Salary: $75,120.00 – $101,052.00 Annually (The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step)
Location: Thurston County – Lacey, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Department: Dept. of Ecology
Job Number: 2023-SEA4962-05503
Closing: Continuous
Learn more about this position and apply today at the Department of Ecology’s Government Jobs Page.
Job Description:
The Shorelands & Environmental Assistance (SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an Energy and State Environmental Policy Act Principal Planner (Environmental Planner 5) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
In this position, you will serve as a principal State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) planner for the SEA Program for the preparation of project-level and programmatic Environmental Impact Statements (EIS). You will lead and facilitate cross-programmatic and multi-agency teams for the development of highly complex SEPA Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) with the SEA Program. You will also function as a high-level project manager which includes coordinating input and review by Ecology Programs, managing contracts, Tribal and stakeholder engagement, and multi-agency coordination. Projects and proposals considered for review include Clean Energy.
Agency Mission: The mission of the Department of Ecology is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s land air, and water for current and future generations.
Program Mission: The mission of the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) program is to work in partnership with communities to support healthy watersheds and promote statewide environmental interests.
Telework options for this position: At the present time, this position is eligible to telework up to 80% of the time. Applicants with questions about position location options, telework, 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: The positions will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of May 11, 2023. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before of May 10, 2023. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.
Ecology Employees May Be Eligible for the Following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth Click here for more information *
