Washington State Department of Ecology
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Cap-and-Invest Offsets & Tribal Grants Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3) within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) .
Location:
Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA .
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
A minimum of one day per week is required in the office. You may telework most of your work time with occasional in-person meetings and activities.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by May 18, 2026.
This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.
Duties
As the Cap-and-Invest Offsets & Tribal Grants Specialist, you will serve as a program specialist supporting key elements of Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA). You will support the administration of state-funded Tribal grants that build Tribal capacity and support Tribal environmental work, while also assisting with the management of the Cap-and-Invest offset program. You will contribute to Tribal grant application and award processes, provide ongoing communications and assistance to grantees, and help ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and program documentation. In addition, you will support the review and organization of offset project materials and help maintain the integrity, transparency, and accessibility of the State’s offset program. This work plays a vital role in advancing environmental justice, strengthening government-to-government relationships, and supporting the success of Washington’s climate policies.
What you will do:
Support the administration of state-funded Tribal grants by assisting with application review, award processes, and applicant technical assistance.
Help develop grant guidelines, evaluation criteria, and application processes that align with environmental justice commitments under the Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act and Climate Commitment Act (CCA).
Review, process, and track grant applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests, and progress reports using approved systems and databases.
Coordinate and participate in grant evaluation panels, ensuring fair and well-documented review and award recommendations.
Provide ongoing communication, outreach, and support to Tribal grant staff to ensure successful implementation of grant-funded activities.
Maintain accurate grant program data and contribute to required reporting for budget equity and HEAL Act compliance.
Assist with reviewing and organizing documents related to offset project listing, data reporting, and requests for offset credit issuance.
Support evaluation of offset credit issuance and Direct Environmental Benefits (DEBs) designation requests, preparing recommendations for program leadership.
Maintain records, webpages, and communications related to offset registries, project verifiers, credit issuance, and program updates.
Serve as a point of contact for inquiries from Tribes, market participants, and the public, providing timely and accurate technical and administrative information.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Six years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience performing environmental-based work, OR work related to duties of this position, that includes one or more of the following:
Grant Administration - Experience in administering grants, contracts, or public funding programs to ensure compliant, accurate, and timely processing of applications, agreements, payments, and performance tracking.
Regulatory & Program Implementation - Experience in interpreting and applying statutes, rules, and program policies to ensure consistent implementation, defensible funding decisions, and adherence to legal and administrative requirements.
Data Management & Reporting - Ability to manage and analyze data using database systems to ensure accurate recordkeeping, reliable reporting, informed decision-making, and protection of confidential information.
Communication with Interested Parties and Technical Assistance - Experience in providing technical assistance and communicating complex requirements to diverse interested parties to ensure transparency, equitable access, and effective program participation.
Experience working with Tribes and Tribal staff – Experience providing customer service to Tribal staff related to environmental programs, policies, or projects.
Experience must include demonstrated competence in :
Program Administration - Detail-oriented administration of programs or processes that involve the creation, review, or management of documents and records.
Using critical / analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to make decisions or determine a course of action.
Reviewing / assessing information and data to draw conclusions and recommending decisions or actions.
Conducting research and performing data analysis on both qualitative and quantitative data.
Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning, or an academic discipline related to the duties of the position.
Examples of how to qualify:
6 years of experience.
5 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
4 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
3 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
2 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
A Master's degree or above.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
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.
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge of the following policy areas: environmental grant program development and management, climate, carbon markets, offset project development, and energy.
Experience engaging in communications with Tribal governments with lands in Washington.
Experience with environmental justice data, methods, and analyses for environmental or government work
Experience using GIS, data visualization software (Power BI, Tableau, R, or similar), and grant award tracking databases.
If you are excited about this role and meet the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Desired qualifications reflect additional knowledge, skills, or experience that are nice to have but not required. Studies have shown that some applicants, especially women and people of color, are less likely to apply unless they meet every listed qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging, and we welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and unique perspectives.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov .
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.
Application Process
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 job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach the following required documents :
Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website .
Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Jordan Wildish at Jordan.Wildish@ecy.wa.gov .
