Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a SEPA and Environmental Regulation Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3) within the Nuclear Waste Program .
Location:
Richland Field Office in Richland, WA .
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
Initially, this position requires working in the office five days a week for onboarding and training. Flexible schedule options are available.
Upon successful completion of the probationary period, a primarily telework schedule may be established with supervisor approval, based on position needs.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by October 14, 2026
Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.
Duties
Join the Nuclear Waste Program’s Compliance and Regulatory Assistance team as a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and Environmental Regulation Specialist, where your work will help protect human health and Washington’s environmental resources for future generations. In this role, you will be responsible for leading technical reviews and coordination under the SEPA, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA), and other environmental regulations. Working closely with managers, engineers, scientists, legal staff, and external partners, you will evaluate diverse and complex environmental projects, identify key issues, and ensure regulatory compliance that supports long-term protection of the environment.
This position provides meaningful opportunities to expand your technical expertise while contributing to environmental planning, cleanup activities, and policy development across the Nuclear Waste Program.
What you will do:
Evaluate SEPA, NEPA, MTCA, and other regulatory notifications to identify environmental issues and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
Prepare, review, and coordinate SEPA documentation, including administrative records, Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, Supplemental Analyses, and related technical materials.
Manage, sort, and file all documents in established databases and record keeping systems.
Provide technical and programmatic support for environmental planning and compliance activities under state and federal regulations, including performing technical analysis and review of impacts on the environment.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, scientists, environmental specialists, legal staff, and agency staff to collect data, clarify regulatory requirements, and facilitate environmental reviews.
Apply strong communication, organizational, analytical, and project management skills to support multiple projects while ensuring regulatory compliance and schedule adherence.
Track project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and action items to ensure timely completion and effective coordination.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Six (6) years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, which must include the following:
Environmental Policy Experience – Ability to apply knowledge of environmental policy frameworks, including SEPA, NEPA, and other laws and regulations, to evaluate proposals and guide staff and agencies to ensure consistent, accurate, and legally defensible environmental decision-making.
Scientific and Technical Analysis – Ability to apply scientific and regulatory analytical methods to evaluate documents to determine environmental impacts and support defensible agency decisions.
Regulatory Interpretation – Ability to interpret complex environmental regulations to provide accurate guidance to staff and external partners to ensure consistent regulatory compliance.
Data Analysis – Ability to analyze environmental data, records, and regulatory information to ensure accurate interpretation, support environmental impact assessments, and improve the quality and reliability of environmental decision-making.
Conflict Resolution & Integration – Ability to reconcile differing technical perspectives across programs to develop unified, scientifically supported recommendations that improve cross-program regulatory alignment.
Project Coordination – Ability to coordinate environmental review schedules and tasks to ensure timely completion of deliverables and compliance with program requirements.
Software & Tools – Ability to operate standard and specialized software (Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, SharePoint, Adobe, environmental tracking systems) to produce accurate documentation, run queries, conduct analysis, and distribute information efficiently.
Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning, or closely related field.
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.
Master’s degree or higher.
Desired Qualifications:
Workload Experience : Experience planning work and organizing documents.
Regulatory Compliance : Ability to interpret state, federal, and local environmental regulations (e.g., SEPA, NEPA, MTCA, CERCLA, RCRA, ESA, CWA, CAA, AEA, NWPA, SDWA, TSCA, EPCRA) to ensure correct application of requirements and support for consistent, lawful environmental decision-making.
Environmental and Resource Management : Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of environmental or resource management and environmental pollution prevention and pollution control; methods and techniques of field sampling, testing, data gathering, basic research, and field investigations; technical report writing methods; and characteristics and health effects of pollutants.
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 Cole Caldwell at Cole.Caldwell@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 Nuclear Waste Program
The Nuclear Waste Program enforces regulatory compliance and oversees cleanup at the Hanford Site and other facilities managing nuclear waste statewide. It also promotes public involvement, congressional and federal contact, and interstate activities to enhance nuclear waste management, compliance, and cleanup of the Hanford Site.
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 Incentive , 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.
Sep 30, 2026
Full time
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a SEPA and Environmental Regulation Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3) within the Nuclear Waste Program .
Location:
Richland Field Office in Richland, WA .
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
Initially, this position requires working in the office five days a week for onboarding and training. Flexible schedule options are available.
Upon successful completion of the probationary period, a primarily telework schedule may be established with supervisor approval, based on position needs.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by October 14, 2026
Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.
Duties
Join the Nuclear Waste Program’s Compliance and Regulatory Assistance team as a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and Environmental Regulation Specialist, where your work will help protect human health and Washington’s environmental resources for future generations. In this role, you will be responsible for leading technical reviews and coordination under the SEPA, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA), and other environmental regulations. Working closely with managers, engineers, scientists, legal staff, and external partners, you will evaluate diverse and complex environmental projects, identify key issues, and ensure regulatory compliance that supports long-term protection of the environment.
This position provides meaningful opportunities to expand your technical expertise while contributing to environmental planning, cleanup activities, and policy development across the Nuclear Waste Program.
What you will do:
Evaluate SEPA, NEPA, MTCA, and other regulatory notifications to identify environmental issues and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
Prepare, review, and coordinate SEPA documentation, including administrative records, Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, Supplemental Analyses, and related technical materials.
Manage, sort, and file all documents in established databases and record keeping systems.
Provide technical and programmatic support for environmental planning and compliance activities under state and federal regulations, including performing technical analysis and review of impacts on the environment.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, scientists, environmental specialists, legal staff, and agency staff to collect data, clarify regulatory requirements, and facilitate environmental reviews.
Apply strong communication, organizational, analytical, and project management skills to support multiple projects while ensuring regulatory compliance and schedule adherence.
Track project schedules, milestones, deliverables, and action items to ensure timely completion and effective coordination.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Six (6) years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, which must include the following:
Environmental Policy Experience – Ability to apply knowledge of environmental policy frameworks, including SEPA, NEPA, and other laws and regulations, to evaluate proposals and guide staff and agencies to ensure consistent, accurate, and legally defensible environmental decision-making.
Scientific and Technical Analysis – Ability to apply scientific and regulatory analytical methods to evaluate documents to determine environmental impacts and support defensible agency decisions.
Regulatory Interpretation – Ability to interpret complex environmental regulations to provide accurate guidance to staff and external partners to ensure consistent regulatory compliance.
Data Analysis – Ability to analyze environmental data, records, and regulatory information to ensure accurate interpretation, support environmental impact assessments, and improve the quality and reliability of environmental decision-making.
Conflict Resolution & Integration – Ability to reconcile differing technical perspectives across programs to develop unified, scientifically supported recommendations that improve cross-program regulatory alignment.
Project Coordination – Ability to coordinate environmental review schedules and tasks to ensure timely completion of deliverables and compliance with program requirements.
Software & Tools – Ability to operate standard and specialized software (Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, SharePoint, Adobe, environmental tracking systems) to produce accurate documentation, run queries, conduct analysis, and distribute information efficiently.
Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning, or closely related field.
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.
Master’s degree or higher.
Desired Qualifications:
Workload Experience : Experience planning work and organizing documents.
Regulatory Compliance : Ability to interpret state, federal, and local environmental regulations (e.g., SEPA, NEPA, MTCA, CERCLA, RCRA, ESA, CWA, CAA, AEA, NWPA, SDWA, TSCA, EPCRA) to ensure correct application of requirements and support for consistent, lawful environmental decision-making.
