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 Rules and Accountability section of the Governmental Relations Office is currently looking to fill an Environmental Policy Analyst (Management Analyst 4) (In-Training) position that will be located at our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA. This position participates in economic, scientific, environmental and health-related analyses. This includes contributing, reviewing, evaluating, researching, and/or interpreting statistical data and information. The position prepares reports in complete, accurate and appropriate formats (i.e., written documents or spreadsheets) for presentation to Ecology staff, the Ecology Executive Management Team, Program Management Teams, and various other groups as requested. The primary functions of this position are: Project management and planning for Ecology’s biennial customer survey, analysis and review of reports, policies, and economic analyses. This position develops fiscal notes and supports agency Rulemaking activities.

This is an opportunity to be part of a high performing team in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for applicants who are organized, professional, self-motivated, possess excellent records management skills, have strong written and verbal communication skills, and who can read and analyze regulations and translate them into plain language.

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

Some of the key work activities of the Environmental Policy Analyst (Management Analyst 4) (In-Training) position include:

• Project management related to Ecology’s biennial survey of permitted and inspected customers; responsible for planning, initiation, executing, monitoring, closing, and follow-up. Supervise contractors in developing survey instrument targeted to meeting agency goals.
• Planning, research, and support related to analysis for environmental strategic initiatives, proposed regulations, proposed legislation, and special reports. Assist with writing, reviewing, finalizing.
• Preparing fiscal analysis for analysis of proposed legislation assigned to the rules and accountability section.
• Working in a dynamic team environment with rule and accountability section colleagues to on rulemaking requirements and accountability related projects.

To broaden the candidate pool, we will consider candidates that qualify at the Management Analyst 3 and 4 levels. Please read the qualifications section below to learn more about this exciting career growth and in-training opportunity.

This recruitment will remain open until filled. The initial screening will be August 7, 2015. In order to be considered for the initial screening, please submit an application on or before August 6, 2015. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Requirements to Qualify at the Management Analyst 3 level: (Salary Range 52 – $3655 – $4793 Monthly)

A Bachelor’s Degree in environmental economics, environmental planning, or environmental or natural science or closely related field AND two years of work experience as a research analyst, environmental planner, environmental policy analyst or equivalent education and experience.

OR

A Master’s Degree in public administration, environmental planning, community and regional planning, environmental science, or a closely related field, AND one year of experience conducting research, analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations, or a combination of equivalent education and experience.

Requirements to Qualify at the Management Analyst 4 level: (Salary Range 58 – $4237 – $5557 Monthly)

A Bachelor’s Degree in environmental economics, environmental planning, or environmental or natural science or closely related field AND three years of work experience as a research analyst, environmental planner, environmental policy analyst or equivalent education and experience.

OR

A Master’s Degree in public administration, environmental planning, community and regional planning, environmental science, or a closely related field, AND two years of experience conducting research, analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations, or a combination of equivalent education and experience.

Requirements for the Management Analyst 3 and 4 levels:

Knowledge of: environmental planning principles, techniques, and emerging issues and trends; environmental laws, government structure, macro and micro economic principles, scientific research methods; statistics; English grammar, syntax, punctuation and vocabulary.

For immediate consideration, please apply online at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=1190832.