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov
About the Climate Pollution Reduction Program
The Climate Pollution Reduction Program’s (CPRP’s) mission is to implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of 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.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology 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. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
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 , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website , explore Working at Ecology , check out our Strategic Plan , and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , 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.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Cap-and-Invest Offsets & Tribal Grants Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3) within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) .
Location:
Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA .
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
A minimum of one day per week is required in the office. You may telework most of your work time with occasional in-person meetings and activities.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by May 18, 2026.
This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.
Duties
As the Cap-and-Invest Offsets & Tribal Grants Specialist, you will serve as a program specialist supporting key elements of Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA). You will support the administration of state-funded Tribal grants that build Tribal capacity and support Tribal environmental work, while also assisting with the management of the Cap-and-Invest offset program. You will contribute to Tribal grant application and award processes, provide ongoing communications and assistance to grantees, and help ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and program documentation. In addition, you will support the review and organization of offset project materials and help maintain the integrity, transparency, and accessibility of the State’s offset program. This work plays a vital role in advancing environmental justice, strengthening government-to-government relationships, and supporting the success of Washington’s climate policies.
What you will do:
Support the administration of state-funded Tribal grants by assisting with application review, award processes, and applicant technical assistance.
Help develop grant guidelines, evaluation criteria, and application processes that align with environmental justice commitments under the Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act and Climate Commitment Act (CCA).
Review, process, and track grant applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests, and progress reports using approved systems and databases.
Coordinate and participate in grant evaluation panels, ensuring fair and well-documented review and award recommendations.
Provide ongoing communication, outreach, and support to Tribal grant staff to ensure successful implementation of grant-funded activities.
Maintain accurate grant program data and contribute to required reporting for budget equity and HEAL Act compliance.
Assist with reviewing and organizing documents related to offset project listing, data reporting, and requests for offset credit issuance.
Support evaluation of offset credit issuance and Direct Environmental Benefits (DEBs) designation requests, preparing recommendations for program leadership.
Maintain records, webpages, and communications related to offset registries, project verifiers, credit issuance, and program updates.
Serve as a point of contact for inquiries from Tribes, market participants, and the public, providing timely and accurate technical and administrative information.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Six years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience performing environmental-based work, OR work related to duties of this position, that includes one or more of the following:
Grant Administration - Experience in administering grants, contracts, or public funding programs to ensure compliant, accurate, and timely processing of applications, agreements, payments, and performance tracking.
Regulatory & Program Implementation - Experience in interpreting and applying statutes, rules, and program policies to ensure consistent implementation, defensible funding decisions, and adherence to legal and administrative requirements.
Data Management & Reporting - Ability to manage and analyze data using database systems to ensure accurate recordkeeping, reliable reporting, informed decision-making, and protection of confidential information.
Communication with Interested Parties and Technical Assistance - Experience in providing technical assistance and communicating complex requirements to diverse interested parties to ensure transparency, equitable access, and effective program participation.
Experience working with Tribes and Tribal staff – Experience providing customer service to Tribal staff related to environmental programs, policies, or projects.
Experience must include demonstrated competence in :
Program Administration - Detail-oriented administration of programs or processes that involve the creation, review, or management of documents and records.
Using critical / analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to make decisions or determine a course of action.
Reviewing / assessing information and data to draw conclusions and recommending decisions or actions.
Conducting research and performing data analysis on both qualitative and quantitative data.
Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning, or an academic discipline related to the duties of the position.
Examples of how to qualify:
6 years of experience.
5 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
4 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
3 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
2 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
A Master's degree or above.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
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.
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge of the following policy areas: environmental grant program development and management, climate, carbon markets, offset project development, and energy.
Experience engaging in communications with Tribal governments with lands in Washington.
Experience with environmental justice data, methods, and analyses for environmental or government work
Experience using GIS, data visualization software (Power BI, Tableau, R, or similar), and grant award tracking databases.
If you are excited about this role and meet the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Desired qualifications reflect additional knowledge, skills, or experience that are nice to have but not required. Studies have shown that some applicants, especially women and people of color, are less likely to apply unless they meet every listed qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging, and we welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and unique perspectives.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov .
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.
Application Process
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 job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach the following required documents :
Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website .
Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Jordan Wildish at Jordan.Wildish@ecy.wa.gov .
