Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The  Shorelands & Environmental Assistance{rel="nofollow"} (SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a * SEPA Rule Writer (Environmental Planner 3)* position.  This position will be located in our Headquarters Office in* *Lacey, WA.{rel="nofollow"} Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

In this position, you will serve as an associate planner responsible for guiding the development of SEPA rulemaking activity. You will provide expertise and consultation to staff of other Ecology environmental programs, other state agencies, local government, tribes, and other concerned organizations. You will also provide interpretation, guidance, and training on SEPA to Ecology staff, other agencies, consultants, and the public. You will support the agency and program missions of environmental protection and conservation by helping others complete SEPA reviews that reflect those values.  

To be successful in this position, you will need a strong working knowledge of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and also the ability to foster strong professional relationships with colleagues, residents, resource professionals, and other interested parties.

*Agency Mission: *The mission of the Department of Ecology's is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations.

* * Program Mission: *The mission of the *Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program is to create community conservation partnerships to protect and restore our shorelands, wetlands, and floodplains.

Tele-work options for this position: *This position will be eligible for up to a 80% tele-work schedule. *Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in "other information." Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on * May 15th, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before *May 14th, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date. 

Please Note: We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made. Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: