Legislative Planner (Environmental Planner 3) (In-Training) (Internal Only)

This recruitment is open only to current Department of Ecology employees including those on temporary or project assignments and Ecologys Washington Conservation Corps members.

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Legislative Planner(Environmental Planner 3) (In-Training) within theSolid Waste Management Program.

Location:

• Headquarters Office in Lacey WA.
• Upon hire you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Schedule:

• This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
• A minimum of three days per week is required in the office.
• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

As the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Program Legislative Coordinator you work on emerging solid waste policy issues at both the national and Washington state levels. You will coordinate SWMs involvement in agency legislation related to solid waste independently review and assign legislative bills to staff and prepare bill analyses when needed. Youll also provide policy recommendations to management to support successful implementation of legislation and collaborate with other program leads.

What you will do:

• Track review and coordinate bill analyses in collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Prepare correspondence for legislators staff and other interested parties ensuring consistency accuracy appropriate content and overall tone.
• Develop implementation plans for recently passed legislation.
• Collaborate with other agencies and internal staff to meet legislative report intent and deadlines.
• Create clear effective written communications for the web legislative hearings and publications.
• Provide timely assistance with the preparation and review of fiscal notes.

This position offers an in-training plan and may be filled at the Environmental Planner 2 or 3 level depending on your qualifications. If you qualify at the EP2 level and are hired you will progress through an in-training plan to become an EP3 within a specified time period.

For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions please visit our Recruitment website.

Required Qualifications:

At the Environmental Planner 2 level (In-Training)

Seven (7) years of experience and/or education as described below:

• Experience in land use urban regional environmental or natural resource planning and/or program development landscape architecture geography land use or environmental law public administration with an environmental emphasis or closely related experience.
• Educationinvolving a major study in land use urban regional environmental or natural resource planning landscape architecture geography land use or environmental law public administration with an environmental emphasis or closely related field.

Examples of how to qualify:

• 7 years of experience.
• 6 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
• 5 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associates degree).
• 4 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
• 3 years of experience AND a Bachelors degree.
• 1 year of experience AND a Masters degree or higher.
• 1 year of experience as an Environmental Planner 1 at the Department of Ecology.

At the Environmental Planner 3level (Goal Class)

Eight (8) years of experience and/or education as described below:

• Experience in land use urban regional environmental or natural resource planning and/or program development landscape architecture geography land use or environmental law public administration with an environmental emphasis or closely related experience.
• Educationinvolving a major study in land use urban regional environmental or natural resource planning landscape architecture geography land use or environmental law public administration with an environmental emphasis or closely related field.

Examples of how to qualify:

• 8 years of experience.
• 7 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
• 6 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associates degree).
• 5 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
• 4 years of experience AND a Bachelors degree.
• 2 years of experience AND a Masters degree or higher.
• 1 year of experience as an Environmental Planner 2 at the Department of Ecology.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the legislative process environmental laws and governmental administrative structures.

• Knowledge of solid waste management issues including recycling and reuse programs.

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal. Communicates effectively with private businesses and public organizations.

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with governmental officials.

• Experience analyzing data and conducting research.

• Experience analyzing policies.

• Experience providing direct customer service including working with manufacturers and industry associations.

• Works well with internal and external contacts; ability to identify key partners and maintain effective working relationships.

If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job descriptionwe encourage you to apply.Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.

Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information please visit.

Application Process

Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity equity inclusion and respect through a broad lens including race ethnicity class age religion sexual orientation gender identity immigration status military background language education life experience physical disability neurodiversity and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Click Apply at the top of this page. Complete the entire application including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions and attach:

• Cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
• Resume

Because we base our selection on the information you provide it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly.A resume will not substitute for the work experience section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as see resume may be considered incomplete.

Application Attestation: By submitting an application you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.

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Questions

• For specific questions about the position location options schedule or duties please contact Peter Lyon at
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About the Solid Waste ManagementProgram

The Solid Waste Management Programs mission is to reduce wastes through prevention and reuse keep toxics out of the environment and safely manage what remains.

About the Department of Ecology

As the State of Washingtons environmental protection agency we are deeply committed to protecting preserving and enhancing Washingtons environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land air water and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership effective resource management teamwork professionalism and accountability.

Diversity Equity Inclusion and Respect (DEIR)are core values central to Ecologys work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

We believe thatDEIRis both a goal and an action. We are on a journey honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard seen and valued.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s)Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)Vacation Sick and other Leave11 Paid Holidays per yearPublic Service Loan ForgivenessTuition Waiver Long Term Disability&Life InsuranceDeferred Compensation ProgramsDependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)Employee Assistance ProgramCommute Trip Reduction IncentivesCombined Fund DriveSmartHealth*Click here for more information

To learn more about Ecology please visit ourwebsite explore Working at Ecology check out ourStrategic Plan and connect with us onLinkedInFacebookInstagramYouTube or ourblog.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural racial ethnic sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women racial and ethnic minorities persons of disability persons over 40 years of age veterans military spouses or people with military status and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.

Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.

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