Washington State Department of Ecology
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring six Watershed Health Monitoring Etech (Environmental Technician) positions within the Environmental Assessment Program for the Summer 2025 field season.
These are temporary positions that will start on June 16, 2026 and end no later than October 15, 2026. The end date is flexible and depends on how the field season goes. Students needing to return to school in the fall are still encouraged to apply.
Location:
The positions are based out of Lacey, WA , with work primarily focused on the Snake River region with some sample sites statewide.
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from Lacey, WA.
Schedule:
The schedule will consist of 10-hour shifts, with eight consecutive days working in the field followed by six days off.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by April 19, 2026
Duties
These entry-level positions provide an opportunity to use what you've learned in school and apply it to environmental sampling techniques. Key work activities include hiking, field navigation, biological monitoring, water quality sampling, habitat surveys, and using different types of monitoring equipment. The information that you collect will help assess the condition of streams and watersheds. The data is used to describe the status and trends of watershed health, lakes, and other environmental conditions to better inform natural resource conservation and management plans.
The Department of Ecology’s Watershed Health Monitoring program assesses streams and rivers across the state to obtain a consistent, objective picture of habitat and biological conditions. We sample eight regions in the state on a rotating basis. Our scientists evaluate watershed health in streams and rivers by analyzing the monitoring data for each region. You will directly support these ongoing data collection efforts as we survey streams and rivers in the Upper Columbia region this summer.
What you will do:
Under supervision and direction of professional staff, serve as field assistant on a 4- member crew conducting watershed health protocols including physical stream surveys, measuring various chemical parameters, and collecting biological samples.
Conduct initial review of the raw data recorded in the field for completeness and overall quality.
Collect water, sediment, and periphyton samples.
Assist with organizing and maintaining all field equipment, including the calibration of water quality multi-probes.
Help with habitat surveys, assist with benthic macroinvertebrate sampling, and help assess fish assemblage.
Work in rugged and sometimes remote field locations for consecutive days under adverse weather conditions, including overnight stays and/or weekend work.
The Environmental Assessment Program will provide Personal Protective Equipment.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
AND
Two years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience: Performing environmental-based work, or technical or third clerical-level experience in an environmental agency or office.
Education: College-level course work in environmental, physical or natural sciences, or closely related field.
Examples of how to qualify:
2 years of experience AND high school diploma or equivalent.
1 year of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
No experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree) or higher.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Desired Qualifications:
Coursework in Environmental Science, Fisheries Biology, Chemistry, Forestry, or related field.
Experience collecting water samples and measuring streamflow, stream habitat assessment.
Ability to operate, maintain, and calibrate field instruments and tools to ensure they function safely and reliably during monitoring activities.
Ability to review, record, and enter environmental data with a high level of accuracy to support reliable analysis and reporting.
Good communication and writing skills.
Freshwater community ecology and biological taxonomy and life history knowledge.
Certification for First Aid/CPR.
Ability to swim.
Ability to follow safety protocols, attend required trainings, and apply program procedures to maintain safe and compliant field and office work.
If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
Physical Requirements
Work in rugged and sometimes remote field locations for consecutive days under adverse weather conditions, including overnight stays and/or weekend work.
Traverse uneven and sometimes slippery terrain to access stream study sites.
Ability to maneuver sampling equipment in a small boat.
Safely navigate from parking area to office structures and outdoor sites.
Work with a computer in a cubicle for long periods of time within an office environment.
Read documents for accurate comprehension and action.
Travel long distances statewide, including driving, in a car, van, or pickup truck, requiring extended periods of sitting.
Navigate streambanks, streambeds, and flowing water to complete all measurements needed to sample a stream site.
Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to safely handle and transport non-motorized boats (rafts).
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
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 www.uscis.gov .
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.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Scott Collyard at Scott.Collyard@ecy.wa.gov
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s 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.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's 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.
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.
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 Incentives (Download PDF reader) , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
For this position, the Environmental Assessment Program will provide Personal Protective Equipment.
Travel and lodging will be reimbursed by the Department of Ecology.
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.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring six Watershed Health Monitoring Etech (Environmental Technician) positions within the Environmental Assessment Program for the Summer 2025 field season.
These are temporary positions that will start on June 16, 2026 and end no later than October 15, 2026. The end date is flexible and depends on how the field season goes. Students needing to return to school in the fall are still encouraged to apply.
Location:
The positions are based out of Lacey, WA , with work primarily focused on the Snake River region with some sample sites statewide.
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from Lacey, WA.