Environmental and Resource Management : Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of environmental or resource management and environmental pollution prevention and pollution control; methods and techniques of field sampling, testing, data gathering, basic research, and field investigations; technical report writing methods; and characteristics and health effects of pollutants.
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 Cole Caldwell at Cole.Caldwell@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 Nuclear Waste Program
The Nuclear Waste Program enforces regulatory compliance and oversees cleanup at the Hanford Site and other facilities managing nuclear waste statewide. It also promotes public involvement, congressional and federal contact, and interstate activities to enhance nuclear waste management, compliance, and cleanup of the Hanford Site.
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 Incentive , 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.
Title : Vice President, Government Relations & Political Affairs
Department : Government Affairs
Status : Exempt
Reports to : Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
Positions Reporting to this Position : Director of Political Affairs; Congressional Champions Campaign Director; Senior Judiciary & Democracy Director
Location : Washington, DC
Remote Work Eligibility : Regular Hybrid Work
Travel Requirements : Up to 25%
Union Position : No
Job Classification Level : M-IV
Salary Range (depending on qualified experience) : $147,900 - $200,940
General Description:
For over half a century, the League of Conservation Voters, Inc. (“LCV”), has led the charge for clean air, clean water, public lands, healthy communities, and a sustainable planet for all. LCV has built political power and infrastructure at the intersection of climate policy and electoral strategy – advancing environmental protections, electing pro-environmental lawmakers and aligning action across an integral multi-state network.
We envision a world in which tackling the climate crisis, confronting environmental injustice and strengthening our democracy leads to cleaner and healthier communities, good, well-paying jobs and a just, equitable and sustainable future for all.
LCV is hiring a Vice President, Government Relations & Political Affairs to serve as a senior leader and highly visible member of the Government Affairs Department. Working closely with the Senior Vice President, Government Affairs and other senior staff, this position will be responsible for designing and executing federal government relations and political strategies to achieve our policy goals. Responsibilities include leading engagement with federal policymakers and overseeing coordinated-side political activities, including candidate endorsements and LCV Action Fund. The Vice President will have deep experience in federal legislative strategy and/or political campaigns. They will need to excel at strategy, relationship building, and coordinating with external partners. They will also possess strong communication, people and project management skills, as well as a commitment to advancing racial and environmental justice.
This position is classified as “ Regular Hybrid Work ” and is required to work in-person in the Washington, D.C. office a minimum of two days per week.
General working conditions:
Operate in a professional office or home office environment, and routinely use standard office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems.
Largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Communicates with internal and external stakeholders using electronic platforms.
Applicants must be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants must reside in the location listed above.
Responsibilities:
Regularly working in close partnership with the SVP and program leaders, develop and execute a comprehensive federal government relations strategy to advance progress on top priority climate, clean energy, clean air, clean water, public lands and democracy goals.
Serve as one of LCV’s most senior lobbyists and external representatives; develop and maintain high-level relationships with members of Congress, committee and leadership staff; and staff organizational principals on high-impact policymaker engagements.
Manage federal candidate endorsement process, including interviewing candidates, making endorsement recommendations, and working directly with campaigns, political committees, and other stakeholders, including members of the board.
Help direct LCV’s coordinated-side political activities, including overseeing the LCV Action Fund budget of over $1 million per cycle and strategizing on key opportunities for coordinated field programs.
Develop and execute new systems and programs to deepen our communication with candidates, elected officials and their staff.
In partnership with the SVP and other senior staff, develop and execute an innovative and effective program influencing 2028 presidential candidates.
Advise on political strategy for the GiveGreen federal and state candidate fundraising program, which is the largest progressive issue-based candidate fundraising program.
Serve as a senior spokesperson and help shape our communications messaging and strategy, including through informing polling and other message research.
Supervise and mentor staff, including a team of three direct reports.
Work cross-departmentally with senior organizational leaders on strategy development and program execution and support fundraising and accountability efforts.
Build and maintain strong relationships with other environmental and allied partner organizations and coalitions, working closely on key priority issues.
Partner with the Conservation Voter Movement, a network of over 30 state affiliates, on various projects spanning federal legislation and coordinated political programs.
Travel within DC is expected regularly for in-person work. Travel outside of the DC area is expected up to 20% of the time. Travel in and outside of DC includes meetings with elected officials and their staff, electoral-related travel, staff retreats, conferences, and professional development opportunities, as needed.
Help lead the department's long-term process to advance equity and racial justice in its government relations and political strategies, as well as in its internal culture and operations.
Qualifications:
Work Experience : Required - At least 10 years of experience, including working in issue advocacy, on Capitol Hill, or with electoral campaigns. Experience with politics, coalitions and lobbying. Experience setting strategy, drafting and implementing campaign advocacy plans that reflect a commitment to racial justice and equity, elevate the voices and leadership of people of color and young people and develop authentic relationships with organizational partners. Demonstrated supervisory experience successfully managing high performing teams. Preferred - Experience managing budgets as well as designing, implementing and evaluating programs.
Skills : Required - Ability to set high-level strategy in a collaborative manner, including connecting political strategy to issue advocacy campaign strategy. Federal government relations, coalition-building, strong political judgment, excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to relay complex issues in a clear and compelling manner. Strong interpersonal and management skills with an ability to develop relationships with individuals representing a rich mix of race, gender, talent, experience, and background. Passionate about protecting the environment and communities impacted by climate change and environmental injustice. Collaborative; organized and attentive to details; commitment to teamwork and community; ability to handle multiple tasks, effectively prioritize, and thrive in a fast-paced setting. Preferred - Confirmed success in budget management; proven track record in program design.
Racial Justice and Equity Competencies : Demonstrated awareness of how one’s life experiences influence one’s personal attitudes, biases, and assumptions. Demonstrated commitment to continual learning and ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
Apply Here: Candidates must apply through our job portal by October 12, 2026. No phone calls please.
All applicants must include the month and year for the experience provided on their uploaded resume. Final resumes must be completed and submitted at the time of application, and should include all relevant experience to meet the minimum requirements and for salary considerations. Applications are reviewed by humans; we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the hiring process.
Pre-employment Screening
All employment is contingent upon the completion of a background check, employment verifications and reference checks.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the employee selection process, including, completing the application, interviewing, or pre-employment testing, please contact hr@lcv.org .
Our organization participates in E-Verify as a part of the onboarding process. We are required to provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may only initiate the process after an offer has been accepted.
Sep 29, 2026
Full time
Title : Vice President, Government Relations & Political Affairs
Department : Government Affairs
Status : Exempt
Reports to : Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
Positions Reporting to this Position : Director of Political Affairs; Congressional Champions Campaign Director; Senior Judiciary & Democracy Director
Location : Washington, DC
Remote Work Eligibility : Regular Hybrid Work
Travel Requirements : Up to 25%
Union Position : No
Job Classification Level : M-IV
Salary Range (depending on qualified experience) : $147,900 - $200,940
General Description:
For over half a century, the League of Conservation Voters, Inc. (“LCV”), has led the charge for clean air, clean water, public lands, healthy communities, and a sustainable planet for all. LCV has built political power and infrastructure at the intersection of climate policy and electoral strategy – advancing environmental protections, electing pro-environmental lawmakers and aligning action across an integral multi-state network.
We envision a world in which tackling the climate crisis, confronting environmental injustice and strengthening our democracy leads to cleaner and healthier communities, good, well-paying jobs and a just, equitable and sustainable future for all.
