Job Description

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.

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:

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
• An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.

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:

• Provide management and leadership to the Cap-and-Invest Group, including oversight of policy development, policy analysis, program administration, contract management, rulemaking, legislative engagement, Tribal consultation, and public and media engagement.
• Oversee the operation of the Cap-and-Invest program, which includes the declining cap on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the auctions and markets, the offsets program, the GHG reporting program, and the third-party verification program.
• Support the annual report on the investment of Climate Commitment Act (CCA) auction revenues, in conjunction with the budget team, ensuring accurate tracking of amounts invested, GHG emissions reductions achieved, and benefits to overburdened communities and Tribes.
• Participate as an active member of the Climate Pollution Reduction Program Leadership Team.
• Hire, supervise and direct the work of up to 40 full-time employees.
• Oversee the process of linking Washington’s carbon market with mature programs in California and Québec, which could help provide long-term sustainability to the cap-and-invest program.

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:

• 30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent
• 20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalent

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.

• Experience must include a minimum of three years of supervisory experience managing technical and policy staff.  Supervisory experience may have been gained at the same time as experience listed above.

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 Combinations	College credit hours or degree – as listed above	Years of professional level experience – as listed above
Combination 1	No college credit hours or degree	9 years of experience
Combination 2	30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits	8 years of experience
Combination 3	60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree)	7 years of experience
Combination 4	90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits	6 years of experience
Combination 5	A Bachelor’s Degree or above	5 years of experience

 

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

• A background check will be conducted, which may include criminal record history, fingerprinting, and credit history. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Desired Qualifications:

We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.

• Advanced management and planning courses and work experience.
• Knowledge and experience with Washington State and federal climate laws and policies.
• Experience managing subordinate managers who supervise staff.

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.

Need an Accommodation in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?

• Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: [email protected] and we will be happy to assist.
• If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
• If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail [email protected]. Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile’s main page.
• If you are reading this announcement in print format, please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology.

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.

• A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
• A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.
• A list of three professional references.

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.):

• Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc.
• Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded.

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: [email protected]. Please do not contact Joel to inquire about the status of your application.

To request the full position description: email [email protected]

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.

How to Apply

Apply via this link >  State of Washington Job Opportunities | Work that Matters (governmentjobs.com)

Job Categories: Environmental. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 100,000 and above.

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