Job Opportunity

Administrative Appeals Judge

Environmental & Land Use Hearing Office — State of Washington

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.

What ELUHO Offers

About the Role

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.

About ELUHO

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.

Qualifications

Required

Preferred / Desired

How to Apply

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