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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#4E4C4A">The <a href="https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Our-Programs/Shorelands-Environmental-Assistance"><span style="color:#171F56">Shorelands & Environmental Assistance</span></a> (SEA)
program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4402807/sepa-policy-lead-environmental-planner-4"><span style="font-weight:normal">SEPA
Policy Lead (Environmental Planner 4)</span></a></span></strong> position. The position is located in our Headquarters office in <a href="http://www.ci.lacey.wa.us/"><span style="color:#171F56">Lacey, WA.</span></a> Upon hire, you must live within a commutable
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#4E4C4A;background:white">The <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">SEPA Policy Lead </span></strong>position serves as Department of Ecology’s statewide expert on the State Environmental
Policy Act (SEPA). In this position, you will provide interpretation, guidance, and training on SEPA to Ecology staff, other agencies, consultants, and the public. You will support the agency and program missions of environmental protection and conservation
by helping others complete SEPA reviews that reflect those values. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#4E4C4A"><br>
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<span style="background:white">To be successful in this position, you will need a strong working knowledge of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) and also the ability to foster strong professional relationships with colleagues, the public, resource professionals,
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<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A">Agency Mission</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#4E4C4A">: Ecology’s mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington’s environment for current and
future generations. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A">SEA Mission</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#4E4C4A">: SEA’s mission is to create community conservation partnerships to protect and restore our shorelands,
wetlands, and floodplains.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white">Tele-work options for this position: </span></strong><span style="background:white">This position will be eligible for up to a 80% tele-work schedule.<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></strong>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.</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A">Application Timeline:</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#4E4C4A"> This position will remain open until filled,
we will review applications on <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">March 12, 2024</span></strong>. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">March 11, 2024</span></strong>.
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. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><br>
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<b>Salary</b>: </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#4E4C4A;background:white">$70,800.00 - $95,184.00 Annually</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#4E4C4A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt">If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#4E4C4A"><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/4402807/sepa-policy-lead-environmental-planner-4"><span style="font-weight:normal">SEPA Policy Lead (Environmental Planner 4)</span></a></span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Feel free to contact me with any questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D">Jillian Carver<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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