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Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring a *Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project Planner (Environmental Planner 4) *within the Southwest Region Office.

*This is a 12-month project position with the possibility of extension based on available funding and performance. *

Location:

• Southwest Region Office in Lacey, WA{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}.
• Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

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Schedule:

• This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
• A minimum of *three days per week *is required in the office (Monday-Wednesday preferred). 
• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

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*Application Timeline: *

• Apply by March 26, 2026

• This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.

   

Duties

The Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} offers a unique opportunity to join a team leading one of the largest urban estuary restoration efforts in the nation. This 260-acre restoration project sits at the mouth of the Deschutes River, at the doorstep of the State Capital. Ecology's Southwest Region leads this multi-benefit initiative in close collaboration with the Squaxin Island Tribe, City of Olympia, City of Tumwater, Thurston County, Port of Olympia, LOTT Clean Water Alliance, the Department of Enterprise Services, and Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife.

As the Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project Planner, you will support the agency's project management team, lead permit applications, coordinate with state, federal, and local agencies, and oversee tasks related to public outreach and community and partner engagement.

The project is estimated to complete 100% design by June 30, 2027, with construction anticipated from 2027 through 2033. Funding for this position is currently through June 30, 2027. However, it is eligible for extension depending on future project funding and individual performance.

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What you will do:

• Support the overall management of the Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project, and lead the following areas of the project:

Environmental Permitting and Design Coordination:

Serve as the lead planner for environmental permitting for the Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project, coordinating closely with the Southwest Region Planner and project leadership to align permitting, design, and implementation schedules.

Lead environmental permitting processes for the project, including planning, sequencing, and tracking permit actions across multiple regulatory jurisdictions, and coordinating with state, federal and