AGO Senior Investigator/Analyst | Environmental Protection Division | Seattle

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Wellness program

PERS retirement

Job summary

State of Washington’s Attorney General’s Office in Seattle seeks a permanent AGO Senior Investigator/Analyst in the Environmental Protection Division. The role leads statewide investigations of environmental crimes, coordinates with agencies, and supports prosecutions from inception through trial.

The salary ranges from $82,440 to $110,952 annually, with possible location and language stipends. A bachelor’s degree plus 10 years or five years as an AGO Investigator/Analyst are required; travel is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and ten years of investigative experience.
• Five years’ AGO Investigator/Analyst experience works as alternative.
• Education can substitute year-for-year for experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide investigations of major environmental crimes.
• Coordinate with state, local, and federal agencies for prosecutions.
• Manage all phases from inception through trial and testimony.
• Provide training and serve as a consultant to partners.

Skills

Analysis

Interviewing

Researching

Caseload management

Legal knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Ten years investigations experience

Job description

Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at [e-mail]. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

Position and Salary

The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full time AGO Senior Investigator/Analyst in the Environmental Protection Division. This position is located in Seattle, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

AGO Senior Investigator/Analyst Salary Range 66: $82,440 - $110,952 (Annual)

The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate’s job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The following stipends may apply based on position requirements:

• Incumbents assigned to our Seattle office location receive an additional 5% King County Location Pay stipend.
• Incumbents assigned to a position designated as requiring dual language skills will receive a 5% Dual Language Requirement Pay stipend.

The AGO provides a workplace that is understanding of work‑life balance and promotes advancement by offering a wide variety of professional development and growth opportunities.

Excellent benefits

Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s); Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year; Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; and Life Insurance. Beyond these traditional benefits, we offer Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, and more. With the goal of employee health and wellness, we also offer:

• Flexible schedules and part‑time/hybrid telework options;
• A Wellness Program, an Infants in the Workplace Program, and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides counseling, webinar, and other cost‑free support resources;
• Numerous employee‑driven affinity groups to foster community and connection, including Bereavement, Elder Care, Parenting, POC, LGBTQ+, Veterans and more. The AGO is a place to belong and make a difference!

About the Environmental Protection Division

The Environmental Protection Division seeks a senior investigator to initiate and lead investigations of environmental crimes, joining a team of dedicated, talented attorneys and professional staff.

The investigator hired to fill this position will handle or assist in all phases of criminal environmental investigation and enforcement cases for the Environmental Protection Division. Areas of enforcement include illegal dumping, habitat destruction, disposal of hazardous and solid waste, illegal removal or disposal of asbestos, and fish and wildlife crimes including unlawful trafficking in endangered species. The Environmental Protection Division prosecutes cases such as State v. Electron Hydro, State v. Perez, State v. Boss, State v. Smith, and State v. Pillon. This position will work with partners across a wide variety of local, state, and federal agencies, including the Department of Ecology, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Duties and Essential Functions of an AGO Senior Investigator/Analyst

The AGO Senior Investigator will take a lead role in directing and conducting investigations statewide of major environmental crimes. These investigations frequently involve unusual factual scenarios, multiple criminal statutes and multiple jurisdictions. Additionally, this position coordinates with investigators, enforcement staff, and regulators from the Department of Ecology, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Fish and Wildlife, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and other local, state, and federal agencies to assist in criminal investigations. The direction and conduct of criminal investigations involve all aspects of the case from inception through trial. As such, this position requires travel both day and night, with frequent trips throughout the state of Washington.

This position is responsible for building and maintaining professional relationships with AGO partners; local, state, and federal agencies and regulatory personnel; and the public.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Working closely with the public, local and statewide law enforcement, state and federal agencies, and AGO attorneys to develop and prosecute environmental crimes in the State of Washington.
• Collecting, analyzing, and processing tips and complaints from a myriad of sources to develop complex criminal environmental investigations.
• Conducting witness interviews; collecting, taking, and analyzing evidence; reviewing financial statements and documents; drafting search warrants and certifications for determination of probable cause.
• Reviewing and analyzing environmental statutes and regulations, permit conditions, inspection and clean‑up reports to evaluate potential criminal prosecutions.
• Assisting in all aspects of criminal prosecution, including serving subpoenas, coordinating witness attendance and testimony, attending and testifying in court hearings and jury trials.
• Serving as a consultant to statewide agencies and local law enforcement departments for the investigation of environmental crimes.
• Providing training to local, statewide law enforcement, and prosecutorial agencies regarding all aspects of environmental criminal investigations.
• Organizing, facilitating, and leading meetings of investigators of multiple stakeholders from an array of agencies to discuss environmental crimes investigations and enforcement.
• Working to promote the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.

This recruitment announcement may be used to fill multiple open positions for the same classification, in addition to the position(s) listed in this announcement.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and ten (10) years of experience conducting investigations, which include the authority to independently plan and conduct investigations in civil or criminal cases.

OR

Five years’ experience as an AGO Investigator/Analyst.

Additional qualifying investigative experience may substitute year for year for education.

Required Occupational Competencies

• Analysis - Uses and presents data and information in a clear and rational thought process to assess and understand issues and events; evaluate and form accurate conclusions and make decisions.
• Interviewing /Interrogation - Uses effective techniques when obtaining sworn statements and in conducting witness/subject interviews in ways that enhance clarity, information flow and reliability of information; uses multiple sources; uses tact in broaching subjects of a sensitive nature. Maintains objectivity consistent with professional standards and requisite training; post interview.
• Researching and Gathering Information - Effectively identifies, collects, organizes and documents data and information in ways that make the information most useful for subsequent assessment analysis and investigation or responsiveness to discovery.
• Workload / Caseload Management - Prioritizes and handles multiple competing case assignments and urgent situations, integrating many factors into case decisions and priorities.
• Knowledge of Laws, Rules, Statutes and Regulations - Possesses a thorough understanding of federal and state governmental laws, rules, regulations and statutes, and initiates compliance in a way that is fair, objective and reasonable; serves as a model of ethics and integrity in carrying out investigative activities.