Fees & Reporting Unit Supervisor (WMS1)(Internal Only)
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Job Summary
- Description
This recruitment is open only to current Department of Ecology employees including those on temporary or project assignments and Ecologys Washington Conservation Corps members.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Fees & Reporting Unit Supervisor (WMS1)(Internal Only)within the Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program (HWTR).
Location:
Headquarters Office in Lacey WA.
Upon hire you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
This position is eligible for telework.
A minimum of one day per week is required in the office.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by August 25 2026.
- Duties
- This Fees & Reporting Unit Supervisor role provides an opportunity to lead Ecologys statewide systems for dangerous waste reporting EPCRA Tier II reporting and hazardous waste and pollution prevention fee this position you will supervise a team that manages high-volume regulatory data supports thousands of businesses and government partners and ensures compliance with state and federal requirements. You will guide data quality operational improvements and system development while contributing to section-level planning and program strategy that advances HWTRs mission.
What you will do:
Lead the Fees & Reporting Unit setting direction for dangerous waste reporting EPCRA Tier II reporting and statewide fee collection operations.
Supervise and mentor ten staff responsible for regulatory assistance data management annual reporting and billing activities.
Oversee Dangerous Waste Reports for approximately 4000 facilities ensuring data quality meeting EPA reporting requirements and supporting consistent statewide technical assistance.
Manage the annual collection of about 5000 EPCRA Tier II reports and ensure accurate accessible hazardous chemical data for responders government partners and the public.
Direct billing and collection of hazardous waste generation fees and pollution prevention planning fees from more than 30000 businesses each year.
Improve reporting and fee processes through workflow updates LEAN practices and customer-focused system enhancements.
Serve as product owner for key HWTR applications partnering with IT to guide system requirements upgrades and long-term planning.
Participate in program-wide compliance and regulatory interpretation discussions to ensure consistent application of dangerous waste and EPCRA rules.
Oversee staff recruitment workload planning performance evaluations training and development to support an effective and engaged team.
Ensure compliance with records management requirements maintaining secure and accessible long-term storage of regulatory reports and fee documentation.
Develop unit work plans procedures and operational strategies aligned with HWTR and Regulatory & Information Section priorities.
- Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions please visit our Recruitment website.
Required Qualifications:
Eight (8) years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position which includes the following:
- Regulatory Expertise:Ability to interpret and apply dangerous waste reporting requirements hazardous waste fee regulations and EPCRA obligations.
- Data management: Experience overseeing complex regulatory datasets and ensuring accuracy accessibility and compliance with federal and state reporting standards.
- Leadership Skill: Ability to supervise staff set priorities delegate effectively coach performance and support an inclusive and collaborative team culture.
- Program operations: Ability to oversee high-volume reporting and fee collection activities and evaluate program processes for efficiency and accuracy.
- Customer support: Ability to provide clear guidance and responsive assistance to businesses local government partners and internal program staff on complex regulatory requirements.
- Strategic decision-making: Ability to assess program needs support long-term planning and contribute to direction-setting decisions that advance program goals.
Educationinvolving a major study in environmental studies or environmental physicalor natural science engineering planning business or public administration or closely allied field.
Examples of how to qualify:8 years of experience.
7 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
6 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associates degree).
5 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
4 years of experience AND a Bachelors degree.
2 years of experience AND a Masters degree or above.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in management and/or supervision.
- Knowledge of Washington State laws and regulations pertaining to hazardous waste and pollution prevention.
- Project Management experience and/or certification.
- Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information please visit .
Our Commitment to DEIR
Diversity Equity Inclusion and Respect (DEIR)are core values central to Ecologys 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 Ecologys 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.
Application Process
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity equity inclusion and respect through a broad lens including race ethnicity class age religion sexual orientation gender identity immigration status military background language education life experience physical disability neurodiversity and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click Apply at the top of this page. Complete the entire application including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions and attach:
Cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the work experience section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as see resume may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information please visit our Recruitment website.
Application Attestation: By submitting an application you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
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Questions
For specific questions about the position location options schedule or duties please contact Jeri Briningat:
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About theHazardous Waste Toxics Reduction (HWTR)programProgram
Program Mission:The mission of the HWTR Program is to protect Washingtons residents and environment by reducing the use of toxic chemicals safely managing dangerous waste preventing new contaminated sites and cleaning up contamination. The HWTR vision is to be national leaders in minimizing and eliminating the impacts of toxic chemicals and hazardous waste.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washingtons environmental protection agency we are deeply committed to protecting preserving and enhancing Washingtons environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land air water and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership effective resource management teamwork professionalism and accountability.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: 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 Incentive Combined Fund Drive SmartHealth *Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology please visit our website explore Working at Ecology check out our Strategic Plan and connect with us on LinkedIn Facebook Instagram YouTube or our blog.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural racial ethnic sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women racial and ethnic minorities persons of disability persons over 40 years of age veterans military spouses or people with military status and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Note:This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency.
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