Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Senior EPA Authorization Analyst (Regulatory Analyst 3) (In Training) position. This position can be located in any of the following locations:
This position is located in our Headquarters Office in
This position is located in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in .
This position is located in our Central Region Office (CRO) in .
This position is located in ourEastern Region Office (ERO) in .
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Please Note: If the final location of this position is determined to be in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in . there will be an additional 5% pay increase due to its location in King County. In this instance the salary range will be $5,752 - $8,750 per month.
Note: This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. If you are hired at the
Regulatory Analyst 2 level, a training plan allows you to learn and grow to achieve the goal class of a
Regulatory Analyst 3. Candidates will be considered at the RA2 and RA3 levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section.
Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
The HWTR program strives to protect Washington’s residents and environment by:
- Reducing the use of toxic chemicals.
- Regulating the generation and management of dangerous waste.
- Preventing new contaminated sites.
- Cleaning up contamination.
In this role, you will strive to:
- Ensure the Dangerous Waste Regulations are developed, maintained, and supported across Washington state in an equivalent, consistent, enforceable, and implementable manner.
- Provide consistent internal and external technical assistance to help ensure dangerous waste is managed properly.
- Maintain the EPA Authorized State Dangerous Waste Program.
- More fully integrate EPA authorization with program strategic and business planning.
The EPA authorization process provides foundational conditions for the State Dangerous Waste Program (SDWP) to operate in place of the federal EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) program in Washington. The SDWP includes Ecology’s HWTR, the Nuclear Waste Program (NWP), and parts of the Solid Waste Management Program (SWMP). In this role, you will play a central role in ensuring the Washington SDWP remains authorized by EPA and that the program’s activities are consistent with our EPA authorization.
Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on April 22, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before April 21, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.
Please Note:We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made.
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About the Department of Ecology
Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our .
Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:
- A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
- An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
- Continuous growth and development opportunities.
- Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
Our commitment to DEIR
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.
Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.
Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.
Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Multiple Locations Statewide, Washington
Agency: Dept. of Ecology