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Oil Pipeline Preparedness Planner (Environmental Planner 3)
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Oil Pipeline Preparedness Planner
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen The Department of Ecology is hiring an Oil Pipeline Preparedness Planner (Environmental Planner 3) within the Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Program. Location Options: Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA Northwest Region Office in Shoreline, WA Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the selected duty station. Note: If the selected duty station is the Northwest Region Office in Shoreline, the salary will include an additional 5% premium pay due to its location in King County. Salary range: $5,949 - $8,003 monthly. Schedule: This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options. You may telework most of your work time, with required fieldwork and occasional in-office time. Required fieldwork (springfall, occasional in winter) includes activities such as facility visits, spill response, and Geographic Response Plan fieldwork. Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change. Application Timeline: Apply by September 14, 2025. This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered. As the Oil Pipeline Preparedness Planner, you will manage all oil pipeline plans in the State of Washington, ensuring pipeline companies are prepared for oil spills through contracts with primary response contractors, appropriately staged in-state equipment, and procedures that meet or exceed requirements outlined in WAC 173-182. You will develop inland geographic response plans to protect sensitive resources along Washington's lakes and rivers from the impacts of oil spills. This plan development incorporates input from federal, state, and local agencies, Tribal governments, contractors, and industry response partners to create robust, well-prioritized plans that can be implemented within the first hours of a spill. This position offers an excellent opportunity to build emergency management skills by evaluating and participating in oil industry drills and training, as well as serving in incident management team roles such as communications or environmental support staff during real-world spill incidents. Review contingency plans submitted by pipeline companies using requirements in WAC 173-182 and write detailed reviews of these plans to improve industry preparedness. Develop geographic response plans in partnership with federal, state, and local agencies, Tribes, contractors, and industry to protect natural, cultural, and economic resources at risk of impacts from oil spills. Evaluate and participate in industry oil spill drills, providing written evaluations and observations to improve industry preparedness. Cultivate a deep understanding of the incident command system structure and train in specific roles to support spill response statewide in communication or environmental support roles. Track agency preparedness actions for oil pipelines, support the Citizens Commission on Pipeline Safety and Pipeline Safety Trust groups to improve preparedness in Washington State, and maintain an inter-agency agreement with our partner agency, the Utilities and Transportation Commission. Eight (8) years of experience and/or education as described below: Experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and/or program development, landscape architecture, geography, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or closely related experience. Education involving a major study 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. Examples of how to qualify: 8 years of experience. 7 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits. 6 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate's degree). 5 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits. 4 years of experience AND a Bachelor's degree. 2 years of experience AND a Master's degree or higher. 1 year of experience as an Environmental Planner 2, at the Department of Ecology. Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment: This position is part of the Spills Program Incident Management Team (IMT) and Crisis Management Team and is required to complete Incident Command System (ICS) training at the level of 100, 300, 700 and 800. Maintain HAZWOPER certification annually and continual training as required by the Program as they come available to maintain IMT position qualifications. Must be able to obtain the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC card) which entails a detailed background check. Must hold and maintain eligibility and certification to permit travel to and from Canada, including passport or Enhanced Driver's License. Must hold and maintain a valid Washington driver's license. The position normally works in a relatively sedentary open office environment, working with computers and other office equipment for long periods of time. However, this position also may require spill response in field work which could involve several hours of standing, walking, or squatting each day. Desired Qualifications: Familiarity with oil spill response equipment, techniques, management or oil pipeline industry. Understanding of Geographic Response Plans and the Northwest Area Contingency Plans. Familiarity with freshwater ecosystems and cultural resources. Experience working independently and with teams on multiple projects with strict deadlines. Working knowledge of online mapping software and ability to produce basic mapping products using this software. If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen The Department of Ecology is hiring an Oil Pipeline Preparedness Planner (Environmental Planner 3) within the Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Program. Location Options: Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA Northwest Region Office in Shoreline, WA Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the selected duty station. Note: If the selected duty station is the Northwest Region Office in Shoreline, the salary will include an additional 5% premium pay due to its location in King County. Salary range: $5,949 - $8,003 monthly. Schedule: This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options. You may telework most of your work time, with required fieldwork and occasional in-office time. Required fieldwork (springfall, occasional in winter) includes activities such as facility visits, spill response, and Geographic Response Plan fieldwork. Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change. Application Timeline: Apply by September 14, 2025. This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered. As the Oil Pipeline Preparedness Planner, you will manage all oil pipeline plans in the State of Washington, ensuring pipeline companies are prepared for oil spills through contracts with primary response contractors, appropriately staged in-state equipment, and procedures that meet or exceed requirements outlined in WAC 173-182. You will develop inland geographic response plans to protect sensitive resources along Washington's lakes and rivers from the impacts of oil spills. This plan development incorporates input from federal, state, and local agencies, Tribal governments, contractors, and industry response partners to create robust, well-prioritized plans that can be implemented within the first hours of a spill. This position offers an excellent opportunity to build emergency management skills by evaluating and participating in oil industry drills and training, as well as serving in incident management team roles such as communications or environmental support staff during real-world spill incidents. Review contingency plans submitted by pipeline companies using requirements in WAC 173-182 and write detailed reviews of these plans to improve industry preparedness. Develop geographic response plans in partnership with federal, state, and local agencies, Tribes, contractors, and industry to protect natural, cultural, and economic resources at risk of impacts from oil spills. Evaluate and participate in industry oil spill drills, providing written evaluations and observations to improve industry preparedness. Cultivate a deep understanding of the incident command system structure and train in specific roles to support spill response statewide in communication or environmental support roles. Track agency preparedness actions for oil pipelines, support the Citizens Commission on Pipeline Safety and Pipeline Safety Trust groups to improve preparedness in Washington State, and maintain an inter-agency agreement with our partner agency, the Utilities and Transportation Commission. Eight (8) years of experience and/or education as described below: Experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and/or program development, landscape architecture, geography, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or closely related experience. Education involving a major study 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. Examples of how to qualify: 8 years of experience. 7 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits. 6 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate's degree). 5 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits. 4 years of experience AND a Bachelor's degree. 2 years of experience AND a Master's degree or higher. 1 year of experience as an Environmental Planner 2, at the Department of Ecology. Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment: This position is part of the Spills Program Incident Management Team (IMT) and Crisis Management Team and is required to complete Incident Command System (ICS) training at the level of 100, 300, 700 and 800. Maintain HAZWOPER certification annually and continual training as required by the Program as they come available to maintain IMT position qualifications. Must be able to obtain the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC card) which entails a detailed background check. Must hold and maintain eligibility and certification to permit travel to and from Canada, including passport or Enhanced Driver's License. Must hold and maintain a valid Washington driver's license. The position normally works in a relatively sedentary open office environment, working with computers and other office equipment for long periods of time. However, this position also may require spill response in field work which could involve several hours of standing, walking, or squatting each day. Desired Qualifications: Familiarity with oil spill response equipment, techniques, management or oil pipeline industry. Understanding of Geographic Response Plans and the Northwest Area Contingency Plans. Familiarity with freshwater ecosystems and cultural resources. Experience working independently and with teams on multiple projects with strict deadlines. Working knowledge of online mapping software and ability to produce basic mapping products using this software. If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.