THIS JOB BULLETIN IS BEING REOPENED AND WILL CLOSE SEPTEMBER 7, 2009. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED, THERE IS NO NEED TO REAPPLY.
Position Information:
There are currently three shoreline planning vacancies with the Department of Ecology's Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) Program. There are two project positions and one permanent position.
1. Regional Shoreline Planner - Northwest Regional Office, Bellevue, WA (Project employment expected to last through July 13, 2013 and may be extended).
2. Regional Shoreline Planner - Southwest Regional Office, Lacey, WA (Project employment expected to last through July 13, 2013 and may be extended).
3. Headquarters Shoreline Planning Associate - Headquarters Office, Lacey, WA (Permanent employment).
Duties:
The Regional Shoreline Planner positions will be assigned several areas of responsibility including:
1. Shoreline Planning - Work in partnership with several cities and counties on the update of their land use plans (Shoreline Master Programs) that govern shoreline use and development in accordance with the state Shoreline Management Act.
2. Shoreline Permitting - Review shoreline development proposals and make recommendations for Ecology action on conditional use and variance permits in accordance with state and local criteria.
3. Grant Management - evaluate requests, recommend awards, and manage grants to city and county governments to support updates of their land use plans that govern shoreline use and development.
4. Support and Outreach - provide technical and policy support and outreach to local governments, community groups, businesses, and the general public on matters related to local and state shoreline management.
The Headquarters Shoreline Planning Associate will be assigned the following duties:
1. Shoreline Master Program (SMP) Review - Review draft and final SMPs and supporting materials for consistency with the Shoreline Management Act and the shoreline master program guidelines and procedural rules.
2. Policy Interpretation - Interpret policy for statewide planning under the Shoreline Management Act (SMA). Work with SEA Program staff and management as well as other state, local and federal agencies, the Attorney's General's Office, and external stakeholders to further the development and implementation of state shoreline planning-related policies.
3. Shoreline Guidance - Develop guidance and deliver training for implementation of the shoreline master program guidelines and other shoreline management laws and rules. Collaborate with SEA staff, local governments, tribes, and other state and federal agencies to ensure the program develops effective and pragmatic guidance and training.
4. Special Projects - Lead special projects related to SMA implementation, including developing new rules and leading agency rule-making processes; analyzing policy issues and drafting position papers; and working with key stakeholders on efforts to advance shoreline planning policy or guidance.
To find out more about this position and to apply through the new E-Recruiting system, visit http://www.careers.wa.gov Apply Directly and enter the following reference code: NB00018209*
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