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov
About the Climate Pollution Reduction Program
The Climate Pollution Reduction Program’s (CPRP’s) mission is to implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of 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.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology 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. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
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 , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website , explore Working at Ecology , check out our Strategic Plan , and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , 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.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Washington State Department of Ecology
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring an Enterprise Content Management ( ECM) Process Automation and Workflow Analyst (IT Business Analyst – Senior/Specialist) within the Administrative Services Division.
Location:
Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA .
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
A minimum of one day per week is required in the office.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Duties
As the Senior ECM Business Analyst, you will serve as the agency’s lead for enterprise-wide content lifecycle, workflow automation, and digital records modernization initiatives. You will operate with broad independence and play a central part in shaping Ecology’s content management strategy, with solutions delivered primarily through Laserfiche Cloud while remaining platform-agnostic.
This position is uniquely intriguing and rewarding due to its agency-wide impact, high level of analytical leadership, and deep involvement in governance, technology integration, and strategic decision-making across multiple programs.
Key aspects of the role include:
Enterprise Analysis & Strategy Management – Acting as the senior analytical expert for ECM initiatives, you will translate multi-program business needs into integration-ready, compliant, and fully testable specifications that support agency-wide content lifecycle management and process automation.
Standards Stewardship & Practice Development – Establishing, maintaining, and evolving the ECM Unit’s business analysis standards, SOPs, templates, and guidance. You will mentor Journey-level BAs and project managers, contribute to the BA Community of Practice, and ensure consistent, scalable, and audit-ready BA methods across the agency.
Complex Process & Lifecycle Design – Leading enterprise discovery efforts, documenting as-is and to-be workflows, modeling content lifecycles, and integrating retention, disclosure, privacy, and security controls into all process and system designs.
Integration & Interoperability Planning – Defining and validating multi-program and agency-wide integration needs, designing interface touchpoints, and ensuring ECM systems interoperate with enterprise applications without creating silos.
Quality Assurance & Validation Management – Creating rigorous, evidence-based test strategies, directing cross-functional User Acceptance Testing (UAT), maintaining robust traceability matrices, and providing go/no-go recommendations for major releases.
Cross-Program Project Partnership – Co-authoring project charters and plans, aligning multi-program scope, coordinating with the ECM Project Manager, and supporting organizational change management, training, and communication for agency-wide adoption.
Enterprise Intake & Options Analysis – Conducting early-stage analysis for new ECM initiatives, shaping problem statements, evaluating solution options, and advising leadership and the ECM Steering Committee on strategic alignment, risks, and readiness.
Leadership, Mentorship & Agency Influence – Serving as a mentor to other business analysts, guiding technical and non-technical contributors, and collaborating with executives, records officers, privacy officers, IT leadership, and cross-agency partners. Though the role is non-supervisory, you will function as a lead analyst with broad influence.
Opportunities for Growth and Career Advancement. This senior role provides opportunities to:
Lead high-visibility, agency-wide initiatives that directly influence Ecology’s digital transformation.
Develop and steward enterprise standards used across programs and project teams.
Mentor analysts and influence the agency’s business analysis maturity.
Engage with executive leadership, statewide partners, and external agencies.
Expand expertise in enterprise architecture, integration design, information governance, and digital workflow automation.
What you will do:
Lead enterprise-wide business analysis for complex, multi-program ECM initiatives by independently eliciting, modeling, and translating content lifecycle and workflow needs into clear, testable requirements and user stories.
Develop, maintain, and steward ECM business analysis standards, SOPs, templates, and guidance aligned with BABOK and PMO practices; mentor analysts and project managers to ensure consistent, scalable, and compliant analysis across the agency.
Facilitate cross-program discovery workshops, map as-is and to-be processes, and design interoperable workflow and content lifecycle solutions that embed retention, disclosure, privacy, and security controls.
Define and manage end-to-end requirements traceability, develop evaluation criteria, and lead multi-program testing and user acceptance efforts to confirm that ECM solutions meet functional, integration, and governance requirements.
Analyze and design integrations between ECM platforms and enterprise applications, defining interface touchpoints and ensuring information flow supports scalable, agency-wide digital operations.
Partner with the ECM Project Manager to co-author project charters, align multi-program scope, support organizational change management, and contribute to communications, training inputs, and readiness planning for agency-wide deployments.
