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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Environmental Inspector - Underground Storage Tanks (Environmental Specialist 3) Two Positions

King County - Shoreline, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$62K/yr - $83K/yr

6+ years exp

NEOGOV is hiring two Environmental Inspectors within the Toxics Cleanup Program to help protect Washington’s land, water, and air. The role involves conducting inspections, providing technical assistance, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations regarding underground storage tanks.

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Responsibilities

Conduct UST inspections in accordance with EPA technical compliance guidance, independently applying professional judgment to identify violations and determine appropriate corrective actions

Perform UST system installation, retrofit, and decommissioning inspections to ensure work meets regulatory and environmental protection standards

Issue enforcement actions consistent with the UST Inspector Enforcement Manual and follow up with responsible parties to return facilities to compliance

Investigate complaints of suspected leaking underground storage tanks, documenting findings and recommending next steps

Provide technical assistance and education to UST owners, operators, contractors, and internal staff on UST regulations, forms, and compliance requirements

Serve as a regional point of contact for external customers on UST-related questions and issues

Coordinate with owners, operators, contractors, and local governments on complex UST projects, and contribute to special projects such as developing or updating guidance, tools, and resources for inspectors

Maintain accurate and complete UST files and databases by reviewing submittals, documenting compliance data, and supporting performance measures related to UST compliance

Qualification

Environmental complianceUnderground storage tanks (UST)Data assessmentCritical thinkingTechnical assistanceDatabase managementRegulatory interpretationCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Six years of experience and/or education as described below:

Experience performing environmental based work, OR work related to the duties of the position, that includes one or more of the following: Communicating regulations, codes, or procedures to relevant groups or persons

Applying an understanding on how complex equipment relates to a particular regulation, code, or procedure

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

Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning, or an academic discipline related to the duties of the position

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license