Job Information
Department of Ecology Principal Planner (Environmental Planner 5) in Lacey, Washington
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Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a *Principal Planner (Environmental Planner 5) *within the Office of Chehalis Basin{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}.
Location:
- Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}.
- Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
- This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
- You may telework most of your work time with occasional required in-person meetings and activities at the Headquarters Office or within the Chehalis Basin.
- Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
*Application Timeline: *
- Apply by April 28, 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
As the Office of Chehalis Basin Principal Planner, you will work with Tribes, local cities and counties, and community partners to design and guide effective floodplain management programs. As a key advisor to the Office Director and the appointed Chehalis Basin Board, you will draw on your knowledge of aquatic habitat restoration and flood policy to help develop innovative policies, funding programs, and strategic initiatives that address flooding, fish recovery, and land-use challenges across the Basin for decades to come.
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