We are looking for applicants who are able to process large amounts of technical and regulatory information, possess creative problem solving skills, are able to coordinate multiple projects and deadlines, someone who enjoys public speaking and possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 
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• Independently coordinates planning, development, and implementation of rulemaking and policy related to all aspects of air pollution regulations.
• Develops and maintains working knowledge of rulemaking procedures, including but not limited to the Administrative Procedures Act, Ch. 30.05 WAC.
• Prepares all required documents for each phase of rulemaking, including, but not limited to, rule development plans, environmental checklists, written response to comments, implementation plans, technical reports, and air quality administrative regulations.
• Writes preliminary rule language for stakeholder and management consideration; consults and negotiates with groups internal and external to Ecology to reach a recommendation to management for the final rule language; and finalizes rule language to comply with and implement federal and state environmental statutes.
• Researches and analyzes policy and technical issues related to rulemaking.

• Independently coordinates planning, analyses and development of submittal packages for State Implementation Plans.
• Develops and maintains working knowledge of the SIP development process.
• Prepares recommendations on attainment designation areas, develops documents for advisory committees, prepares correspondence for EPA, analyzes and reviews regulatory requirements, and drafts SIP submittal documents.
• Researches and analyzes policy and technical issues related to the SIP.
• Consults and negotiates with groups internal and external to Ecology to reach a recommendation to management for the SIP submittal.
• Coordinates and consults with EPA staff throughout the SIP development and submittal process.
• Works with planning staff, technical staff and management to define and analyze strategies to meet air quality goals. Assists economics and toxicology staff to assess costs and benefits of various strategies.

• Builds knowledge on air pollution, health and environmental impacts; federal, state, and local air pollution reduction policies; and implementation of air pollution reduction programs.
• Holds public meetings and hearings.
• Represents Ecology on state and national committees.
• Tracks developments in federal air quality rules, regulations, and standards, and evaluates the impact of these changes for Washington State. Drafts comments on EPA proposals.

• Planning: Be able to identify tasks, activities, work plans and timelines needed to achieve key results and to organize and prioritize work accordingly to meet critical strategic goals and established timelines.
• Policy Development: Have a basic knowledge of policy development processes and an interest in further developing skills such as being able to identify issues, positions, and interests of various parties and craft strategies accordingly.
• Project Management: Effectively direct and integrate all aspects of a project, ensuring that work progresses toward achieving goals and objectives and meeting deadlines.
• Technical Writing: Be able to learn, understand, and communicate basic air quality science and technical information; be comfortable with data presented in graphical and tabular format, and be able to understand or learn statistical concepts and terminology.
• Meeting Facilitation: Facilitate productive stakeholder and project team meetings that meet your objectives, allow for decision making, and keep your project moving forward.

In order to be considered, applicants MUST attach the following documents as an attachment to their application:

Please complete the applicant profile when applying for this position. Or, you may paste the text of your resume within the profile’s resume text field.

Please read the supplemental questions carefully and answer completely. Incomplete responses, including “please see resume”, may disqualify you from further consideration.

Department of 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 at (360) 407-6186.

If you are reading this announcement in print format, please visit www.careers.wa.gov to access the online recruitment system. Click on “Look for Jobs” and select Dept. of Ecology under the “Department” search list. Click “Apply Search.”

Other Information:

If you need assistance applying for this job, please call Human Resources at (360) 407-6186 or e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not call this number or send an email to this address to follow-up the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile’s main page.

If you have specific questions about the position, please email Jason Alberich at: jalb461@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Jason Alberich to inquire about the status of your application.

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.

This position is included in the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) union bargaining unit for the Department of Ecology. All employees covered by the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the WFSE will, as a condition of employment, either become members of the WFSE and pay membership dues or, as non-members, pay a representation fee as described in the CBA, no later than the 30th day following the effective date of this CBA or the beginning of their employment.

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 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.