Statewide Spill Response Lead (Hybrid On-Call)

State of Washington; Lacey (WA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington’s Department of Ecology seeks an SWROResponse Supervisor (WMS Band 1) for the Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Program in Lacey. The role balances emergency field operations with regulatory enforcement, policy application, and interagency collaboration to protect public health and Washington’s environment.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, oversee budgets, and guide Unified Command decisions while maintaining 24/7 readiness and ensuring responder safety in

Qualifications

• 9 years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position
• Must have documented CSC 100, 200, 700 and 800 training
• Strong working knowledge of federal and Washington State hazmat and pollution response regulations

Responsibilities

• Lead the regional spill response team and ensure readiness 24/7
• Direct spill response operations for oil, hazmat, labs, and disasters
• Serve as State On-Scene Coordinator during major spill incidents
• Oversee enforcement actions, investigations, and defensible documentation
• Manage the Response Unit budget and coordinate multi‑agency responses
• Develop partnerships with federal, state, local, tribal, and private partners

Skills

Leadership & People Management

Communication

Decision Making & Problem Solving

Emergency Response

Policy & Regulatory Application

Collaboration & Relationship Building

Training & Workforce Development

Technical Environmental Knowledge

Professional Integrity & Accountabilty

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural/physical science or engineering

Job description

State of Washington’s Department of Ecology seeks an SWROResponse Supervisor (WMS Band 1) for the Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Program in Lacey. The role balances emergency field operations with regulatory enforcement, policy application, and interagency collaboration to protect public health and Washington’s environment.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, oversee budgets, and guide Unified Command decisions while maintaining 24/7 readiness and ensuring responder safety in