Regulatory Compliance Analyst, Senior

Regulatory Compliance Analyst, SeniorSalary$98,280.00 - $138,320.00 AnnuallyLocationTacoma, WAJob TypeClassifiedJob NumberP1600-26DepartmentCity of Tacoma - CITY WIDE LISTOpening Date02/18/2026Closing Date3/4/2026 5:00 PM Pacific Description Benefits Questions Position DescriptionThe City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities are establishing an eligible list for Regulatory Compliance Analyst, Senior that will be used for one year. Tacoma Power currently has a vacancy for Regulatory Compliance Analyst, Senior, but this list will be used throughout the year should vacancies come up in any other department. The key responsibilities for this position can be categorized as follows:Project Management: Manage and lead projects and studies. Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets. Coordinate cross-functional project teams. Set and monitor progress towards project goals. Ensure adherence to project standards and manage project budgets. Data Analysis and Reporting: Research, compile, and analyze complex data. Identify trends and present findings to management. Provide recommendations and solutions based on data results. Implement processes based on findings and summaries. Review laboratory and field testing for regulatory compliance. Conduct and review sampling and/or flow monitoring for programs and projects Respond to complex scientific requests. Prepare or oversee the preparation of technical reports, plans, and specifications. Tacoma Power Environmental Programs Managed under Regulatory Compliance Analyst, Senior: Oversee programs such as Clean Air Act, Air & Greenhouse gas programs, Model Toxics Clean-up Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, & Liability Program Act, Emergency Spill response programs, permit management, City Municipal Stormwater Permit, and Regional Road Maintenance. Compile site assessments, cleanup field notes, and laboratory analytical results. Prepare and submit required spill response and cleanup reports. Environmental Services Environmental Programs Managed under Regulatory Compliance Analyst, Senior: Implementing programs such as, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Phase Iregulations, Underground Injection Control wells and associated Washington State regulations, Model Toxics Clean-up Act (CERCLA, Superfund), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, & Liability Program Act, and Regional Road Maintenance. Implementing environmental permitting programs for Environmental Services construction and maintenance projects, such as, Tacoma Smelter Plume Soil Management Plan, SEPA, JARPA, HPA, EIS, Waste disposal Authorization; and the associated environmental restoration projects, practices, monitoring and maintenance methods, and ecosystem functions. Develop and manage environmental consultant contracts for permitting assistance and habitat assessment services including wetland delineations, biodiversity areas and/or steep slopes. Developing, implementing and evaluating programs and policies for regulatory compliance. Environmental regulatory compliance and environmental systems management. Environmental Services Environmental Monitoring Programs Managed under Regulatory Compliance Analyst, Senior: Implementing monitoring programs such as NPDES Phase I Stormwater Permit, NPDES Wastewater Discharge Permit, Superfund Consent Decree, in particular for precipitation, surface water, stormwater, wastewater, ground water, soil and sediment monitoring (quantity, quality and/or flow). This comprehensive breakdown highlights the distinct responsibilities associated with the Regulatory Compliance Analyst, Senior role in the City of Tacoma.QualificationsMinimum EducationBachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resources, chemistry, biology or directly related fieldMinimum Experience4 years of professional-level experience in environmental science or natural resources compliance, planning or mitigationLicensing, Certifications and Other RequirementsWashington State Driver's LicenseRelevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis.Selection Process & Supplemental InformationA Commitment to Equity & DiversityAt the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.The CommunityTacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States. Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures.Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country. The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community/technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacoma's geographic area. Downtown's Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and America's Car Museum.With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods and business districts, the city has been recognized numerous times as a best city to live in the nation. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video!View this exciting video to learn more about the City of Tacoma: ApplyAll interested individuals must apply online and attach a resume and cover letter that includes major responsibilities and accomplishments related to the position.Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their supplemental question responses reviewed by a panel of subject matter experts as part of the civil service examination. Applicants who pass the examination will be placed on the eligible list for interview and hiring consideration.Appointment is subject to passing a background check. New employees must successfully complete a nine-month probationary period prior to obtaining permanent status in this classification.Compensation & BenefitsPay Details:Annual Salary: $98,280.00 - $138,320.00Employee Benefits | City of Tacoma (Get AssistanceFor assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement.For technical difficulties using the Neogov system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.Communication with the City of TacomaWe primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from Tacoma.