The Regulatory Analyst 2 position is located within the Governmental Relations Rules and Accountability Section and participates in agency rulemaking, supports agency economists, and performs research related to agency regulatory and policy initiatives.

This position supports Ecology’s mission by delivering accurate, timely, careful and well-crafted regulatory analyses that inform agency decisions and meet statutory requirements. Regulatory matters are complex and require the incumbent to exercise judgment regarding rules, procedures, and processes. Work is performed independently, with the agency’s lead economist providing guidance for more complex matters.

Some of the key work activities of the Regulatory Analyst position include:

Collects and analyzes data regarding potential impacts to affected entities of proposed legislation, regulations, permits, and projects.

• Provides research in response to information requests (for example, from the Ecology executive management team, other agencies, OFM, the Governor’s office, or the State Auditor’s Office).
• Researches, gathers, reviews and analyzes data pertaining to costs to affected businesses and other entities.
• With guidance from the agency economist, builds spreadsheets to perform complex calculations that estimate costs of existing and/or proposed regulatory activities.
• Presents results in well organized and readable documents and/or charts.

Analyzes laws, regulations, bills, and proposals as assigned. Researches, summarizes, and provides interpretations to internal parties. Describes the nature and/or scope of the issues addressed by the proposed regulatory change.

• Supports regulatory activities as part of the rulemaking and regulatory analysis team.
• Provides technical assistance to Ecology environmental program rulemaking teams by explaining and communicating regulatory and procedural requirements related to economic analyses.
• Develops training handouts and presentations as needed. Participates in and contributes to process improvement efforts.
• Coordinates internal review and provides quality assurance of the regulatory analysis required by the Administrative Procedures Act and Regulatory Fairness Act. For example, ensures that timelines are communicated, terminology is consistent, and that assumptions are documented.
• Provides backup for time sensitive rulemaking and appeals activities required by state law.
• Attend public meetings to provide information on the economic analyses process and to establish relationships with stakeholders.

Completes fiscal notes assigned to the Rules and Accountability Section (RAS).

• Analyzes economic impacts of proposed legislation. Prepares fiscal notes according to agency standards.
• Attends scheduled fiscal note training to stay current with updates to the requirements. If needed, provides backup for bill analysis assigned to RAS.

As our community responds to the public health emergency, the Department of Ecology’s priority is to keep our staff, candidates and the public safe. We are experiencing some delays as we transition to a virtual recruitment process. Thank you for your patience and we will be in touch as soon as we are able. We encourage you to apply to open postings. 

This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of April 29, 2020.  In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before April 28, 2020. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

Please to do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.

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 Bari Schreiner: bari.schreiner@ecy.wa.gov Please do not contact Bari 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.