Schedule:
The schedule will consist of 10-hour shifts, with eight consecutive days working in the field followed by six days off.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by April 19, 2026
Duties
These entry-level positions provide an opportunity to use what you've learned in school and apply it to environmental sampling techniques. Key work activities include hiking, field navigation, biological monitoring, water quality sampling, habitat surveys, and using different types of monitoring equipment. The information that you collect will help assess the condition of streams and watersheds. The data is used to describe the status and trends of watershed health, lakes, and other environmental conditions to better inform natural resource conservation and management plans.
The Department of Ecology’s Watershed Health Monitoring program assesses streams and rivers across the state to obtain a consistent, objective picture of habitat and biological conditions. We sample eight regions in the state on a rotating basis. Our scientists evaluate watershed health in streams and rivers by analyzing the monitoring data for each region. You will directly support these ongoing data collection efforts as we survey streams and rivers in the Upper Columbia region this summer.
What you will do:
Under supervision and direction of professional staff, serve as field assistant on a 4- member crew conducting watershed health protocols including physical stream surveys, measuring various chemical parameters, and collecting biological samples.
Conduct initial review of the raw data recorded in the field for completeness and overall quality.
Collect water, sediment, and periphyton samples.
Assist with organizing and maintaining all field equipment, including the calibration of water quality multi-probes.
Help with habitat surveys, assist with benthic macroinvertebrate sampling, and help assess fish assemblage.
Work in rugged and sometimes remote field locations for consecutive days under adverse weather conditions, including overnight stays and/or weekend work.
The Environmental Assessment Program will provide Personal Protective Equipment.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
AND
Two years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience: Performing environmental-based work, or technical or third clerical-level experience in an environmental agency or office.
Education: College-level course work in environmental, physical or natural sciences, or closely related field.
Examples of how to qualify:
2 years of experience AND high school diploma or equivalent.
1 year of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
No experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree) or higher.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Desired Qualifications:
Coursework in Environmental Science, Fisheries Biology, Chemistry, Forestry, or related field.
Experience collecting water samples and measuring streamflow, stream habitat assessment.
Ability to operate, maintain, and calibrate field instruments and tools to ensure they function safely and reliably during monitoring activities.
Ability to review, record, and enter environmental data with a high level of accuracy to support reliable analysis and reporting.
Good communication and writing skills.
Freshwater community ecology and biological taxonomy and life history knowledge.
Certification for First Aid/CPR.
Ability to swim.
Ability to follow safety protocols, attend required trainings, and apply program procedures to maintain safe and compliant field and office work.
If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
Physical Requirements
Work in rugged and sometimes remote field locations for consecutive days under adverse weather conditions, including overnight stays and/or weekend work.
Traverse uneven and sometimes slippery terrain to access stream study sites.
Ability to maneuver sampling equipment in a small boat.
Safely navigate from parking area to office structures and outdoor sites.
Work with a computer in a cubicle for long periods of time within an office environment.
Read documents for accurate comprehension and action.
Travel long distances statewide, including driving, in a car, van, or pickup truck, requiring extended periods of sitting.
Navigate streambanks, streambeds, and flowing water to complete all measurements needed to sample a stream site.
Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to safely handle and transport non-motorized boats (rafts).
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
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 www.uscis.gov .
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.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Scott Collyard at Scott.Collyard@ecy.wa.gov
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s 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.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's 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.
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.
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 Incentives (Download PDF reader) , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
For this position, the Environmental Assessment Program will provide Personal Protective Equipment.
Travel and lodging will be reimbursed by the Department of Ecology.
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.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Washington State Department of Ecology
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 Agency (EPA) technical compliance guidance, independently applying professional judgment to identify violations and determine appropriate corrective actions.
Perform UST system installation, retrofit, and decommissioning inspections to ensure work meets regulatory and environmental protection standards.
Issue enforcement actions consistent with the UST Inspector Enforcement Manual and follow up with responsible parties to return facilities to compliance.
Investigate complaints of suspected leaking underground storage tanks, documenting findings and recommending next steps.
Provide technical assistance and education to UST owners, operators, contractors, and internal staff on UST regulations, forms, and compliance requirements.
Provide testimony for Pollution Control Hearing Board hearings, case reviews, and court cases involving UST regulations and enforcements.
Advise and train junior UST inspectors in all aspects of UST duties.
Create and revise guidance documents and develop tools to assist UST inspectors.
Coordinate with owners, operators, contractors, and local governments on complex UST projects, and contribute to special projects such as developing or updating guidance, tools, and resources for inspectors.
