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Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring a *Climate Pollution Reduction Rulemaking Planner (Environmental Planner 3) (In-Training) *within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP).

This is a project position that is funded until June 30, 2026.

Location:

• Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}.
• Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

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Schedule:

• This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
• A minimum of one day per week is required in the office.
• You may telework most of your work time with occasional in-person meetings and activities.
• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

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Application Timeline:

• Apply by March 18, 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 March 18th may not be considered.

   

Duties

As the Climate Pollution Reduction Rulemaking Planner in the Policy and Planning Section, you will project manage and engage with rulemaking and projects that provide the regulatory foundation to ensure a healthy environment for Washingtonians. You'll be analyzing and developing rules to implement major climate pollution reduction legislation, such as the Motor Vehicle Emissions Standards, Limiting Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hydrofluorocarbons Emissions Reduction, Climate Commitment Act, and the Clean Fuels Program.  In this role, you will orchestrate the development of rules and plans to protect public health and the environment. You'll engage with technical experts throughout the Department of Ecology for rule development, as well as provide expertise and policy development assistance to other teams throughout the program. Rulemaking related to climate pollution reduction is highly complex and controversial, laws are potentially subject to multiple legal interpretations, leading to heightened political sensitivity, polarized interest from various parties, and a heightened potential for litigation. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong communicator and critical thinker, with a passion for the environment and project management to join our dynamic team. If you're excited by this challenge, we welcome you to apply!    *Additional duties will include: *

Coordinate the development and implementation of rulemaking and policy related to all aspects of climate pollution regulations.

Prepare all required documents for each phase of rulemaking, including rule development plans, environmental checklists, written response to comments, implementation plans, technical reports, and administrative regulations.

Develop a project management plan for each assigned agency rulemaking action and facilitate project teams to identify regulatory options, reach consensus, and make recommendations. 

Work with agency technical experts to understand issues, review options, and develop preliminary draft rule language.