Careers

Description:

In this position, you will join a team of passionate professionals, who are working collaboratively to ensure water availability in Washington for years to come! This is a unique opportunity and the first of its kind to take a deep dive into the program’s inner workings and bring environmental justice to the forefront of decision making. As the Water Resources Environmental Justice (EJ) Program Planner, you will develop and implement program plans, policies and conduct research in support of HEAL Act implementation, other legal requirements and program EJ strategy to effectively operationalize agency priorities, policies, protocols on equity, environmental justice, and civil rights for the program. 

What you will do:

Skills/Eligibility:

Required Qualifications:

Nine years of experience and/or education as described below:

• Experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and/or program development, landscape architecture, geography, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or closely related experience. 
  Experience must include:
  • Strategic Planning, Tracking, and Reporting Experience – Experience developing program strategies, setting and tracking performance metrics, and reporting on progress to support compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
    
  • Engagement, Outreach, and Facilitation Experience – Demonstrated experience engaging with Tribes, overburdened and vulnerable communities, community-based organizations, and interagency partners, including planning and facilitating workgroups and supporting inclusive public outreach processes.
  • Environmental Justice, Equity, and Civil Rights Expertise – Demonstrated knowledge of environmental justice principles and civil rights requirements, including the HEAL Act, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the ability to apply these frameworks within a public sector or regulatory program.
  • Policy Analysis, Research, and Program Implementation Experience – Proven ability to conduct policy and data analysis, develop and implement program-level policies and procedures, and support legislative, budget, and strategic planning efforts related to environmental or natural resource programs.
  • Strong Communication, Collaboration, and Professional Judgment – Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across programs and agencies, navigate complex or controversial issues, exercise sound judgment, and provide clear, objective guidance to staff and leadership.
    
• Education involving a major study in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, landscape architecture, geography, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or closely related field.

Examples of how to qualify:

• 9 years of experience.
• 8 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
• 7 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
• 6 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
• 5 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
• 3 years of experience AND a Master’s degree.
• 2 years of experience AND a Ph.D.

Desired Qualifications:

• Direct Experience Implementing Environmental Justice or Equity Legislation – Experience applying the HEAL Act or similar environmental justice, equity, or civil rights laws within a public agency, including translating statutory requirements into program policies, procedures, metrics, and implementation plans.
• Experience Working in Water Resources or Environmental Regulatory Programs – Background in water resources, environmental protection, natural resource management, or a closely related regulatory program, with an understanding of how water access, supply, permitting, or watershed decisions affect ov