Maintain accurate and complete UST files and databases by reviewing submittals, documenting compliance data, and supporting performance measures related to UST compliance.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Nine years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience performing environmental-based work, OR work related to the duties of the position, that includes one or more of the following:
Regulatory Communication: Experience explaining and translating regulations, codes, or operational procedures to various audiences to ensure they understand required actions and can successfully comply.
Technical Systems Interpretation: Skilled with understanding how complex equipment or mechanical systems function in order to evaluate whether they meet required standards, regulations, codes or procedures, and identify potential problems.
Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets:
Using critical / analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to make decisions or determine a course of action.
Reviewing / assessing information and data to draw conclusions and recommending decisions or actions.
Reading, interpreting and applying regulations and/or code of practices.
Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning, or an academic discipline related to the duties of the position.
Examples of how to qualify:
9 years of experience.
8 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
7 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
6 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
5 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
3 years of experience AND a Master’s degree.
2 years of experience AND a Ph.D.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment :
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must pass initial 40-hour hazardous materials training within six months of hire and complete annual 8-hour refreshers.
Desired Qualifications:
Technical knowledge of underground storage tank (UST) systems.
Education, compliance, and enforcement experience in an environmental field.
Strong capacity for scientific data assimilation and analysis.
Experience in regulation interpretation and reporting.
Routine work with database and spreadsheet software for data management and interpretation.
Experience working with UST systems, including tank installation/retrofitting, tank decommissioning, site assessments, cathodic protection testing, or tightness testing of UST systems and leak detection equipment.
If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
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 www.uscis.gov .
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 the following requested documents:
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.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Valerie Bound at Valerie.Bound@ecy.wa.gov .
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov
About the Toxics Cleanup Program
Accidental spills of dangerous materials and past business practices have contaminated land and water throughout the state. The Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) works to remedy these situations, which range from cleaning up contamination from leaking underground storage tanks (LUST) to large complex projects requiring engineering solutions. Our mission is to protect Washington's human health and the environment by preventing and cleaning up pollution and supporting communities and natural resources for the benefit of current and future generations.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s 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.
Our Commitment to DEIR
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's 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. 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.
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 Incentives , 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.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
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 Agency (EPA) technical compliance guidance, independently applying professional judgment to identify violations and determine appropriate corrective actions.
Perform UST system installation, retrofit, and decommissioning inspections to ensure work meets regulatory and environmental protection standards.
Issue enforcement actions consistent with the UST Inspector Enforcement Manual and follow up with responsible parties to return facilities to compliance.
Investigate complaints of suspected leaking underground storage tanks, documenting findings and recommending next steps.
Provide technical assistance and education to UST owners, operators, contractors, and internal staff on UST regulations, forms, and compliance requirements.
Provide testimony for Pollution Control Hearing Board hearings, case reviews, and court cases involving UST regulations and enforcements.
Advise and train junior UST inspectors in all aspects of UST duties.
Create and revise guidance documents and develop tools to assist UST inspectors.
Coordinate with owners, operators, contractors, and local governments on complex UST projects, and contribute to special projects such as developing or updating guidance, tools, and resources for inspectors.
Maintain accurate and complete UST files and databases by reviewing submittals, documenting compliance data, and supporting performance measures related to UST compliance.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Nine years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience performing environmental-based work, OR work related to the duties of the position, that includes one or more of the following:
Regulatory Communication: Experience explaining and translating regulations, codes, or operational procedures to various audiences to ensure they understand required actions and can successfully comply.
Technical Systems Interpretation: Skilled with understanding how complex equipment or mechanical systems function in order to evaluate whether they meet required standards, regulations, codes or procedures, and identify potential problems.
Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets:
Using critical / analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to make decisions or determine a course of action.
Reviewing / assessing information and data to draw conclusions and recommending decisions or actions.
Reading, interpreting and applying regulations and/or code of practices.
Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning, or an academic discipline related to the duties of the position.
Examples of how to qualify:
9 years of experience.
8 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
7 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
6 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
5 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
3 years of experience AND a Master’s degree.
2 years of experience AND a Ph.D.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment :
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must pass initial 40-hour hazardous materials training within six months of hire and complete annual 8-hour refreshers.
Desired Qualifications:
Technical knowledge of underground storage tank (UST) systems.
Education, compliance, and enforcement experience in an environmental field.
Strong capacity for scientific data assimilation and analysis.
Experience in regulation interpretation and reporting.