Conduct options analyses for new or evolving ECM requests, shaping intake recommendations, solution approaches, and strategic alignment decisions for agency leadership and the ECM Steering Committee.
Serve as a subject-matter mentor and agency-wide resource by providing guidance on ECM analysis best practices, participating in the BA Community of Practice, and ensuring continuous improvement of ECM business analysis methods.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Eight years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience, within the last 12 years, in IT project management or business analysis. Experience includes but is not limited to business analysis, user interface design, system testing, app development, and all facets of IT project management for IT projects to include technical writing. Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets:
Critical Analysis & Problem Solving – Ability to evaluate cross-program business problems and identify scalable, compliant, and value-driven solutions.
Planning & Prioritization – Ability to manage and coordinate multiple high impact BA and QA efforts to ensure timely and aligned project delivery.
Business Analysis Leadership – Ability to lead business analysis practices and steward standardized SOPs, templates, and methods to ensure consistent, auditable analysis.
Process & Lifecycle Modeling – Ability to analyze and model business workflows and content lifecycles to ensure efficient, compliant, and enterprise aligned operations.
Quality Assurance & Validation – Ability to design and lead test planning, execution, and defect management to ensure solutions meet requirements and enforce lifecycle controls.
Solution Design & Platform Analysis – Ability to translate business needs into scalable requirements, including configuration, metadata, workflows, and integrations.
Integration & Interoperability Analysis – Ability to define data flows, interface requirements, and system dependencies to ensure solutions interact reliably across enterprise systems.
Requirements Elicitation & Documentation – Ability to gather, analyze, and structure functional, nonfunctional, and compliance requirements to ensure accurate and testable solution designs.
Education involving a major study in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT) or closely related field.
Examples of how to qualify:
8 years of experience.
7 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
6 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
5 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
4 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
2 years of experience AND a Master’s degree.
Desired Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree with a focus on Information Technology, Project Management, Business Analysis or related field.
Four years of business analysis experience on IT projects that cross program or agency boundaries.
Preferred Certifications :
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), or similar, through the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), OR completion of a business analyst certification from a university or college.
Agile Certification
Prosci OCM Certification
Laserfiche Certified Process Designer, or Laserfiche Gold Certification, or Laserfiche Platinum Certification.
Preferred Competencies :
Vendor & Contract Coordination – Ability to collaborate with external vendors on requirements, scope alignment, and acceptance criteria to ensure successful delivery of contracted ECM services.
Training & Instructional Design Support – Ability to translate workflows and requirements into learning materials or contribute to training design to improve end-user adoption.
Advanced Change Management Practices – Ability to apply structured OCM methodologies (e.g., Prosci/ADKAR) to drive adoption, readiness, and behavior change across diverse programs.
Lean or Continuous Improvement Methods – Ability to apply Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement approaches to streamline cross-program workflows and reduce waste.
Cloud Architecture Awareness – Ability to understand general cloud service concepts (SaaS, governance, security posture) to better align ECM lifecycle designs with enterprise cloud strategies.
Accessibility Standards Knowledge – Ability to design workflows, forms, and documentation that follow accessibility best practices (WCAG/Section 508), ensuring equitable user experiences.
Knowledge of Agile/Scrum Delivery Methods – Ability tooperatecomfortably within Agile ceremonies, story development cycles, and iterative planning to align ECM work with agile project practices.
If you are excited about this role and meet the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Desired qualifications reflect additional knowledge, skills, or experience that are nice to have but not required. Studies have shown that some applicants, especially women and people of color, are less likely to apply unless they meet every listed qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging, and we welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and unique perspectives.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov .
Application Process
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 job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:
Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website .
Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact John Shields at John.Shields@ecy.wa.gov
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology 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. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
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.
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.
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 , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website , explore Working at Ecology , check out our Strategic Plan , and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , 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.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring an Enterprise Content Management ( ECM) Process Automation and Workflow Analyst (IT Business Analyst – Senior/Specialist) within the Administrative Services Division.
Location:
Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA .
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
A minimum of one day per week is required in the office.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Duties
As the Senior ECM Business Analyst, you will serve as the agency’s lead for enterprise-wide content lifecycle, workflow automation, and digital records modernization initiatives. You will operate with broad independence and play a central part in shaping Ecology’s content management strategy, with solutions delivered primarily through Laserfiche Cloud while remaining platform-agnostic.
