Job Information
Department of Ecology Rulemaking Lead (Environmental Planner 3) in Lacey, Washington
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Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a *Rulemaking Lead (Environmental Planner 3) *within the Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}.
Location Options:
This position can be based at any of the following duty stations:
- Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}.
- Central Region Office in Union Gap, WA{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}.
- Eastern Region Office in Spokane, WA{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}.
- Northwest Region Office in Shoreline, WA{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}.
- Richland Field Office in Richland, WA{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}.
- Vancouver Field Office in Vancouver, WA{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}.
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: $5,776 - $7,770 monthly.
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Schedule:
- This position is eligible for up to 90% telework with the expectation of 8 hours per pay period spent in the office.
Schedules depend on position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline: (Delete this section if open/close)
- Apply by April 17, 2025
This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Ecology may not consider applications received after the above date.
Duties
Duties
Are you interested in helping reduce toxic chemicals and safely manage dangerous waste in Washington state? Do you enjoy managing complex projects, engaging diverse interested parties with conflicting interests, and writing and analyzing laws and rules? As a rulemaking lead, you will learn the rulemaking process, enhance your project management skills, work with interested parties, and join a collaborative and creative team.
In this position, you will:
Serve as the rulemaking lead for the Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting Rule: Chapter 173-337 WAC{rel="nofollow"}. You will:
Lead the effort to revise the rule on a five-year cycle.
Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to research and analyze toxics in consumer products.
Support the Safer Products for Washingt