste Compliance Inspector and Enforcement Specialist (Environmental Specialist 5, In-Training) to lead inspections at Hanford Site facilities and other treatment, storage, and disposal sites.

On‑boarding is office‑based with future partial telework possible after probation, and the role advances through an in‑training plan to ES5.

Qualifications

• Regulatory Knowledge – Ability to apply basic knowledge of environmental regulations and policies to support routine compliance evaluations.
• Technical Understanding – Ability to interpret straightforward permit conditions and operating records to assist higher‑level staff in determining compliance status.
• Inspection Support – Ability to participate in inspections by gathering notes, records, and photographs to support accurate documentation of field activities.
• Data Management – Ability to enter and maintain compliance data in agency systems to ensure accurate record‑keeping.
• Analytical Skills – Ability to review simple compliance documents to identify potential issues and escape concerns appropriately.
• Problem Solving – Ability to identify compliance issues to support accurate documentation and escalation to higher‑level staff.

Responsabilités

• 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.
• Revies and comment on Recommendations for Enforcement, including penalty calculations.
• Manage electronic files, paper records, and email in accordance with agency policies, records retention requirements, and public disclosure requirements.

Connaissances

Regulatory Knowledge

Technical Understanding

Inspection Support

Data Management

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Associate’s degree

Ph.D.

Description du poste

Washington State Department of Ecology is seeking a Dangerous Waste Compliance Inspector and Enforcement Specialist (Environmental Specialist 5, In-Training) to lead inspections at Hanford Site facilities and other treatment, storage, and disposal sites.

On‑boarding is office‑based with future partial telework possible after probation, and the role advances through an in‑training plan to ES5.