Water Quality Strategy Planner & Performance Coordinator

Washington State Department of Ecology; Lacey (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Ecology is seeking an Assistant Program Planner and Performance Coordinator in the Water Quality Program. The role focuses on process improvement, policy development, and performance monitoring, collaborating with senior staff and program executives to drive outcomes.

The position offers telework eligibility with at least one day in the office weekly, and requires living within commutable distance to Lacey, WA.

Qualifications

• Ability to research and interpret laws, rules, and policy proposals to support decisions.
• Ability to examine complex information, identify key issues, and derive practical insights.
• Ability to organize and guide small to medium projects to achieve timely results.
• Ability to analyze workflows to identify inefficiencies and improve processes.
• Clear written and visual communication to staff, managers, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead Water Quality process improvement projects and streamline workflows and systems.
• Track legislation, coordinate policy analysis, and draft legislative documents.
• Help develop program strategic plans and report outcomes with data visualizations.
• Coordinate EJ workplans and EJ impact reports for Water Quality.

Skills

Legislative and Policy Analysis

Analytical Thinking

Data Interpretation

Project Coordination

Leadership

Communication

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, environmental policy, or closely related field

PMP / Six Sigma / Lean certifications may be accepted

Job description

Washington State Department of Ecology is seeking an Assistant Program Planner and Performance Coordinator in the Water Quality Program. The role focuses on process improvement, policy development, and performance monitoring, collaborating with senior staff and program executives to drive outcomes.

The position offers telework eligibility with at least one day in the office weekly, and requires living within commutable distance to Lacey, WA.