Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Solid Waste Management Program *within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a *Legislative and Planning Assistant (Environmental Planner 1) position. This position is located* in our *Headquarters Office in* *Lacey, WA.{rel="nofollow"} Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Play a key role in tracking bills and providing support during the legislative session in this new position with the Solid Waste Management (SWM) program! As the Legislative and Planning Assistant, you will coordinate, analyze, and assess legislative initiatives that impact the SWM program. You will also organize and facilitate input and share information on the program's work. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience while contributing to a team addressing unique solid waste issues, including recycling, organics, extended producer responsibility, sustainability, and more.

*Agency Mission: *Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations.

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*Program Mission: *The mission of the Solid Waste Management program is to reduce wastes through prevention and reuse, keep toxics out of the environment, and safely manage what remains. 

*Telework options for this position: *This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. You may telework part of the time, with some required in-person meetings, and other activities based on business needs{#msoanchor1 rel="nofollow"}. Applicants with questions about position location options, telework, 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 November 5, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before November 4, 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.

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