Climate Change: Clean Fuel Standard Program Analyst

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The Air Quality Program (AQP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Climate Change: Clean Fuel Standard Program Analyst (Environmental Specialist 4)(In-Training) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.

Transportation emissions are our biggest source of greenhouse gases in Washington and they have not declined meaningfully in the last 30 years. The Clean Fuel Standard is a new policy that aims to change that, decarbonizing the transportation sector while creating economic opportunity in electric vehicles and low carbon fuels. We are looking for an analyst to be responsible for the Clean Fuels program data. We will be receiving reports on all transportation fuels used in the state, monitoring a marketplace for compliance credits, tracking costs, and looking for possible fraud or double-counting. The analyst needs to be highly organized, have a keen eye for detail, and be good at producing insights from data. This position is responsible for helping fuel suppliers submit accurate reports, producing recurring reports of program data, and monitoring multiple data sources to predict future credit price swings and compliance challenges. You don’t need to be an expert in transportation fuel markets to succeed in this role, just a love of numbers, good Excel skills, the ability to provide great technical support, and a desire to be on the leading edge of climate policy in the U.S.

The mission of the Air Quality Program (AQP) is to protect and improve air quality in Washington. The Air Quality Program’s vision is clean, healthy air and climate for all of Washington. One of our goals is to inform decisions, and raise public awareness and engagement by providing accurate and timely information on ambient air pollution and its impacts. 

Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:

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. 

During Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery, employees are working a combination of in-office and/or telework based on position and business need. Ecology is following current state guidance regarding mask requirements, health screening questions before entry, and social distancing. 

 

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of March 11, 2022. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before March 10, 2022. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

 

Duties

What makes this role unique? 

This position provides a unique opportunity for someone with strong organizational and data analysis skills to put them to work to slow down climate change. The Clean Fuels Program is one of Washington’s flagship policies to fight climate change and meet its mandatory greenhouse gas emissions limits. The program will generate a significant amount of data, including fuel transaction reports, reports on how fuels are made, and credit transaction reports, among others. We are looking for someone who can turn these data into insights. Because the program is still being developed, you will have significant influence over how we set up our reporting system, how we use data, and what our library of support documents looks like.

In this role, you will have the greatest visibility into the day-to-day operation of the program and will be responsible for identifying potential issues like fraud or double-counting, fuel supply issues, or credit price swings. You will also monitor how well the program is serving overburdened communities. When necessary, the Program Analyst will recommend policy solutions to address these challenges.

What you will do: 

Qualifications

Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, educational and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.

Professional level Experience in: Environmental analysis, policy, or planning. Experience may include: Data collection or analysis for a research project, policy work in a legislative office or state agency, and writing technical reports.

Education: Involving major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, data science, engineering, environmental planning or other allied field. 

 

See chart below for a list of ways to qualify for this position:

 

Professional level Experience in: Environmental analysis, policy, or planning. Experience may include: Data collection or analysis for a research project, policy work in a legislative office or state agency, and writing technical reports.

Education: Involving major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, data science, engineering, environmental planning or other allied field.  

 

See chart below for a list of ways to qualify for this position:

Professional level Experience in: Environmental analysis, policy, or planning. Experience may include: Data collection or analysis for a research project, policy work in a legislative office or state agency, and writing technical reports.

Education: Involving major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, data science, engineering, environmental planning or other allied field.

 

See chart below for a list of ways to qualify for this position:

OR 

 

Two years of experience as an Environmental Specialist 3 at the Department of Ecology.

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

Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.

 

Supplemental Information

Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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If you have specific questions about the position, please email Joel Creswell at: Joel.Creswell@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Joel to inquire about the status of your application.

 

To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov

As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.

Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *See the Benefits tab in this announcement for more information 

The Department of Ecology is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF). See https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more details.

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Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.  

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. 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.