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Location : Thurston County - Lacey, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2023-AQ5063-11766
Department: Dept. of Ecology
Division: Air Quality
Opening Date: 09/25/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Description
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The (AQP) is looking to fill a Community Outreach and Engagement Specialist (Community Outreach and Environmental Education Specialist 4) (In-Training) position. This position will be located at our Headquarters Building in Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
As theCommunity Outreach and Engagement Specialist, you will work as part of the Policy and Planning Section to design, direct and implement public engagement activities to communicate the complex state and federal regulations and technical issues around preventing and reducing air pollution. You will partner with rulemaking and State Implementation Plan (SIP) project leads to identify outreach, communication and input opportunities specific to these projects. Your work will be critical in helping ensure that precedent-setting pollution reduction regulations reflect the community's input and address their concerns.
You will achieve some of these connection points through:
Note: This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the Community Outreach and Environmental Education Specialist (COEES) field and achieve the goal class of a COEES4. Candidates will be considered at the COEES3 and COEES4 levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section.
The mission of the (AQP) is to protect and improve air quality in Washington and to protect our State's environment for current and future generations.
Tele-work options for this position:This position will be eligible for up to an 80% tele-work schedule.During onboarding, in-office time will be two to three days per week. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in "other information." Schedules are dependent upon position and business needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on October 20, 2023. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before October 19, 2023. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.
Please Note: We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:
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About the Department of Ecology
Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our Strategic Plan.
Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:
Our commitment to DEIRDiversity, 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.
Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.
Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.
Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology's work.
Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Duties
As aCommunity Outreach and Engagement Specialist, your work will support rulemaking teams in meeting Ecology's environmental justice priorities and compliance obligations. In this role, you will:
Qualifications
This is an In-Training Position. The goal class for this position is Community Outreach and Environmental Education Specialist (COEES4). We will consider applicants who meet the requirements for the COEES3 and COEES4 levels. If the finalist meets the requirements for the COEES3 level, they will be hired in at that level and placed into a training program to become a COEES4 within a specified period of time.
Required Qualifications:
Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:
At the Community Outreach & Environmental Education Specialist 3 level: Salary Range 49 ($4,174-$5,615 monthly) (In-training)
A total of seven years of experience and/or education as described below:
Education: Involving a major study in environmental, physical, or natural science, education, communications, or related field. All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:
Possible CombinationsCollege credit hours or degree - as listed aboveYears of professional level experience - as listed aboveCombination 1No college credit hours or degree7 years of experienceCombination 230-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits6 years of experienceCombination 360-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree)5 years of experienceCombination 490-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits4 years of experienceCombination 5A Bachelor's Degree3 years of experienceCombination 6A Master's Degree2 years of experience
At the Community Outreach & Environmental Education Specialist 4 level: Salary Range 55 ($4,842-$6,510 monthly) Goal class
A total of eight years of experience and/or education as described below:
Education: Involving a major study in environmental, physical, or natural science, education, communications, or related field. All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:
Possible CombinationsCollege credit hours or degree - as listed aboveYears of professional level experience - as listed aboveCombination 1No college credit hours or degree8 years of experienceCombination 230-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits7 years of experienceCombination 360-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree)6 years of experienceCombination 490-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits5 years of experienceCombination 5A Bachelor's Degree4 years of experienceCombination 6A Master's Degree3 years of experience
Desired Qualifications:
We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
Supplemental Information
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 candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Need an Accommodationin the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?
It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.
Location : Thurston County - Lacey, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2023-AQ5063-11766
Department: Dept. of Ecology
Division: Air Quality
Opening Date: 09/25/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Description
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The (AQP) is looking to fill a Community Outreach and Engagement Specialist (Community Outreach and Environmental Education Specialist 4) (In-Training) position. This position will be located at our Headquarters Building in Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
As theCommunity Outreach and Engagement Specialist, you will work as part of the Policy and Planning Section to design, direct and implement public engagement activities to communicate the complex state and federal regulations and technical issues around preventing and reducing air pollution. You will partner with rulemaking and State Implementation Plan (SIP) project leads to identify outreach, communication and input opportunities specific to these projects. Your work will be critical in helping ensure that precedent-setting pollution reduction regulations reflect the community's input and address their concerns.
You will achieve some of these connection points through:
- Collaborating with the Communications team to plan, create, develop, and maintain a variety of content across media, including video, audio, infographics, video conferences, and innovative public outreach materials to increase public knowledge, regulatory proposals, and Engagement opportunities.
