Environmental Specialist Position Opening – Pollution Liability Insurance Agency

The Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) provides an effective and efficient government funding model that helps owners and operators meet financial responsibility and environmental cleanup requirements for underground storage tanks. PLIA has a team of dedicated professionals committed to open collaboration, innovative thinking, and delivering high quality service, to ensure success in meeting our mission.

If you have a passion for public service, providing excellent customer service, and furthering economic development and environmental soundness, then PLIA is the ideal workplace for you. PLIA offers a dynamic work environment that fosters teamwork, diversity, inclusiveness, and opportunities for continued learning and professional growth.

We invite you to apply for the position of Environmental Specialist 3 where you will support the agency mission by performing outreach, oversight and consultation on technically complex petroleum contaminated cleanup projects relating to the agency’s underground storage tank (UST) and heating oil programs. You will engage with owners and operators of USTs and heating oil tanks to help them follow applicable state regulations and standards.

Duties
Some of what you’ll do:

  • Review and analyze proposed cleanup action plans, highlighting any areas of deficiency or concern.
  • Analyze final cleanup action reports and exercise independent decision-making authority to prepare written opinions regarding project completion.
  • Notify site owners of further steps necessary to move projects toward closure.
  • Perform site visits to observe projects in progress and ensure appropriate environmental cleanup practices are employed.
  • Meet with consultants, owners, third party administrators, and other stakeholders to resolve concerns/issues and promote good communication.
  • Maintain project records, databases, and tracking systems.
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
A Bachelor’s degree involving major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field
AND
Two years of professional level experience in environmental analysis or control or environmental planning.

* Additional qualifying experience will substitute, year for year, for education.
* A Master’s degree in one of the above fields will substitute for one year of the required experience.

OR

A Ph.D. in one of the above fields.

OR

One year of experience as an Environmental Specialist 2.

PREFERRED:

  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment meeting stringent deadlines and the ability to change priorities quickly.
  • Experience in serving, communicating and interacting with diverse individuals and groups.
  • Experience working with rulemaking and/or legislation.
  • Experience with groundwater modeling applications.
  • Experience with the interpretation and application of rules, regulations, and policies.
  • Experience in evaluating information obtained and making definitive decisions regarding compliance with state requirements.
  • Knowledge in fate and transport modeling.
  • Possess good written and oral communications skills.
  • Accept personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment meeting stringent deadlines and the ability to change priorities quickly.
Supplemental Information
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY:

  • The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the “duties summary” section of your application in Careers.wa.gov, completeness of the application material submitted, and the supplemental questionnaire.
  • A resume will not substitute for completing the “duties summary” section of the application, but is still required. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire regarding work experience must be reflected in the “duties summary” section of the application.
  • By submitting materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran’s Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of military service. Please black out any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers.

Note: Applicants claiming veteran’s preference points must attach the documentation with each on-line application. If you do not provide appropriate documentation to qualify for these preference points, the points will not be awarded.

For additional information on Veteran’s Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

We thank you and are grateful for your service!

The state of Washington is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. We encourage women, veterans, people of color, and persons with disabilities to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Persons with a disability who need assistance with their application or that need this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

Should you have any questions regarding this position or the online application, contact Angie Anderson at (360) 407-8446 or jobs@des.wa.gov

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