Site Manager​/Hydrogeologist; Hydrogeologist or INTERNAL

This recruitment is open only to current Department of Ecology employees, including those on temporary or project assignments, and Ecology's Washington Conservation Corps members.

The Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) is hiring a Site Manager/Hydrogeologist - Leaking Underground Storage Tanks (LUST) (Hydrogeologist 2 or
3).

• Southwest Region Office in Lacey, WA.
• Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

• This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
• A minimum of one day every other week is required in the office.
• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

We are committed to supporting the professional growth of our hydrogeology staff. If hired into this role as a non‑licensed hydrogeologist, you may qualify for a one‑time $5,000 incentive payment if you later obtain your Washington State hydrogeologist specialty license. Please visit our Recruitment website for full eligibility details.

• Apply by November 11, 2026
• Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.

Join a mission‑driven team working to protect Washington’s communities by advancing cleanup of sites impacted by hazardous substances released to the environment. As a Site Manager in the Toxics Cleanup Program's southwest region, you will primarily manage Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) cleanup projects that enroll in the Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP), ensuring cleanups meet the requirements of the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA).

You will evaluate complex geologic and environmental data, guide consultants and property owners toward technically sound cleanup actions, and help move contaminated sites to closure. If you are energized by applying geologic expertise to real‑world cleanup projects, and want to make a direct and positive impact across the region, we would be thrilled to welcome your talent to our team.

• Review and evaluate technical reports, sampling data, work plans, scopes of work, and corrective‑action proposals to identify regulatory compliance, data adequacy, and next steps for contaminated sites.
• Conduct and document initial investigations and site hazard assessments, including data analysis, contamination evaluation, and preparation of clear written recommendations and assessment reports.
• Provide technical oversight and geologic/hydrogeologic review of complex cleanup sites, including evaluating field activities, monitoring‑well installation, and environmental sampling plans.
• Prepare technical correspondence, opinion letters, regulatory determinations, and other cleanup documentation that clearly communicates requirements and supports cleanup progress.
• Collaborate with property owners, consultants, community members, and local or state agencies to address technical issues, communicate expectations, and support productive, solution‑focused interactions.
• Offer technical assistance and mentorship to junior staff, contribute to peer reviews, and participate in program work groups, planning efforts, and policy review as needed.
• Maintain accurate site records and ensure timely data submittals and document uploads in agency databases to support tracking, reporting, and regulatory decision‑making.

If you qualify at the HG2 level and are hired, you must be able to meet the requirements to qualify for and attain a Washington State Geologist license within the length of the in‑training plan to become an HG3. Please review details regarding the Washington State Geologist License and exam. For additional questions, please contact Eun‑Joo Ahn, at Eun‑Joo.

Ahn.gov.

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