Climate Change: Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Fuel Planner; Environmental Planner

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

Salary: The salary listed above includes the scheduled 2% general salary increase that goes into effect on July 1, 2026.

• Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
• Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

• This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
• A minimum of one day per week is required in the office. This position is expected to be in the office for a full workday every Tuesday.
• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

• Lead the development and rollout of new processes to identify, register, and support fuel suppliers and purchasers covered under new legislation, including building new procedures and operational structures for coverage determinations.
• Develop and maintain an accurate public roster of covered fuel entities and clearly document how coverage decisions are made.
• Coordinate with state agencies, local governments to support implementation of statutory fuel‑procurement requirements. Verify that fuel suppliers are registered and provide guidance to partners on compliance expectations.
• Support rule making efforts, including drafting rule language, responding to public comments.
• Create clear, user‑friendly technical guidance, forms, and training materials to support fuel suppliers, purchasers, and other entities affected by this new legislation.
• Serve as the program’s expert on fuel sector supply chains, fuel movements, and greenhouse gas accounting methodologies needed to determine Climate Commitment Act coverage.
• Partner with the information technology and data teams to develop and improve reporting systems, databases, and tools.
• Provide technical support to reporters, review complex reporting questions, and help ensure timely, complete, and accurate emissions data.
• Travel to fuel supplier or purchaser locations as needed to conduct audits, validate information, or support compliance through on‑site reviews.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to assess complex policy, operational, and cross‑program considerations to ensure implementation approaches align with organization mission and long‑term climate goals.
• Communication, Collaboration & Coordination: Skill in clearly explaining technical, regulatory, and data concepts and in working effectively with internal teams, regulated entities, local governments, state and federal agencies, and other external partners to support shared understanding, aligned implementation, and successful compliance.
• Equity & Public Service: Ability to apply principles of equity, fairness, and transparency when working with regulated entities and communities to ensure the Cap‑and‑Invest Program is implemented responsibly and consistently.
• Problem Solving & Judgment: Experience making sound decisions when faced with incomplete, complex, or ambiguous information to ensure requirements are applied appropriately and consistently.
• Regulatory & Statutory Analysis: Ability to interpret complex legislation and rules and turn those requirements into clear, workable processes, tools, or guidance for program implementation.
• Advanced Fuel Sector & Greenhouse Gas Expertise: Skill in analyzing intricate fuel supply chains, transportation pathways, blending practices, and greenhouse gas accounting methodologies to determine accurate coverage and support high‑level program decisions.
• Data Systems & Reporting Tools: Ability to work with technical teams to define program needs, improve system functionality, and ensure data systems support accurate reporting, registration workflows, and compliance activities.
• Rule making & Guidance Development: Ability to draft and refine rule language, procedures, and technical guidance to ensure that program requirements are clear, consistent, and easy for regulated entities to follow.

Major study in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning; landscape architecture; geography; land use or environmental law; public administration with an environmental emphasis, or closely related field.

• 9 years of experience.
• 8 years of experience…