Regulatory Compliance Analyst, Senior

Position Description

Are you passionate about environmental stewardship, public service, and making a lasting impact in the communities you serve? Tacoma Power is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Regulatory Compliance Analyst, Senior to help lead environmental compliance efforts for one of the largest municipally owned multi-service utilities in Washington State.

As part of Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU), Tacoma Power proudly delivers nearly 100% hydroelectric power to more than 180,000 customers throughout the region. TPU’s integrated utility services — including Power, Water, and Rail — play a vital role in supporting the health, sustainability, and economic vitality of the communities we serve every day.

This is more than a compliance role — it is an opportunity to help protect natural resources, strengthen public trust, support critical infrastructure, and shape environmental leadership across the Pacific Northwest.

At TPU, our work directly impacts people’s daily lives. From delivering reliable clean energy and safe drinking water to supporting regional transportation and economic growth, we are deeply committed to serving our communities responsibly and sustainably.

As a Regulatory Compliance Analyst, Senior, you will help ensure TPU continues to operate with environmental integrity, regulatory excellence, and community accountability. Your work will contribute to cleaner air, healthier waterways, safer operations, and responsible environmental management that benefits current and future generations.

Located in beautiful Tacoma, Washington, you’ll enjoy access to a vibrant, walkable city with incredible outdoor recreation, diverse neighborhoods, thriving arts and culture, and easy access to the Puget Sound and Pacific Northwest landscapes.

In this highly visible and collaborative role, you will work directly with Tacoma Public Utilities staff at all levels of the organization to develop, lead, and coordinate complex environmental compliance programs, regulatory initiatives, and environmental response activities across Tacoma Power, Water, and Rail operations and facilities.

Builds And Leads Interdisciplinary Teams Consisting Of City Staff And Others In Completing Environmental Projects And Programs. Analyze Situations Accurately, Adopts And Communicates Effective Courses Of Action, Development, Implementation And Management Of Environmental Compliance Programs Related To

• Air modeling review and plan management
• Emissions (including Greenhouse Gases) tracking, reduction, and reporting.
• Lead, asbestos, and demolishing notification process.
• Secure and maintain any required permitting, registrations, and associated requirements for TPU Air program management. Including permit required plan development, develop training materials/content, report development, review and submittal
• Work directly with TPU operations staff to ensure effective implementation of compliance program requirements
• Oversee and manage inspection and sampling activities.
• Act as primary contact person for TPU facilities associated with agency communication, compliance inspections, enforcement, and consultation activities

• Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA)
• Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)

• Overseeing site management, coordination with TPU management, site investigation and remediation plan development and review,
• Evaluation of site condition data, evaluation of options and proposing recommendations, project specific scope, schedule, and budget development and management,
• Coordinating Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) and Agreed Order site activities
• Managing environmental data, field documentation, and laboratory analytical results
• Supporting long-term site remediation and compliance strategies
• Overseeing and managing agency communications,
• Reporting, notifications, and associated paperwork/records.
• Participate in all Utility Real Estate purchase and sale…