Senior Environmental Inspector - Underground Storage Tanks (Environmental Specialist 4)

Senior Environmental Inspector

• Underground Storage Tanks (Environmental Specialist 4)  Salary $67,992.00
• $91,464.00 Annually Location Yakima County
• Union Gap, WA Job Type Full Time
• Permanent Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 2026-TCP2903-02712 Department Dept. of Ecology Division Toxics Cleanup Opening Date 04/09/2026 Closing Date Continuous Salary Information The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step Description Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen The Department of Ecology is hiring a Senior Environmental Inspector
• Underground Storage Tanks (Environmental Specialist 4) within the Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP).

Location:

Central Region Office in Union Gap, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Schedule:

This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options. This position is a mix of field and office time. Field work to complete inspections is expected approximately 8 to 10 days per month. Field work includes travel within the counties of central Washington. Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline:

Apply by April 23, 2026. This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered. Duties As a Senior Environmental Inspector

• Underground Storage Tanks (UST), you will play a critical role in protecting the state's land, water, and air by preventing environmental contamination through regulatory oversight of underground storage tank (UST) facilities.

As a regional UST technical specialist, you will ensure UST systems are operated and maintained in compliance with state regulations to prevent releases to the environment. This position offers a dynamic mix of fieldwork, technical problem-solving, and collaboration, including conducting UST inspections, educating facility owners on compliance, and issuing enforcement actions. You will serve as a trusted resource for interpreting and implementing the state's UST laws, regulations, and standard operating guidelines, and as a key point of contact for resolving high-priority and emerging UST issues in coordination with other Ecology programs. In this role, you will support and mentor UST staff, collaborate with statewide peers, and engage with regulated entities and other interested parties. You will also serve on the Statewide UST Task Team, helping shape technical and regulatory decisions that affect UST program implementation across the state. As a Senior UST Inspector, you will mentor, advise, and train junior inspectors, sharing your expertise in UST regulations and technical equipment.

Duties will include:

Conduct UST inspections in accordance with Environmental Protection