Salary: $78,120.00 – $105,096.00
Location: Thurston County – Lacey, WA
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2023-SEA5061-09917
Department: Dept. of Ecology
Division: Shorelands and Environmental Assistance
Opening Date: 08/07/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step.

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 a Clean Energy Programmatic EIS Principal Planner (Environmental Planner 5) position. This position will be located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Washington State recently passed new legislation expanding Ecology’s role in siting clean energy in our state. This work is required as part of Governor-requested House Bill 1216 which is an integral component of Washington State’s transition to a full decarbonized energy sector. This position will help support that goal as the lead planner for completing Programmatic Review of Clean Energy facilities, specifically Utility-Scale Solar Energy projects, Utility-Scale Onshore Wind Energy projects, and Green Electrolytic and Renewable Hydrogen projects. 

The Washington Legislature has entrusted us to address the challenging and complex environmental issues affecting Washington. As the state’s lead agency on climate change, we carry out policies that help slow the causes of climate change and support communities already impacted by its effects.
 
Tele-Work Options for This Position: 

This position will be eligible for tele-work schedule up to one or two days per week. Applicants with questions about 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 August 21, 2023. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before August 20, 2023. 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.