Washington State ESD
Climate Pollution Reduction Senior Legislative Planner (Environmental Planner 5)
Washington State ESD, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a
Senior Legislative Planner (Environmental Planner 5)
within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP). Location: Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. Schedule: This position is eligible for telework options. A minimum of one day per week is required in the office, during the Legislative Interim. Based on business need, the successful candidate may be required to be in the office more frequently. Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change. Application Timeline: Apply by October 8, 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. Join us as a
Senior Legislative Planner
for the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP). Are you passionate about driving bold climate action and consulting on environmental policy on a state and national level? We are seeking a Senior Legislative Planner to coordinate the development of highly complex and impactful environmental policies and legislation that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and advances our state’s climate goals. In this role, you will: Provide strategic guidance to program leadership on legislative initiatives at both the state and federal levels. Track, evaluate, and coordinate bill analyses with environmental scientists and subject matter experts across the program. Represent CPRP with legislators, Tribal governments, senior state and federal leadership, and key interested parties. Research, write, review and conduct analysis related to state and federal legislation and regulatory development in support of climate policy efforts. Draft, review and provide testimony for CPRP to legislative committees, as appropriate. Develop presentation materials for state and federal legislators, interested parties, Tribal leaders and staff, and the public, working closely with the Program Communications Manager. In concert with the CPRP Deputy Program Manager, oversee the development of agency request legislation and budget decision packages for CPRP. Perform collaboration and outreach by representing CPRP in maintaining communication and coordination with Tribal governments, adhering to protocols for appropriately interacting with Tribal governments. This is a dynamic, highly-visible position that requires excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills. If you are looking for the chance to shape the laws and policies that will define our state’s climate leadership for decades to come, we invite you to apply. Required Qualifications: Eleven years of experience and/or education as described below: Experience
in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and/or program development conducting research and analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations. Experience
must
include all
of the following:
Two or more years working for or with a legislative body. Two or more years working for or with Tribal governments.
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, political science, government relations, environmental science, environmental studies, or closely related field. Desired Qualifications: Experience with:
Tracking legislation. Developing, drafting, and preparing legislation. Preparation and coordination of bill analyses. Drafting fiscal notes. Developing budget decision packages.
Knowledge of:
State and federal greenhouse gas reduction laws and policies. Washington State climate laws and policies. State and federal clean vehicle laws and policies.
Knowledge of and experience with Washington's Government-to-Government protocols. The 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, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
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Senior Legislative Planner (Environmental Planner 5)
within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP). Location: Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. Schedule: This position is eligible for telework options. A minimum of one day per week is required in the office, during the Legislative Interim. Based on business need, the successful candidate may be required to be in the office more frequently. Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change. Application Timeline: Apply by October 8, 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. Join us as a
Senior Legislative Planner
for the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP). Are you passionate about driving bold climate action and consulting on environmental policy on a state and national level? We are seeking a Senior Legislative Planner to coordinate the development of highly complex and impactful environmental policies and legislation that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and advances our state’s climate goals. In this role, you will: Provide strategic guidance to program leadership on legislative initiatives at both the state and federal levels. Track, evaluate, and coordinate bill analyses with environmental scientists and subject matter experts across the program. Represent CPRP with legislators, Tribal governments, senior state and federal leadership, and key interested parties. Research, write, review and conduct analysis related to state and federal legislation and regulatory development in support of climate policy efforts. Draft, review and provide testimony for CPRP to legislative committees, as appropriate. Develop presentation materials for state and federal legislators, interested parties, Tribal leaders and staff, and the public, working closely with the Program Communications Manager. In concert with the CPRP Deputy Program Manager, oversee the development of agency request legislation and budget decision packages for CPRP. Perform collaboration and outreach by representing CPRP in maintaining communication and coordination with Tribal governments, adhering to protocols for appropriately interacting with Tribal governments. This is a dynamic, highly-visible position that requires excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills. If you are looking for the chance to shape the laws and policies that will define our state’s climate leadership for decades to come, we invite you to apply. Required Qualifications: Eleven years of experience and/or education as described below: Experience
in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and/or program development conducting research and analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations. Experience
must
include all
of the following:
Two or more years working for or with a legislative body. Two or more years working for or with Tribal governments.
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, political science, government relations, environmental science, environmental studies, or closely related field. Desired Qualifications: Experience with:
Tracking legislation. Developing, drafting, and preparing legislation. Preparation and coordination of bill analyses. Drafting fiscal notes. Developing budget decision packages.
Knowledge of:
State and federal greenhouse gas reduction laws and policies. Washington State climate laws and policies. State and federal clean vehicle laws and policies.
Knowledge of and experience with Washington's Government-to-Government protocols. The 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, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
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