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Description
The Solid Waste Management (SWM) program is looking to fill a Recycling Development Center Planner (Environmental Planner 4) position. This position will be located in our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA.
Ecology’s mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment and to promote the wise management of our air, land and water for the benefit of 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.
To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.
Local efforts… Diverse people… Statewide impacts
Duties
The mission of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) program is to reduce wastes through prevention and reuse, keep toxics out of the environment, and safely manage what remains.
International restrictions on the export of recyclables have disrupted Washington’s recycling programs. As a result, Ecology was directed to establish the Recycling Development Center (Center) (Chapter 70.370 Revised Code of Washington). This senior level position will join the Center team as we develop new end markets for our collected and sorted recyclable materials. This position will be part of a team passionate about recycling and implementing the work of the Center to sustainably manage materials and reduce the impacts of solid waste on the environment.
The Recycling Development Center Planner position will work with a team to research technologies and markets for recyclable commodities and to support the growth of recycling businesses in the Northwest. The initial focus of this work will be on materials that have been most impacted by the collapse of the domestic market for recyclable materials. The goal is to create recycling markets in Washington State, reduce reliance on foreign markets, and enhance implementation of Washington’s solid and hazardous waste plan to sustainably managing materials and reduce the impacts of solid waste on the environment.
We are looking for candidates with a passion for recycling who work well both on a team and individually. The successful candidate must have the ability to analyze and interpret data, communicate with a diverse audience, and communicate with government officials, industry leaders, environmental organizations, and non-profits.
Some of the key work activities of the Recycling Development Center Planner position are:
- Work with Recycling Development Center Coordinator to develop the annual work plan and legislative reports.
- Contract for recycling market studies and policy research and analyze these and other reports.
- Represent Washington State in regional or national events.
- Work and communicate with diverse external parties involved and interested in recycling, including the Center advisory board, recycling and solid waste industry, local governments, environmental organizations, and others.
This is a senior level position that will help shape the direction of recycling in Washington state. Join the SWM Program team at this exciting time as we tackle issues like plastics, food waste reduction, recycling markets, and other important ventures.
This recruitment will remain open until filled. The initial screening date will be February 11, 2020. In order to be considered for the initial screening, please submit an application on or before February 10, 2020. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.
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Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
A Master’s degree 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 allied field
AND
Three (3) years of professional experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and/or program development.
OR
A Bachelor’s degree 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 allied field
AND
Five (5) 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, provided a Master’s degree in a field listed above has been attained.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience interpreting statute, implementing regulations, and analysis of other jurisdictions’ policies.
- Experience managing stakeholder groups or processes, including taking responsibilities for major program activities.
- Experience leading teams, including working with other state agencies or local governments, businesses, nonprofits, and the general public.
- Experience analyzing data and conducting research.
- Experience with SharePoint pages, sub-sites, and document libraries.
- Experience providing direct customer service, including working with manufacturers and industry associations.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Valid driver’s license required.
Why work for Ecology?
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 the health and financial security of you and your family a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to work/life balance.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:
Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth
Student debt and how working for Ecology can help
Employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, which forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. See https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more details.
*See the Benefits tab in this announcement for more information
Supplemental Information
Application Instructions
In order to be considered, applicants MUST attach the following documents as an attachment to their application:
- A cover letter describing how your experience, skills and abilities meet the required/desired qualifications of this position.
- A Resume.
Please complete the applicant profile when applying for this position.
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.
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 e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not 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 send an email to Kara Steward at kara.steward@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Kara 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.
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.