What are the responsibilities and job description for the Climate Pollution Reduction Planner (Environmental Planner 4) Two Positions position at Washington State Department of Ecology?
Description
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill two Climate Pollution Reduction Planner (Environmental Planner 4) positions. These positions are locatedin our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. These two critical environmental planner roles will be part of the Cap-and-Invest program policy team.
In these respective roles, you will guide research, analysis and outreach to help inform the agency’s policy determinations related to the Cap-and-Invest offsets program and associated rulemaking, and develop legislative recommendations on Cap-and-Invest emissions-intensive trade-exposed (EITE) industrial policy.
Your Primary Responsibilities In This Work Include
Program Mission: TheClimate Pollution Reduction Program’s (CPRP’s) mission is to implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of Washington so that the state meets its statutory greenhouse gas emission limits. The CPRP focuses long term, requiring creative and strategic decision making for implementation to achieve broad statewide and interstate success reducing carbon emissions in the state of Washington so residents have a healthy environment and climate.
Please Note: These are both project position that have separate funding end dates – December 31, 2026 (EITEs) and June 30, 2027 (Offsets).
Tele-work options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible to tele-work up to four days per week. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline
About The Department Of Ecology
Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our Strategic Plan .
Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s 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.
Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.
Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.
Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.
Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.
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.
Duties
Both of these Climate Pollution Reduction Planner roles are focused on directing external communication with workgroups and interested parties, including industry groups, Tribal government representatives, non-governmental organizations, and subject matter experts from other states and countries to engage with and facilitate research and examination of policy and legislative recommendations regarding two elements of Washington’s Cap-and-Invest Program – the offsets program, and emissions-intensive trade-exposed industrial policy . In addition to developing materials and presentations to clearly explain complex technical, scientific and regulatory information so interested parties can participate in the development of rules, protocols, and policies, you’ll also facilitate public meetings and listening sessions to allow for opportunities for public participation in this process.
As The Offsets Rulemaking Planner, You Will
Required Qualifications:
Required
Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:
A total of nine years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, grant management, outreach, policy development, natural resource planning, program development, public administration, law, environmental policy, environmental justice, or a related field. Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following areas:
Possible Combinations
College credits or degree - as listed above
Years Of Required Experience - As Listed Above
Combination 1
No college credits or degree
9 years
Combination 2
30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits
8 years
Combination 3
60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (AA degree)
7 years
Combination 4
90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits
6 years
Combination 5
A Bachelor's Degree
5 years
Combination 6
A Master's Degree or higher
4 years
OR
One year as an Environmental Planner 3, at the Department of Ecology.
Special Requirements/Conditions Of Employment
A background check will be conducted, which may include criminal record history, fingerprinting, and credit history. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Desired Qualifications: We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
For The Offsets Rulemaking Planner
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 www.uscis.gov .
Supplemental Information
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 candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Need an Accommodationin the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?
It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.
For Your Privacy: When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):
Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources.
Application Attestation
The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Other Information
If you have specific questions about the Offsets Rulemaking Planner, please email Jordan Wildish at: Jordan.Wildish@ecy.wa.gov . For questions about the Emissions-Intensive Trade-Exposed Industrial Policy Planner position, please email Andrew Hayes at Andrew.Hayes@ecy.wa.gov .
Please do not contact Jordan or Andrew to inquire about the status of your application. To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov .
Why work for Ecology?
As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service 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.
To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn , Twitter , Facebook , Instagram or our blog .
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
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.
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.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill two Climate Pollution Reduction Planner (Environmental Planner 4) positions. These positions are locatedin our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. These two critical environmental planner roles will be part of the Cap-and-Invest program policy team.
In these respective roles, you will guide research, analysis and outreach to help inform the agency’s policy determinations related to the Cap-and-Invest offsets program and associated rulemaking, and develop legislative recommendations on Cap-and-Invest emissions-intensive trade-exposed (EITE) industrial policy.
Your Primary Responsibilities In This Work Include
- Facilitating and contributing to external working and/or advisory group processes.
- Identifying and evaluating policy analyses, recommendations or options related to the development and implementation of offset protocols, or EITE policy recommendations to the legislature.
- Developing written recommendations and proposals related to the respective Cap-and-Invest bodies of work.
Program Mission: TheClimate Pollution Reduction Program’s (CPRP’s) mission is to implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of Washington so that the state meets its statutory greenhouse gas emission limits. The CPRP focuses long term, requiring creative and strategic decision making for implementation to achieve broad statewide and interstate success reducing carbon emissions in the state of Washington so residents have a healthy environment and climate.
Please Note: These are both project position that have separate funding end dates – December 31, 2026 (EITEs) and June 30, 2027 (Offsets).
