Program Coordinator - PS3 (Agency Internal Only)

Program Coordinator – Program Specialist 3
8AM-5PM | hybrid/flexible shift available. This posting is open to internal Pollution Liability Insurance Agency employees only.

Note: PLIA may require at least one day in‑office per week at the Olympia office. The annual salary range depends on qualifications. The expected hiring salary may be less than the top of the range to allow for growth and development. The position may require occasional statewide travel for meetings and training.

About this Opportunity
The Program Coordinator supports the agency’s customer‑facing programs, including the technical assistance program (TAP), the financial assurance program (FA), and the underground storage tank (UST) and heating oil loan and grant programs. The role reports to the Project Planning & Programs Supervisor and serves as the staff lead for the administration of the agency’s state environmental protection agency (SEPA) related actions.

Responsibilities

Serve as the program lead for the Technical Assistance Program (TAP).

Provide programmatic support and consultation to external users of PLIA’s TAP.

Review TAP applications for completeness and eligibility using specialized knowledge of the program.

Coordinate and schedule program activities to ensure program goals are met, including intake meetings with participants.

Conduct periodic reviews of program participation to ensure procedures and timelines are followed.

Provide information and consultation to customers about program requirements and procedures.

Assist the lead program specialists with coordination, scheduling, information management, and other administrative tasks.

Assist with outreach activities and advise participants on program requirements regionally and statewide.

Serve as the administrative lead for the heating oil program insurance (HOIP).

Provide programmatic support and consultation to external users of PLIA’s Heating Oil Insurance program.

Track related information about HOIP sites to anticipate potential problems and plan for solutions.

Required Qualifications

Six (6) years of experience in planning, policy analysis, coordination, and consultation with private agencies, organizations, or government levels.

Or Associate’s degree plus four (4) years of experience in the same areas.

Or Bachelor’s degree or higher plus two (2) years of experience in the same areas.

Equivalent combinations of education, experience, military or public service may substitute one year for one year of experience.

Knowledge of planning principles, environmental laws, and governmental administrative structure at local and state levels.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Ability to evaluate information and make compliant decisions, multi‑task, handle stress, interpret rules, and maintain confidentiality.

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to creating an inclusive workplace.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and two years of experience in the same areas.

Associate’s degree or equivalent and four years of experience in the same areas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
PLIA celebrates our differences and is committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in compliance with applicable laws.

Persons with a disability who need assistance with their application may call (360) 664‑1960 or toll free (877) 664‑1960. TTY users should first call 711 to access Washington Relay Service. For questions about this position, contact Rachel Vaughan at jobs@des.wa.gov.

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