The Air Quality Program (AQP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Senior Legislative Program 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.

Do you want to make an impact shaping policy initiatives affecting climate and air quality in Washington? This is an exciting opportunity to work on these issues with a supportive, high performing team in a fast-paced environment on critical issues for Washington’s air and climate. If you want to put your analytic thinking, stellar communication abilities, and excellent organizational skills to make a difference for Washingtonians, this may be the position for you!

The mission of the Air Quality Program (AQP) is to protect and improve air quality in Washington. The Air Quality Program’s vision is clean, healthy air and climate for all of Washington.

During Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery, employees are working a combination of in-office and/or telework based on position and business need. Ecology is following current state guidance regarding mask requirements, health screening questions before entry, and social distancing. Looking ahead, Ecology has recently updated the agency policies on telework and flexible and compressed work schedules. 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.” 

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of October 20, 2022. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before October 19, 2022. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

If interested, please apply here: Senior Legislative Program Planner (Environmental Planner 5)