Climate Commitment Act Spending Report Coordinator (WMS Band 1)

Climate Commitment Act Spending Report Coordinator

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Climate Commitment Act Spending Report Coordinator within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program. 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 October 30, 2025. This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins.

Duties

At the Department of Ecology, we are committed to accountability, transparency, and equity in advancing Washington's climate goals. As the Climate Commitment Act Spending Report Coordinator, you will lead a skilled team in producing the annual Climate Commitment Act (CCA) Spending Reportan essential tool for tracking and communicating how more than $3.2 billion in climate-related appropriations are invested across the state. As a key connector between Ecology, the Office of Financial Management, the Environmental Justice Council, and other state partners, you will help ensure that Washington's climate funding is reported with clarity, accuracy, and purpose. What you will do :

• Manage and monitor the reporting of CCA funding from recipient agencies, review submitted data, ensure accuracy, and resolve discrepancies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and provide timely support, technical assistance, and customer service.
• Develop and implement standardized processes and guidance for reporting; incorporate staff, reporting entities, and interested party feedback to improve procedures.
• Communicate with internal and external interested parties to address and resolve complex or nuanced reporting issues, including statutory interpretation, baseline data consistency, and environmental justice benefit tracking.
• Review and verify greenhouse gas reduction data submitted by recipients; ensure accurate reporting of direct, meaningful benefits to overburdened communities and vulnerable populations.
• Lead and supervise the Funds Reporting Unit, assigning tasks that align with report coordination and process cohesion.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate staff performance. Promote staff development, career growth, and professional excellence within the Funds Reporting Unit.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching aligned with agency values and goals. Provide clear direction and leadership to ensure staff effectively support CCA reporting and financial responsibilities.
• Oversee the development of greenhouse gas calculators and tools adapted from other jurisdictions (e.g., California) for Washington's use. Create and deliver public presentations and briefings on the CCA spe