The Spill Prevention, Preparedness & Response (SPPR) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Tug Escort Environmental Analysis Coordinator (Environmental Planner 4) position. This position can be located in any of the following offices: Our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA or our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, 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. In this instance the salary range will be $6,195 - $8,328 per month. 

In this role, you will serve as a senior level environmental planner for the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) analysis that is required as part of the tug escort rulemaking. You will manage the SEPA process and environmental analysis for the rule, manage the procurement and contract analysis for environmental elements of the proposed rules that may have significant adverse environmental impacts, conduct research to support the SEPA analysis and contracted work, coordinate stakeholder outreach and feedback related to SEPA, and develop reports and other documents related to SEPA. You will gain a well-rounded understanding of the SEPA process, contract and procurement process, and work closely with the Board of Pilotage Commissioners (BPC). 

Please Note: This is a project position that is funded until December 31, 2025. 

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 Spills Program’s mission is to protect, preserve, and restore Washington’s environment. Our vision is to create a zero spills world.

Statewide Resources Section: 

• Supports the Agency and Program missions in maintaining 24/7 response capability, aggressive response to oil and hazardous substance spills through service delivery of legislative and policy support, program planning, data and IT management, performance reporting, statewide training, investigation, enforcement, research and analysis, file management, and time accounting activities.
• This position is a part of a newly established Research and Policy Unit within the Statewide Resources Section.

Tele-work options for this position: This position is eligible for up to a 90% telework schedule. This position may need to come into the office infrequently for team and external meetings, travel opportunities, trainings, and workshops.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on October 13, 2023. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before October 12, 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. 

Salary: $70,800.00 - $95,184.00

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Tug Escort Environmental Analysis Coordinator (Environmental Planner 4)