This position is uniquely intriguing and rewarding due to its agency-wide impact, high level of analytical leadership, and deep involvement in governance, technology integration, and strategic decision-making across multiple programs.
Key aspects of the role include:
Enterprise Analysis & Strategy Management – Acting as the senior analytical expert for ECM initiatives, you will translate multi-program business needs into integration-ready, compliant, and fully testable specifications that support agency-wide content lifecycle management and process automation.
Standards Stewardship & Practice Development – Establishing, maintaining, and evolving the ECM Unit’s business analysis standards, SOPs, templates, and guidance. You will mentor Journey-level BAs and project managers, contribute to the BA Community of Practice, and ensure consistent, scalable, and audit-ready BA methods across the agency.
Complex Process & Lifecycle Design – Leading enterprise discovery efforts, documenting as-is and to-be workflows, modeling content lifecycles, and integrating retention, disclosure, privacy, and security controls into all process and system designs.
Integration & Interoperability Planning – Defining and validating multi-program and agency-wide integration needs, designing interface touchpoints, and ensuring ECM systems interoperate with enterprise applications without creating silos.
Quality Assurance & Validation Management – Creating rigorous, evidence-based test strategies, directing cross-functional User Acceptance Testing (UAT), maintaining robust traceability matrices, and providing go/no-go recommendations for major releases.
Cross-Program Project Partnership – Co-authoring project charters and plans, aligning multi-program scope, coordinating with the ECM Project Manager, and supporting organizational change management, training, and communication for agency-wide adoption.
Enterprise Intake & Options Analysis – Conducting early-stage analysis for new ECM initiatives, shaping problem statements, evaluating solution options, and advising leadership and the ECM Steering Committee on strategic alignment, risks, and readiness.
Leadership, Mentorship & Agency Influence – Serving as a mentor to other business analysts, guiding technical and non-technical contributors, and collaborating with executives, records officers, privacy officers, IT leadership, and cross-agency partners. Though the role is non-supervisory, you will function as a lead analyst with broad influence.
Opportunities for Growth and Career Advancement. This senior role provides opportunities to:
Lead high-visibility, agency-wide initiatives that directly influence Ecology’s digital transformation.
Develop and steward enterprise standards used across programs and project teams.
Mentor analysts and influence the agency’s business analysis maturity.
Engage with executive leadership, statewide partners, and external agencies.
Expand expertise in enterprise architecture, integration design, information governance, and digital workflow automation.
What you will do:
Lead enterprise-wide business analysis for complex, multi-program ECM initiatives by independently eliciting, modeling, and translating content lifecycle and workflow needs into clear, testable requirements and user stories.
Develop, maintain, and steward ECM business analysis standards, SOPs, templates, and guidance aligned with BABOK and PMO practices; mentor analysts and project managers to ensure consistent, scalable, and compliant analysis across the agency.
Facilitate cross-program discovery workshops, map as-is and to-be processes, and design interoperable workflow and content lifecycle solutions that embed retention, disclosure, privacy, and security controls.
Define and manage end-to-end requirements traceability, develop evaluation criteria, and lead multi-program testing and user acceptance efforts to confirm that ECM solutions meet functional, integration, and governance requirements.
Analyze and design integrations between ECM platforms and enterprise applications, defining interface touchpoints and ensuring information flow supports scalable, agency-wide digital operations.
Partner with the ECM Project Manager to co-author project charters, align multi-program scope, support organizational change management, and contribute to communications, training inputs, and readiness planning for agency-wide deployments.
Conduct options analyses for new or evolving ECM requests, shaping intake recommendations, solution approaches, and strategic alignment decisions for agency leadership and the ECM Steering Committee.
Serve as a subject-matter mentor and agency-wide resource by providing guidance on ECM analysis best practices, participating in the BA Community of Practice, and ensuring continuous improvement of ECM business analysis methods.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Eight years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience, within the last 12 years, in IT project management or business analysis. Experience includes but is not limited to business analysis, user interface design, system testing, app development, and all facets of IT project management for IT projects to include technical writing. Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets:
Critical Analysis & Problem Solving – Ability to evaluate cross-program business problems and identify scalable, compliant, and value-driven solutions.
