Remote Statewide Wetlands Permitting Lead

State of Washington; Lacey (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington's Department of Ecology is seeking a Statewide Wetlands Permitting Implementation Lead (Environmental Planner 5) to guide statewide wetlands permitting, compliance, and policy development within the SEA Program. You will provide senior leadership, strategic direction, and technical guidance for State Waters Alteration Permit and related wetlands frameworks across the state.

The role includes developing statewide policies, supervising staff, and coordinating with agencies and

Qualifications

• Eleven (11) years of experience and/or education related to wetlands permitting and compliance.
• Ability to interpret and apply state and federal wetlands laws and related acts.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with tribes, federal agencies, and local governments.

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide leadership for wetlands permitting and compliance, directing interpretation of regulatory frameworks.
• Serve as principal planning consultant for wetlands permitting, advising senior management on policy needs.
• Lead cross-program and interagency coordination on major wetlands topics and regulatory discussions.
• Develop statewide guidance, procedures, tools, and training to improve permitting clarity and accessibility.
• Oversee complex permitting decisions and compliance actions involving multiple programs and legal considerations.
• Develop, analyze, and present legislative proposals; draft testimony and advise leadership on impacts.
• Coordinate implementation of major regulatory frameworks, including SEA Program plans and related acts.
• Direct multi-disciplinary teams to resolve policy issues and launch statewide implementation strategies.
• Provide statewide policy direction and senior-level consultation to staff across programs and regions.
• Supervise 2–4 professional staff; assign work, coach, and evaluate performance.

Skills

Wetlands regulations

Policy development

Interagency coordination

Legislation analysis

Program leadership

Supervisory

Education

Environmental planning degree

Job description

State of Washington's Department of Ecology is seeking a Statewide Wetlands Permitting Implementation Lead (Environmental Planner 5) to guide statewide wetlands permitting, compliance, and policy development within the SEA Program. You will provide senior leadership, strategic direction, and technical guidance for State Waters Alteration Permit and related wetlands frameworks across the state.

The role includes developing statewide policies, supervising staff, and coordinating with agencies and