Director, Pipeline Safety

Director of Pipeline Safety

Respect. Professionalism. Integrity. Accountability.

Help protect the consumers of Washington state!

Compensation:
The starting salary offer will be determined based on the successful candidate’s qualifications within the budgeted salary range of $124,766 - $137,916 annually within Washington Management Services (WMS) Band
3. However, there is room for recognition for growth and development increases, within the approved budgeted resources.

This recruitment is open until January 26, 2026, at 11:59pm.

UTC reserves the right to render a hiring decision and/or choose to close or extend this recruitment at any given time.

The Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) is seeking a Director of Pipeline Safety to lead the Commission’s interstate and intrastate pipeline safety program for natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines. The role oversees compliance inspections, technical assistance, public education, and enforcement to protect public safety. Responsibilities include managing staff, advising Commissioners and senior leadership on pipeline safety policy, representing the Commission and the State of Washington at the national level, providing testimony, and fostering a collaborative, high‑performing Pipeline Safety Division aligned with the Commission’s vision and regulatory standards.

Although this is a hybrid opportunity, the successful incumbent must reside within Washington state and is expected to report to the Lacey, Washington headquarters building on a regular basis.

Travel may be required throughout the state for recruitment or training activities or business needs. May travel to other states for participation in national professional organizations, meetings, or other necessary training. Frequent travel within Thurston County is required to attend training and meetings.

Our Mission is to protect the people of Washington by ensuring that investor‑owned utility and transportation services are safe, equitable, available, reliable, and fairly priced.

Our Vision is to strive to achieve equitable and fair outcomes as a regulator of utility and transportation services and prioritize inclusion and belonging in the workplace.

The UTC is continually recognized for its excellence and integrity as a regulatory agency, as we challenge the status quo and ourselves to ensure equitable outcomes for our customers and the people of Washington State. We recognize that our employees are the key to the agency’s success. We are committed to our work but value balance with our personal lives. We demonstrate our commitment to employees by providing an environment that stimulates professional growth, and offers continuing learning opportunities, meaningful work, and a comprehensive benefits package.

For more information about our benefits or working at UTC, please visit website.

• UTC fosters an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, while striving to hire and retain a workforce from the communities we serve.
• We place importance on a healthy balance between personal and professional lives; offering flexible work schedules, wellness programs, and mobile/telework opportunities.
• Through the state, our employees (and their families) are offered options for medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance.
• We offer enrollment into the state retirement programs and a deferred compensation plan.
• Throughout the calendar year, employees receive a minimum of 14 days of vacation leave per year, 11 paid holidays, and one (1) personal holiday in addition to accruing sick leave.

• Respect :
  We treat every person and interaction with consideration and goodwill.
• Professionalism :
  We are committed to excellence in our work and conduct.
• Integrity :
  We do the right things for the right reasons – trusting others to do the same.

Interested in joining the UTC team? Apply for the position on careers.wa.gov. In order to be considered for further consideration, ensure you attach the following documents to your completed application: