Regional Compliance Inspector - Refrigerant Management Program (Environmental Specialist 3)

About the role

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen The Department of Ecology is hiring a Regional Compliance Inspector - Refrigerant Management Program (Environmental Specialist 3) within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP). Location: Northwest Region Office in Shoreline, WA. The salary listed includes 5% premium pay due to the position location in King County. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. The mission of the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) is to guide Washington to a net zero future.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to facility owners and operators, helping them understand refrigerant rules, reporting obligations, and how to comply with RMP processes.
• Explain refrigerant regulations in a clear, accessible way during one-on-one interactions, online office hours, and public meetings.
• Assist facility owners and operators with entering required data into the Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Management Program (RAMP) database.
• Conduct inspections of facilities subject to the Refrigerant Management Program (RMP), both remotely and in person.
• Verify that facilities are following state and federal HFC rules and maintaining records that meet program requirements.
• Review RMP registrations and annual reports, identify potential compliance issues, and help return facilities to compliance through follow-up actions.
• If necessary, collect and document information necessary for enforcement actions.
• Coordinate with teammates across the state to ensure consistent application of inspection procedures and regulatory interpretations, and on potential ways to improve compliance.
• Collaborate with Ecology outreach staff to promote awareness of climate-friendly refrigerants and refrigerant alternatives.
• Develop/maintain professional knowledge of applicable HFC laws, refrigerant technologies, leak detection methods, and emerging industry issues.
• Your work will directly support Ecology’s statewide effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from refrigeration systems. You will develop specialized knowledge of Washington’s hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) regulations, interpret technical requirements for the public, and help facilities identify practical, cost-effective ways to meet their obligations.

Requirements

• Six years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, which must include the following:
  • Regulatory Application and Interpretation – Demonstrated competence with interpreting and applying environmental or regulatory requirements to accurately assess facility compliance and support consistent implementation of program obligations.
  • Inspection and Field Evaluation – Experienced in conducting structured compliance inspections or field evaluations to determine whether facilities follow required procedures and maintain accurate operational or recordkeeping practices.
  • Professional Judgment and Compliance Determination – Skilled at using analytical thinking, evidence review, and sound professional judgment to identify potential violations, recommend corrective actions, and support facilities in returning to sustained compliance.
  • Technical Assistance and Communication – Ability to explain complex regulatory or technical information in clear, understandable terms to help regulated entities meet program requirements and successfully use required database tools.
  • Collaborative