Protecting Washington State’s environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We have a culture that is invested in making a difference. If you want to join a team that is highly effective, collaborative, has leadership that embraces the value of people, Ecology is a good fit.

The Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) is looking to fill a Senior Environmental Planner (Environmental Planner 4) position. The position will be located in our Southwest Regional Office (SWRO) in Lacey, WA.

The Senior Environmental Planner position provides strategic and operational planning, leadership, and services to the TCP SWRO including section performance measurement.  Utilizes budget, workforce and site management databases to prepare section plans and other strategic documents. Coordinates and serves as a liaison with local government applicants of TCPs Remedial Action Grant Program.

We are looking for applicants who have the ability to collaboratively work with a wide variety of people in the section, program, agency, and local governments. The successful candidate will be organized, self-directed, detail oriented, with good communication skills and the ability to read and comprehend complex documents and explain them to others.

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. Maybe you’ve seen some of our recent stories on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.ecy.wa.gov.

The mission of the Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) is to protect Washington’s human health and environment by preventing and cleaning up pollution and supporting sustainable communities and natural resources for the benefit of current and future generations.

Some of the key work activities of the Senior Environmental Planner position include:

• Coordinates and is a liaison with local governments who are applicants of TCPs Remedial Action Grant Program.
• Designs, analyzes, and interprets data reports that are used for section and program planning, cleanup prioritization, determining staffing levels, budgetary decision making, and reporting for legislative requirements.
• Coordinates section tracking/mapping in order to: demonstrate connection of section work with Program Plan, demonstrate connection of section work with Agency Strategic Plan, report performance measurements, track status of site and contract funding sources.
• Maintains lists of needs (abandoned sites, Remedial Action Grants, abandoned leaking underground storage tanksLUSTs, etc.,). Works with the Section Manager to review performance data and trends information in order to assess strategic performance.
• Represents the section when asked to work with program and agency staff on committees and work groups.
• Develops and maintains a thorough understanding of the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) cleanup requirements and process, and the state budget process.
• Writes or edits pieces for section, program, agency, or legislative publications.
• Reviews correspondence for clarity and plain language.
• Reviews legal and technical documents.
• Creates SharePoint sites for cleanup projects.
• Uses Geographic Information Systems to produce maps for tracking, reporting, and communications.
• Prepares PowerPoint presentations for the Section Manager, and gives PowerPoint presentations to the section, program, and agency, as requested.
• Assists Section Manager with logistical coordination and scheduling.

This recruitment will remain open until filled. The initial screening will be February 27, 2017.  In order to be considered for the initial screening, please submit an application on or before February 26, 2017. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

AND

Three (3) years of professional experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and/or program development.

OR

One (1) year of experience as an Environmental Planner 3.

Equivalent education/experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Some experience developing and implementing performance management systems in the environmental field.
• Experience and skill in facilitating teams of environmental professionals with diverse interests and views.
• Experience in working with people on complex environmental issues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a current Washington State driver’s license

• A cover letter describing how your experience, skills and abilities meet the required qualifications of this position.
• A resume outlining your professional experience.

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 Rebecca Lawson  at: Rebecca.Lawson@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Rebecca 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.