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Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) is looking to fill the Natural and Working Lands Greenhouse Gas Data Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) *position. This position will be located at our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA{rel="nofollow"}. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.   *If you are a data-driven scientist with a passion for greenhouse gas emissions reduction research, we welcome you to apply! As the Natural and Working Lands Greenhouse Gas Data Specialist, you will play a large part in framing how we measure and understand natural and working lands (NWL) for Washington State to reduce sources and increase sinks of biogenic carbon. By supporting the creation of Washington's Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP), you will unlock the potential for state, local, and tribal governments to seek resources and implement NWL strategies that provide social and environmental benefits across Washington.   You will be a subject matter expert for NWL greenhouse gasses (GHG) associated with land use and land use change, agriculture, and forests resulting from quantitative, spatial analysis to describe current and forecast future emission balances. In this position, you'll be responsible for modeling NWL GHG balances from biogenic sources and sinks, providing and managing related data for the State GHG Inventory, quantifying NWL GHG reduction measures to achieve reduction targets, and assisting with the development of the CCAP. The principal department strategic priorities and goals that relate to the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) include: reduce and prepare for climate impacts; prevent and reduce toxic threats; and deliver efficient and effective services. 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. Please Note: *This is a project position that is funded until June 30, 2027.  *Tele-work options for this position: *This position will be eligible for up to an 80% tele-work schedule. *Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in "other information." Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on May 1, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before April 30, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date. 

Please Note: We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made. Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: