Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a State Agency Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analyst (Environmental Specialist 5) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

As the State Agency Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analyst, you’ll play a critical role in researching and data management to provide timely greenhouse gas emissions data and greenhouse gas reduction projections on which Washington’s reduction efforts are based. As an agency expert on greenhouse gas accounting and inventorying, as well as emissions reporting and reductions, you’ll perform analyses and continuous improvement for Washington’s greenhouse gas emissions. In collaboration with the Department of Commerce’s State Efficiency and Environmental Performance (SEEP) Office, you’ll maintain and enhance the robust state agency greenhouse gas reporting system to track progress to net zero emissions in government operations, while providing technical guidance to organizations with inventory reporting obligations, including other state agencies, higher education institutions, local governments, and non-governmental organizations. You will also support analyses and continuous improvement of the Statewide greenhouse gas inventory by developing data streams and modeling protocols for greenhouse gas emissions sectors.

Agency Mission: Ecology’s mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

Program Mission: The Climate Pollution Reduction Program’s (CPRP’s) mission is to implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of Washington so that the state meets its statutory greenhouse gas emission limits. The CPRP focuses long term, requiring creative and strategic decision making for implementation to achieve broad statewide and interstate success reducing carbon emissions in the state of Washington so residents have a healthy environment and climate.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible to tele-work up to three days per week. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on October 9, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before October 8, 2024. If your application isn’t received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.

Please Note: All applications received before the date above will receive full consideration. Applications received after this date may be reviewed, though full consideration is not guaranteed.

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

About the Department of Ecology

Protecting Washington State’s environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our Strategic Plan.
Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:

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

Our commitment to DEIR

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.

Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.

Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.

Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.

We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.

Duties

This role is part of the Greenhouse Gas Inventory Unit, a team of scientists focused on tracking greenhouse gas emissions to protect Washington’s economy and environment from the effects of climate change. You and your team will calculate emissions, require large facilities and state agencies to report their emissions, and publish results of analyses to help design policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and track progress towards an ambitious net zero goal. As the State Agency Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analyst, your primary focus will be on working on facility emissions reporting, data and historical data management, and analysis for state agencies, universities and colleges to meet legislative reporting requirements. As a member of the Greenhouse Gas Inventory Unit, you will be part of a team completing statewide greenhouse gas emissions modeling and analysis.

Duties as the State Agency Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analyst include:

• Direct the agency’s work on the Washington State Agency Greenhouse Gas Inventory including data collection protocols and tools, managing current and historical data, data evaluation, and creating legislative reports.
• Manage and continuously improve the State Agency Greenhouse Gas data management and reporting systems.
• Coordinate with the State Efficiency and Environmental Performance (SEEP) Office to complete reports on state agency emissions and emissions reductions.
• Perform sectoral analyses and model current and historical emissions data for the Washington State Greenhouse Gas Inventory.
• Perform various data analyses and modeling, including quantitative modeling of sources and sinks, uncertainty analyses for data streams in the inventories, and quantifiable greenhouse gas reductions and co-benefits.
• Provide technical expertise and assistance with methods to calculate emissions and emissions reductions.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:

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

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

A total of ten years of experience and/or education as described below:

• Experience in environmental analysis or control, or environmental planning.
• Education involving major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, geography, environmental planning, social dynamics of energy behavior, or other allied field.

All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:

Possible Combinations College credit hours or degree – as listed above Years of required experience – as listed above

Combination 1 No college credit hours or degree 10 years of experience
Combination 2 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits 9 years of experience
Combination 3 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree) 8 years of experience
Combination 4 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits 7 years of experience
Combination 5 A Bachelor’s Degree 6 years of experience
Combination 6 A Master’s Degree 4 years of experience
Combination 7 A Ph.D. 3 years of experience

OR
One year of experience as an Environmental Specialist 4, at the Department of Ecology.

Desired Qualifications:

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

• Sectoral greenhouse gas modeling, for example, in the building sector (residential, commercial, and industrial)
• Greenhouse gas reporting tools (for example, SIMAP, EPA e-GGRT, or state reporting platforms)
• Database or advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Statistical analyses (for example, R)

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

Supplemental Information

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

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

• Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.
• If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
• If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile’s main page.
• If you are reading this announcement in print format, please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology.

Application Instructions:

It’s in the applicant’s best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.

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

Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.

For Your Privacy:

When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):

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

Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees:

Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2 and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources.

Application Attestation:

The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.

Other Information:

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

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

Why work for Ecology?

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

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

To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.

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 1-800-833-6384.

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.

Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4669120/greenhouse-gas-emissions-analyst-environmental-specialist-5
Closing Date: October 8, 2024