Fleet Operations Analyst (Program Specialist 2)

About the role

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Fleet Operations Analyst (Program Specialist 2) within the Administrative Services Division. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Ecology’s Fleet Operations Analyst, supporting the agency’s mission by helping manage and improve a statewide fleet of about 450 transportation assets.
• Provide agency-wide coordination, data analysis, and policy guidance to ensure Ecology’s fleet is used efficiently, safely, and in compliance with state requirements.
• Review fleet data, identify trends, and help programs improve processes—from routine vehicle use and recordkeeping to supporting Ecology’s transition to electric vehicles.
• Provide training and assistance to fleet coordinators across the state, giving you the opportunity to build strong relationships and influence consistent practices agency-wide.
• Offer room to grow technical expertise in fleet operations, data systems, and statewide transportation policies, while gaining experience in cross-program coordination and policy interpretation.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, which includes the following:
• Operational Coordination – Demonstrated ability to coordinate basic logistics and operate agency equipment to support ongoing program operations.
• Customer Service & Support – Demonstrated ability to respond to questions, resolve issues, and provide helpful guidance to keep daily activities running smoothly.
• Communication & Collaboration – Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and work well with staff, coordinators, and partners to support consistent and effective operations.
• Policies Interpretation & Compliance – Demonstrated ability to understand and apply state and agency policies to ensure work is completed correctly and consistently.
• Procurement & Asset Coordination – Demonstrated ability to review requests and coordinate purchases, releases, and asset tracking in compliance with rules and business needs.
• Systems & Database Use – Demonstrated ability to use agency and statewide systems to enter, track, reconcile, and analyze data accurately.
• Data Reporting & Insights – Demonstrated ability to analyze information, identify trends, and prepare clear reports that support leadership and program decision-making.

Education

• Involving a major study in transportation management, public administration, business administration, law, environmental law, environmental management, environmental or public policy, economics or a closely related field.

Desired Qualifications

• Process Improvement – Ability to identify ways to streamline workflows or reduce errors to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Project Coordination – Ability to help plan and track multistep projects (such as EV deployment, system updates, or statewide initiatives) to keep work on schedule.
• Problem Prioritization – Ability to assess the urgency and impact of issues to determine where to focus effort first.
• Basic Understanding of Transportation or Fleet Operations – Familiarity with vehicle use concepts, asset tracking, or transportation planning to better support fleet functions.
• Introductory EV Technology Awareness – General understanding of electric vehicle concepts, charging needs, and EV-related data.
• Change Management – Ability to support staff through new policies, systems, or procedures to help ensure smooth transitions and adoption.