LCV is hiring a Vice President, Government Relations & Political Affairs to serve as a senior leader and highly visible member of the Government Affairs Department. Working closely with the Senior Vice President, Government Affairs and other senior staff, this position will be responsible for designing and executing federal government relations and political strategies to achieve our policy goals. Responsibilities include leading engagement with federal policymakers and overseeing coordinated-side political activities, including candidate endorsements and LCV Action Fund. The Vice President will have deep experience in federal legislative strategy and/or political campaigns. They will need to excel at strategy, relationship building, and coordinating with external partners. They will also possess strong communication, people and project management skills, as well as a commitment to advancing racial and environmental justice.
This position is classified as “ Regular Hybrid Work ” and is required to work in-person in the Washington, D.C. office a minimum of two days per week.
General working conditions:
Operate in a professional office or home office environment, and routinely use standard office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems.
Largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Communicates with internal and external stakeholders using electronic platforms.
Applicants must be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants must reside in the location listed above.
Responsibilities:
Regularly working in close partnership with the SVP and program leaders, develop and execute a comprehensive federal government relations strategy to advance progress on top priority climate, clean energy, clean air, clean water, public lands and democracy goals.
Serve as one of LCV’s most senior lobbyists and external representatives; develop and maintain high-level relationships with members of Congress, committee and leadership staff; and staff organizational principals on high-impact policymaker engagements.
Manage federal candidate endorsement process, including interviewing candidates, making endorsement recommendations, and working directly with campaigns, political committees, and other stakeholders, including members of the board.
Help direct LCV’s coordinated-side political activities, including overseeing the LCV Action Fund budget of over $1 million per cycle and strategizing on key opportunities for coordinated field programs.
Develop and execute new systems and programs to deepen our communication with candidates, elected officials and their staff.
In partnership with the SVP and other senior staff, develop and execute an innovative and effective program influencing 2028 presidential candidates.
Advise on political strategy for the GiveGreen federal and state candidate fundraising program, which is the largest progressive issue-based candidate fundraising program.
Serve as a senior spokesperson and help shape our communications messaging and strategy, including through informing polling and other message research.
Supervise and mentor staff, including a team of three direct reports.
Work cross-departmentally with senior organizational leaders on strategy development and program execution and support fundraising and accountability efforts.
Build and maintain strong relationships with other environmental and allied partner organizations and coalitions, working closely on key priority issues.
Partner with the Conservation Voter Movement, a network of over 30 state affiliates, on various projects spanning federal legislation and coordinated political programs.
Travel within DC is expected regularly for in-person work. Travel outside of the DC area is expected up to 20% of the time. Travel in and outside of DC includes meetings with elected officials and their staff, electoral-related travel, staff retreats, conferences, and professional development opportunities, as needed.
Help lead the department's long-term process to advance equity and racial justice in its government relations and political strategies, as well as in its internal culture and operations.
Qualifications:
Work Experience : Required - At least 10 years of experience, including working in issue advocacy, on Capitol Hill, or with electoral campaigns. Experience with politics, coalitions and lobbying. Experience setting strategy, drafting and implementing campaign advocacy plans that reflect a commitment to racial justice and equity, elevate the voices and leadership of people of color and young people and develop authentic relationships with organizational partners. Demonstrated supervisory experience successfully managing high performing teams. Preferred - Experience managing budgets as well as designing, implementing and evaluating programs.
Skills : Required - Ability to set high-level strategy in a collaborative manner, including connecting political strategy to issue advocacy campaign strategy. Federal government relations, coalition-building, strong political judgment, excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to relay complex issues in a clear and compelling manner. Strong interpersonal and management skills with an ability to develop relationships with individuals representing a rich mix of race, gender, talent, experience, and background. Passionate about protecting the environment and communities impacted by climate change and environmental injustice. Collaborative; organized and attentive to details; commitment to teamwork and community; ability to handle multiple tasks, effectively prioritize, and thrive in a fast-paced setting. Preferred - Confirmed success in budget management; proven track record in program design.
Racial Justice and Equity Competencies : Demonstrated awareness of how one’s life experiences influence one’s personal attitudes, biases, and assumptions. Demonstrated commitment to continual learning and ability to successfully deliver culturally responsive services. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
Apply Here: Candidates must apply through our job portal by October 12, 2026. No phone calls please.
All applicants must include the month and year for the experience provided on their uploaded resume. Final resumes must be completed and submitted at the time of application, and should include all relevant experience to meet the minimum requirements and for salary considerations. Applications are reviewed by humans; we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the hiring process.
Pre-employment Screening
All employment is contingent upon the completion of a background check, employment verifications and reference checks.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the employee selection process, including, completing the application, interviewing, or pre-employment testing, please contact hr@lcv.org .
Our organization participates in E-Verify as a part of the onboarding process. We are required to provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may only initiate the process after an offer has been accepted.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Permit Writer ( Environmental Specialist 3) within the Nuclear Waste Program.
Location:
Richland Field Office in Richland, 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.
Initially, this position requires working in the office five days a week for onboarding and training. After successful completion, a minimum of one in-office day per week is required.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by October 8, 2026
Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.
Duties
As a Permit Writer in the Tank Waste Treatment Section of the Nuclear Waste Program, you’ll help ensure safe and compliant cleanup work at the Hanford Nuclear Facility – one of the most complex environmental cleanup sites in the country. In this role, you’ll review and evaluate permit applications, modification packages, and technical documents that support waste treatment, storage, and disposal operations. You’ll provide clear feedback to the U.S. Department of Energy and its contractors and help shape permit conditions that protect human health and the environment.
The position offers direct experience working with large industrial treatment facilities, dangerous waste regulations, and real-world compliance challenges. Collaborating with engineers, scientists, and federal partners, you’ll participate in field inspections and contribute to decisions that guide cleanup progress. This role provides meaningful opportunities to build strong regulatory and technical skills while supporting high-impact environmental work with room for professional growth.
What you will do:
Review and evaluate permit documents, including Permit Change Notices, modification packages, and applications, and provide clear, timely Notices of Deficiencies or comments.
Apply state and federal dangerous waste regulations and help interpret permit requirements for the Permittee.
Work with permit leads, U.S. Department of Energy, and contractors to develop recommendations and negotiate permit conditions.
Evaluate environmental and permitting problems using logic, reasoning, and technical knowledge to assess alternative solutions and approaches.
Conduct field inspections and site visits for major treatment facilities to verify compliance with engineering specifications, permit conditions, and regulatory requirements.
Participate in meetings with federal partners to provide technical explanations and support the negotiation of permit conditions and compliance expectations.
Research and compile information on environmental laws, regulations, and facility operations to support permitting decisions.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Six (6) years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, which must include the following:
Regulatory Application – Ability to interpret and apply complex regulations to develop defensible regulatory positions and ensure compliance at technically complex facilities.
Technical Evaluation– Ability to analyze technical documents to ensure technical accuracy of permitting documents and decisions.
Permit Development – Ability to develop and clearly communicate technical permit conditions to ensure regulatory accuracy and compliance.
Research & Data Analysis – Ability to conduct research and perform qualitative and quantitative analysis to inform major permitting decisions and compliance evaluations.
Information Assessment – Ability to review, synthesize, and evaluate information and data to draw logical, defensible conclusions and determine regulatory positions.
Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving – Ability to apply analytical reasoning to determine regulatory or technical courses of action for complex issues .
Project Management – Ability to plan and organize work, keep track of tasks and deadlines, run meetings effectively, coordinate with others, and make sure projects stay on schedule .
Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning, or closely related field.
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.
Master’s degree or higher.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must meet U.S. Department of Energy requirements to obtain and maintain a badge for access to the Hanford Site Security Clearance badge.