Routine work with database and spreadsheet software for data management and interpretation.
Experience working with UST systems, including tank installation/retrofitting, tank decommissioning, site assessments, cathodic protection testing, or tightness testing of UST systems and leak detection equipment.
If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
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 www.uscis.gov .
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 the following requested documents:
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.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Valerie Bound at Valerie.Bound@ecy.wa.gov .
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov
About the Toxics Cleanup Program
Accidental spills of dangerous materials and past business practices have contaminated land and water throughout the state. The Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) works to remedy these situations, which range from cleaning up contamination from leaking underground storage tanks (LUST) to large complex projects requiring engineering solutions. Our mission is to protect Washington's human health and the environment by preventing and cleaning up pollution and supporting communities and natural resources for the benefit of current and future generations.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s 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.
Our Commitment to DEIR
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's 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. 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.
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 Incentives , 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.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
APLA Health
APLA Health provides quality healthcare, life-saving services, camaraderie, compassion, and comfort to all who come through our doors. Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals is committed to providing personalized and compassionate free and low-cost medical services, tailored specifically to meet the unique needs of each individual we serve. APLA Health serves as a medical home providing an array of integrated healthcare services through 71,000+ billable patient visits and nearly 10,000 enabling services visits each year. Services provided include: medical, dental, behavioral health and HIV care; pharmacy; PrEP counseling and management; health education and HIV prevention; and STD screening and treatment. For people living with HIV, APLA Health offers housing support; benefits counseling; home healthcare; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; among several other critical support services.
We offer great benefits, competitive pay, and great working environment!
We offer:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long Term Disability
Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
11 Paid Holidays
4 Personal Days
10 Vacation Days
12 Sick Days
Metro reimbursement or free parking
Employer Matched (6%) 403b Retirement Plan
This is a great opportunity to make a difference!
Requisition #: 49207
Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM
Onsite or Hybrid: Onsite
Bilingual (English/Spanish): Yes: Spanish Assessment required prior to offer.
This position will pay $26.37 - $29.68 hourly. Salary is commensurate with experience.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Transitions of Care Specialist is responsible for optimizing transitions of care processes for APLA Health patients transitioning from an emergency department (ED) or hospital back to the clinic.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work in conjunction with the quality department, medical directors and clinic directors to develop and implement strategies to optimize the processes for patients transitioning care from emergency departments and hospitals back to the clinic; and facilitate timely prepartum and postpartum care for pregnant patients, in accordance with key quality measure parameters.
Develop processes to obtain the most timely and complete data possible regarding APLA Health’s patients receiving care in emergency departments and hospitals. Sources of data may include health information exchanges, such as LANES, health system portals, Managed Care Plan/Independent Physician Associations portals (MedPoint Manangement or Cozeva) or direct communication from IPAs (patient discharge PDC reports).
Track patients who have been admitted to a hospital or visited an emergency department, and maintain accurate records on linking patients back to their primary care team at APLA Health. Communication with the responsible APLA Health care team will ensure the care team is aware of the patient and the TOC Specialist will continue to monitor the process until each patient has been triaged. The TOC Specialist will obtain records of the ED or hospital visit and upload them to the patients’ charts as soon as possible. They will schedule follow up appointments for the transitioning patients according to the instructions of the care teams.
Work in conjunction with the enrollment team for eligibility checks for newly assigned patients, particularly those identified through ED or ER notifications but not yet seen, and ensure they can be promptly be followed up by a PCP at the CHC.
May coordinate resources to improve patient ability to adhere to appointments, including assistance with transportation.
May screen patients for social needs and help link patients to APLA Health or community resources to address identified needs.
May work with care teams at all APLA Health medical clinics to optimize local community resource guides to be used to help link transitioning patients to the most appropriate local community resources.
Monitor and report IPA data related to ED/Hospital discharges and prepartum/postpartum care to ensure accuracy of data and to ensure that patients are receiving timely follow up to meet key quality measure goals.
Monitor and report IPA data on ED and hospital readmissions and coordinate with care teams to ensure such patients are linked to medical care and social needs resources as needed.
Effectively communicate with clients/patients in English and Spanish as required per aforementioned job duties.
OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.
REQUIREMENTS:
Training and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree; or AA degree and 2 years’ work experience in health care, or health education.
Minimum 1 year experience working in a healthcare setting with people who have health conditions impacting their lives.
Experience working in a clinical environment.
Experience in working with culturally diverse communities with the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate, namely with the LGBT and other underserved communities.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to individuals who may not share basic commonalities, including value systems and behavior norms. Ability to provide service to individuals with diverse economic, social, racial, and cultural backgrounds.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively and with patients and family members who speak English as a second language.
