NEOGOV · 19 hours ago
Lead Spill Responder / Dangerous Waste Coordinator (Environmental Specialist 3 or 4) (In Training)
Thurston County – Lacey, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$59K/yr - $91K/yr
6+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Lead Spill Responder / Dangerous Waste Coordinator to join the Department of Ecology in Washington. The role involves responding to spills of oil and hazardous materials, managing environmental emergencies, and coordinating with various response partners to ensure safe disposal and compliance with regulations.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Respond to spills of oil and hazardous materials, abandoned waste, fish kills, pressurized cylinders, illegal drug manufacturing facilities, and other environmental and human health emergencies
Coordinate responses to illegal drug manufacturing facilities with law enforcement partners
Ensure safe storage and disposal of dangerous or hazardous waste following Ecology’s waste management rules and guidelines
Provide guidance, training and mentoring to others responding to and cleaning-up oil and hazardous materials spills
Perform hands-on clean-up work, including opening unknown drums or containers, sampling, repackaging chemicals, and transporting waste
Complete case documentation in support of enforcement and cost recovery actions
Participate in an after-hours and weekend on-call duty rotation that responds to spills 24/7/365
Qualification
Required
Six years of combined experience and/or education
Experience: Performing environmental-based work, OR work related to any of the following: Incident Command and Emergency Response Leadership, Advanced Spill Response and Hazardous Materials Operations, Hazard Identification, Sampling, and Field Analysis, Dangerous Waste Management and Regulatory Compliance, Interagency and Law Enforcement Coordination, Emergency Spill Response Operations, Incident Command System Participation, Hazard Identification and Field Safety, Sampling, Monitoring, and Waste Handling, Regulatory Knowledge and Application, Contractor and Responsible Party Management, Technical Communication and Documentation, Equipment Operation and Readiness, Teamwork, Reliability, and Adaptability
Education: in environmental science, engineering, chemistry, biology, or a closely related scientific or technical field that provides knowledge of emergency hazardous materials response
Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to operate a motor vehicle
Must pass employment medical surveillance physical and demonstrate and maintain the ability to wear respiratory protection and chemical protective clothing
Must be able to pass a detailed background check required to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
Must successfully complete initial SAFETRAC requirements and other required training outlined in Spills Program Policy and Procedures within 6 months of entering the position
Must be prepared for a minimum 3-day field deployment within 1 hour of notification
Must hold and maintain eligibility and certification (valid passport or enhanced driver's license) to permit travel to Canada in the event of a transboundary spill
This position is identified as an Essential Agency Employee and is expected to work during facility closures and natural disasters
This position is required to perform after-hours on-call duty on a rotation
Must notify supervisor immediately if the employee is unable to obtain any of the above required licenses or certifications, or if any of the above are revoked, expired or suspended for any reason
Must live within a 60-minute commuting distance of the Southwest Region Office in Lacey, WA
Preferred
Technical Oversight of Contractors and Response Resources
Responder Safety and High-Risk Work Capability
Team Leadership, Training, and Mentorship
Technical Communication, Documentation, and Data Analysis
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
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Deferred Compensation Programs
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Commute Trip Reduction Incentives
Combined Fund Drive
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Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
Brandon McDonald
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