Fees & Reporting Unit Supervisor (WMS1)(Internal Only)

State of Washington•Thurston County – Lacey, WA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Fees & Reporting Unit Supervisor (WMS1) within the Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program (HWTR). This position is open only to current Department of Ecology employees, including those on temporary or project assignments, and Ecology's Washington Conservation Corps members. The role provides an opportunity to lead Ecology’s statewide systems for dangerous waste reporting, EPCRA Tier II reporting, and hazardous waste and pollution prevention fee collection. The supervisor will lead a team that manages high-volume regulatory data, supports thousands of businesses and government partners, and ensures compliance with state and federal requirements. This role will guide data quality, operational improvements, and system development while contributing to section-level planning and program strategy that advances HWTR’s mission. The position is located at the Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA, and is eligible for telework with a minimum of one day per week required in the office. The application deadline is August 25, 2026.

Requirements

Eight (8) years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position.
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.
Education involving a major study in environmental studies or environmental, physical, or 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 (Associate’s degree).
5 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
4 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
2 years of experience AND a Master’s degree or above.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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 4,000 facilities, ensuring data quality, meeting EPA reporting requirements, and supporting consistent statewide technical assistance.
Manage the annual collection of about 5,000 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 30,000 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.