Experience working with an electronic health record (eCW preferred).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to multi-task and work quickly with minimal errors.
Commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
Highly enthusiastic and confident communication style capable of motivating others.
Bilingual required – English/Spanish
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of local community resources, health and social service systems in the local community, and skill in establishing working relationships with community partners with appropriate support.
Ability to:
Establish and maintain personal and programmatic boundaries while providing supportive services.
Serve with minimal supervision.
Ask probing questions, understand concerns and exercise good judgment to handle calls properly.
Ensure patient confidentiality and high-quality customer service at all times.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This is an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid California driver’s license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes. COVID-19 and Booster or Medical/ Religious Exemption required.
Equal Opportunity Employer: APLA Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
APLA Health provides quality healthcare, life-saving services, camaraderie, compassion, and comfort to all who come through our doors. Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals is committed to providing personalized and compassionate free and low-cost medical services, tailored specifically to meet the unique needs of each individual we serve. APLA Health serves as a medical home providing an array of integrated healthcare services through 71,000+ billable patient visits and nearly 10,000 enabling services visits each year. Services provided include: medical, dental, behavioral health and HIV care; pharmacy; PrEP counseling and management; health education and HIV prevention; and STD screening and treatment. For people living with HIV, APLA Health offers housing support; benefits counseling; home healthcare; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; among several other critical support services.
We offer great benefits, competitive pay, and great working environment!
We offer:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long Term Disability
Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
11 Paid Holidays
4 Personal Days
10 Vacation Days
12 Sick Days
Metro reimbursement or free parking
Employer Matched (6%) 403b Retirement Plan
This is a great opportunity to make a difference!
Requisition #: 49207
Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM
Onsite or Hybrid: Onsite
Bilingual (English/Spanish): Yes: Spanish Assessment required prior to offer.
This position will pay $26.37 - $29.68 hourly. Salary is commensurate with experience.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Transitions of Care Specialist is responsible for optimizing transitions of care processes for APLA Health patients transitioning from an emergency department (ED) or hospital back to the clinic.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work in conjunction with the quality department, medical directors and clinic directors to develop and implement strategies to optimize the processes for patients transitioning care from emergency departments and hospitals back to the clinic; and facilitate timely prepartum and postpartum care for pregnant patients, in accordance with key quality measure parameters.
Develop processes to obtain the most timely and complete data possible regarding APLA Health’s patients receiving care in emergency departments and hospitals. Sources of data may include health information exchanges, such as LANES, health system portals, Managed Care Plan/Independent Physician Associations portals (MedPoint Manangement or Cozeva) or direct communication from IPAs (patient discharge PDC reports).
Track patients who have been admitted to a hospital or visited an emergency department, and maintain accurate records on linking patients back to their primary care team at APLA Health. Communication with the responsible APLA Health care team will ensure the care team is aware of the patient and the TOC Specialist will continue to monitor the process until each patient has been triaged. The TOC Specialist will obtain records of the ED or hospital visit and upload them to the patients’ charts as soon as possible. They will schedule follow up appointments for the transitioning patients according to the instructions of the care teams.
Work in conjunction with the enrollment team for eligibility checks for newly assigned patients, particularly those identified through ED or ER notifications but not yet seen, and ensure they can be promptly be followed up by a PCP at the CHC.
May coordinate resources to improve patient ability to adhere to appointments, including assistance with transportation.
May screen patients for social needs and help link patients to APLA Health or community resources to address identified needs.
May work with care teams at all APLA Health medical clinics to optimize local community resource guides to be used to help link transitioning patients to the most appropriate local community resources.
Monitor and report IPA data related to ED/Hospital discharges and prepartum/postpartum care to ensure accuracy of data and to ensure that patients are receiving timely follow up to meet key quality measure goals.
Monitor and report IPA data on ED and hospital readmissions and coordinate with care teams to ensure such patients are linked to medical care and social needs resources as needed.
Effectively communicate with clients/patients in English and Spanish as required per aforementioned job duties.
OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.
REQUIREMENTS:
Training and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree; or AA degree and 2 years’ work experience in health care, or health education.
Minimum 1 year experience working in a healthcare setting with people who have health conditions impacting their lives.
Experience working in a clinical environment.
Experience in working with culturally diverse communities with the ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate, namely with the LGBT and other underserved communities.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to individuals who may not share basic commonalities, including value systems and behavior norms. Ability to provide service to individuals with diverse economic, social, racial, and cultural backgrounds.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively and with patients and family members who speak English as a second language.
