Job Opportunity
Environmental & Land Use Hearing Office — State of Washington
Salary
$125,000 – $141,837
Annually
Location
Olympia, WA
Thurston County
Job Type
Full Time – Permanent
Exempt
Work Type
Flexible/Hybrid
Schedule Mon–Fri, 8–5
This is a unique opportunity to serve as a judge for Washington State's quasi-judicial environmental boards — helping the Pollution Control Hearings Board and Shorelines Hearings Board issue decisions on important environmental matters impacting Washington's natural resources, citizens, communities, and economies.
As an Administrative Appeals Judge, you will play a critical role supporting the Pollution Control Hearings Board (PCHB) and Shorelines Hearings Board (SHB). You will preside over prehearing conferences and hearings to ensure fairness, issue legally sound procedural decisions, and manage assigned cases end-to-end.
You will conduct legal research, draft timely and high-quality decisions on substantive issues, facilitate mediations to achieve mutual resolution, and provide due process in an efficient, effective, and ethical manner. You will also support agency administration through open public meetings, public records requests, and employee training.
The Environmental and Land Use Hearings Office (ELUHO) is a small state agency supporting three independent, quasi-judicial boards: the Pollution Control Hearings Board (PCHB), the Shorelines Hearings Board (SHB), and the Growth Management Hearings Board (GMHB). Together they provide an accessible, independent forum for expeditious and efficient review of environmental and land use decisions.
ELUHO values diversity and provides a workplace inclusive of different cultures, backgrounds, and ideas. We are committed to employee health and well-being, healthy work/life balance, and professional development. Jurisdictional areas include water and air pollution, water resources, hydraulic projects, forest practices, hazardous waste, greenhouse gas emissions, and many more.
Required
Preferred / Desired
We value your time! No lengthy application form — just submit the following to careers.wa.gov:
Questions? Contact Angie Anderson at jobs@des.wa.gov
Application review is ongoing and continues weekly until the position is filled.
ELUHO is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. | careers.wa.gov
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CITY OF TACOMA — DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL
PROSECUTING CITY ATTORNEY
Job #P1470-26 | Non-Classified | Tacoma, WA
Salary: $98,280 – $138,320 / year | Hourly: $47.25 – $66.50
Opening Date: September 4, 2026
Closing Date: September 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
The City of Tacoma is looking for a skilled attorney to join the Prosecution Division of the City Attorney's Office. You'll prosecute municipal court cases, manage a high-volume caseload independently, and may also handle civil litigation to support broader City functions.
This role demands strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex legal matters quickly and professionally. You'll work alongside a dedicated team of attorneys and build collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the City.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
• Juris Doctorate
• Active membership in the Washington State Bar Association (or ability to obtain at time of appointment)
Desired:
• Trial experience in criminal law
• Ability to manage a high volume of cases
• Computer proficiency
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
• Principles and practices of criminal law
• Legal research methods and case analysis
• Organization and evaluation of case facts, evidence, and legal precedents
• Effective oral and written communication
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply statutes, codes, and regulations
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• Skill in building cooperative working relationships
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at governmentjobs.com/careers/tacoma.
Attach a resume and cover letter. Applications without required materials may not advance.
DEADLINE: September 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific
The City of Tacoma is committed to building a workforce as diverse as the community it serves.
Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
All responses must be in your own words. Use of AI tools or outside resources will disqualify your application.
Q1: I understand that cheating or falsification will disqualify my application. (Yes / No)
Q2: Do you have a Juris Doctorate? (Yes / No)
Q3: Are you a current member of the Washington State Bar Association, or able to become one at time of appointment? (Yes / No)
Q4: Describe what equity means to you and share any experience working with diverse groups of people.
Q5: How did you learn about this opening? (Job Interest Card / Professional org / Military org / City employee / Online job board)
City of Tacoma HR | 747 Market St, Tacoma WA 98402 | (253) 591-5400 | tacoma.gov
The AGO is committed to providing excellent, independent, and ethical legal services to the State of Washington and to protecting the rights of its people. It is essential to our mission to create and maintain a workplace that is diverse, respectful, inclusive, anti-racist and composed of the best legal talent available. You can review theAGO’s Mission, Vision, Values and Anti-Racist Commitmenton ourwebsite. If you share our vision and have a desire to do important work that makes a difference for our community, then we invite you to consider applying for the following opportunities.
For information about the AGO, visit www.atg.wa.gov. Click on the links below to access full position descriptions and qualifications for each of these opportunities, visit the state's centralized recruitment site at www.careers.wa.gov. We encourage registration to our attorney e-mail subscription service.
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Law Clerk Opportunities
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Salaries for the AAG positions listed above are set between $83,856 – 157,080 annually. Salary for the law clerk positions are set at $24.00 an hour. The exact amounts are set in accordance with Appendix B of the AWAAG CBA.
The Office appreciates the benefits of a healthy life-work balance as well as a respectful, inclusive and diverse workplace. Successful candidates will join an Office in which every person is committed to providing exceptional legal services and where individual professional development is encouraged and supported. The exceptional benefits of joining the AGO include:
If you meet the qualifications, share our vision, and have a desire to do important work that makes a difference for our community, then we invite you to apply. For more information about the AGO, we encourage you to review the Office's Annual Report which can be found HERE.
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