Strategic Rulemaking Lead & Policy Analyst (Env Policy)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Washington State Department of Ecology seeks an Agency Rulemaking Lead and Governmental Policy Analyst to oversee rulemaking and hearing officer processes. The role leads policy analysis, strategic implementation, and staff mentoring, with a focus on coordinating across programs and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The position is based in Lacey, WA, with telework options and in-office meetings. It requires strong project management, collaboration, and leadership skills for effective policy

Qualifications

• Eleven (11) years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position.
• Extensive working 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 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 and Rulemaking Knowledge

Rulemaking Coordination

Policy and Legislative Analysis

Training and Mentoring

Project and Accountability Management

Regulatory Compliance

Process Documentation

Hearing Officer Skills

Education

Master’s degree in land use / urban / environmental planning or public administration or closely related field

Job description

Washington State Department of Ecology seeks an Agency Rulemaking Lead and Governmental Policy Analyst to oversee rulemaking and hearing officer processes. The role leads policy analysis, strategic implementation, and staff mentoring, with a focus on coordinating across programs and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The position is based in Lacey, WA, with telework options and in-office meetings. It requires strong project management, collaboration, and leadership skills for effective policy