Planning & Prioritization – Ability to manage and coordinate multiple high impact BA and QA efforts to ensure timely and aligned project delivery.
Business Analysis Leadership – Ability to lead business analysis practices and steward standardized SOPs, templates, and methods to ensure consistent, auditable analysis.
Process & Lifecycle Modeling – Ability to analyze and model business workflows and content lifecycles to ensure efficient, compliant, and enterprise aligned operations.
Quality Assurance & Validation – Ability to design and lead test planning, execution, and defect management to ensure solutions meet requirements and enforce lifecycle controls.
Solution Design & Platform Analysis – Ability to translate business needs into scalable requirements, including configuration, metadata, workflows, and integrations.
Integration & Interoperability Analysis – Ability to define data flows, interface requirements, and system dependencies to ensure solutions interact reliably across enterprise systems.
Requirements Elicitation & Documentation – Ability to gather, analyze, and structure functional, nonfunctional, and compliance requirements to ensure accurate and testable solution designs.
Education involving a major study in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT) or closely related field.
Examples of how to qualify:
8 years of experience.
7 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
6 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
5 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
4 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
2 years of experience AND a Master’s degree.
Desired Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree with a focus on Information Technology, Project Management, Business Analysis or related field.
Four years of business analysis experience on IT projects that cross program or agency boundaries.
Preferred Certifications :
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), or similar, through the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), OR completion of a business analyst certification from a university or college.
Agile Certification
Prosci OCM Certification
Laserfiche Certified Process Designer, or Laserfiche Gold Certification, or Laserfiche Platinum Certification.
Preferred Competencies :
Vendor & Contract Coordination – Ability to collaborate with external vendors on requirements, scope alignment, and acceptance criteria to ensure successful delivery of contracted ECM services.
Training & Instructional Design Support – Ability to translate workflows and requirements into learning materials or contribute to training design to improve end-user adoption.
Advanced Change Management Practices – Ability to apply structured OCM methodologies (e.g., Prosci/ADKAR) to drive adoption, readiness, and behavior change across diverse programs.
Lean or Continuous Improvement Methods – Ability to apply Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement approaches to streamline cross-program workflows and reduce waste.
Cloud Architecture Awareness – Ability to understand general cloud service concepts (SaaS, governance, security posture) to better align ECM lifecycle designs with enterprise cloud strategies.
Accessibility Standards Knowledge – Ability to design workflows, forms, and documentation that follow accessibility best practices (WCAG/Section 508), ensuring equitable user experiences.
Knowledge of Agile/Scrum Delivery Methods – Ability tooperatecomfortably within Agile ceremonies, story development cycles, and iterative planning to align ECM work with agile project practices.
If you are excited about this role and meet the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Desired qualifications reflect additional knowledge, skills, or experience that are nice to have but not required. Studies have shown that some applicants, especially women and people of color, are less likely to apply unless they meet every listed qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging, and we welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and unique perspectives.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov .
Application Process
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 job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:
Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website .
Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact John Shields at John.Shields@ecy.wa.gov
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology 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. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
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.
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.
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 , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website , explore Working at Ecology , check out our Strategic Plan , and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , 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.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
City of Lewisville
Position Summary
Identifies and reports spatial and temporal trends and patterns of criminal activity that directly affect manpower deployment, performs data analysis and interprets data regarding criminal activity from internal and external reports and databases, works closely with detectives, outside agencies, and specialized investigative unites by researching and locating information for cases and compiling information on case components, and reports crime statistics, patters, and trends.
Essential Functions
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Identifies and reports spatial and temporal trends and patterns of criminal activity that directly affect manpower deployment.
Performs data analysis and reports crime statistics, patterns, and trends by extracting and interpreting data regarding criminal activity from internal and external reports and databases.
Reviews crimes with a particular emphasis on robbery, auto and business burglaries, sex crimes, theft, and other major incidents.
Determines criminal association and patterns of criminal activity relating to specific offenders or groups of offenders.
Conducts research on suspects or criminals; collects, compiles and analyzes intelligence data.
Provides tactical analysis of crime data directed towards the short-term development of patrol and investigative priorities and the deployment of police resources, focusing on individual high-profile crimes, crime patterns, and specific crime series.
