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Land Cleanup Unit Supervisor

Washington State Department of Ecology
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Per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.2 (Download PDF reader), Washington State employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination as part of the hiring process, prior to their start date. Requests for medical and religious exemptions will be considered. If you have questions, please contact Careers@ecy.wa.gov with “COVID-19 vaccination” in the subject line.  

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Land Cleanup Unit Supervisor (WMS Band 1) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

As the Land Cleanup Unit Supervisor, you will report to the Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) Headquarters (HQ) Cleanup Section Manager, as the supervisor for 14 professional staff in one of two units, and will be a member of our section’s leadership team. You will have a wide range of opportunities by leading staff who are responsible for implementing the Puget Sound Initiative (PSI) in the North Puget Sound and ensuring that the majority of federal facility and controversial Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lead Superfund sites in the state are properly remediated, comply with state and federal environmental statutes, and are undertaken in a timely, cost-effective, and efficient manner. In this role, you will work with ports, cities, private property owners/operators, and with the Department of Defense (DoD) and EPA on issues of national significance and statewide importance. Additionally, you will be responsible for HQ functions of the TCP's Underground Storage Tank (UST) program, including information management, compliance inspections, and permitting.

Agency and Program Mission: Ecology’s mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment, and promote the wise management of our air, land and water. The agency’s goals are to prevent pollution, clean up pollution and support sustainable communities and natural resources. The mission of the Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) is to protect Washington’s human health and the environment by preventing and cleaning up pollution and supporting sustainable communities and natural resources for the benefit of future and current generations.

During Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery, employees are working a combination of in-office and/or telework based on position and business need. This position is expected to work in the office at least one day every week. Ecology is following current state guidance regarding mask requirements, health screening questions before entry, and social distancing. Looking ahead, Ecology has recently updated the agency policies on telework and flexible and compressed work schedules. Applicants with questions about position location options, telework, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” 
 
Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of August 10, 2022. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before of August 9, 2022. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

About the Department of Ecology
Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people.

Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:

  • A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
  • An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
  • Continuous growth and development opportunities. 
  • A wellness program that offers education, fitness classes, and an agency-wide fondness for outdoor meetings.
  • Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.

Our commitment to DEIR
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
 
Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.
 
Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.
 
Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.
 
Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.
 
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued. 

Duties



What makes this role unique?
As Land Cleanup Unit Supervisor, you will have the unique opportunity to lead a team of professionals as they work to remediate currently known contaminated sites, issue agreed orders and consent decrees, recommend No Further Action Determinations (NFAs), conduct periodic reviews and delist previously remediated sites, and conduct underground storage tank (UST) compliance inspections on federal facilities. In this position, you will work with ports, counties, cities, private property owners/operators, industry, Tribes, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on issues of national significance and region-wide importance.

What you will do: 

  • Provide team leadership, coaching, mentoring and training to staff on technical, policy and regulatory issues. 
  • Negotiate Agreed Orders, Consent Decrees, and Inter-Agency Agreements to implement site cleanups. 
  • Provide support to and direct staff in managing Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) cleanup sites, performing cleanup report review, and providing technical assistance and guidance for VCP sites. 
  • Provide technical assistance and formal oversight to consultants, industry, government authorities, the public and other agency staff. 
  • Serve as the Ecology Representative with governmental agencies and other involved parties. 
  • Manage and oversee contracts and contractors to implement cleanup work and environmental investigations. 
  • Coordinate cross-program initiatives. 
  • Assist in the annual and long-term section, program, and agency planning processes. 


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, educational and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify. 

Nine (9) years of combined experience and education: 

Experience: Professional-level experience in an environmental or environmental management field. 

This position requires:
  • Experience conducting investigations and remedial actions at contaminated sites. 
  • Knowledge of supervisory and management principles; relevant state and federal environmental laws; federal, state, and local government decision making processes and the political environment they encompass; risk management; communication strategies and procedures; and negotiation strategies.

Education: Involving a major study in geology, hydrogeology, or related physical science, environmental or natural science, engineering, or closely related field.

All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position: 


Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment: 
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
  • Obtain Initial 40-hour hazardous materials training followed by annual 8-hour refresher training within 6 months of hire. 

Desired Qualifications:
We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.

  • Stress Tolerance: Effectively handle stressful or adverse situations, work calmly and accurately, and help calm others.
  • Project Management: Lead, plan, implement and manage cleanup projects. Develop project work scope, schedule, budget and priorities. Utilize and coordinate project support functions. Evaluate progress, prepare, and present project reports.
  • Direct and supervise project teams and team members engaged in environmental activities. Schedule workloads and assign tasks. Evaluate team member performance.
  • Working knowledge of the Model Toxics Control Act Cleanup Regulation, Chapter 173-340 WAC, and the Sediment Management Standards, Chapter 173-204 WAC; familiarity with site assessment and cleanup techniques, aquatic toxicology, marine ecology, sediment chemistry and biology, related testing protocols, remediation technologies and regulatory programs.
  • Strong negotiation and facilitation skills.

Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.

Supplemental Information

Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.


Need an Accommodation in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?

  • Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.
  • If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
  • If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.
  • If you are reading this announcement in print format, please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology.  

Application Instructions:

It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.

  • A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
  • A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.
  • Three professional references.

Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable. 
 
For Your Privacy:
When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):

  • Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc. 
  • Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded. 

Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees: 
 
Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources.

Application Attestation: 

The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed. 

Other Information:
If you have specific questions about the position, please email Nicholas Acklam at: Nicholas.Acklam@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Nicholas to inquire about the status of your application.

To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov

Why work for Ecology?

As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.

Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:

Student debt: how working for Ecology can help
The Department of Ecology is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF). See https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more details.
To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency.