Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

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 Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Shoreline Planner/Permitter (Environmental Planner 3) position. This position will be located in our Northwest Regional Office (NWRO) in Bellevue, WA.

The Shoreline Planner/Permitter position serves as an associate-level planner, providing planning, technical, and regulatory support to local governments in an assigned geographic area in the development and administration of Shoreline Master Programs under the Shoreline Management Act. The position also reviews the assigned jurisdiction’s shoreline permits, supports administration of the Shoreline Master Program and Coastal Zone Management grants, conducts training, and supports Shoreline Management Act compliance.

We are looking for applicants who possess excellent people skills, and the ability to understand and articulate a wide array of planing and technical principles to highly diverse audiences of interested parties. Must have excellent organizational skills and the ability to work with a multitude of internal and external stakeholders. 

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.

 
Local efforts… Diverse people… Statewide impacts 

Required Qualifications:

Education – 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, environmental or natural sciences, or closely related field.
Experience – At least Four (4) years of professional experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and/or program development. A master’s degree may substitute for two (2) year of experience.
Planning – Able to apply the principles and processes of land use planning. Knowledge of the authorities governing land use or environmental permitting processes, and the institutions that govern land use.

Desired Qualifications:

Education – A Master’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 field.
Shoreline Management Experience – professional experience working with the Shoreline Management Act (SMA) in either a planning context (i.e. Shoreline Master Program development or modification) or a permitting context (i.e. review or issuance of shoreline permits). Knowledge of the relationship between the SMA and the Growth Management Act and Critical Areas Ordinances and their administrative rules.
Environmental Science – a degree, substantial coursework, or professional experience in environmental science, wetland science, geology, biology, oceanography, or other natural sciences.
Government Experience – experience working for a local, state, federal or tribal resource management agency in a planning, program management, policy, or regulatory capacity.

 
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess a valid 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.