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Department of Ecology Greenhouse Gas Emissions Engineer (Environmental Engineer 2) (In-Training) in Lacey, Washington
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
Washington has adopted ground-breaking legislation to address climate change by sharply reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieve carbon neutrality. Do you care passionately about climate change? Are you seeking a challenging and rewarding job in which you will be directly addressing the climate crisis? Then join us as we implement this historic legislation{rel="nofollow"}. The Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) is looking to fill a *Greenhouse Gas Emissions Engineer (Environmental Engineer 2) (In-Training) *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.
In 2021, Washington's Legislature passed the landmark Climate Commitment Act (CCA){rel="nofollow"} -- a sweeping piece of legislation that directs Ecology to develop and implement the state's first Cap-and-Invest Program and commits our state to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 95% by 2050. Officially launched on January 1, 2023, Washington's program is only the second such economy-wide program in the nation, and the work of implementing this program has only just begun. It's a big task with even bigger long-term impacts on the state's greenhouse gas emissions and the global fight against climate change. We are hard at work hiring a diverse array of mission-focused professionals to continue our work in bringing this important legislation to life. As a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Engineer, you will be part of the unit within the Cap-and-Invest Group that reviews greenhouse gas emission reports from entities, like fuel suppliers, electric and natural gas utilities, manufacturing and industrial facilities, and evaluates the reports for accurate, timely and complete data. In this role, you'll conduct technical reviews of electric power entities, prepare engineering calculations and analysis, conduct inspections and audits, make recommendations for violation and noncompliance, and assist with the third-party verification program. Supplemental duties will include:
- Identification of complex and emerging issues with the electricity market.
- Development of reporting tools, guidance documents and training for electric power entities usage.
- Assistance with rulemakings pertaining to the electricity sector.
Note: This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the Environmental Engineering field and achieve the goal class of an Environmental Engineer 2 (EE2). Candidates will be considered at the Engineering Aide 3, EE1, and the EE2 levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section. Agency Mission: *Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations. * Program Mission: The Climate Pollution Reduction Program's (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.
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