Regional Outreach & Environmental Planning Analyst

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Washington's Department of Natural Resources seeks a Region-Operations Outreach Support Analyst, EP3, to lead cross‑regional projects and support the Forest Practices Program statewide. You will coordinate teams, interpret regulations, and guide data-driven decisions in Olympia, with some telework flexibility.

The role emphasizes training, collaboration with six regions, and proactive problem solving to improve field and office operations under state forest practices rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, public administration with environmental emphasis, environmental law, or closely related field; plus three years of applied professional forestry/natural resource management experience.
• Strong ability to interpret and apply federal/state laws, rules, and regulations in real-world settings.
• Ability to analyze data queries, report progress, and support training and program goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in Region-Operations Outreach Team projects to ensure statewide interpretation and enforcement of Forest Practices Act, Rules, and manuals.
• Manage and support regulatory enforcement proceedings and appeals as needed.
• Analyze legislative proposals for potential program impacts and communicate findings to managers.
• Coordinate with six DNR regions to identify and implement efficient operational tools.
• Provide data quality assurances and report program progress and accomplishments.
• Support Training Manager in developing and delivering program-specific training.

Skills

Creative problem solver

Regulatory interpretation

Data analysis

Project management

Verbal & written comms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in forestry or environmental field

Job description

The State of Washington's Department of Natural Resources seeks a Region-Operations Outreach Support Analyst, EP3, to lead cross‑regional projects and support the Forest Practices Program statewide. You will coordinate teams, interpret regulations, and guide data-driven decisions in Olympia, with some telework flexibility.

The role emphasizes training, collaboration with six regions, and proactive problem solving to improve field and office operations under state forest practices rules.