Tele-work options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible to tele-work up to four days per week. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline
- Apply by February 17, 2025.
- 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 February 17th may not be considered.
About The Department Of Ecology
Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our Strategic Plan .
Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:
- A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
- An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
- Continuous growth and development opportunities.
- Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s 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.
Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.
Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.
Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.
Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.
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.
Duties
Both of these Climate Pollution Reduction Planner roles are focused on directing external communication with workgroups and interested parties, including industry groups, Tribal government representatives, non-governmental organizations, and subject matter experts from other states and countries to engage with and facilitate research and examination of policy and legislative recommendations regarding two elements of Washington’s Cap-and-Invest Program – the offsets program, and emissions-intensive trade-exposed industrial policy . In addition to developing materials and presentations to clearly explain complex technical, scientific and regulatory information so interested parties can participate in the development of rules, protocols, and policies, you’ll also facilitate public meetings and listening sessions to allow for opportunities for public participation in this process.
As The Offsets Rulemaking Planner, You Will
- Contribute to policy analysis and development related to Cap-and-Invest offset program rulemakings.
- Research potential offset protocol revisions and make recommendations to Ecology to inform offset protocol rulemaking.
- Examine data and develop deliverables related to offset protocol revisions, including reviews of academic literature, and identification and aggregation of forest data sources.
- Contribute to the development of the offset project implementation processes, including development and revision of project submission forms.
- Investigate and synthesize complex regulations, and policies related to offset project protocol, forest practices, and state, federal, or local regulations pertaining to offset project activities.
- Assist CPRP policy planners by reviewing or preparing required rulemaking documents and gathering information on technical or regulatory requirements for rule development.
- Contribute to policy analysis and development related to Cap-and-Invest EITE policy.
- Examine data and develop deliverables, including reviews of academic literature and industrial trade data.
- Review and synthesize complex regulations, and policies related to EITE industrial policy.
- Make recommendations to Cap-and-Invest Policy Leads regarding policy implementation.
- Attend and participate in public advisory group meetings and peer discussion related to EITE industrial policy.
- Contribute to the development of communication with communities experiencing environmental justice impacts related to EITEs, environmental justice advocacy organizations, and the Environmental Justice Council.
Required Qualifications:
Required
Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:
- 30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent
- 20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalent
A total of nine years of experience and/or education as described below:
- Strong analytical skills
- Conducting research
- Grant management
- Analyzing or developing policies, laws, rules, or regulations
- Project management
- 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.
Possible Combinations
College credits or degree - as listed above
Years Of Required Experience - As Listed Above
Combination 1
No college credits or degree
9 years
Combination 2
30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits
8 years
Combination 3
60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (AA degree)
7 years
Combination 4
90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits
6 years
Combination 5
A Bachelor's Degree
5 years
Combination 6
A Master's Degree or higher
4 years
OR
One year as an Environmental Planner 3, at the Department of Ecology.
Special Requirements/Conditions Of Employment
A background check will be conducted, which may include criminal record history, fingerprinting, and credit history. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Desired Qualifications: We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
For The Offsets Rulemaking Planner
- Knowledge of offset protocols, methodologies, or registry processes.
- Knowledge of forestry or forestry related issues relevant to the Pacific Northwest.
- Experience facilitating working groups or public meetings.
- Understanding of equity and environmental justice research, data, and analyses.
- Experience working and collaborating with Tribal communities, indigenous people, communities of color, immigrant populations, or populations who are linguistically isolated, rural, or low-income.
- Knowledge of industrial processes, emissions or regulatory compliance.
- Knowledge of emissions trading systems, including cap-and-trade style regulatory programs.
- Experience with state legislative process and policy development.
- Experience facilitating working groups or public meetings.
- Understanding of equity and environmental justice research, data, and analyses.
- Experience working and collaborating with Tribal communities, indigenous people, communities of color, immigrant populations, or populations who are linguistically isolated, rural, or low-income.
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 www.uscis.gov .
Supplemental Information
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 candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Need an Accommodationin the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?
- Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.
- If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
- If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.
- If you are reading this announcement in print format, please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology .
It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.
- A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
- A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.
For Your Privacy: When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):
- Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc.
- Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded.
Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources.
Application Attestation
The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Other Information
If you have specific questions about the Offsets Rulemaking Planner, please email Jordan Wildish at: Jordan.Wildish@ecy.wa.gov . For questions about the Emissions-Intensive Trade-Exposed Industrial Policy Planner position, please email Andrew Hayes at Andrew.Hayes@ecy.wa.gov .
Please do not contact Jordan or Andrew to inquire about the status of your application. To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov .
Why work for Ecology?
As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service 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.
To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn , Twitter , Facebook , Instagram or our blog .
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
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.
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.
