Oil Spill Drill Lead — Remote & Field Readiness

Washington State Department of Ecology; Lacey (WA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Washington State Department of Ecology is seeking an Oil Spill Drill Specialist (Environmental Planner 3) to design, coordinate, and evaluate oil spill drills across multiple facilities. The role supports the Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Program and collaborates with operators of facilities, pipelines, railroads, vessels, and response contractors to strengthen preparedness.

You will lead drill design, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to real-world spill responses as

Qualifications

• Ability to clearly share information to support collaboration.
• Strong judgment to assess information and solve problems.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Document work and maintain accurate records.
• Plan, organize, and guide activities to meet schedules.
• Review processes to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Lead discussions with partners to share information and resolve issues.
• Use databases and tracking systems for reporting needs.
• Work in field environments and use PPE.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage multiple oil spill drills to verify contingency plan effectiveness.
• Set drill objectives, scope, scenarios, and evaluation criteria.
• Evaluate drill performance and document findings and lessons learned.
• Perform final reviews of drill evaluations for accuracy and clarity.
• Facilitate meetings with industry, contractors, and others during drill design.
• Provide administrative support, drill data reporting, and QA for the unit.
• Support spill response activities as part of the Incident Management Team.
• Track and schedule all drills and design meetings within annual cycles.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Documentation

Coordination

Evaluation

Facilitation

Data Management

Field Operations

Education

Environmental science or related field

Job description

Washington State Department of Ecology is seeking an Oil Spill Drill Specialist (Environmental Planner 3) to design, coordinate, and evaluate oil spill drills across multiple facilities. The role supports the Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Program and collaborates with operators of facilities, pipelines, railroads, vessels, and response contractors to strengthen preparedness.

You will lead drill design, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to real-world spill responses as