Works closely with detectives, outside agencies and specialized investigative units by researching and locating information for cases, including suspect identification, and compiling information on suspects and other case components.
Analyzes secondary sales data and information, including but not limited to pawn shop, precious metal sales, scrap metal receipts and activity for any significant patterns, which may be attributed to known offenders.
Assists in maintaining internal databases of selected persons such as known burglars, narcotics users, gang members and other selected groups.
Creates spreadsheets, reports, databases, maps, and automated files for information management functions and distribution to all levels of the Department.
Establishes and maintains professional contacts; acts as Crime Analysis liaison with other agencies, departments, and citizens; and works with other law enforcement agencies to compile and exchange information about similar crimes and mutual suspects.
Prepares reports, crime bulletins, crime summaries and crime comparisons on a regular basis.
Responds to requests for crime information from other law enforcement organizations and communicates courteously and effectively with all parties.
Responds to requests for crime information from personnel for various purposes including special projects, presentations, or for distribution to media or community groups.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, GIS Technologies, Research Methodology, Statistics, Criminal Justice, or related field. Every 2 years of related job experience may substitute for one year of the education required Experience: 2 years of experience in data analysis, trend analysis, research methods, statistics and interpreting data required. Interpreting data in a law enforcement environment preferred. Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements. Licenses and Certifications: Must obtain TCIC/NCIC certification within 6 months of hire. Certification in crime analysis from the International Association of Crime Analysist or similar organization or ability to obtain within two years of employment. Conditions of Employment: Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test. Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License Class “C” and good driving record as defined by City policy. Other Requirements: This position is subject to emergency operations. The individual holding this position will be required to work as usual or as needed: during emergency operations, in preparation for prolonged emergency operations and/ or during recovery from prolonged emergency operations as directed by their direct supervisor, Department Head or designee, or the City Manager or designee. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Knowledge of: Academically accepted methodologies for research and statistical analysis; GIS mapping processes and techniques; principles, practices, and techniques of crime analysis; operations and activities of police departments and police procedures; use of Microsoft Office Suite to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access. Skilled in: Performing internet and database searches; maintaining accurate detailed records; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; using research methods, statistical analysis, GIS mapping, and computer tools and resources to produce comprehensive reports and other relevant products; establishing a working knowledge of relational databases and SQL; maintaining a high level of confidentiality regarding investigations and police operations; collecting and analyzing statistical criminal data; determining trends in criminal activities; determining appropriate visual presentations of statistics of facts; organizing information into clear and concise reports; working under pressure within time constraints; understanding detailed information; working independently while adjusting priorities and/or meeting deadlines; quickly recognizing and analyzing irregular events; using ESRI’s ArcGIS platform; identifying and using potential sources of data; gathering, recording, organizing data, and determining appropriate visual presentations of statistics and factual data; critical thinking and problem solving; recognizing trends, patterns, and offender associations relating to crime in reports; using relational or analytical databases such as Accurint, TLO, NDEX, LinX, and/or intelligence databases; using a personal computer including Microsoft Office, Open Office or similar word processing programs, e-mail, and the internet; accepting responsibility for his/her actions; performing work accurately and thoroughly; following instructions, safety practices, and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks; communicating effectively, clearly, and concisely both orally and in writing; being punctual and attending work regularly; and working effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type. Physical Demands and Working Conditions : This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. The City of Lewisville has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities, which may be required. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation. Levels of positions within a class series are distinguished by the level of responsibility assumed, the complexity of duties assigned, the independence of action taken, the nature of the public contact made, and the impact and span of tasks performed. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The City of Lewisville has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Work Hours
Monday - Thursday, 7:30am-5:30pm, Friday 7:30am-11:30am.
Position Summary
Identifies and reports spatial and temporal trends and patterns of criminal activity that directly affect manpower deployment, performs data analysis and interprets data regarding criminal activity from internal and external reports and databases, works closely with detectives, outside agencies, and specialized investigative unites by researching and locating information for cases and compiling information on case components, and reports crime statistics, patters, and trends.
Essential Functions
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Identifies and reports spatial and temporal trends and patterns of criminal activity that directly affect manpower deployment.
Performs data analysis and reports crime statistics, patterns, and trends by extracting and interpreting data regarding criminal activity from internal and external reports and databases.
