Climate Change: Clean Fuel Standard Program Analyst (Environmental Specialist 4)(In-Training)
Salary:
$54,108.00 - $70,956.00 Annually
Location:
Thurston County - Lacey, WA
Job Type:
Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid
Department:
Dept. of Ecology
Job Number:
2022-AQ4799-02315
Closing:
Continuous
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.
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.
- 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.
- A wellness program that offers education, fitness classes, and an agency-wide fondness for outdoor meetings.
- Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
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.
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.
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:
- Oversee the submission and verification of fuel and credit transaction reports. Support and assist program participants with the submission process and make sure the data we collect are of high quality.
- Produce monthly and annual data reports. Serve as the primary point of contact for data and analysis requests.
- Work with IT staff and stakeholders to develop and maintain the IT platform for reporting and credit trading. Identify and solve problems as they arise.
- Develop and maintain a reporting desk manual and other support documents.
- Track fuel markets, electric vehicle charging, and credit markets in Washington and neighboring states. Identify cases of potential fraud or double-counting.
- Monitor program data, news, and data from other states and provinces to predict future swings in the credit price. Recommend policy options, if needed, to stabilize the market.
- Provide research and data analysis to support outreach activities, enforcement, and fuel pathway application review.
- Seek to maximize equity and environmental justice in the operation of the Clean Fuel Standard program. Provide research and analysis to support efforts to improve equity and better serve overburdened communities.
Required 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.
The goal class for this position is Environmental Specialist 4 (ES4). We will consider applicants who meet the requirements for the Environmental Specialist 2, 3, & 4 levels. If the finalist meets the requirements for the ES2 or ES3 level, then they will be placed into a training program to become an ES4 within a specified period of time.
Environmental Specialist 2 (Salary Range 45: $3,535-$4,627 Monthly) A total of Five (5) years of experience and/or education as described below:
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: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:
| Possible Combinations. | College credit hours or degree. | Years of professional level experience. |
| Combination 1 | No college credit hours or degree | 5 years of experience |
| Combination 2 | I have 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits. | 4 years of experience |
| Combination 3 | I have 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree). | 3 years of experience |
| Combination 4 | I have 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits. | 2 years of experience |
| Combination 5 | A Bachelor's Degree | 1 years of experience | Combination 6 | A Master's Degree | 0 years of experience |
Environmental Specialist 3 (Salary Range 49: $3887-$5102 Monthly)
A total of Six (6) years of experience and/or education as described below:
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:
| Possible Combinations. | College credit hours or degree. | Years of professional level experience. |
| Combination 1 | No college credit hours or degree | 6 years of experience |
| Combination 2 | I have 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits. | 5 years of experience |
| Combination 3 | I have 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree). | 4 years of experience |
| Combination 4 | I have 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits. | 3 years of experience |
| Combination 5 | A Bachelor's Degree | 2 years of experience |
| Combination 6 | A Master's Degree | 1 years of experience | Combination 7 | A Ph.D. | 0 years of experience |
Environmental Specialist 4 (goal class) (Salary Range 55: $4509-$5913 Monthly)
A total of Nine (9) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Professional level Experience in: Environmental analysis or control or environmental planning. Experience may include: Work related to air quality, transportation, equity and environmental justice, and energy.
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:
Possible Combinations. | College credit hours or degree. | Years of professional level experience. |
Combination 1 | No college credit hours or degree | 9 years of experience |
Combination 2 | I have 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits. | 8 years of experience |
Combination 3 | I have 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree). | 7 years of experience |
Combination 4 | I have 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits. | 6 years of experience |
Combination 5 | A Bachelor's Degree | 5 years of experience |
|
Combination 6 | A Master's Degree | 3 years of experience |
|
Combination 7 | A Ph.D. | 2 years of experience |
OR
Two years of experience as an Environmental Specialist 3 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.
- Experience with transportation policy, transportation fuels, or zero emissions vehicles
- Experience providing customer support and writing support documents
- Experience with the Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Technologies (GREET) Model
- Understanding of the tools and principles of environmental justice
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.
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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.
- Three professional references.
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.
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 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
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.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:
Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives, Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *See the Benefits tab in this announcement for more information
Student debt: how working for Ecology can help
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.
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 1-800-833-6388.
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.