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at or by calling (253) 502-8200.Other Employment InformationDirect Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.01Responses to supplemental questions must be original content created by the applicant using their own words. The use of online tools or resources to create responses, such as Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT, etc.), Google, Bing, etc., or plagiarism in any form, is considered cheating and falsification of the application. I understand that any form of cheating or falsification will disqualify my application for further consideration. Yes No 02Do you have a Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or directly related field? Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis. Yes No 03Do you have 4 years of professional-level experience in environmental science or natural resources compliance, planning or mitigation? Relevant education and experience may substitute for one another on a year-for-year basis. Yes No 04This is a competitive selection process. Applicants will be required to respond to written questions outlining their experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their responses to Supplemental Questions #5 to #7 reviewed and scored by a committee of subject matter experts, as the Experience and Training Test. These questions will be scored based on the information provided. It is the responsibility of the applicants to adequately describe all pertinent experience and training. Please make sure you read the questions and provide complete informative answers, including your roles in the position and key activities. DO NOT respond with ‘see resume’ in lieu of answering these questions; this will result in a failing score. Providing false information will result in disqualification. Accommodations: We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during this process, please contact Human Resources at (253) 591-5400.Please indicate "Yes" that you have read and understand the instructions for questions #6-8. Yes No 05In 200 words or less, describe your experience as it relates to interpreting and applying environmental regulations and decision-making for compliance determinations. If you do not have this type of experience, please include N/A.06In 200 words or less, describe in detail your work experience with any permit compliance, or other environmental regulatory programs. (Include your roles and responsibilities). Please be specific on which permits, regulations you have experience with. If you do not have this type of experience, please include N/A.07In 200 words or less, outline your experience with writing technical documents and how you have analyzed and interpreted data from the field? If you do not have this type of experience, please include N/A.08Please select what departments/positions you are interested in. Tacoma Power Environmental Programs Environmental Services Environmental Programs Environmental Services Environmental Monitoring Programs 09In 200 words or less, describe in detail your work experience with Clean Air Act, Air & Greenhouse gas programs, Model Toxics Clean-up Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, & Liability Program Act, Emergency Spill response programs. If you do not have this type of experience, please include N/A.10In 200 words or less, describe in detail your work experience with City Municipal Stormwater Permit, and Regional Road Maintenance. If you do not have this type of experience, please include N/A.11In 500 words or less, describe in detail your work experience with municipal stormwater permit compliance, or other environmental regulatory programs. (Include your roles and responsibilities). If you have no experience in this area, respond with "N/A."12In 500 words or less, Outline your experience with Ecology's Stormwater Municipal Permits or another similar stormwater permit. Discuss in detail your roles and responsibilities related to this permit. If you have no experience in this area, respond with "N/A.13In 500 words or less, please describe your experience as it relates to interpreting and applying for environmental permits. Include any negotiating or collaborative experience with regard to permitting decisions.14In 200 words or less describe your related work experience and specify in detail any experience with precipitation gauges; water level, flow meters, weirs and flumes; telemetry and communications equipment; and sampling for storm water, surface water, ground water, wastewater (industrial as well as POTW), sediment and soils. If you do not have this type of experience, please include N/A.15In 200 words or less describe your experience using and maintaining databases, forms, logs, inventories, maps, and reports. Include any software used. If you do not have this type of experience, please include N/A.16In 200 words or less describe quality assurance, control, verification and validation measures you have used to support metering and/or sampling data. If you do not have this type of experience, please include N/A.17The City of Tacoma is a diverse community, and our organization values diversity, equity and inclusion. In 500 words or less, please describe your experience working with and serving diverse communities with people whose backgrounds are different than your own?18Please tell us how you learned about this job opening. Job Interest Card notification Professional organization Military organization City of Tacoma employee Online job board posting Word of mouth LinkedIn Tacoma Training & Education Program (TTEP) Indeed Facebook Instagram Careers in Government Government Jobs Outreach Event National Diversity Network African American Job Network Disability Job Network Asian Job Network Latino Job Network Retirement Job Network LGBT Job Network Veteran Job Network Other 19Please provide specific information regarding how you learned about this job opening. Thank you, your feedback will be used to evaluate our success reaching the public and refine our methods for future job postings.Required QuestionEmployerCity of TacomaAddressHuman Resources Department 747 Market Street Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764Phone253-591-5400WebsiteApplyPlease verify your email address Verify Email

Created: 2026-03-04