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Washington State Department of Ecology · 23 hours ago

Regulatory and Information Support Section Manager (WMS2)

Lacey, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

9+ years exp

The Washington State Department of Ecology is hiring a Regulatory & Information Support Section Manager within the Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program. This role involves providing leadership and support to the section, ensuring effective management of hazardous waste regulations, and facilitating communication and outreach efforts.

Environmental EngineeringNatural ResourcesWaste ManagementWater

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide support and leadership to the Regulatory & Information Support Section so that: Section staff are committed to a unified vision and direction for the section and understand their individual roles, and the roles of the various teams, in achieving outcomes that align with that vision and direction

Section staff consistently use applicable and effective frameworks, methodologies, technology tools, policies, standards, data and best practices in projects and initiatives to achieve clearly defined and measurable outcomes

Work performed by Section staff is prioritized to ensure effective and efficient use of the section's resources in support of defined outcomes for the section and program

Data analysis performed by section staff produces insights that inform program decision-making, identify "pain points" and opportunities for process improvements, and measure progress toward program outcomes

Process improvement projects led or coordinated by Section staff support the program's goals

Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program information technology projects are strategically scoped, planned, developed and maintained in order to meet evolving program and agency needs. Project management methodologies and best practices are applied to ensure applications are delivered as scheduled and align with documented business requirements

Program communication efforts are integrated into a coherent and coordinated strategy that prioritizes key messages and customer-focused delivery of information

Business operations are conducted timely, efficiently and in conformance with agency policies and applicable laws

Products and services delivered by the Section are assessed and managed with the goal of continuous improvement

Section staff manage their records according to applicable retention schedules and guidelines

Section staff are committed to treating our clients and the public as partners and collaborators by building and maintaining satisfaction with the services offered by the program

Qualification

Environmental analysisSupervisory experienceRegulatory expertiseProject managementStrategic planningData analysisIT systems oversightBudget managementEquity principlesLeadershipTeam managementCommunication skills

Required

A combined total of 9 years of experience and/or education

Experience: Environmental analysis, planning, or community outreach AND three years of supervisory experience (may be gained at the same time as experience above)

Education: Major study in an environmental, physical, or natural science, engineering, planning, business or public administration, or closely allied field

Ability to lead complex projects with competing priorities and deadlines

Skill in developing and implementing strategic or operational plans

Ability to lead and support a multidisciplinary team, including supervisors and professional IT, regulatory, and communications staff

Skill in setting expectations, managing performance, and engaging staff through change and strategic planning

Ability to understand and manage a budget for the portfolio of work

Ability to interpret and apply environmental regulations, including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), state Dangerous Waste rules, and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)

Skill in providing clear regulatory guidance to staff and partners

Ability to oversee IT systems or data tools that support program operations

Knowledge of Washington State IT accessibility requirements

Ability to integrate environmental justice principles into planning, decision-making, and program operations