Spill Responder; Environmental Specialist ; In Training

Spill Responder (Environmental Specialist
3) (In Training)

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen.

Northwest Region Office, Shoreline, WA. Must live within a 60‑minute commuting distance of the Northwest Region Office.

• Eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
• Requires field work and emergency response; occasional in‑person meetings and activities.
• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and can change.

• Pay Range 47 (including 5% location pay): $4,515 – $6,067 monthly.
• 10% Spill Response Assignment Pay once training and certifications met and maintained.
• Mandatory overtime and after‑hour on‑call duty rotation may apply.

• Conduct responses to spills of oil and hazardous substances, abandoned waste, fish kills, and other environmental and human health emergencies.
• Serve as initial incident commander and State On‑Scene Coordinator for spills of petroleum products and hazardous materials on water and land.
• Control, contain, and clean up spills; investigate causes; coordinate response actions with private, local, state, and federal representatives.
• Open containers of unknowns, take samples, overpack, and transport abandoned chemical wastes for disposal.
• Offer technical assistance and limited regulatory interpretation to parties involved in spill incidents and drug lab cleanups.
• Prepare and complete all documentation and reporting associated with incidents.

Environmental Specialist 2 (In‑Training, 5 years of experience or equivalent):

• Incident Command and Emergency Response Leadership Experience, serving as initial Incident Commander or State On‑Scene Coordinator.
• Advanced Spill Response and Hazardous Materials Operations skills for oil spills, hazardous releases, abandoned waste, and illegal drug manufacturing facilities.
• Hazard Identification, Sampling, and Field Analysis knowledge.
• Dangerous Waste Management and Regulatory Compliance knowledge.
• Interagency and Law Enforcement Coordination skills.
• Emergency Spill Response Operations ability.
• Incident Command System participation skills.
• Hazard Identification and Field Safety knowledge.
• Sampling, Monitoring, and Waste Handling experience.
• Regulatory Knowledge and Application of spill response and dangerous waste regulations.
• Contractor and Responsible Party Management experience.
• Technical Communication and Documentation skills.
• Equipment Operation and Readiness skills.
• Teamwork, Reliability, and Adaptability experience.

Environmental Specialist 3 (Goal Class, 6 years of experience or equivalent):

• Same experience categories as above with a minimum of 6 years of experience or equivalent education.

Education: Degree or coursework in environmental science, engineering, chemistry, biology, or a closely related scientific or technical field that provides knowledge of emergency hazardous materials response.

• ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 certifications.
• Hazardous Materials Specialist certification under State law before acting as State On‑Scene Coordinator.

• Use critical/analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills to make decisions or determine a course of action.
• Review and assess information and data to draw conclusions and recommend decisions or actions.
• Conduct research and perform data analysis on qualitative and quantitative data.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate motor vehicle.
• Pass employment medical surveillance physical and be able to wear respiratory and chemical protective clothing.
• Maintain personal fitness level necessary for periodic medical surveillance exams.
• Pass detailed background check required to obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Complete initial SAFETRAC requirements and other required training within 6 months of entry.
• Prepared for minimum 3‑day field deployment within 1 hour of notification.
• Hold eligibility and certification (valid passport or enhanced driver’s license) to travel to Canada in event of transboundary spill.
• Essential Agency Employee; expected to work during facility closures and natural disasters.
• Perform after‑hours on‑call duty on a…