Must complete 40-hour HAZWOPER training within six months of appointment and then annual refreshers.
Desired Qualifications:
Regulatory Expertise – Ability to apply knowledge of RCRA and WAC regulations to ensure accurate regulatory interpretations and compliant permitting decisions.
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:
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 Moises Guevara at Moises.Guevara@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 Nuclear Waste Program
The Nuclear Waste Program enforces regulatory compliance and oversees cleanup at the Hanford Site and other facilities managing nuclear waste statewide. It also promotes public involvement, congressional and federal contact, and interstate activities to enhance nuclear waste management, compliance, and cleanup of the Hanford Site.
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 Incentive , 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.
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Sep 25, 2026
Full time
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Permit Writer ( Environmental Specialist 3) within the Nuclear Waste Program.
Location:
Richland Field Office in Richland, 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.
Initially, this position requires working in the office five days a week for onboarding and training. After successful completion, a minimum of one in-office day per week is required.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by October 8, 2026
Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.
Duties
As a Permit Writer in the Tank Waste Treatment Section of the Nuclear Waste Program, you’ll help ensure safe and compliant cleanup work at the Hanford Nuclear Facility – one of the most complex environmental cleanup sites in the country. In this role, you’ll review and evaluate permit applications, modification packages, and technical documents that support waste treatment, storage, and disposal operations. You’ll provide clear feedback to the U.S. Department of Energy and its contractors and help shape permit conditions that protect human health and the environment.
The position offers direct experience working with large industrial treatment facilities, dangerous waste regulations, and real-world compliance challenges. Collaborating with engineers, scientists, and federal partners, you’ll participate in field inspections and contribute to decisions that guide cleanup progress. This role provides meaningful opportunities to build strong regulatory and technical skills while supporting high-impact environmental work with room for professional growth.
What you will do:
Review and evaluate permit documents, including Permit Change Notices, modification packages, and applications, and provide clear, timely Notices of Deficiencies or comments.
Apply state and federal dangerous waste regulations and help interpret permit requirements for the Permittee.
Work with permit leads, U.S. Department of Energy, and contractors to develop recommendations and negotiate permit conditions.
Evaluate environmental and permitting problems using logic, reasoning, and technical knowledge to assess alternative solutions and approaches.
Conduct field inspections and site visits for major treatment facilities to verify compliance with engineering specifications, permit conditions, and regulatory requirements.
Participate in meetings with federal partners to provide technical explanations and support the negotiation of permit conditions and compliance expectations.
Research and compile information on environmental laws, regulations, and facility operations to support permitting decisions.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Six (6) years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, which must include the following:
Regulatory Application – Ability to interpret and apply complex regulations to develop defensible regulatory positions and ensure compliance at technically complex facilities.
Technical Evaluation– Ability to analyze technical documents to ensure technical accuracy of permitting documents and decisions.
Permit Development – Ability to develop and clearly communicate technical permit conditions to ensure regulatory accuracy and compliance.
Research & Data Analysis – Ability to conduct research and perform qualitative and quantitative analysis to inform major permitting decisions and compliance evaluations.
Information Assessment – Ability to review, synthesize, and evaluate information and data to draw logical, defensible conclusions and determine regulatory positions.
Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving – Ability to apply analytical reasoning to determine regulatory or technical courses of action for complex issues .
Project Management – Ability to plan and organize work, keep track of tasks and deadlines, run meetings effectively, coordinate with others, and make sure projects stay on schedule .
Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning, or closely related field.
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.
Master’s degree or higher.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must meet U.S. Department of Energy requirements to obtain and maintain a badge for access to the Hanford Site Security Clearance badge.
Must complete 40-hour HAZWOPER training within six months of appointment and then annual refreshers.
Desired Qualifications:
Regulatory Expertise – Ability to apply knowledge of RCRA and WAC regulations to ensure accurate regulatory interpretations and compliant permitting decisions.
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:
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 Moises Guevara at Moises.Guevara@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 Nuclear Waste Program
The Nuclear Waste Program enforces regulatory compliance and oversees cleanup at the Hanford Site and other facilities managing nuclear waste statewide. It also promotes public involvement, congressional and federal contact, and interstate activities to enhance nuclear waste management, compliance, and cleanup of the Hanford Site.
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 Incentive , 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.
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Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Records and Public Disclosure Coordinator (Forms and Records Analyst 3 ) (In-Training) within the Nuclear Waste Program .
Location:
Richland Field Office in Richland, WA .
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
A minimum of two days per week are required in the office.
You may telework the other three days of the week, except when additional in-person meetings or activities are required.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by October 7, 2026
Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.
Duties
As the Records and Public Disclosure Coordinator for the Nuclear Waste Program, you’ll help ensure the program’s records are well-organized, accurate, and easy for staff to access. You’ll work closely with teams across the Richland Field Office to guide staff on how to properly identify and store records and follow retention schedules for the records they create. You’ll also coordinate public disclosure requests, helping the public access information while ensuring the agency follows legal requirements.
This position offers direct experience with records systems, electronic content management tools, and real-world regulatory work. You’ll work with environmental permitting and compliance documentation, support litigation hold and discovery efforts, and help strengthen records workflows. It’s an excellent opportunity to grow your expertise in records management, public disclosure, and information governance within Washington State government.
What you will do:
Organize and maintain program records throughout their full lifecycle, reducing unnecessary copies to improve efficiency and support environmental staff.
Ensure records are properly managed and accessible so staff and managers have the information they need to make timely, informed decisions.
Create, label, audit, and reconcile files in the Central Files database, removing duplicates and ensuring proper organization.
Maintain and improve the Central Files database, including updating entries, correcting site names, and making format or function changes as needs evolve.
Manage the transfer of records on a regular basis to the State Records Center and dispose of paper and electronic records according to retention schedules, laws, and agency policies.
Support staff during onboarding and offboarding by reviewing and incorporating their records into the established filing system.
Use Electronic Content Management (ECM) software, such as Laserfiche, to manage and store program records.
Review, track, and process public disclosure requests, including locating records, redacting exempt information, and ensuring responses meet legal requirements.
Assist with litigation holds and discovery efforts by identifying and retrieving records needed for legal or regulatory actions.
Qualifications
This position offers an in-training plan and may be filled at the Forms & Records Analyst (FRA) 2 or 3 level, depending on your qualifications. If you qualify at the FRA2 level and are hired, you will progress through an in-training plan to become an FRA3 within a specified time period.
For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
At the Forms & Records Analyst 2 level (In-Training)
Pay Range 42, $3,827 - $5,111 monthly
Three (3) years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, which must include the following:
Records Management – Ability to manage records throughout their lifecycle to maintain compliance and ensure usability, including ability to use electronic records and database tools to organize, track, and retrieve information.
Retention & Governance – Ability to apply retention schedules and policies to properly organize, preserve, or dispose of records.
Records Research & Analysis – Ability to look through files and electronic information to find what’s needed and keep records organized.
Electronic Records Search – Ability to search electronic systems (Laserfiche, shared drives, Outlook email, program databases) to find routine agency records.
Database Filing & Cross-Referencing – Ability to enter information into records databases to make sure records are filed correctly and not duplicated.
Problem Solving – Ability to identify routine issues with records, databases, or filing processes and use guidance, established procedures, and available resources to resolve them so daily work continues smoothly and accurately.
Education: college-level coursework
Examples of how to qualify:
3 years of experience.
2 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
1 year of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits or higher.
At the Forms & Records Analyst 3 level (Goal Class)
Pay Range 47, $4,300 - $5,779 monthly
Six (6) years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, which must include the following:
Records Management – Ability to independently manage records throughout their lifecycle by organizing, categorizing, retrieving, securing, and disposing of complex paper and electronic records to maintain.
Retention & Governance – Ability to independently apply retention schedules, laws, and agency policies to organize, preserve, or dispose of records so the program stays fully compliant, and records remain accessible, protected, and legally managed throughout their lifecycle.
Policy & Legal Application – Ability to apply agency policies and state laws to ensure all records and disclosure work is fully compliant.
Training & Guidance – Ability to explain procedures, advise staff and managers to promote consistent records and forms practices.
Electronic Records Search – Ability to use advanced search methods across Laserfiche, program databases, shared drives, Outlook email, and other systems to find records for complex tasks.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving – Ability to analyze complex records situations, system inconsistencies, and process gaps, and develop practical solutions or recommendations to ensure records are accurate, accessible, compliant, and support program decision-making.
Education: college-level coursework
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 or higher.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must meet U.S. Department of Energy requirements to obtain and maintain a badge for access to the Hanford Site Security Clearance badge.
Desired Qualifications:
Software & Technology Proficiency – Ability to use advanced features in Microsoft Office Suite and related applications (Outlook, Word, Access, SharePoint, Adobe, Laserfiche, ECM tools, and program databases) to organize, track, analyze, and deliver complex records efficiently and accurately.
Communication – Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, to explain complex records or disclosure issues to non-technical customers and collaborate effectively with technical staff.
Records Knowledge – Ability to apply knowledge of public disclosure requirements, records management standards, and retention schedules to ensure records are compliant, accessible, and properly maintained throughout their lifecycle.
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 Christy Caldwell at Christy.Caldwell@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 Nuclear Waste Program
The Nuclear Waste Program enforces regulatory compliance and oversees cleanup at the Hanford Site and other facilities managing nuclear waste statewide. It also promotes public involvement, congressional and federal contact, and interstate activities to enhance nuclear waste management, compliance, and cleanup of the Hanford Site.
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 Incentive , 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.
Sep 23, 2026
Full time
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Records and Public Disclosure Coordinator (Forms and Records Analyst 3 ) (In-Training) within the Nuclear Waste Program .
Location:
Richland Field Office in Richland, WA .
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
A minimum of two days per week are required in the office.
You may telework the other three days of the week, except when additional in-person meetings or activities are required.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by October 7, 2026
Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.
Duties
As the Records and Public Disclosure Coordinator for the Nuclear Waste Program, you’ll help ensure the program’s records are well-organized, accurate, and easy for staff to access. You’ll work closely with teams across the Richland Field Office to guide staff on how to properly identify and store records and follow retention schedules for the records they create. You’ll also coordinate public disclosure requests, helping the public access information while ensuring the agency follows legal requirements.
This position offers direct experience with records systems, electronic content management tools, and real-world regulatory work. You’ll work with environmental permitting and compliance documentation, support litigation hold and discovery efforts, and help strengthen records workflows. It’s an excellent opportunity to grow your expertise in records management, public disclosure, and information governance within Washington State government.
What you will do:
Organize and maintain program records throughout their full lifecycle, reducing unnecessary copies to improve efficiency and support environmental staff.
Ensure records are properly managed and accessible so staff and managers have the information they need to make timely, informed decisions.
Create, label, audit, and reconcile files in the Central Files database, removing duplicates and ensuring proper organization.
Maintain and improve the Central Files database, including updating entries, correcting site names, and making format or function changes as needs evolve.
Manage the transfer of records on a regular basis to the State Records Center and dispose of paper and electronic records according to retention schedules, laws, and agency policies.
Support staff during onboarding and offboarding by reviewing and incorporating their records into the established filing system.
Use Electronic Content Management (ECM) software, such as Laserfiche, to manage and store program records.
Review, track, and process public disclosure requests, including locating records, redacting exempt information, and ensuring responses meet legal requirements.
Assist with litigation holds and discovery efforts by identifying and retrieving records needed for legal or regulatory actions.
Qualifications
This position offers an in-training plan and may be filled at the Forms & Records Analyst (FRA) 2 or 3 level, depending on your qualifications. If you qualify at the FRA2 level and are hired, you will progress through an in-training plan to become an FRA3 within a specified time period.
For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
At the Forms & Records Analyst 2 level (In-Training)
Pay Range 42, $3,827 - $5,111 monthly
Three (3) years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, which must include the following:
Records Management – Ability to manage records throughout their lifecycle to maintain compliance and ensure usability, including ability to use electronic records and database tools to organize, track, and retrieve information.
Retention & Governance – Ability to apply retention schedules and policies to properly organize, preserve, or dispose of records.
Records Research & Analysis – Ability to look through files and electronic information to find what’s needed and keep records organized.
Electronic Records Search – Ability to search electronic systems (Laserfiche, shared drives, Outlook email, program databases) to find routine agency records.
Database Filing & Cross-Referencing – Ability to enter information into records databases to make sure records are filed correctly and not duplicated.
Problem Solving – Ability to identify routine issues with records, databases, or filing processes and use guidance, established procedures, and available resources to resolve them so daily work continues smoothly and accurately.
Education: college-level coursework
Examples of how to qualify:
3 years of experience.
2 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
1 year of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits or higher.
At the Forms & Records Analyst 3 level (Goal Class)
Pay Range 47, $4,300 - $5,779 monthly
Six (6) years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, which must include the following:
Records Management – Ability to independently manage records throughout their lifecycle by organizing, categorizing, retrieving, securing, and disposing of complex paper and electronic records to maintain.
Retention & Governance – Ability to independently apply retention schedules, laws, and agency policies to organize, preserve, or dispose of records so the program stays fully compliant, and records remain accessible, protected, and legally managed throughout their lifecycle.
Policy & Legal Application – Ability to apply agency policies and state laws to ensure all records and disclosure work is fully compliant.
Training & Guidance – Ability to explain procedures, advise staff and managers to promote consistent records and forms practices.
Electronic Records Search – Ability to use advanced search methods across Laserfiche, program databases, shared drives, Outlook email, and other systems to find records for complex tasks.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving – Ability to analyze complex records situations, system inconsistencies, and process gaps, and develop practical solutions or recommendations to ensure records are accurate, accessible, compliant, and support program decision-making.
Education: college-level coursework
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 or higher.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must meet U.S. Department of Energy requirements to obtain and maintain a badge for access to the Hanford Site Security Clearance badge.
Desired Qualifications:
Software & Technology Proficiency – Ability to use advanced features in Microsoft Office Suite and related applications (Outlook, Word, Access, SharePoint, Adobe, Laserfiche, ECM tools, and program databases) to organize, track, analyze, and deliver complex records efficiently and accurately.
Communication – Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, to explain complex records or disclosure issues to non-technical customers and collaborate effectively with technical staff.
Records Knowledge – Ability to apply knowledge of public disclosure requirements, records management standards, and retention schedules to ensure records are compliant, accessible, and properly maintained throughout their lifecycle.
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 Christy Caldwell at Christy.Caldwell@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 Nuclear Waste Program
The Nuclear Waste Program enforces regulatory compliance and oversees cleanup at the Hanford Site and other facilities managing nuclear waste statewide. It also promotes public involvement, congressional and federal contact, and interstate activities to enhance nuclear waste management, compliance, and cleanup of the Hanford Site.
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 Incentive , 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 Forms and Records Analyst (Forms and Records Analyst 2) within the Environmental Assessment Program (EAP) .
