• Job Description

  Req#: 5264460
  Salary : $58,584.00 - $78,912.00 Annually
  Location : Thurston County - Lacey, WA
  Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
  Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
  Job Number: 2026-CPR4981-02073
  Department: Dept. of Ecology
  Division: Climate Pollution Reduction Program
  Opening Date: 03/13/2026
  Closing Date: Continuous
  Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
  
  Description
  
  Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
  The Department of Ecology is hiring an Emissions Reporting Compliance Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3)within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP).
  Location:
  
  • Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
  • Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
  
  Schedule:
  
  • This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
  • A minimum of one day per week is required in the office.
  • Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
  
  Application Timeline:
  
  • Apply by March 22, 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 Emissions Reporting Compliance Specialist, you will play a vital role in the Emissions Reporting and Verification Section, the team that ensures greenhouse gas emissions data is accurate, complete, and ready to power Washington's Cap-and-Invest Program. Your work will help maintain the strong data foundation that supports the state's climate goals.
  
  Entities in the Cap-and-Invest Program must have their emissions independently verified by qualified third-party verifiers. In this role, you will help process and track compliance-related documents, including notifying reporters of potential non-compliance and supporting steps that may lead to notices of violation or penalties, and help coordinate the third-party verification program while supporting document submission, data tracking, and verification reporting. You will also review and update database entries for completeness and accuracy, as well as assist reporters and verifiers as they upload required information.
  
  If you are skilled in managing documents and deadlines, confident reviewing and organizing data, experienced in creating clear procedures and guidance, and energized by supporting compliance processes and helping others navigate requirements, we invite you to apply and help strengthen Washington's climate future.
  What you will do:
  
  
  • Support the members of the Emissions Reporting and Verification Section in compliance activities and procedures, and potential enforcement actions, drafting notices of enforcement, supporting documentation, and other compliance documents.
  • Coordinate and maintain greenhouse gas emissions and third-party verification databases; enter data, review database entries for completeness and accuracy, and update as necessary.
  • Review and processing third-party verification applications.
  • Provide technical assistance to applicants during the third-party verification application process.
  • Assist in the development of third-party verification training materials and programs and work with other Cap-and-Invest Group staff to carry out these trainings.
  • Track, organize, and monitor reports from third-party verifiers and contracts between verification bodies and clients to ensure quality and compliance with all applicable guidelines.
  • Maintain Washington's list of approved third party verifiers; ensure that all approved verifiers and verification bodies meet certification requirements and comply with program requirements.
  • Respond to inquiries, in person, on the telephone, or in writing concerning third-party verification applications, the verification process, and status of applications.
  • Assist with additional functions such as annual greenhouse gas fee invoicing, records processing and retention, and requests for confidential business information treatment.
  • Handle, manage, and protect information that is confidential in nature and may be considered market sensitive.
  
  
  Qualifications
  For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our
  
  Required Qualifications:
  Six years of experience and/or education as described below:
  
  • Experience performingenvironmental-based work, OR work related to the duties of the position, that must include all of the following:
    • Program support: experience managing document submissions, tracking information and deadlines, assisting with reporting workflows, and following established program procedures.
    • Data and records management: experience with reviewing information for accuracy and completeness, updating databases or tracking systems, organizing documents, and ensuring information is current and reliable.
    • Program materials and guidance: skills in creating forms, templates, procedures, and written instructions to support consistent external and internal users.
    • Compliance and coordination: skills with providing technical or procedural assistance, drafting routine correspondence or notices, tracking items through approval processes, supporting billing, fee collection, and records retention activities.
  • Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets:
    
    • Reviewing / assessing information and data to draw conclusions and recommending decisions or actions.
    • Conducting research and performing data analysis on both qualitative and quantitative data.
    • Using critical / analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to make decisions or determine a course of action.
  • Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning, or an academic discipline related to the duties of the position.
  
  Examples of how to qualify:
  
  • 6 years of experience.
  • 5 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
  • 4 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate's degree).
  • 3 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
  • 2 years of experience AND a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree or above.
  
  Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
  A background check will be conducted, which may include criminal record history, fingerprinting, and credit history. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
  Desired Qualifications:
  
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain complete and accurate data and records within timelines, using required procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to multitask in an ever changing fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with Washington's Cap-and-Invest Program, or similar programs.
  • Demonstrated commitment and interest in working to address climate change.
  
  
  If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
  Supplemental Information
  Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit .
  Application Process
  
  Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
  How to Apply
  
  Click "Apply" at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach the following required documents:
  
  • Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
  • Resume
  
  Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see resume" may be considered incomplete.
  
  For detailed application information, please visit our
  Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
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  • If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
  
  Questions?
  
  • For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Eli Levitt at Eli.Levitt@ecy.wa.gov.
  • If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov.
  
  About the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP)
  
  The CPRP's mission is to implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of Washington so that the state meets its statutory greenhouse gas emission limits. The CPRP focuses long-term, requiring creative and strategic decision-making for implementation to achieve broad statewide and interstate success reducing carbon emissions in the state of Washington so residents have a healthy environment and climate.
  The Cap-and-Invest Group (CIG) was created in 2021 to lead the implementation of Washington's Cap-and-Invest Program, which employs market mechanisms to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a cost-effective manner. As part of the Cap-and-Invest Program, businesses and entities will be required to obtain allowances tied to their emissions, which can be bought, sold, and traded. This market began in January 2023, and the proceeds will be invested in initiatives to decarbonize transportation and other sectors of the economy, promote clean energy, and advance equity and environmental justice.
  About the Department of Ecology
  
  As the State of Washington's environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington's environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
  Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
  We believe that DEIRis both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
  Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), , Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives, Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *Click here for more information
  To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website, explore , check out our Strategic Plan, and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or our blog.
  Equal Opportunity Employer:The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
  
  Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
  Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
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  More than Just a Paycheck!
  Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
  
  We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
  
  Read about our benefits:
  The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
  
  Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
  
  Insurance Benefits
  Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
  
  Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
  
  To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
  
  Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
  
  Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
  
  The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
  
  Retirement and Deferred Compensation
  State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
  
  Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
  
  Social Security
  All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
  
  Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
  
  Holidays
  Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
  
  Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
  
  Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
  
  Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
  
  Sick Leave
  Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
  
  Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
  
  Vacation (Annual Leave)
  Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
  
  Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
  
  Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
  
  As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
  
  Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
  
  Military Leave
  Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
  
  Bereavement Leave
  Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
  
  Additional Leave
  Leave Sharing
  
  Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  Leave Without Pay
  
  Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
  
  Updated 01-07-2026
  01
  
  Have you ever worked for the Department of Ecology in any capacity including: Permanent, Non-permanent, Project, Intern, or Volunteer?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  02
  
  How did you hear about this job?
  • Community Based Organization
  • Community / Technical College
  • Ecology Employee
  • Ecology Recruiter
  • Ecology Jobs Page
  • Facebook
  • Job Board
  • Job Fair
  • LinkedIn
  • Newspaper
  • Other State Agency
  • Other Website
  • Professional Association
  • Twitter
  • University Job Board
  • WorkSource
  • Other
  
  03
  
  If you selected Community Based Organization, Community / Technical College, Job Board, Job Fair, LinkedIn Group, Newspaper, Other State Agency, Other Website, Professional Association, University Job Board, WorkSource, or Other, please share which one.
  04
  
  How many years of experience do you have performing environmental-based work, OR work related to the essential functions and key activities of the position, that MUST INCLUDE all of the following:
  • Program support: experience managing document submissions, tracking information and deadlines, assisting with reporting workflows, and following established program procedures.
  • Data and records management: experience with reviewing information for accuracy and completeness, updating databases or tracking systems, organizing documents, and ensuring information is current and reliable.
  • Program materials and guidance: skills in creating forms, templates, procedures, and written instructions to support consistent external and internal users.
  • Compliance and coordination: skills with providing technical or procedural assistance, drafting routine correspondence or notices, tracking items through approval processes, supporting billing, fee collection, and records retention activities.
  
