F‑Gas Policy Lead & Climate Transition Supervisor; Remote

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Fluorinated Gases (F‑Gas) Headquarters Unit Supervisor (Environmental Planner
5) within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program. The position focuses on supporting the implementation of Washington’s current fluorinated gases regulations, advancing refrigerant recovery and reclamation efforts, and leading the Refrigerant Transition Task Force.

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

Eligible for telework and flexible schedule options. A minimum of one day per week is required in the office, with some weeks possibly requiring two days. Schedules are dependent upon position needs and may change.

• Lead the implementation of the Refrigerant Transition Task Force, manage a facilitator contract, and develop a report for the legislature.
• Develop guidance documents and standard operating procedures for the F‑Gas Section.
• Work within the Section to determine policy priorities that address emission reduction goals.
• Supervise the F‑Gas Headquarters Unit, oversee unit responsibilities, assign work, and assure effective completion of deliverables on time and within budget.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and promote the career development of unit staff.
• Follow regulations and apply scientific methods to develop, implement, and update program regulations, guidelines, and tools to achieve HFC emission reductions.
• Provide advice and support to the F‑Gas Section, CPRP, and agency leadership on the successful implementation of F‑Gas Section responsibilities. Serve on the Climate Pollution Reduction Program Performance Leadership Team.
• Prepare briefing documents, reports, presentations, web pages, correspondence, and other materials.

• Eleven years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position.
• Policy Analysis, Negotiation, and Consensus Building – Researching, interpreting, and integrating technical information, regulations, and public policy to develop practical, implementable policy options; facilitating multi‑party discussions; building consensus on complex, high‑conflict issues; and negotiating durable solutions aligned with environmental and public‑interest objectives.
• Strategic Policy Development and Implementation – Evaluating emerging issues, designing policy frameworks, crafting legislative recommendations, and translating broad regulatory goals into actionable plans, procedures, and program improvements.
• Multi‑Party Group Facilitation and Process Leadership – Convening, leading, and guiding diverse participants through structured decision‑making processes, establishing shared agreements, and ensuring respectful, productive dialogue that leads to actionable outcomes.
• Project and Contract Management – Developing and executing project plans, managing complex timelines, coordinating resources, and administering contracts to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule and in compliance with agency requirements.
• Regulatory and Technical Expertise – Analyzing scientific and regulatory information, interpreting statutes and rules, and synthesizing technical data to inform policy decisions, guidance documents, and rule making activities.
• Supervision, Coaching, and Workforce Development – Providing direction, training, and mentorship to technical and professional staff; setting expectations; allocating resources; and strengthening team performance through ongoing feedback and development opportunities.
• Communication and Relationship Management – Communicating technical or policy information in accessible ways, maintaining productive professional relationships, and responding effectively to inquiries from leadership, public partners, and internal teams.
• Operational Planning and Continuous Improvement – Designing standard operating procedures, improving processes, coordinating cross‑functional work, and ensuring regulatory, programmatic, and administrative requirements are met with high quality.

Education in: climate science, land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning;…