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 1-2 days per week is required in the office. This position will be required to be in the office every day during the training and onboarding period (around 6 months).
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by September 29, 2026
This job posting will not be accepting applications after the above date.
Duties
In this role, you will contribute to the program and agency mission by providing records management, responding to Public Disclosure Requests, and administrative support to the Environmental Assessment Program (EAP) staff. You will interact with the agency’s Records and Information Management Lead (RIM) and information Governance Manager, the Program Managers Assistant (PMA), and the EAP Administrative Support Team. You will also interact with the EAP Management Team, EAP staff, the other program/facilities staff and public.
What you will do:
Serve as Records Information and Management and Public Disclosure Coordinator for EAP.
Respond to public disclosure requests from staff, other governmental agencies, and the public.
Retain electronic records and archive tracking related to request in accordance with the records retention requirements.
Attend monthly Records and Public Disclosure agency meetings.
Assist with development of record retention schedules, essential records protection programs, and records disposition. Research and retrieve documents and assist staff in developing, organizing, and maintaining files using proper records management procedures.
Create, design, and revise manual and electronic/automated forms, layouts, and screen; process forms orders; maintain forms inventory.
Format, process, and post Standard Operating Procedure’s (SOP’s) online and when required on to the internal SharePoint sites.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
3 years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, which includes the following:
• Attention to Detail – Ability to carefully review and verify information to ensure documents, records, and publications are accurate and compliant.
• Customer Service & Teamwork – Ability to assist staff and work cooperatively with others to support daily operations and positive working relationships.
• Problem-Solving & Professional Judgment – Ability to assess issues and apply policies appropriately to support efficient operations and protect confidential information.
• Records Management – Ability to organize, maintain, and retrieve paper and electronic records to ensure proper retention, easy access, and compliance with requirements.
• Public Disclosure Response – Ability to interpret and process public disclosure requests to provide accurate information while meeting legal and policy obligations.
• Forms Management – Ability to design, update, and manage forms to support program needs and maintain consistency with agency standards.
• Records and Tracking Systems – Ability to use records databases and tracking tools to maintain accurate and up-to-date information.
• Digital Document & Records Tools – Ability to use Microsoft office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Access, and Teams), document-production tools, and electronic file systems to create, manage, and organize digital and scanned materials for accurate, accessible, and well-maintained records.
Education involving a major study in business administration, accounting or related field.
Examples of how to qualify:
3 years of experience.
2 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
1 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits or higher
Desired Qualifications:
• Document Editing & Formatting – Ability to review, edit, and format documents to ensure clarity, correctness, accessibility, and professional quality. • Accessibility & Compliance – Ability to apply plain language, ADA standards, and retention rules to ensure documents, records, and processes meet required guidelines. • Time Management & Organization – Ability to plan and prioritize work activities to complete tasks and requests on time. • Effective Communication – Ability to communicate clearly and professionally to help staff and the public understand processes, requirements, and decisions. 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:
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 Tara-Lyn Poole at Tara-Lyn.Poole@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
The mission of the Environmental Assessment Program is to measure, assess, and communicate environmental conditions in Washington State, and our program’s vision is: “Improving the environment for current and future generations through innovative and excellent science and thriving partnerships”. Commitments include behavior that demonstrates: professionalism, respectfulness, responsiveness, timeliness, innovation, exceptional customer service, fostering partnerships, cooperative relationships, and continuous improvement.
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 Incentive , 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.
Sep 22, 2026
Full time
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Forms and Records Analyst (Forms and Records Analyst 2) within the Environmental Assessment Program (EAP) .
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 1-2 days per week is required in the office. This position will be required to be in the office every day during the training and onboarding period (around 6 months).
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by September 29, 2026
This job posting will not be accepting applications after the above date.
Duties
In this role, you will contribute to the program and agency mission by providing records management, responding to Public Disclosure Requests, and administrative support to the Environmental Assessment Program (EAP) staff. You will interact with the agency’s Records and Information Management Lead (RIM) and information Governance Manager, the Program Managers Assistant (PMA), and the EAP Administrative Support Team. You will also interact with the EAP Management Team, EAP staff, the other program/facilities staff and public.
What you will do:
Serve as Records Information and Management and Public Disclosure Coordinator for EAP.
Respond to public disclosure requests from staff, other governmental agencies, and the public.
Retain electronic records and archive tracking related to request in accordance with the records retention requirements.
Attend monthly Records and Public Disclosure agency meetings.
Assist with development of record retention schedules, essential records protection programs, and records disposition. Research and retrieve documents and assist staff in developing, organizing, and maintaining files using proper records management procedures.
Create, design, and revise manual and electronic/automated forms, layouts, and screen; process forms orders; maintain forms inventory.
Format, process, and post Standard Operating Procedure’s (SOP’s) online and when required on to the internal SharePoint sites.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
3 years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, which includes the following:
• Attention to Detail – Ability to carefully review and verify information to ensure documents, records, and publications are accurate and compliant.
• Customer Service & Teamwork – Ability to assist staff and work cooperatively with others to support daily operations and positive working relationships.
• Problem-Solving & Professional Judgment – Ability to assess issues and apply policies appropriately to support efficient operations and protect confidential information.
• Records Management – Ability to organize, maintain, and retrieve paper and electronic records to ensure proper retention, easy access, and compliance with requirements.
• Public Disclosure Response – Ability to interpret and process public disclosure requests to provide accurate information while meeting legal and policy obligations.
• Forms Management – Ability to design, update, and manage forms to support program needs and maintain consistency with agency standards.
• Records and Tracking Systems – Ability to use records databases and tracking tools to maintain accurate and up-to-date information.
• Digital Document & Records Tools – Ability to use Microsoft office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Access, and Teams), document-production tools, and electronic file systems to create, manage, and organize digital and scanned materials for accurate, accessible, and well-maintained records.
Education involving a major study in business administration, accounting or related field.
Examples of how to qualify:
3 years of experience.
2 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
1 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits or higher
Desired Qualifications:
• Document Editing & Formatting – Ability to review, edit, and format documents to ensure clarity, correctness, accessibility, and professional quality. • Accessibility & Compliance – Ability to apply plain language, ADA standards, and retention rules to ensure documents, records, and processes meet required guidelines. • Time Management & Organization – Ability to plan and prioritize work activities to complete tasks and requests on time. • Effective Communication – Ability to communicate clearly and professionally to help staff and the public understand processes, requirements, and decisions. 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:
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 Tara-Lyn Poole at Tara-Lyn.Poole@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
The mission of the Environmental Assessment Program is to measure, assess, and communicate environmental conditions in Washington State, and our program’s vision is: “Improving the environment for current and future generations through innovative and excellent science and thriving partnerships”. Commitments include behavior that demonstrates: professionalism, respectfulness, responsiveness, timeliness, innovation, exceptional customer service, fostering partnerships, cooperative relationships, and continuous improvement.
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 Incentive , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
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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.
Do you approach human resources (HR) from a place of creativity and curiosity? Do you have experience maintaining and improving HR systems that are compliant and genuinely support the people they serve? Can you integrate tools such as streamlined payroll, HRIS and benefits administration, and thoughtful risk management using a collaborative approach across teams?
The Grand Canyon Trust is hiring a human resource director who excels at both hands-on administrative HR and strategic partnership. This role centers on operational excellence, compliance, benefits and compensation stewardship, and close collaboration with the finance team and other teams to support the ongoing work of the Trust. The human resource director balances HR best practices with the day-to-day realities of payroll, benefits, insurances, and various organizational processes, ensuring HR functions as a trusted partner across the organization.
