Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Toxics Cleanup Program{rel="nofollow"} (TCP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an Environmental Inspector (Environmental Specialist 3) *position. This position is located in our *Southwest Region Office (SWRO) in* Lacey, WA.{rel="nofollow"} Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. Do you enjoy exploring Washington, and meeting new people? This is the perfect position for someone who enjoys working out in the fresh air, and desires to help prevent pollution of our soil and water.  As an Environmental Inspector, you will inspect and provide oversight of underground storage tanks (UST) systems. You'll have the opportunity to cultivate relationships with gas station owners throughout the region, help them better understand why monitoring of their USTs is so important, and ensure that their testing and monitoring fall within our state regulations. You'll work with UST site owners to maintain compliance, focusing on education, and when necessary, issuing enforcement actions. We are looking for applicants who enjoy working independently, are self-starters, and have the ability to interact effectively with the public and communicate with a diverse audience. Come join our team! *Agency Mission: *Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations.   *Program Mission: 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.  *Tele-work options for this position: *This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule. In addition to field work three to four days per month, this position will be eligible for a tele-work schedule, with a minimum of one day every two weeks in the office after completion of the probationary period. During the first few months of training, most of the time will be in the office and in the field with some teleworking. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in "other information." Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.**

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on November 18, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before November 17, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date. 

*Please Note: *We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made. Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: