Assistant Program Planner and Performance Coordinator (Management Analyst 3)

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring an Assistant Program Planner and Performance Coordinator (Management Analyst 3)within the Water Quality 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 one day per week is required in the office.

• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline:

• Apply by October 12 2026

• Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.

• Interviews are tentatively scheduled for October 28. 2026.

The Assistant Program planner is an exciting position that supports several critical program functions. You will have the chance to develop and refine a wide range of skills and areas of knowledge: the legislative process policy development program planning performance monitoring and process improvement. Youll regularly work with program executives and senior staff. Its a great opportunity for someone who wants to experience a diverse set of duties and learn about environmental protection through several different lenses.

What you will do:

• Lead Water Qualitys (WQ) process improvement projects: identify areas where program workflows and systems can be streamlined and automated then work with appropriate staff to implement those projects.
• Support the Water Quality Legislative Liaison: track and research bills; coordinate the development of policy analysis development and legislative reports; draft or edit legislative and policy documents.
• Support the WQ Program Planner: help develop program strategic and business plans; lead specific portions of the planning process. Work with large data systems and data sets to develop graphs tables and charts reflecting program outcomes and report outcomes to program managers and state systems.
• Support the WQ Environmental Justice Planner: Coordinate and support the development of WQs environmental justice (EJ) workplans and EJ impact reports.

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

Required Qualifications:

Seven (7) years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position which must include the following:

• Legislative and Policy Analysis Ability to research and interpret laws rules and policy proposals to understand their impacts and provide clear recommendations that support program decisions.
• Analytical Thinking and Data Interpretation Ability to examine complex information and data identify key issues or trends and develop practical insights to support informed decision-making.
• Project Coordination and Leadership Ability to organize and guide small to medium-sized projects to keep activities on track ensure alignment among participants and achieve timely quality results.
• Process Improvement Ability to analyze how work is done identify inefficiencies or gaps and recommend improvements that make processes clearer more efficient and easier to use.
• Communication and Presentation Ability to clearly communicate information in writing and visually to help staff managers and partners understand data decisions and next steps.
• Facilitation and Collaboration Ability to bring groups together guide discussions and support productive teamwork to help groups make decisions and move work forward.

Educationinvolving a major study in business administration operations management public administration organizational studies health administration law environmental law finance economics statistics environmental management environmental or public policy or closely related field; Professional certification in Six Sigma Lean Black Belt or Project Management Professional (PMP) may be accepted month-for month up to one year of qualifying education.

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.

• 2 years of experience AND a Masters degree or higher.

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 .

Our Commitment to DEIR

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 that DEIR is 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.

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.

For detailed application information please visit our Recruitment website.

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 David Giglio at

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About the Water Quality Program

This position works in the Program Managers Office which provides central leadership and support to a program of almost 400 environmental professionals. The Water Quality Program protects and improves water quality through regulations (permits) as well as technical and financial assistance.

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 balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership effective resource management teamwork professionalism and accountability.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Vacation Sick and other Leave* 11 Paid Holidays per year* Public Service Loan Forgiveness Tuition Waiver Long Term Disability & Life Insurance Deferred Compensation Programs Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) Employee Assistance Program Commute Trip Reduction Incentive Combined Fund Drive SmartHealth *Click here for more information

To learn more about Ecology please visit our website explore Working at Ecology check out our Strategic Plan and connect with us on LinkedIn Facebook Instagram YouTube or our blog.

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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