  Please include any experience gained through employment, internships, and/or volunteer positions. Note that experience gained from academic coursework, class projects, or other degree requirements is assessed in later questions.
  • Two years
  • Three years
  • Four years
  • Five years
  • Six or more years
  • None of the above
  
  05
  
  Please provide additional details to support your response above. The following information is needed: position title(s), specific duties, and periods of employment. Make sure your response specifically addresses the qualification above. An incomplete answer, including "please see resume" may remove you from further consideration.
  06
  
  Please describe your experience managing program support activities, including document submission tracking, deadline monitoring, reporting workflows, and following established program procedures.
  • None: I do not have this experience.
  • Foundational: Assisted with basic tracking or document intake using provided checklists, followed procedures with close guidance.
  • Intermediate: Independently managed routine intake and deadlines, moved items through established workflows, sought help for unusual cases.
  • Advanced: Handled complex, multi-step workflows with minimal oversight, improved tracking and timeliness, coached others in standard procedures.
  • Expert: Designed or refined workflows, dashboards, or intake systems, developed procedures, trained staff, demonstrated measurable improvements in timeliness or completeness.
  
  07
  
  Please indicate your experience reviewing information for accuracy and completeness, updating databases or tracking systems, organizing records, and ensuring information is current and reliable.
  • None: I do not have this experience.
  • Foundational: Performed basic data entry or review using checklists; filed documents within existing structures.
  • Intermediate: Independently updated records, checked for accuracy, resolved common discrepancies, and maintained organized filing systems.
  • Advanced: Developed validation steps, resolved complex record issues, improved naming/taxonomy, and increased data accuracy or reliability.
  • Expert: Designed or optimized data/records systems and controls, established data governance practices, trained others, or demonstrated improved data quality metrics.
  
  08
  
  Please indicate your experience creating forms, templates, written instructions, or procedures that help internal or external users complete required tasks consistently.
  • None: I do not have this experience.
  • Foundational: Drafted simple templates or instructions using existing examples and close guidance.
  • Intermediate: Created clear, user-friendly materials that accurately translated requirements into plain language and reduced routine questions. Materials work well for straightforward processes but may require refinement when exceptions or complexity arise.
  • Advanced: Developed materials for complex or high-impact processes, gathered and integrated user feedback, revised to increase clarity, reduce errors, and improve consistency. Independently identified gaps in existing materials and proactively proposed improvements.
  • Expert: Lead creation of program-wide guidance, set standards for templates, forms or SOPs (standard operating procedures), trained others, demonstrated measurable reductions in errors or confusion.
  
  09
  
  Please indicate your experience providing technical or procedural assistance, preparing routine compliance correspondence, tracking approvals, and supporting billing/fee or records retention activities.
  • None: I do not have this experience.
  • Foundational: Provided basic assistance using scripts/templates, followed defined steps for tracking tasks.
  • Intermediate: Independently handled common questions, drafted routine notices, tracked approvals, and supported billing/retention tasks accurately.
  • Advanced: Improved correspondence templates, anticipated common issues, streamlined tracking, and reduced repeat errors or delays.
  • Expert: Developed or refined compliance processes, correspondence standards, or tracking systems, trained others, demonstrated improved compliance or processing efficiency.
  
  10
  
  What is your level of education?
  • 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits
  • 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (AA degree)
  • 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree or above
  • None of the above
  
  11
  
  If you have college credits or a degree, please list your major(s) or field(s) of study and any degree(s) earned. If you don't have this education, put N/A.
  12
  
  The State of Washington and the Department of Ecology, play a vital role in fostering a Diverse, Equitable, Inclusive, and Respectful (DEIR) workplace and contributing to equitable outcomes for the communities we serve. We view DEIR through a broad lens including: race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. We believe it is everyone's job to contribute to a DEIR workplace. What experiences have you had working with people whose backgrounds are very different from your own? What impact did those experiences have on how you worked?
  13
  
  I understand that Ecology does not use the E-Verify system and is unable to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT).
  • Yes
  • No
  
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