UST Facility Assessor (Environmental Specialist 3)

JOB
**IMPORTANT: If you think you do not qualify, please consider again. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At PLIA, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.This posting will be used to fill multiple positions.*Please note that while you will be assigned a region as your primary area of coverage, you may also travel and assist in other regions as necessary. The areas of coverage include: Central (Benton, Chelan, Douglas, Kittitas, Klickitat, Okanogan, and Yakima countiesEast (Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman counties)Northwest (Island, King, Kitsap, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties)Southwest (Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Mason, Lewis, Pacific, Pierce, Skamania, Thurston, and Wahkiakum counties)Schedule and Salary: A hybrid/flexible shift is available. Office core hours are 8AM-5PM. The annual salary range of compensation for this position is dependent upon qualifications, although the expected hiring salary will typically be less than the top of the range, to allow for growth and development movement. Frequent in-state travel is required. Some overnight travel is anticipated as well as occasional travel to attend meeting sites, or project sites to assist staff, arrange meetings, training, etc.Who we are: The Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) provides an effective and efficient government funding model that helps owners and operators of underground storage tanks (USTs) meet financial responsibility and environmental cleanup requirements. PLIA has a team of dedicated professionals committed to open collaboration, innovative thinking, and delivering high quality service, to ensure success in meeting our mission. What you will be doing: You will perform senior-level work for the Financial Assurance (FA) Program. You will provide technical consultation and assistance to underground storage tank (UST) owners and operators and collect information used by the FA Program in annual fee and deductible determination. You will represent the agency by serving in the four regionally designated areas (Northwest, Southwest, Central, and Eastern Washington) and will deliver efficient, collaborative, and creative solutions to regionally based environmental issues. You will serve as the lead for your designated region and provide recommendations to the FA Program Coordinator.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Some of what you’ll do: Independently completes specialized facility assessments, environmental investigation activities, feasibility studies, and with state regulationsReview application materials for accuracy and completeness and correspond with program applicantsReview technically complex data and cleanup reports and conduct follow-up reviews to evaluate the success of remediation processes and their compliance with state regulationsDraft technical opinion letters for site owners that evaluate the completed or proposed cleanup against the substantive requirements of the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA)

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY: Please attach the following documents to be considered for the position. Failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position: A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to describe why you are the most successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.A current resume, detailing related experience, and education.A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview)NOTE: The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the “duties summary” section of your application in Careers.wa.gov, completeness of the application material submitted, and the supplemental questionnaire. A resume will not substitute for completing the “duties summary” section of the application. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire regarding work experience must be reflected in the "duties summary" section of the application. Opportunity for all: PLIA celebrates differences and is committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws. You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization. Contact Information: Persons with a disability who need assistance with their application or need this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service. Should you have any questions regarding this position or the online application, contact Angie Anderson at (360) 407-8446 or jobs@des.wa.gov