Washington State Department of Ecology
Climate Pollution Reduction Senior Legislative Planner (Environmental Planner 5)
Washington State Department of Ecology, Lacey, Washington, us, 98509
Climate Pollution Reduction Senior Legislative Planner (Environmental Planner 5)
Join the Washington State Department of Ecology as a Climate Pollution Reduction Senior Legislative Planner (Environmental Planner 5). The Department of Ecology is hiring a Senior Legislative Planner within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP). The successful candidate will coordinate the development of highly complex and impactful environmental policies and legislation that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance the state’s climate goals. 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. 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. Duties: 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. 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. Qualifications: Eleven years of experience and/or education 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 two or more years working for or with a legislative body and two or more years working for or with Tribal governments. Desired Qualifications: Experience with tracking legislation, developing and drafting legislation, and preparing bill analyses. Knowledge of state and federal greenhouse gas reduction laws and policies, Washington State climate laws and policies, and state and federal clean vehicle laws and policies. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR):
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. Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging.
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Join the Washington State Department of Ecology as a Climate Pollution Reduction Senior Legislative Planner (Environmental Planner 5). The Department of Ecology is hiring a Senior Legislative Planner within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP). The successful candidate will coordinate the development of highly complex and impactful environmental policies and legislation that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance the state’s climate goals. 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. 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. Duties: 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. 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. Qualifications: Eleven years of experience and/or education 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 two or more years working for or with a legislative body and two or more years working for or with Tribal governments. Desired Qualifications: Experience with tracking legislation, developing and drafting legislation, and preparing bill analyses. Knowledge of state and federal greenhouse gas reduction laws and policies, Washington State climate laws and policies, and state and federal clean vehicle laws and policies. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR):
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. Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging.
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