Legislative & Planning Assistant (Environmental Planner 1)

Description

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

• This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
• A minimum of two to three days per week is required in the office.
• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

• Apply by June 23, 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 Legislative and Planning Assistant, you will coordinate, analyze, and assess legislative initiatives that impact the SWM program. You will also organize and facilitate input and share information on the program’s work. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience while contributing to a team addressing unique solid waste issues, including waste reduction, recycling, organics, and extended producer responsibility.

• Support the SWM program’s legislative work. Track, review, and edit bill analyses in our shared document space and the agency’s legislative tracking platform.
• Schedule and prepare materials for meetings, hearings, and work sessions.
• Draft, review, and edit written communications.
• Take notes on work group meetings, hearings, and work sessions.
• Assist with developing, tracking, and submitting legislative reports.
• Conduct legislative research, analyze and summarize legislation.
• Assist with a variety of program planning duties, including tracking, designing, and facilitating input processes, and preparing documents for the program and the agency.

Qualifications

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  Communication – Documented ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally to ensure accurate, timely, and accessible information sharing across program, agency, and legislative partners.
• Accountability & Attention to Detail – Ability to take ownership of work products and verify accuracy, consistency, and completeness to produce high-quality legislative and planning materials with minimal oversight.
• Legislative Analysis & Coordination – Proven ability to interpret, track, and summarize legislation and coordinate associated workflows to support informed program decision-making during the Legislative Session.

• 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 higher.

• Washington State Legislative Process
• Environmental laws and/or solid waste management laws
• Governmental administrative structure at local and State levels
• Proper grammatical construction, sentence, and paragraph development
• Providing customer support and writing support documents

Supplemental Information

• Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
• Resume

• Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
• If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.

• For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Julie Robertson at Julie.Robertson@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