Climate Change: Greenhouse Gas Inventory Unit Supervisor; Natural Resource Scientist

Greenhouse Gas Inventory Unit Supervisor (Natural Resource Scientist
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The Department of Ecology is hiring a Greenhouse Gas Inventory Unit Supervisor within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP).

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

• Eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
• Minimum of one day per week required in the office; full workday required every Tuesday.
• Schedules subject to change based on position needs.

• Apply by July 20, 2026. Applications submitted after this date may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.

As the Greenhouse Gas Inventory Unit Supervisor, you will be a state expert in greenhouse gas emissions inventory development and trend analysis. You will supervise a team of scientists, modelers, and emissions analysts to define, plan, and lead complex analyses of GHG emissions inventories, and determine and implement further team goals and objectives.

• Lead the overall design, planning, and implementation of the Greenhouse Gas Inventory Unit and statewide greenhouse gas emissions estimates.
• Manage the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory, State Agency Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, and Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program activities; including data collection, analysis, management, and reporting, and adhere to statutory deadlines.
• Participate in development and updating of national greenhouse gas accounting and verification protocols, track development of national greenhouse gas reporting rules.
• Coordinate the development of training materials and interactions with other state agencies & programs.
• Develop positions, recruit, hire and train staff to carry out the state’s greenhouse gas emissions inventory assessments.
• Estimate and track greenhouse gas pollutant emissions; identify co-benefits of greenhouse gas emissions reductions.
• Write, review, and conduct analysis of technological developments, state and federal legislation, and regulations.
• Provide expert technical assistance and respond to technical issues and questions on the calculation of state/federal greenhouse gas emissions inventories and related topics from legislators, news media, and other external groups.
• Serve as the agency representative and subject matter expert in internal and external processes involving statewide greenhouse gas emission inventories.
• Provide expertise on statewide greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategies to identify, develop, and recommend policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to achieve state greenhouse gas emissions reduction requirements.

Ten years of research experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, which includes the following:

• Leadership & Team Development – Demonstrated competence in guiding, coaching, and developing staff to build a collaborative, high‑performing team that consistently delivers high‑quality analytical and programmatic outcomes.
• Communication & Collaboration – Skilled in conveying complex or technical information clearly and tailoring communication approaches to support shared understanding and coordinated work across programs and initiatives.
• Strategic Planning – Expertise in setting priorities, planning long‑term work, and aligning people and resources to meet organizational goals, statutory timelines, and evolving program needs.
• Organizational & Political Savvy – Demonstrated competence in navigating organizational structures and understanding the broader policy environment to advance program goals, inform decision‑making, and ensure successful implementation of key initiatives.
• Program & Project Management – Experienced in coordinating multiple projects, establishing clear expectations, and ensuring timely, accurate completion of program deliverables in fast‑moving or deadline‑driven environments.
• Policy Analysis & Development – Skilled in evaluating the implications of proposed policies, assessing potential outcomes, and formulating well‑supported recommendations that help guide program direction and support agency priorities.
• Research &…