Toxics Cleanup Program Strategic Planner (Environmental Planner 5)

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

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 at least one day per week is required in the office with additional days occasionally needed for in-person meetings and activities.
• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline:

• Apply by May 19 2026.
• This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.

The Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) is looking for a Program Strategic Planner to direct high-level program-wide planning efforts help align our work with agency priorities and champion performance this role you will collaborate closely with program leadership other planners and partners across Ecology to translate broad strategic goals into clear actionable plans. You will also play a central role in supporting appropriate and effective interactions with Tribal governments serving as the programs primary contact for Tribal engagement coordination and supporting staff in their work with Tribal governments. Your work will ensure that TCPs planning efforts reflect strong relationships sound data and a forward-looking vision.

What you will do:

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

Required Qualifications:

Eleven years of experience and/or education as described below:

• Experiencein land use urban regional environmental or natural resource planning cultural resources project management and/or program development public administration with an environmental emphasis or closely related experience.
• Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets:
  • Strategic Planning & Systems Thinking Ability to analyze complex environmental and organizational systems to develop strategic plans set long-term priorities and guide program direction.
  • Intergovernmental & Tribal Coordination Ability to build and maintain effective respectful working relationships with Tribal governments and governmental partners to ensure coordinated culturally appropriate and legally compliant program implementation.
  • Program & Performance Management Ability to design and oversee program plans performance measures and reporting systems to evaluate effectiveness track progress and align activities with agency and program goals.
  • Policy Analysis & Risk Evaluation Ability to interpret environmental policies regulations legislation and program risks to identify gaps recommend solutions and support high-level decision-making.
  • Leadership & Facilitation Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams facilitate planning processes and guide staff and leadership groups to achieve consensus resolve issues and drive collaborative action.
  • Technical Planning Expertise Experience with developing complex environmental or natural resource plans project frameworks and planning tools to support effective program implementation and meet strategic objectives.
• Education involving 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:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Broad Knowledge of Environmental and Resource Planning Frameworks Knowledge of planning principles and techniques; environmental laws policies and programs; governmental administrative structure at local and state levels; environmental social and other problems affecting development of local and state environmental resource programs; methods and objectives of urban and natural resources planning.
• Advanced Program and Portfolio Management Experience Experience planning coordinating and monitoring multiple complex initiatives or portfolios to ensure alignment across program budget and agency strategic priorities.
• Leading or Supporting Organizational Change Initiatives Demonstrated ability to guide teams through changes in policy process or structure; support leadership development; and contribute to culture-building and staff engagement efforts.
• Facilitation of Cross-Program Leadership Teams Experience planning and facilitating leadership-level meetings coordinating and leading small groups and creating a cooperative productive environment to resolve problems or develop and implement plans.
• Program Implementation and Evaluation Expertise Experience turning strategic objectives into actionable workplans; developing tools templates or processes to support implementation; and evaluating program progress to inform improvements.

If you are excited about this role and meet the required qualificationswe encourage you to apply.Desired qualifications reflect additional knowledge skills or experience that are nice to have but not required. Studies have shown that some applicants especially women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they meet every listed qualification. At the Department of Ecology we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging and we welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and unique perspectives.

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 Amanda Seiderat .
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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

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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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