NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Lead Industrial Compliance and Enforcement Specialist (Environmental Specialist 5)
Spokane County – Spokane, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$75K/yr - $101K/yr
10+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Lead Industrial Compliance and Enforcement Specialist within the Department of Ecology's Air Quality Program. This role involves coordinating compliance inspections, providing technical assistance to inspectors, and developing operational guidelines to ensure environmental compliance across industrial facilities in Eastern Washington.
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Responsibilities
Independently coordinates, conducts, and documents compliance inspections at complex minor and synthetic minor air pollution sources in Ecology’s Eastern Region
Reviews annual reports and source test protocols, attends source tests, assesses test results, and responds to complaints to verify compliance with permit conditions and air regulations
Documents, makes recommendations, and drafts enforcement actions to correct violations
Serves as a conduit between program leadership and Commercial and Industrial inspectors from multiple regions by clearly communicating standards and expectations to help inspectors understand and follow program guidance, regulations, and procedures to ensure consistent decision-making on compliance and enforcement actions
Develops operational guidelines and procedures to help the inspectors achieve compliance, increase consistency of inspection practices, reporting and enforcement activities, and improve efficiency during new inspector training
Works daily with other compliance staff and permit writers within the Commercial/Industrial Unit. The position regularly interacts with compliance staff from Central Region Office, other Air Quality Program staff, and commercial and industrial facilities. Intermittently, this position interacts with local air agencies, Environmental Protection Agency staff, consultants, local government officials, and the attorney general’s office
Qualification
Required
Ten (10) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience performing environmental-based work, OR work related to the position, that includes two or more of the following: Knowledge of applicable state, federal and local air quality regulations
Demonstrated ability to negotiate and resolve conflict utilizing emotional intelligence to guide decisions
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information clearly, both orally and in writing
Demonstrated ability to provide technical direction to professional staff for complex and/or controversial projects
Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets: Using critical / analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to make decisions or determine a course of action
Reviewing / assessing information and data to draw conclusions and recommending decisions or actions
Conducting research and performing data analysis on both qualitative and quantitative data
Independently performing compliance inspections and assessing appropriate enforcement measures
Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning, or related field
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Preferred
Experience with environmental compliance programs
Experience with environmental enforcement processes
Experience with Air Quality regulations
Robust understanding of mechanical processes and air quality pollution control equipment
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s)
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Vacation, Sick, and other Leave
11 Paid Holidays per year
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Tuition Waiver
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Deferred Compensation Programs
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Commute Trip Reduction Incentives
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NEOGOV
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