Reviews crimes with a particular emphasis on robbery, auto and business burglaries, sex crimes, theft, and other major incidents.
Determines criminal association and patterns of criminal activity relating to specific offenders or groups of offenders.
Conducts research on suspects or criminals; collects, compiles and analyzes intelligence data.
Provides tactical analysis of crime data directed towards the short-term development of patrol and investigative priorities and the deployment of police resources, focusing on individual high-profile crimes, crime patterns, and specific crime series.
Works closely with detectives, outside agencies and specialized investigative units by researching and locating information for cases, including suspect identification, and compiling information on suspects and other case components.
Analyzes secondary sales data and information, including but not limited to pawn shop, precious metal sales, scrap metal receipts and activity for any significant patterns, which may be attributed to known offenders.
Assists in maintaining internal databases of selected persons such as known burglars, narcotics users, gang members and other selected groups.
Creates spreadsheets, reports, databases, maps, and automated files for information management functions and distribution to all levels of the Department.
Establishes and maintains professional contacts; acts as Crime Analysis liaison with other agencies, departments, and citizens; and works with other law enforcement agencies to compile and exchange information about similar crimes and mutual suspects.
Prepares reports, crime bulletins, crime summaries and crime comparisons on a regular basis.
Responds to requests for crime information from other law enforcement organizations and communicates courteously and effectively with all parties.
Responds to requests for crime information from personnel for various purposes including special projects, presentations, or for distribution to media or community groups.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, GIS Technologies, Research Methodology, Statistics, Criminal Justice, or related field. Every 2 years of related job experience may substitute for one year of the education required Experience: 2 years of experience in data analysis, trend analysis, research methods, statistics and interpreting data required. Interpreting data in a law enforcement environment preferred. Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements. Licenses and Certifications: Must obtain TCIC/NCIC certification within 6 months of hire. Certification in crime analysis from the International Association of Crime Analysist or similar organization or ability to obtain within two years of employment. Conditions of Employment: Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test. Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License Class “C” and good driving record as defined by City policy. Other Requirements: This position is subject to emergency operations. The individual holding this position will be required to work as usual or as needed: during emergency operations, in preparation for prolonged emergency operations and/ or during recovery from prolonged emergency operations as directed by their direct supervisor, Department Head or designee, or the City Manager or designee. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Knowledge of: Academically accepted methodologies for research and statistical analysis; GIS mapping processes and techniques; principles, practices, and techniques of crime analysis; operations and activities of police departments and police procedures; use of Microsoft Office Suite to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access. Skilled in: Performing internet and database searches; maintaining accurate detailed records; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; using research methods, statistical analysis, GIS mapping, and computer tools and resources to produce comprehensive reports and other relevant products; establishing a working knowledge of relational databases and SQL; maintaining a high level of confidentiality regarding investigations and police operations; collecting and analyzing statistical criminal data; determining trends in criminal activities; determining appropriate visual presentations of statistics of facts; organizing information into clear and concise reports; working under pressure within time constraints; understanding detailed information; working independently while adjusting priorities and/or meeting deadlines; quickly recognizing and analyzing irregular events; using ESRI’s ArcGIS platform; identifying and using potential sources of data; gathering, recording, organizing data, and determining appropriate visual presentations of statistics and factual data; critical thinking and problem solving; recognizing trends, patterns, and offender associations relating to crime in reports; using relational or analytical databases such as Accurint, TLO, NDEX, LinX, and/or intelligence databases; using a personal computer including Microsoft Office, Open Office or similar word processing programs, e-mail, and the internet; accepting responsibility for his/her actions; performing work accurately and thoroughly; following instructions, safety practices, and standard operating procedures in performing assigned tasks; communicating effectively, clearly, and concisely both orally and in writing; being punctual and attending work regularly; and working effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type. Physical Demands and Working Conditions : This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. The City of Lewisville has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities, which may be required. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation. Levels of positions within a class series are distinguished by the level of responsibility assumed, the complexity of duties assigned, the independence of action taken, the nature of the public contact made, and the impact and span of tasks performed. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The City of Lewisville has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Work Hours
Monday - Thursday, 7:30am-5:30pm, Friday 7:30am-11:30am.