This person welcomes feedback and collaborative decision-making, serving as the go-to guide for staff navigating workplace questions and concerns while ensuring organizational compliance and helping staff feel heard and supported. This person is a thoughtful member of the organization who values its people and shares in its vision. The Trust has 40+ employees and a budget of $7.2 million.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with HR or similar positions (i.e. organizational development, leadership, supervising employees, conflict resolution, etc.) and knowledge of relevant state and federal compliance requirements.
Experience with conflict management and resolution.
Ability to center care for others in all aspects of work and a commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Ability to build trusting, reciprocal relationships; collaborate across multiple perspectives and power dynamics; and provide guidance to staff on matters such as HR processes and procedures, conflict management, and supervision of others.
An attentiveness to the concerns and needs of a diverse staff.
A familiarity with the lands and peoples of the Colorado Plateau.
SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, or SHRM-CP credential preferred.
Note that experience includes lived experience, traditional knowledge, volunteer experience, school or coursework, work experience, and other related qualifications, skills, and experience.
No candidate will meet every requirement. If you're excited about the position and think you may be a good candidate, we encourage you to apply.
The nitty gritty
Flexibility and paid time off
Flexible scheduling
12 paid holidays
2 weeks paid vacation and two weeks paid sick leave
12-14 weeks of paid parental leave
Paid community service time and sabbatical leave
Benefits
100% employer-paid employee medical and dental insurance (50% employer-paid for qualified dependent premiums)
4% automatic employer contribution to 401K retirement plan plus up to 2% match
Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
Professional development resources
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona with flexible scheduling and ability to work from home up to two days per week. While Flagstaff is preferred, we will consider candidates located elsewhere within Arizona, Utah, Colorado, or New Mexico who are able to travel to Flagstaff at least once per month.
Compensation
$105,000 - $115,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
What does this position entail?
Policies, procedures, and operations (approximately 45%)
Develops policies and procedures and leads the annual review and update of the employee handbook.
In collaboration with the finance team, oversees accurate payroll processing, and ensures proper employee classification and wage and hour compliance. Manages personnel files and various HR-related employee administrative processes. Communicates changes with finance.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment law (multi-state considerations for remote staff), and workplace retirement benefits.
Administers medical leaves of absence and accommodations, ensuring confidentiality.
Directs safety programming, workers’ compensation claims management, unemployment claims management, COBRA, and other compliance tasks. Coordinates with the finance team on liability insurance.
Handles employee concerns, grievances, investigations and improvement/disciplinary processes. Supports staff in resolving conflicts as they arise within the organization.
Benefits administration (approximately 15%)
Manages health insurances, retirement plans, and ancillary benefits (life, disability, etc.).
Leads annual open enrollment and vendor/broker relationship management.
Administers leave programs (sabbaticals, parental leave, etc.).
Coordinates with the finance team on benefits budgeting and accuracy of payroll deductions.
Partners with the finance team on annual budget development for personnel line items.
Employee experience (approximately 15%)
Works with the executive director to develop and administer equitable, transparent, and competitive pay and benefits.
Supports a culture of feedback within the organization by implementing employee surveys and other feedback opportunities. Listens to employees, acts on feedback, and communicates results.
Is a key collaborator for employees and supervisors to provide resources for professional development training for employee’s career development.
Leadership and strategy (approximately 10%)
Creates and manages HR programs that support a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace.
Builds and maintains trusting relationships with employees and applicants.
Serves on the organizational support (OS) team to lead organizational strategies as part of a cross-functional team.
Advises on annual employee performance review processes.
Recruitment and retention (approximately 10%)
Creates recruitment plans, assists with job advertisements, and facilitates the overall recruitment and hiring processes.
Manages employee orientation, including new hire paperwork, benefits education, and other onboarding tasks, such as workspace and equipment assignment.
Facilitates offboarding and exit interviews.
Other (5%)
Stays up to date on HR trends and compliance and regulatory issues that impact the Trust.
Attends staff retreats and events.
How do I apply?
Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@grandcanyontrust.org . In the subject line, please indicate the job you are applying for, and please put the job title and your name in the file names of application materials (ex: Firstname_Lastname_HRdirector_resume.docx).
Initial review of applications : Week of September 28, 2026
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
Anticipated start date: January 2027
Sep 14, 2026
Full time
Do you approach human resources (HR) from a place of creativity and curiosity? Do you have experience maintaining and improving HR systems that are compliant and genuinely support the people they serve? Can you integrate tools such as streamlined payroll, HRIS and benefits administration, and thoughtful risk management using a collaborative approach across teams?
The Grand Canyon Trust is hiring a human resource director who excels at both hands-on administrative HR and strategic partnership. This role centers on operational excellence, compliance, benefits and compensation stewardship, and close collaboration with the finance team and other teams to support the ongoing work of the Trust. The human resource director balances HR best practices with the day-to-day realities of payroll, benefits, insurances, and various organizational processes, ensuring HR functions as a trusted partner across the organization.
This person welcomes feedback and collaborative decision-making, serving as the go-to guide for staff navigating workplace questions and concerns while ensuring organizational compliance and helping staff feel heard and supported. This person is a thoughtful member of the organization who values its people and shares in its vision. The Trust has 40+ employees and a budget of $7.2 million.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with HR or similar positions (i.e. organizational development, leadership, supervising employees, conflict resolution, etc.) and knowledge of relevant state and federal compliance requirements.
Experience with conflict management and resolution.
Ability to center care for others in all aspects of work and a commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Ability to build trusting, reciprocal relationships; collaborate across multiple perspectives and power dynamics; and provide guidance to staff on matters such as HR processes and procedures, conflict management, and supervision of others.
An attentiveness to the concerns and needs of a diverse staff.
A familiarity with the lands and peoples of the Colorado Plateau.
SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, or SHRM-CP credential preferred.
Note that experience includes lived experience, traditional knowledge, volunteer experience, school or coursework, work experience, and other related qualifications, skills, and experience.
No candidate will meet every requirement. If you're excited about the position and think you may be a good candidate, we encourage you to apply.
The nitty gritty
Flexibility and paid time off
Flexible scheduling
12 paid holidays
2 weeks paid vacation and two weeks paid sick leave
12-14 weeks of paid parental leave
Paid community service time and sabbatical leave
Benefits
100% employer-paid employee medical and dental insurance (50% employer-paid for qualified dependent premiums)
4% automatic employer contribution to 401K retirement plan plus up to 2% match
Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
Professional development resources
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona with flexible scheduling and ability to work from home up to two days per week. While Flagstaff is preferred, we will consider candidates located elsewhere within Arizona, Utah, Colorado, or New Mexico who are able to travel to Flagstaff at least once per month.
Compensation
$105,000 - $115,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
What does this position entail?
Policies, procedures, and operations (approximately 45%)
Develops policies and procedures and leads the annual review and update of the employee handbook.
In collaboration with the finance team, oversees accurate payroll processing, and ensures proper employee classification and wage and hour compliance. Manages personnel files and various HR-related employee administrative processes. Communicates changes with finance.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment law (multi-state considerations for remote staff), and workplace retirement benefits.
Administers medical leaves of absence and accommodations, ensuring confidentiality.
Directs safety programming, workers’ compensation claims management, unemployment claims management, COBRA, and other compliance tasks. Coordinates with the finance team on liability insurance.
Handles employee concerns, grievances, investigations and improvement/disciplinary processes. Supports staff in resolving conflicts as they arise within the organization.
Benefits administration (approximately 15%)
Manages health insurances, retirement plans, and ancillary benefits (life, disability, etc.).
