Salary: $59,688.00 – $78,408.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Closing: Continuous

See full details at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3286085/air-quality-planner-environmental-planner-3

What makes this role unique?

In this role, you will independently plan and influence the completion of projects that can take a year or longer. You will have the opportunity to work and communicate with teams consisting of various specialties and communication styles. This position will provide you the opportunity to demonstrate your excellent technical writing skills.

What you’ll do: 

  • Manage rule making and other program projects
  • Draft rule and SIP language
  • Facilitate stakeholder meetings
  • Consult with Environmental Protection Agency staff in maintaining Washington’s SIP
  • Brief senior management and Agency Director/Deputy Director for rule and SIP adoptions
  • Represent the Air Quality Program as a policy expert on various committees and work groups

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Option 1: A Bachelor’s degree with major emphasis 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 scientific field.
 
AND
 
Four years of professional experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, natural resource, or public policy planning, environmental permitting, air quality monitoring, engineering, and/or program development.

Option 2: A Master’s degree or above with major emphasis 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 scientific field.
 
AND
 
Two years of professional experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, natural resource, or public policy planning, environmental permitting, air quality monitoring, engineering, and/or program development.

OR

Option 3: One year of experience as an Environmental Planner 2 with the Department of Ecology, provided the candidate has attained at least a Bachelor’s degree. 

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.

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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.
  • Three professional references.

Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.  
 
For Your Privacy:
When attaching documents to your application (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 Jason Alberich at: jalb461@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Jason to inquire about the status of your application.
 
To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov