Climate Commitment Act Spending Report Coordinator (WMS Band 1)

Climate Commitment Act Spending Report Coordinator

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Climate Commitment Act Spending Report Coordinator (WMS Band 1) 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. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.

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.

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 spending report process and outcomes to legislative committees, Ecology leadership, interested parties, and the general public.
• Lead policy development for defining, tracking, and reporting direct and meaningful benefits to overburdened communities and Tribes as they relate to CCA reporting requirements, and coordinate with Climate Pollution Reduction Program's Environmental Justice Planner and the Office of Equity and Environmental Justice to ensure policy is aligned with HEAL Act requirements.

For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website.

Required Qualifications : Seven years of experience and / or education as described below :

Examples of how to qualify :

Desired Qualifications :

If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

Application Process : Ecology seeks diverse applicants : We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply : Click "Apply" at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach :

Applications that do not include both a resume and a cover letter will not be considered. Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly.

About the Department of Ecology : As the State of Washington's environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington's environment for current and future generations.