Leads annual open enrollment and vendor/broker relationship management.
Administers leave programs (sabbaticals, parental leave, etc.).
Coordinates with the finance team on benefits budgeting and accuracy of payroll deductions.
Partners with the finance team on annual budget development for personnel line items.
Employee experience (approximately 15%)
Works with the executive director to develop and administer equitable, transparent, and competitive pay and benefits.
Supports a culture of feedback within the organization by implementing employee surveys and other feedback opportunities. Listens to employees, acts on feedback, and communicates results.
Is a key collaborator for employees and supervisors to provide resources for professional development training for employee’s career development.
Leadership and strategy (approximately 10%)
Creates and manages HR programs that support a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace.
Builds and maintains trusting relationships with employees and applicants.
Serves on the organizational support (OS) team to lead organizational strategies as part of a cross-functional team.
Advises on annual employee performance review processes.
Recruitment and retention (approximately 10%)
Creates recruitment plans, assists with job advertisements, and facilitates the overall recruitment and hiring processes.
Manages employee orientation, including new hire paperwork, benefits education, and other onboarding tasks, such as workspace and equipment assignment.
Facilitates offboarding and exit interviews.
Other (5%)
Stays up to date on HR trends and compliance and regulatory issues that impact the Trust.
Attends staff retreats and events.
How do I apply?
Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@grandcanyontrust.org . In the subject line, please indicate the job you are applying for, and please put the job title and your name in the file names of application materials (ex: Firstname_Lastname_HRdirector_resume.docx).
Initial review of applications : Week of September 28, 2026
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
Anticipated start date: January 2027
Join a team that is shaping the future of adult behavioral health in Oregon. In this role, you will help lead and implement the work that supports people moving from hospitals and other intensive residential treatment settings into safe, stable, community-based care. You will guide a team that makes sure services are coordinated, timely, and responsive to the needs of individuals across the state. In this position, you will play a key part in strengthening Oregon’s adult residential treatment system through innovative and transformative initiatives developed by the Governor’s Office, Legislature and OHA Executive Leadership. You will help build clear pathways through levels of care, support person-centered practices and improve how services work together across the continuum. You will also work closely with partners who help individuals transition from higher level care, including those involved in the Civil Commitment, Aid and Assist or Guilty Except for Insanity processes. This role offers the chance to make meaningful changes by improving how programs function, supporting smoother transitions, and helping communities access services that support long term stability and recovery. You will collaborate with local programs, hospitals, providers, and teams across OHA to keep care connected throughout the adult lifespan, ensuring people receive the right support at the right time.
This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent, unrepresented management service, Adult Residential and Extended Care Management Manager (BH Policy Manager 2) position based in Salem, Oregon. This is a hybrid position, about one (1) day per week in office.
Minimum Qualifications:
Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR three years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.
Desired Attributes: Demonstrated ability to lead the development, interpretation, and equitable implementation of statewide behavioral health policies, including analyzing statutes and regulations, shaping program direction, and ensuring policies align with state and federal requirements.
Proven skill in evaluating system needs, recommending policy changes, and determining resource requirements to support fair, effective, and culturally responsive services for adult behavioral health programs.
Strong experience building community connections and leading collaborative policy‑planning efforts, including engaging diverse groups, representing behavioral health programs in interagency settings, and integrating varied perspectives into comprehensive statewide plans.
Demonstrated ability to lead budget development and oversight, including setting priorities across program needs, managing administrative resources, projecting future funding requirements, and clearly communicating budget justifications to executive and legislative partners.
Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing a full range of supervisory responsibilities, including planning, assigning, directing, and reviewing staff and managerial work; conducting performance evaluations; addressing performance issues; guiding grievance responses; and modeling equitable recruitment, onboarding, and management practices.
Proven ability to strengthen team performance and growth by ensuring staff receive effective orientation, training, development opportunities, and clear performance measures; supporting career advancement; and fostering an inclusive, equitable work environment aligned with organizational goals.
Demonstrated ability to direct and evaluate program and contract operations, including monitoring service quality, reallocating resources to meet changing needs, resolving operational conflicts, establishing clear reporting structures, and coordinating work with other agencies to ensure alignment with laws, policies, and program priorities.
Proven skill in facilitating meetings and collaborative work with program leaders and partners, and in leading inclusive procurement processes that expand vendor access and support equitable implementation of statewide adult behavioral health services.)
About the Team & Benefits of Joining
Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program .
Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/ Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.
How to Apply:
Submit applications at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-206173
Application Deadline: 09/13/2026
Salary Range: $7,537 - $11,657
Sep 02, 2026
Full time
Join a team that is shaping the future of adult behavioral health in Oregon. In this role, you will help lead and implement the work that supports people moving from hospitals and other intensive residential treatment settings into safe, stable, community-based care. You will guide a team that makes sure services are coordinated, timely, and responsive to the needs of individuals across the state. In this position, you will play a key part in strengthening Oregon’s adult residential treatment system through innovative and transformative initiatives developed by the Governor’s Office, Legislature and OHA Executive Leadership. You will help build clear pathways through levels of care, support person-centered practices and improve how services work together across the continuum. You will also work closely with partners who help individuals transition from higher level care, including those involved in the Civil Commitment, Aid and Assist or Guilty Except for Insanity processes. This role offers the chance to make meaningful changes by improving how programs function, supporting smoother transitions, and helping communities access services that support long term stability and recovery. You will collaborate with local programs, hospitals, providers, and teams across OHA to keep care connected throughout the adult lifespan, ensuring people receive the right support at the right time.
This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent, unrepresented management service, Adult Residential and Extended Care Management Manager (BH Policy Manager 2) position based in Salem, Oregon. This is a hybrid position, about one (1) day per week in office.
Minimum Qualifications:
Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR three years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.
Desired Attributes: Demonstrated ability to lead the development, interpretation, and equitable implementation of statewide behavioral health policies, including analyzing statutes and regulations, shaping program direction, and ensuring policies align with state and federal requirements.
Proven skill in evaluating system needs, recommending policy changes, and determining resource requirements to support fair, effective, and culturally responsive services for adult behavioral health programs.
Strong experience building community connections and leading collaborative policy‑planning efforts, including engaging diverse groups, representing behavioral health programs in interagency settings, and integrating varied perspectives into comprehensive statewide plans.
Demonstrated ability to lead budget development and oversight, including setting priorities across program needs, managing administrative resources, projecting future funding requirements, and clearly communicating budget justifications to executive and legislative partners.
Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing a full range of supervisory responsibilities, including planning, assigning, directing, and reviewing staff and managerial work; conducting performance evaluations; addressing performance issues; guiding grievance responses; and modeling equitable recruitment, onboarding, and management practices.
Proven ability to strengthen team performance and growth by ensuring staff receive effective orientation, training, development opportunities, and clear performance measures; supporting career advancement; and fostering an inclusive, equitable work environment aligned with organizational goals.
Demonstrated ability to direct and evaluate program and contract operations, including monitoring service quality, reallocating resources to meet changing needs, resolving operational conflicts, establishing clear reporting structures, and coordinating work with other agencies to ensure alignment with laws, policies, and program priorities.
Proven skill in facilitating meetings and collaborative work with program leaders and partners, and in leading inclusive procurement processes that expand vendor access and support equitable implementation of statewide adult behavioral health services.)
About the Team & Benefits of Joining
Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program .
Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/ Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.
How to Apply:
Submit applications at oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-206173
Application Deadline: 09/13/2026
Salary Range: $7,537 - $11,657