AGO Senior Investigator​/Analyst | Environmental Protection Division | Seattle

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The Attorney General’s Office is recruiting for a permanent full time AGO Senior Investigator/Analyst in the Environmental Protection Division. This position is located in Seattle, Washington, and is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

AGO Senior Investigator/Analyst Salary Range 66: $82,440 - $110,952 (Annual)
The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate’s job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The following stipends may apply based on position requirements:

• Incumbents assigned to our Seattle office location receive an additional 5% King County Location Pay stipend.
• Incumbents assigned to a position designated as requiring dual language skills will receive a 5% Dual Language Requirement Pay stipend.

The AGO provides a workplace that is understanding of work-life balance and promotes advancement by offering a wide variety of professional development and growth opportunities.

Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s);
Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year;
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; and Life Insurance. Beyond these traditional benefits, we offer Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, and more. With the goal of employee health and wellness, we also offer:

• Flexible schedules and part-time/hybrid telework options;
• A Wellness Program, an Infants in the Workplace Program, and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides counseling, webinar, and other cost-free support resources;
• Numerous employee-driven affinity groups to foster community and connection, including Bereavement, Elder Care, Parenting, POC, LGBTQ+, Veterans and more. The AGO is a place to belong and make a difference!

The Environmental Protection Division seeks a senior investigator to initiate and lead investigations of environmental crimes, joining a team of dedicated, talented attorneys and professional staff.

The investigator hired to fill this position will handle or assist in all phases of criminal environmental investigation and enforcement cases for the Environmental Protection Division. Areas of enforcement include illegal dumping, habitat destruction, disposal of hazardous and solid waste, illegal removal or disposal of asbestos, and fish and wildlife crimes including unlawful trafficking in endangered species. The Environmental Protection Division prosecutes cases such as State v.

Electron Hydro, State v. Perez, State v. Boss, State v. Smith, State v. Pillon. This position will work with partners across a wide variety of local, state, and federal agencies, including the Department of Ecology, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Duties and Essential Functions of an AGO Senior Investigator/Analyst

• Working closely with the public, local and statewide law enforcement, state and federal agencies, and AGO attorneys to develop and prosecute environmental crimes in the State of Washington.
• Collecting, analyzing, and processing tips and complaints from a myriad of sources to develop complex criminal environmental investigations.
• Conducting witness…