Environmental Policy & Rulemaking Lead (Remote)

Washington State Department of Ecology; Lacey (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Telework eligible

Job summary

Washington State Department of Ecology is seeking an Agency Rulemaking Lead and Governmental Policy Analyst (Environmental Planner 5) to guide rulemaking and hearings. You will analyze legislation, coordinate processes, and mentor staff across the agency, ensuring compliant, defensible rulemaking and effective policy implementation.

Telework-friendly with in-office meetings as needed; requires strategic, detail-focused leadership and strong collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 11 years of experience related to the duties of the position.
• Extensive knowledge of state government, the rulemaking process, the Washington Administrative Procedures Act, and the legislative process.
• Ability to guide and coordinate rulemaking activities to ensure legal compliance and alignment with agency leadership; understanding of steps in the process and ability to explain to others.
• Ability to analyze and interpret proposed laws and policies to provide accurate, clear information that identifies and supports agency actions.
• Ability to teach and support staff in rulemaking and hearing officer responsibilities to strengthen agency capability.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects, audits, and reform initiatives to help the agency meet accountability expectations.
• Ability to interpret and apply legal requirements to ensure rulemaking and related work meet state standards.
• Ability to establish and document process steps in various formats.
• Ability to conduct public hearings and apply agency procedures to ensure fair, well-organized, and professional processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight, guidance, and mentoring on the agency’s rulemaking process and hearing officers.
• Analyze legislation, policies, and projects with agency-wide impact.
• Serve as the Agency Hearings Officer, facilitating public hearings and meetings and certifying other agency staff through training and mentoring.
• Develop and implement new agency-wide policies or processes.
• Provide training and mentoring to staff on rulemaking, hearings, and related responsibilities.
• Advise and brief executive leadership on rulemaking and other key policy topics.
• Implement the agency's online commenting system.
• Serve as SharePoint co-administrator for the Rules and Accountability Section.

Skills

Government & Rulemaking Knowledge

Rulemaking Coordination

Policy & Legislative Analysis

Training & Mentoring

Project & Accountability Management

Regulatory Compliance

Process Documentation

Hearing Officer Skills

Education

Urban/Environmental Planning or related field

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Washington State Department of Ecology is seeking an Agency Rulemaking Lead and Governmental Policy Analyst (Environmental Planner 5) to guide rulemaking and hearings. You will analyze legislation, coordinate processes, and mentor staff across the agency, ensuring compliant, defensible rulemaking and effective policy implementation.

Telework-friendly with in-office meetings as needed; requires strategic, detail-focused leadership and strong collaboration across teams.