Experience working with an electronic health record (eCW preferred).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to multi-task and work quickly with minimal errors.
Commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
Highly enthusiastic and confident communication style capable of motivating others.
Bilingual required – English/Spanish
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of local community resources, health and social service systems in the local community, and skill in establishing working relationships with community partners with appropriate support.
Ability to:
Establish and maintain personal and programmatic boundaries while providing supportive services.
Serve with minimal supervision.
Ask probing questions, understand concerns and exercise good judgment to handle calls properly.
Ensure patient confidentiality and high-quality customer service at all times.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This is an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid California driver’s license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes. COVID-19 and Booster or Medical/ Religious Exemption required.
Equal Opportunity Employer: APLA Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Front Range Community College
Who We Are
With three campuses along Colorado’s Front Range, FRCC is the state’s largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities.
Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities and FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the “Top Online Colleges” in the country by Newsweek .
One of FRCC’s main goals is to offer educational excellence for everyone. The college’s strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment—one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported. FRCC’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body.
The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive.
FRCC employees and leaders work hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation and pride. We’re looking to hire people who share these values—along with our commitment to student success, equity and excellence.
Who You Are
The Bilingual Student Support Coordinator works with situations that have impacted the student's ability to function successfully in the FRCC community. This can be due to hardships or non-academic obstacles, such as when the student has been disruptive to the community and requires support and coaching to avoid violating the Student Code of Conduct. The Bilingual Student Support Coordinator helps facilitate a student's access to college and community services, including legal and mental health services and services to combat food/ housing insecurity. This person establishes and maintains very close working relationships with community services, Disability Support Services, Financial Aid, Campus Safety and Preparedness, and other organizations. The coordinator reports directly to the Assistant Director of Student Support. While the Bilingual Student Support Coordinator may develop strong supportive relationships with students and staff, they do not engage in individual therapeutic relationships.
This position is based out of the Westminster Campus and requires a strong on-campus presence. The position will have the opportunity to work remotely occasionally and will occasionally need to travel to all three FRCC campuses.
Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment.
SALARY: $54,328 - $57,044
BENEFITS: Please click here to find more information about APT & Faculty Benefits
SELECTION PROCESS: Position will remain open until filled with a priority deadline of April 19, 2026. This posting may be used to fill multiple or similar positions.
Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of a completed application package submitted by the candidate. In your application, please include a resume and cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with requirements, qualification and responsibilities of the Bilingual Student Support Coordinator.
Primary Duties
Student Support:
Provide individual counseling, consultation and advisement for to students, referring them to appropriate resources, both on and off campus.
Support a caseload of students across the three FRCC Campuses throughout the academic year.
Coordinate and monitor referrals to internal departments such as Disability Support Services, Mental Health Counseling Services, Academic Advising, Campus Food Bank, Student Life, Financial Aid, etc., ensuring continuity of care.
Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Student Support to understand the Student Code of Conduct and develop coaching techniques for student success.
Facilitate student transitions to external community providers, such as, psychiatric, psychological or alcohol and drug treatment services, etc., when appropriate.
Assist the Senior Director of Student Support in communicating with staff, parents, families, or designated emergency contacts regarding significant mental health emergencies, including hospitalizations, suicide attempts, or other behaviors, and help facilitate a successful return to campus when issues are appropriately resolved.
Seek immediate assistance from department leadership, as well as Campus Safety and Preparedness when concerns arise about a student's safety or the safety of others.
Maintain the highest level of confidence and privacy when handling student information.
Partner with the Assistant Director of Student Support to implement student retention initiatives as needed.
Assist with the case assignment allocation and coverage with the Assistant Director of Student Support.
Collaboration and Partnerships:
Build partnerships with local community service agencies and grassroots organizations to offer culturally responsive non-clinical support groups on campus.
Collaborate with Student Life and Engagement to support programs and initiatives focused on student well-being and mental health.
Promote student academic success by working closing with Academic Advising, Academic Support Services, Faculty, and other departments. This includes assisting students with planning to catch up on missed academic work, adjusting a course loads, facilitating withdrawals when necessary, and planning for a successful return to the
Provide training, educational, and consultative initiatives for campus constituents regarding case management services and procedures.
Consult regularly with the campus departments regarding services, student access, students of concern, student conduct, Title IX programs, and student support.
Assist in developing and implementing a crisis management process for the College.
