Compliance Lead - Refrigerant Management Program; Environmental Specialist

Compliance Team Lead – Refrigerant Management Program (Environmental Specialist
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Location:

Central Region Office, Union Gap, WA. You must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Schedule:

Eligible for telework and flexible schedule options. A minimum of one day per week is required in the office. Schedules depend on position needs and may change.

• Coordinate and conduct inspections within the Refrigerant Management Program (RMP).
• Assist entities with data entry into the Refrigeration and Air‑Conditioning Management Program (RAMP) database.
• Provide technical assistance to businesses and other regulated communities to ensure compliance with refrigerant regulations.
• Help junior Ecology staff on complex RMP topics and mentor junior inspectors when hired.
• Attendance at public meetings to present RMP rules in an understandable manner.
• Identify and resolve violations of RMP regulations.
• Assist in synchronizing inspection practices and policies across the state for consistency.

• Nine years of experience and/or education as described below.
• Two or more of the following skill areas:
  • Technical Assistance and Communication – ability to explain technical requirements clearly and support users in registering and navigating database systems.
  • Compliance Inspection and Procedure Oversight – experience inspecting facilities or similar work to ensure adherence to established procedures and regulatory requirements.
  • Professional Judgment and Compliance Resolution – skill in identifying violations, determining corrective actions, and promoting future compliance.
  • Team Leadership and Staff Development – experience leading small teams, planning inspections or site visits, and supporting less experienced staff.
• Demonstrated competence in:
  • Environmental and Safety Compliance Inspection – experience conducting environmental or safety compliance inspections or performing work that follows standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Team Collaboration Across Regions – effective collaboration within a team environment locally and with colleagues in other regions.
• Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or natural sciences, interdisciplinary environmental studies, environmental planning, or an academic discipline related to the duties.

• Knowledge of air quality and climate science relevant to regulatory contexts.
• Experience with greenhouse gas reduction programs, especially those involving hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
• Ability to explain basic chemistry and regulatory processes to audiences with varying technical backgrounds.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, negotiation and conflict avoidance, and analytical abilities.
• Experience in environmental compliance, inspections, or auditing.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

• Medical, dental, and vision for employee & dependent(s).
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• Vacation, sick leave, and other leave.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Tuition waiver.
• Long-term disability and life insurance.
• Deferred compensation programs.
• Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP).
• Flexible spending arrangement (FSA).
• Employee assistance program.
• Commute trip reduction incentives.

The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, veterans, and individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.