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The Department of Ecology’s priority during the Covid-19 health crisis is to keep our staff, candidates, and the public safe. \u00a0We are still hiring and encourage you to apply to open positions. \u00a0The majority of our staff are currently working from home; we have transitioned to a virtual recruitment process, to include web-based interviews.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen<\/strong><\/p>\n This is an exciting time in Washington as Ecology implements brand new legislation addressing climate change. You will be a part of building air quality regulations across the broad set of state and federal laws, rules, and policies. Clean air is important in every part of Washington, and the Air Quality Program\u2019s Policy and Planning Section helps communities in our state meet healthy air goals. We work to ensure that sources of air pollution \u2013 both criteria pollutants and greenhouse gases \u2013 are appropriately and fairly regulated. This position gives you the opportunity of being a part of something huge: helping establish the regulatory framework that protects air quality now and into the future.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Air Quality Program<\/a>\u00a0(AQP) is looking to fill a\u00a0Regulatory Analyst 3\u00a0<\/strong>position. This position is located in our Headquarters Building in\u00a0Lacey, WA<\/a>.<\/p>\n The mission of the\u00a0Air Quality Program<\/a>\u00a0(AQP) is to protect, preserve, and enhance the air quality of Washington to safeguard public health and the environment and support high quality of life for current and future generations. The Air Quality Program\u2019s vision is clean, healthy air for all of Washington. Our goal is to identify, prevent, and minimize air pollution.<\/p>\n 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, collaborative, with leadership who embrace the value of people.<\/p>\n Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:<\/p>\n Ecology seeks diverse applicants:<\/strong>\u00a0We 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.<\/p>\n During Stay Home, Stay Healthy,<\/strong>\u00a0employees are working a combination of in-office and\/or telework based on position and business need. Ecology is maintaining less than maximum building occupancy, and requiring masks, health screening questions before entry, and social distancing.<\/p>\n Application Timeline:<\/strong>\u00a0This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of\u00a0June 1, 2021<\/strong>. \u00a0In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before\u00a0May 31, 2021.<\/strong>The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n What you\u2019ll do:<\/strong><\/p>\n This is a fast-paced environment which includes multiple and varied responsibilities with opportunities to contribute to multiple projects. Your attention to detail, broad perspective, and the ability to manage complex projects with strong stakeholder interest are some of your strengths. Your good communication skills (oral and written) will set you up to be successful in this role.<\/p>\n What makes this role unique?<\/strong><\/p>\n Your understanding of the importance and value of credible analysis as a key step in developing regulatory options is crucial in this role. You will identify places where additional information is needed and will track it down; will operate in a balanced and fair manner, relying on data and information to inform options within an assigned set of goals. \nRequired Qualifications:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n To broaden the candidate pool, we will consider candidates that qualify at the Regulatory Analyst 2 and 3 levels. Please read the qualifications section below to learn more about this career growth and in-training opportunity.<\/p>\n At the\u00a0<\/strong>Regulatory Analyst\u00a03 level (Pay Range 65) Goal Class: $5,772 – $7,574 Monthly<\/strong> A\u00a0Bachelor\u2019s degree involving a major study in economics, accounting, business or public administration, finance, social sciences, engineering, law, environmental science, or a related field\u00a0AND<\/strong>\u00a0Four years of professional experience with a regulatory agency or research institution where a primary component of the job is research and analysis.<\/p>\n Option 2:<\/strong>\u00a0A\u00a0Bachelor\u2019s degree involving a major study in economics, accounting, business or public administration, finance, social sciences, engineering, law, environmental science, or a related field\u00a0AND<\/strong>\u00a0three years doing regulatory analysis for Washington state government, one year of which must have been at the Regulatory Analyst 2 level or equivalent or two years at the Regulatory Analyst 1 level or equivalent. At the\u00a0<\/strong>Regulatory Analyst\u00a02 level (Pay Range 60) $5,102 – $6,691 Monthly<\/strong> A\u00a0<\/strong>Bachelor\u2019s degree involving a major study in economics, accounting, business or public administration, finance, social sciences, engineering, law, environmental science, or a related field\u00a0AND<\/strong>\u00a0Three years of professional experience with a regulatory agency or research institution where a primary component of the job is research and analysis.<\/p>\n Option 2:\u00a0<\/strong>An advanced degree in one of the fields listed above\u00a0AND<\/strong>\u00a0two years of professional experience with a regulatory agency or research institution where a primary component of the job is research and analysis. Desired Qualifications:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n We highly encourage you to\u00a0apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.<\/strong><\/p>\n Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool. It’s in the applicant’s best interest to\u00a0submit all of the documents listed below.<\/strong>\u00a0Applications without these documents may be declined.<\/p>\n Please to do NOT include your salary history.\u00a0<\/strong>Wage\/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable. Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Application Attestation:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Other Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n If you have specific questions about the position, please email\u00a0Rob Dengel<\/strong>\u00a0at:\u00a0Rob.Dengel@ecy.wa.gov<\/a>. Please do not contact\u00a0Rob<\/strong>\u00a0to inquire about the status of your application.<\/p>\n To request the full position description: email\u00a0careers@ecy.wa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n Why work for Ecology?<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Ecology employees may be eligible for the following<\/u>: Student debt: how working for Ecology can help<\/strong><\/p>\n The Department of Ecology is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF). See\u00a0https:\/\/studentaid.ed.gov\/sa\/repay-loans\/forgiveness-cancellation\/public-service<\/a>\u00a0for more details. Collective Bargaining:\u00a0<\/strong>This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.<\/p>\n Equal Opportunity Employer:\u00a0<\/strong>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 1-800-833-6388.<\/p>\n Note:<\/strong>\u00a0This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. 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