Administrative:
Become proficient in the use of FRCC’s Navigate and Maxient Systems.
Maintain detailed case management records, including documentation of outreach efforts and student interactions, and provide updates to department leadership as needed.
Contribute to departmental processes and participate in department projects.
Professional Development:
Participate in training and development activities at the college, divisional, and departmental levels.
Attend local, regional, or national workshops or conferences that support ongoing professional development and training.
Stay informed about trends and best practices in higher education, student leadership, diversity, social justice, etc., through readings, webinars, training, workshops, conferences, etc.
Collaborate with department staff to manage the Student Emergency Financial Assistance program.
Required Competencies
Professional Proficiency to Read, Write, and Speak English and Spanish: Serve as a positive cultural broker with the Spanish speaking community. Assist with the translation of materials and provide effective interpretation.
Mission, Vision & Values: Embraces the mission, vision, and values of FRCC. Understands the importance of the work that you do to support institutional goals.
Student Centeredness: P laces the student at the center of your work. Adopts a philosophy that makes the ability to serve the student the cornerstone of the work that you do.
Data Usage: L ooks at the data within the department, paying particular attention to what the data shows about the department's performance and student impact. Works with the next-level supervisor to brainstorm changes that can be implemented to improve a program or service that the department provides.
Cultural Self-Awareness: Willing to examine own beliefs and acknowledge own biases and how they have impacted or may impact the ability to serve students.
Cultural Competence: Recognize the need to become knowledgeable about the ways to communicate and support students of other backgrounds. Change approach to reflect the new learning.
Equity Mindedness: Learn to view department operations through an equity lens. Be willing to call attention to processes that lead to inequity in serving students. Understand the College's equity goals and how your role supports FRCC's ability to achieve those goals.
Operational Planning: Have an understanding and knowledge of the college's various strategic plans and understand how your work supports each of them. Understand the department's expectations to find proactive ways to support the goals of the department.
Leading from the Middle: Lead from your position by not only closely examine your responsibilities for the department, but in bringing forward ideas to your supervisor the College should consider to be more student centered.
Team Building: Participate in team-building exercises and strive to build positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues both within the department and in other departments within the College.
Relationship Building: Willingness to work with colleagues across departments to establish and build relationships to further student engagement.
Qualifications
Associate’s degree and 2 years of professional experience working with diverse and/or at-risk populations.
OR
Bachelor’s degree from a college/university and demonstrated experience working with diverse and/or at-risk populations.
AND
Professional working proficiency to read, write, and speak bilingual English and Spanish.
Welcoming. Respectful. Inclusive. Together, we are FRCC. For information on Front Range Community College’s Security, including Clery Act/Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, view FRCC’s Annual Security Report .
Who We Are
With three campuses along Colorado’s Front Range, FRCC is the state’s largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities.
Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities and FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the “Top Online Colleges” in the country by Newsweek .
One of FRCC’s main goals is to offer educational excellence for everyone. The college’s strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment—one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported. FRCC’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body.
The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive.
FRCC employees and leaders work hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation and pride. We’re looking to hire people who share these values—along with our commitment to student success, equity and excellence.
Who You Are
The Bilingual Student Support Coordinator works with situations that have impacted the student's ability to function successfully in the FRCC community. This can be due to hardships or non-academic obstacles, such as when the student has been disruptive to the community and requires support and coaching to avoid violating the Student Code of Conduct. The Bilingual Student Support Coordinator helps facilitate a student's access to college and community services, including legal and mental health services and services to combat food/ housing insecurity. This person establishes and maintains very close working relationships with community services, Disability Support Services, Financial Aid, Campus Safety and Preparedness, and other organizations. The coordinator reports directly to the Assistant Director of Student Support. While the Bilingual Student Support Coordinator may develop strong supportive relationships with students and staff, they do not engage in individual therapeutic relationships.
This position is based out of the Westminster Campus and requires a strong on-campus presence. The position will have the opportunity to work remotely occasionally and will occasionally need to travel to all three FRCC campuses.
Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment.
SALARY: $54,328 - $57,044
BENEFITS: Please click here to find more information about APT & Faculty Benefits
SELECTION PROCESS: Position will remain open until filled with a priority deadline of April 19, 2026. This posting may be used to fill multiple or similar positions.
Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of a completed application package submitted by the candidate. In your application, please include a resume and cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with requirements, qualification and responsibilities of the Bilingual Student Support Coordinator.
Primary Duties
Student Support:
Provide individual counseling, consultation and advisement for to students, referring them to appropriate resources, both on and off campus.
Support a caseload of students across the three FRCC Campuses throughout the academic year.
Coordinate and monitor referrals to internal departments such as Disability Support Services, Mental Health Counseling Services, Academic Advising, Campus Food Bank, Student Life, Financial Aid, etc., ensuring continuity of care.
Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Student Support to understand the Student Code of Conduct and develop coaching techniques for student success.
Facilitate student transitions to external community providers, such as, psychiatric, psychological or alcohol and drug treatment services, etc., when appropriate.
Assist the Senior Director of Student Support in communicating with staff, parents, families, or designated emergency contacts regarding significant mental health emergencies, including hospitalizations, suicide attempts, or other behaviors, and help facilitate a successful return to campus when issues are appropriately resolved.
Seek immediate assistance from department leadership, as well as Campus Safety and Preparedness when concerns arise about a student's safety or the safety of others.
Maintain the highest level of confidence and privacy when handling student information.
Partner with the Assistant Director of Student Support to implement student retention initiatives as needed.
Assist with the case assignment allocation and coverage with the Assistant Director of Student Support.
Collaboration and Partnerships:
Build partnerships with local community service agencies and grassroots organizations to offer culturally responsive non-clinical support groups on campus.
Collaborate with Student Life and Engagement to support programs and initiatives focused on student well-being and mental health.
Promote student academic success by working closing with Academic Advising, Academic Support Services, Faculty, and other departments. This includes assisting students with planning to catch up on missed academic work, adjusting a course loads, facilitating withdrawals when necessary, and planning for a successful return to the
Provide training, educational, and consultative initiatives for campus constituents regarding case management services and procedures.
Consult regularly with the campus departments regarding services, student access, students of concern, student conduct, Title IX programs, and student support.
Assist in developing and implementing a crisis management process for the College.
Administrative:
Become proficient in the use of FRCC’s Navigate and Maxient Systems.
Maintain detailed case management records, including documentation of outreach efforts and student interactions, and provide updates to department leadership as needed.
Contribute to departmental processes and participate in department projects.
Professional Development:
Participate in training and development activities at the college, divisional, and departmental levels.
Attend local, regional, or national workshops or conferences that support ongoing professional development and training.
Stay informed about trends and best practices in higher education, student leadership, diversity, social justice, etc., through readings, webinars, training, workshops, conferences, etc.
Collaborate with department staff to manage the Student Emergency Financial Assistance program.
Required Competencies
Professional Proficiency to Read, Write, and Speak English and Spanish: Serve as a positive cultural broker with the Spanish speaking community. Assist with the translation of materials and provide effective interpretation.
Mission, Vision & Values: Embraces the mission, vision, and values of FRCC. Understands the importance of the work that you do to support institutional goals.
Student Centeredness: P laces the student at the center of your work. Adopts a philosophy that makes the ability to serve the student the cornerstone of the work that you do.
Data Usage: L ooks at the data within the department, paying particular attention to what the data shows about the department's performance and student impact. Works with the next-level supervisor to brainstorm changes that can be implemented to improve a program or service that the department provides.
Cultural Self-Awareness: Willing to examine own beliefs and acknowledge own biases and how they have impacted or may impact the ability to serve students.
Cultural Competence: Recognize the need to become knowledgeable about the ways to communicate and support students of other backgrounds. Change approach to reflect the new learning.
Equity Mindedness: Learn to view department operations through an equity lens. Be willing to call attention to processes that lead to inequity in serving students. Understand the College's equity goals and how your role supports FRCC's ability to achieve those goals.
Operational Planning: Have an understanding and knowledge of the college's various strategic plans and understand how your work supports each of them. Understand the department's expectations to find proactive ways to support the goals of the department.
Leading from the Middle: Lead from your position by not only closely examine your responsibilities for the department, but in bringing forward ideas to your supervisor the College should consider to be more student centered.
Team Building: Participate in team-building exercises and strive to build positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues both within the department and in other departments within the College.
Relationship Building: Willingness to work with colleagues across departments to establish and build relationships to further student engagement.
Qualifications
Associate’s degree and 2 years of professional experience working with diverse and/or at-risk populations.
OR
Bachelor’s degree from a college/university and demonstrated experience working with diverse and/or at-risk populations.
AND
Professional working proficiency to read, write, and speak bilingual English and Spanish.
Welcoming. Respectful. Inclusive. Together, we are FRCC. For information on Front Range Community College’s Security, including Clery Act/Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, view FRCC’s Annual Security Report .