- Evaluating and identifying gaps in outreach to areas and communities across the state. Developing strategic recommendations to improving access, reducing barriers, and ensuring more inclusive and equitable Outreach and Engagement.
- Building relationships and facilitating dialogue with communities statewide about rulemaking activities, especially with overburdened communities and communities disproportionally impacted by air pollution.
Note: This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the Community Outreach and Environmental Education Specialist (COEES) field and achieve the goal class of a COEES4. Candidates will be considered at the COEES3 and COEES4 levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section.
The mission of the (AQP) is to protect and improve air quality in Washington and to protect our State's environment for current and future generations.
Tele-work options for this position:This position will be eligible for up to an 80% tele-work schedule.During onboarding, in-office time will be two to three days per week. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in "other information." Schedules are dependent upon position and business needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on October 20, 2023. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before October 19, 2023. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.
Please Note: We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:
, , *, *, , , & , , , , , , , *Click here for more information
About the Department of Ecology
Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our Strategic Plan.
Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:
- A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
- An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
- Continuous growth and development opportunities.
- Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
Our commitment to DEIRDiversity, 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.
Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.
Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.
Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology's work.
Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Duties
As aCommunity Outreach and Engagement Specialist, your work will support rulemaking teams in meeting Ecology's environmental justice priorities and compliance obligations. In this role, you will:
- Create engagement strategies, develop outreach materials, and write communication plans that help ensure clean air for all Washingtonians.
- Work closely with environmental planners and technical experts.
- Respond to community questions and requests.
- Organize and present at informational meetings.
- Prepare educational materials using various media.
- Meet with community leaders and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate with local governments, Tribes, and clean air agencies.
Qualifications
This is an In-Training Position. The goal class for this position is Community Outreach and Environmental Education Specialist (COEES4). We will consider applicants who meet the requirements for the COEES3 and COEES4 levels. If the finalist meets the requirements for the COEES3 level, they will be hired in at that level and placed into a training program to become a COEES4 within a specified period of time.
Required Qualifications:
Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:
- 30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent
- 20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalent
At the Community Outreach & Environmental Education Specialist 3 level: Salary Range 49 ($4,174-$5,615 monthly) (In-training)
A total of seven years of experience and/or education as described below:
- Experience: Involving environmental analysis or control, environmental planning, environmental education, Community Outreach, or communications activities. Qualifying experience could include working with local government entities or non-profit organizations or education and community programs. For example:
- preserving habitat, preventing or cleaning up pollution, reducing waste, improving recycling, or health care outreach;
- writing and producing educational and informational material, such as websites, videos, infographics, posters, or brochures;
- planning and hosting workshops and public meetings;
- developing and executing public involvement plans and strategies.
Possible CombinationsCollege credit hours or degree - as listed aboveYears of professional level experience - as listed aboveCombination 1No college credit hours or degree7 years of experienceCombination 230-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits6 years of experienceCombination 360-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree)5 years of experienceCombination 490-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits4 years of experienceCombination 5A Bachelor's Degree3 years of experienceCombination 6A Master's Degree2 years of experience
At the Community Outreach & Environmental Education Specialist 4 level: Salary Range 55 ($4,842-$6,510 monthly) Goal class
A total of eight years of experience and/or education as described below:
- Experience: Involving environmental analysis or control, environmental planning, environmental education, Community Outreach, or communications activities. Qualifying experience could include working with local government entities or non-profit organizations or education and community programs. For example:
- preserving habitat, preventing or cleaning up pollution, reducing waste, improving recycling, or health care outreach;
- writing and producing educational and informational material, such as websites, videos, infographics, posters, or brochures;
- planning and hosting workshops and public meetings;
- developing and executing public involvement plans and strategies.
Possible CombinationsCollege credit hours or degree - as listed aboveYears of professional level experience - as listed aboveCombination 1No college credit hours or degree8 years of experienceCombination 230-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits7 years of experienceCombination 360-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree)6 years of experienceCombination 490-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits5 years of experienceCombination 5A Bachelor's Degree4 years of experienceCombination 6A Master's Degree3 years of experience
Desired Qualifications:
We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
- Demonstrated experience leading community engagement efforts.
- Experience engaging with diverse communities, particularly those with limited English proficiency.
- Experience with science communication, data visualization, infographics, writing for the web, or story maps.
Supplemental Information
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 candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Need an Accommodationin the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?
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It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.
- A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
- A resume outlini...
