Rulemaking Lead (Environmental Planner 3) (Internal Only)

DGS Office of External Affairs; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rulemaking Lead (Environmental Planner 3) is a non-permanent position within the Department of Ecology's Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program in Lacey, WA. The role involves managing complex rulemaking projects, leading the Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting rule revision cycle, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and conducting research on toxic chemicals and dangerous waste.

The position requires strong project management, technical writing, public engagement, and

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience in project and process management, technical writing, and documentation compliance.
• Ability to develop communication strategies and present complex regulatory information to diverse audiences.
• Research and analytical skills to assess data and inform policy decisions related to environmental and toxics issues.
• Collaborative team-based work with ability to provide guidance and support.
• Understanding of environmental requirements, regulatory processes, and environmental justice/equity considerations.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex rulemaking projects and cycles.
• Lead the Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting rule revision cycle.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
• Conduct research on toxic chemicals and dangerous waste.
• Develop environmentally protective regulations with equity considerations.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Documentation compliance

Public engagement

Analytical skills

Environmental justice

Team collaboration

Policy analysis

Job description

The Rulemaking Lead (Environmental Planner 3) is a non-permanent position within the Department of Ecology's Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program in Lacey, WA. The role involves managing complex rulemaking projects, leading the Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting rule revision cycle, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, and conducting research on toxic chemicals and dangerous waste. The position requires strong project management, technical writing, public engagement, and analytical skills to develop environmentally protective regulations while advancing equity and environmental justice.

Key qualifications:

• Eight years of experience in project and process management, technical writing, and documentation compliance
• Ability to develop communication strategies and present complex regulatory information to diverse audiences
• Research and analytical skills to assess data and inform policy decisions related to environmental and toxics issues
• Collaborative team-based work with ability to provide guidance and support
• Understanding of environmental requirements, regulatory processes, and environmental justice/equity considerations