Rulemaking Lead; Environmental Planner ; Internal

Rule making Lead (Environmental Planner
3) (Internal Only)

Unit:
Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program (HWTR)

Location:

Headquarters Office, Lacey, WA (On‑site minimum 8 hours per pay period; telework and flexible schedule options available)

Term:
Non‑permanent appointment up to 12 months, duration may change with business needs.

• Lead rule making projects for HWTR, managing timelines, rule packets, filings, analyses, engagement plans and all documentation related to developing and adopting environmental regulations.
• Serve as the rule making lead for the Safer Products Restrictions and Reporting rule (Chapter 173‑337 WAC), researching toxics in consumer products, monitoring regulatory developments, and supporting the program’s technical and policy work.
• Coordinate and lead multi‑disciplinary teams—policy experts, chemists, toxicologists, engineers, economists, environmental justice practitioners, communications specialists, attorneys—to ensure rules are scientifically sound, equitable and legally defensible.
• Develop and implement communication and community engagement strategies that follow accessibility requirements, equity standards and agency frameworks for outreach, public involvement and Tribal consultation.
• Present regulatory information at workshops, public hearings and internal and external meetings, explaining complex or controversial issues clearly to diverse audiences.
• Manage public comment processes by preparing draft rule language, reviewing and tracking comments, developing written responses and incorporating feedback to strengthen regulatory clarity and quality.
• Conduct research and analysis related to toxic chemicals, dangerous waste, environmental and human health impacts, socioeconomic factors and regulatory trends to inform rule development and decision‑making.
• Support broader program regulatory needs by documenting rule issues, developing guidance and interpretive materials, preparing legislative analyses and fiscal notes, and contributing to agency regulatory planning.
• Manage records and information according to agency retention standards by maintaining accurate, complete and well‑organized files for all rule making activities.
• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal partners, Tribal governments, community and public health advocates, businesses, government agencies and the public to support inclusive and effective rule making outcomes.

• Eight (8) years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and manage complex, long‑term projects; coordinate contributors; anticipate barriers; and adapt to evolving priorities.
• Proficiency in technical and regulatory writing: produce clear, accurate, well‑structured written materials that translate technical or policy input into actionable content.
• Strong documentation and compliance management skills: organize information, manage required documentation, track procedural requirements and ensure accuracy and completeness across complex processes.
• Effective outreach, engagement and public communication skills: develop communication materials, support public‑facing engagement and clearly present information to diverse audiences in meetings, workshops and hearings.
• Research and analytical evaluation abilities: conduct research, assess data, interpret complex information and provide analytical insights that inform policy or regulatory decisions.
• Training, guidance and collaborative work practice: provide guidance, develop instructional materials, work collaboratively in a team environment, take initiative and support colleagues in shared goals.

Bachelor’s degree counts as 4 years of experience. Master’s degree counts as 6 years of experience. Eligible fields include humanities, business, health and medicine, interdisciplinary studies, public and social services, science‑technology‑engineering‑math, social sciences, land use, urban, regional, environmental, natural resource planning, landscape architecture, geography, land‑use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis.