TSP Project Planner (Environmental Planner 4)
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Keeping Washington Clean and EvergreenProtecting 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 TSP Project Planner (Environmental Planner 4) position. The position will be located in our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA.
The TSP Project Planner position serves as a senior level environmental planner who independently leads and manages the Tacoma Smelter Plume (TSP) education and outreach program, and the development of new policy direction for integrating soil safety into various local and state government agencies and local interest groups (e.g., Real Estate). The TSP Project is a high priority project for the Toxics Cleanup Program covering two regions – NWRO and SWRO. Funding for this project comes from the Asarco bankruptcy settlement. The majority of the work involves dealing with individuals and groups outside of Ecology regarding major new initiatives proposed in the TSP Interim Action Plan (IAP).
We are looking for applicants who are detail oriented, possess excellent people skills, strong project management skills, excellent communication skills and are able to quickly assess a situation and make a decision and/or recommendation.
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
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The mission of the Toxics Cleanup Program 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 TSP Project Planner position include:
Project Planning and Communication – as senior level environmental planner, plan and track overall TSP project work and progress.
Tasks include:- Collect data on various TSP programs to tell our story.
- Compile and send quarterly reports for Results Washington and TCP’s quarterly report.
- Tell our story in the TSP Annual Report. Write, edit, illustrate, and publish the report.
- Develop other performance reports.
- Coordinate and participate in legislative briefings and communications.
- Manage the budget development, tracking, analysis, and reporting. Track expenditures, allotments, and encumbrances. Track numerous contracts and agreement encumbrances and expenditures. Report back to staff.
- Maintain project schedule, in particular for the Yard Program.
- Keep team organized with SharePoint resources.
- Maintain overall TSP website. (Yard Program website is maintained by Field Outreach Coordinator).
- Draft news releases, take media calls, and coordinate interviews and other media events.
Interim Action Plan Phase Two – develop and manage the education and outreach components associated with Phase Two of the IAP, including working with the Real Estate community. Working with some of the stakeholder groups, including the Real Estate community, will require development of a significant new direction in existing policy and coordination with other state and local agencies.
Tasks include:- Develop and implement a strategy for integrating soil safety into various interest groups day-to-day business. For example, develop and implement a strategy for real estate transactions, including: stakeholder meetings, communication pieces (e.g., brochures) web information, and revising maps as appropriate. Develop and implement a pilot project for Disclosure Form addendum and any associated policies.
- Working with the technical assistance coordinator and project manager, develop long-term strategies for integrating soil safety into land use permitting, including developing and approach to promoting the Model Remedies Guidance.
- Develop and implement a strategy for integrating soil safety into various state and local agencies. For example, coordinate with Department of Labor and Industries on worker safety messages, communication pieces, and outreach strategies.
- Draft a Phase Two Interim Action Plan. Conduct early stakeholder involvement and public comment on the Phase Two Plan.
Outreach Planning.
Tasks include:- Coordinate TSP outreach by planning overall outreach work, and working with the TSP outreach coordinators.
- Maintain a calendar of communications such as blogs, LISTSERV posts, and mailings.
- Review outreach materials produced by the outreach coordinators.
- Provide back up as needed.
- Project Manager’s alternate on the Ruston North Tacoma Advisory Group.
This recruitment will remain open until filled. The next screening of applicants will be January 11, 2018. In order to be considered for the next screening, please submit an application on or before January 10, 2018. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.
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Required Qualifications:
A Master’s degree or above with a 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.
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Three (3) years of professional experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, or program development.
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One (1) year of experience as an Environmental Planner 3.
Working knowledge of the Model Toxics Control Act, Chapter 173-340 WAC.
Experience managing budgets.
Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills.
Desired Qualifications:- Experience making policy recommendations and program implementation changes based on program evaluation and data analysis.
- Knowledge and experience in strategic planning and managing change.
- Knowledge and experience with contaminated site investigations, remediation, and redevelopment.
- Experience working with and building relationships with local governments.
- Knowledge and experience with statutes, regulations, ordinances, and codes.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license. - Supplemental Information
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Application Instructions:
In order to be considered, applicants MUST include the following documents as an attachment to their application:- 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 Marian Abbett at: mabb461@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Marian Abbett 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.
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