The Water Resources (WR) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an Water Resources Program Rule Development Lead (Environmental Planner 5) position. This position can be located in any one of the following offices:

Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA.
Central Region Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA.
Eastern Region Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA.

Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Please Note: If the final location of this position is determined to be in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA. there will be an additional 5% pay increase due to its location in King County. For positions based in the Northwest Region Office, the salary range will be $6,835 - $9,195 per month.

This position is a unique opportunity to influence and make decisions regarding our state's water resources. In this role, you will develop policies, guidance documents, and procedural work products to improve implementation of instream flow rules. You will also have the opportunity to work with experts in the field to develop solutions to complex water resources issues related to rulemaking.

Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment and to promote the wise management of our air, land, and water for the benefit of current and future generations.  

Program Mission: The mission of the Water Resources Program is to support sustainable water resources management to meet the present and future water needs of people and the natural environment, in partnership with Washington communities.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to an 90% 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 is subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications next on March 18, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before March 17, 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.

Salary:  $78,120.00 - $105,096.00 Annually

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Water Resources Program Rule Development Lead (Environmental Planner 5)