SEPA & Environmental Regulation Specialist — Hybrid Possible

Washington State Department of Ecology; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington State Department of Ecology's Nuclear Waste Program is hiring a SEPA and Environmental Regulation Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3) to lead technical reviews under SEPA, NEPA, MTCA and other regulations.

You will work with managers, engineers, scientists and legal staff to evaluate complex projects, ensure compliance, and support environmental planning, cleanup activities, and policy development across the program.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, including environmental policy experience.
• Ability to apply knowledge of SEPA, NEPA, and other laws to evaluate proposals and guide staff.
• Ability to interpret complex environmental regulations to provide accurate guidance.
• Ability to analyze environmental data and regulatory information for accurate interpretation.
• Ability to reconcile differing technical perspectives to improve regulatory alignment.
• Ability to coordinate environmental review schedules and tasks.
• Proficiency with standard software (MS Office, SharePoint) to produce documentation and run queries.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate SEPA, NEPA, MTCA, and other regulatory notifications to identify environmental issues and ensure compliance.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate SEPA documentation and related materials.
• Manage and file documents in databases and record-keeping systems.
• Provide technical and programmatic support for environmental planning and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with managers, engineers, scientists, legal staff, and agency staff to collect data and clarify regulatory requirements.
• Apply strong communication, organizational, analytical, and project management skills across multiple projects.
• Track project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and action items for timely completion.

Skills

Environmental policy

Scientific analysis

Regulatory interpretation

Data analysis

Project coordination

Communication

Software & tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

SharePoint

Adobe

Environmental tracking systems

Job description

The Washington State Department of Ecology's Nuclear Waste Program is hiring a SEPA and Environmental Regulation Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3) to lead technical reviews under SEPA, NEPA, MTCA and other regulations.

You will work with managers, engineers, scientists and legal staff to evaluate complex projects, ensure compliance, and support environmental planning, cleanup activities, and policy development across the program.