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Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
Washington has adopted the ground-breaking Climate Commitment Act (CCA) to address climate change by sharply reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and moving rapidly toward carbon neutrality. Do you care passionately about climate change? Are you seeking a challenging and rewarding job in which you will be directly addressing the climate crisis? Then join us as we implement this historic legislation.
The Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) is looking to fill a Cap-and-Invest Group Manager (WMS Band 3) position. This position will be located at our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Washington has put a price on carbon through its Cap-and-Invest program, the centerpiece of the CCA, and only the second program of its kind in the nation. Launched in 2023, the Cap-and-Invest Program is already hard at work reducing emissions while still rapidly growing and adding staff as we bring online all of the policies laid out by the Legislature. It’s a big task with even bigger long-term impacts on the state’s greenhouse gas emissions and the global fight against climate change.
As the Cap-and-Invest Group Manager, you’ll oversee Washington’s cap-and-invest program and other key components of the Climate Commitment Act (CCA). You’ll be charged with making high-profile and high-risk policy decisions as you lead the operation and further development of Washington’s market-based program to achieve the state’s greenhouse gas (GHG) limits.
In this leadership role, you’ll coordinate and oversee the work of the Cap-and-Invest Group’s three different sections, as they work together to carry out a broad, market-based regulatory program. Additionally, you’ll represent the Department of Ecology in consultation with Tribes, and will communicate with the Governor’s office, members of the State Legislature, residents of disproportionately impacted communities, businesses, and stakeholders in all matters relating to the Climate Commitment Act.
You will serve as a member of the Leadership Team of CPRP, whose strategic priorities and goals include: reducing and preparing for climate impacts; preventing and reducing toxic threats; and delivering efficient and effective services. The CPRP’s mission is to implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in Washington so that the state meets its statutory greenhouse gas emission limits. The CPRP focuses long term, requiring creative and strategic decision making for implementation to achieve broad statewide and interstate success reducing carbon emissions in the state of Washington so residents have a healthy environment and climate.
Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible to tele-work up to 3 days per week. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on February 27, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before February 26, 2024. If your application isn’t received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.
Please Note: We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:
Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *Click here for more information
About the Department of Ecology
Protecting Washington State’s environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our Strategic Plan.
Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:
Our commitment to DEIR
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.
Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.
Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.
Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Duties
What makes this position unique?
This is a highly collaborative position and a dynamic opportunity to further the Cap-and-Invest Program and uphold the goals of the Climate Commitment Act. As the Cap-and-Invest Group Manager, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that equity and environmental justice are prioritized in all of the Cap-and-Invest Group’s work –meeting requirements of the Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act, including community engagement, Tribal consultation, establishing environmental justice assessments for rulemaking, linkage and more. You’ll also work within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program and across environmental programs at the Department of Ecology, including supporting expanded air quality monitoring and community engagement in overburdened communities.
As the Cap-and-Invest Group Manager, you will:
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:
Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, education, and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.
A total of nine years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience: professional experience in natural resource planning, program development or management.
Education: involving major study in environmental, physical, or natural science, engineering, planning, public administration, business administration, or related field.
All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:Possible CombinationsCollege credit hours or degree – as listed aboveYears of professional level experience – as listed aboveCombination 1No college credit hours or degree9 years of experienceCombination 230-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits8 years of experienceCombination 360-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree)7 years of experienceCombination 490-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits6 years of experienceCombination 5A Bachelor’s Degree or above5 years of experience
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Desired Qualifications:
We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.
Supplemental Information
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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Application Instructions:
It’s in the applicant’s best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.
Note: References will only be contacted during the final steps of the recruitment process for candidates selected as finalists. References will not be contacted without the candidate’s formal authorization.
Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.
For Your Privacy:
When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):
Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees:
Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources.
Application Attestation:
The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Other Information:
If you have specific questions about the position, please email Joel Creswell at: Joel.Creswell@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Joel to inquire about the status of your application.
To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov
Why work for Ecology?
As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State’s environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance.
To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency.
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