Comprehensive Climate Action Plan Intern (Administrative Intern 2)
Salary: $18.20 – $21.90 Hourly
Location: Thurston County – Lacey, WA
Job Type: Internship – Part-time (10-20 hours per week)
Job Number: 2024-CPRA045-09825
Department: Dept. of Ecology
Division: Climate Pollution Reduction Program
Opening Date: 08/28/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Category: Environmental Services / Planning and Development / Public Health / Natural Resources / Internship / Sciences / Green-Collar/Environmental
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- The Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan Intern (Administrative Intern 2) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Do you have an interest in environmental policy? Would you like to help us tackle climate change in Washington by supporting the development of the state’s Comprehensive Climate Action Plan? If so, come join our team!
As the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) Intern, you’ll assist the team developing the CCAP by compiling, synthesizing, and collating potential greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction measures. You’ll do this through:
- Reviewing local, state, regional, and federal climate mitigation plans to make sure we have an exhaustive list of measures.
- Researching existing GHG reduction strategies and associated benefits from other states and jurisdictions to make sure we have a good understanding of them.
- Analyzing results of the CCAP public survey conducted by the Department of Ecology and Department of Commerce.
- Identifying existing tools to assist in further analysis of GHG reduction measures.
Agency Mission: Ecology’s mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Program Mission: The Climate 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.
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 for up to a 90% tele-work schedule. 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: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on September 11, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before September 10, 2024. If your application isn’t received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.
About the Department of Ecology
Protecting Washington State’s environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. Our culture 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.
Our commitment to DEIR
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.
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Duties
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This is an incredible internship opportunity to work alongside environmental scientists and Ecology staff with expertise in climate policy and analysis. You’ll be an active contributor to the development of the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) by researching and compiling information for the team. Some of your assignments will include:
Greenhouse gas reduction (GHG) measures research:- Read plans, such as the Washington State Energy Strategy and Transportation Electrification Strategy, to help compile and organize potential GHG reduction measures. These plans may be from other states and local governments, or plans from other countries. Help us make sure we’re incorporating the best ideas out there!
- Perform research into various GHG reduction measures, including benefits and any potential impacts, especially to low-income and disadvantaged communities. Help us ascertain whether certain measures are better than others.
- Assist in drafting the GHG reduction measures section of the CCAP. Put your stamp on this statewide plan!
- Deliver an oral presentation of research results to the project team and other program staff prior to the conclusion of the internship.
- Gain valuable experience for your resume!
CCAP survey analysis:- Work with our team to perform both quantitative and qualitative analyses of survey responses to organize and categorize climate planning priorities from communities across Washington.
- Develop a survey summary, including charts and graphs, to help explain the results.
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Qualifications
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Required Qualifications:
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 four years of experience and/or education in public policy, environmental science, environmental policy, or a related field.
All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:
Possible Combinations College credit hours or degree – as listed above Years of required experience – as listed above Combination 1 No college credit hours or degree 4 years of experience Combination 2 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits 3 years of experience Combination 3 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree) 2 years of experience Combination 4 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits 1 year of experience Combination 5 A Bachelor’s Degree or above No experience required
Desired Qualifications:
We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
- Familiarity with general environmental policies and an interest in climate change.
- Familiarity with basic quantitative/quantitative analysis.
- College-level and/or professional writing skills.
- Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, incorporating principles of environmental justice.
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Supplemental Information
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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 Accommodation in 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.
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Application Instructions:
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.
Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees:
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 position, please email Leonard Machut at: Leonard.Machut@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Leonard to inquire about the status of your application.
To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.govWhy 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.
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. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency.
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