Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
You'll lead planning and implementation of statewide outreach and education for the Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) and Clean Fuels Standard (CFS) programs across the state - helping shape some of Washington's cutting-edge environmental work. You'll design and conduct public outreach campaigns, help coordinate and facilitate training and engagement events across multiple regions, and develop accessible print and electronic media. You'll lead up to three junior outreach and engagement specialists to implement outreach and training for the HFC Refrigerant Management Program implementation.
The principal department strategic priorities and goals that relate to the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) include: reduce and prepare for climate impacts; prevent and reduce toxic threats; and deliver efficient and effective services. The CPRP's mission is to implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of Washington so that the state meets its statutory greenhouse gas emission limits. The CPRP focuses long term, requiring creative and strategic decision making for implementation to achieve broad statewide and interstate success reducing carbon emissions in the state of Washington so residents have a healthy environment and climate.
Tele-work options for this position:This position will be eligible to telework up 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 needs and are subject to change.
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About the Department of Ecology
- 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 DEIR
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.
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.
As the Greenhouse Gas Inventory & Transportation Section Outreach Team Lead, you will need to remain current on all Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) and Clean Fuels Standard (CFS) program activities to coordinate outreach and engagement team activities across Ecology regions and promote cross-regional consistency. You'll also monitor stakeholder groups, coordinate development of outreach materials, and recommend strategic improvements to outreach and education activities. Some of your duties will include:
- Support stakeholder and Tribal outreach efforts during HFC and CFS program implementation.
- Plan, prioritize, and develop outreach materials for the HFC and CFS teams.
- Train and assign work to regional HFC outreach and engagement team members to develop graphics and text for presentations, websites, fact sheets, and brochures.
- Explain, and as necessary advocate for, HFC and CFS regulations and the benefits of emissions reductions accrued thru them to the regulated community, stakeholders, tribes, and members of the public.
- Develop and manage Community Outreach plans, communication plans and activities, and Public Participation grants and plans.
- Conduct meetings and field trips representing the agency to various groups such as local air advisory committees, health districts, regional clean air agencies, etc.
- Coordinate, implement, and facilitate workshops, conferences, seminars, public meetings, and hearings. Give public presentations.
- Conduct environmental, economic, demographic, and/or financial research to identify and assess marginalized communities.
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 would 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
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.
- Education: Involving a major study in environmental, physical, or natural science, education, communications, or related field.
Possible CombinationsCollege credit hours or degree - as listed above.Years of required experience - as listed above.Combination 1No college credit hours or degree8 years of experienceCombination 230-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits.7 years of experience
Combination 360-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree).6 years of experience
Combination 490-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits.5 years of experience
Combination 5 A Bachelor's Degree4 years of experience
Combination 6 A Master's Degree or higher3 years of experience
We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
- Experience working for a regulatory agency.
- Knowledge of climate policy.
- Understanding of tools and principles of environmental justice.
- Experience leading teams.
- Experience with public engagement (e.g. IAP2 training, etc.).
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.
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Application Instructions:
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 outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.
- A list of three professional references.
Please do NOT include your salary history.Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.
For Your Privacy:
When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):
- Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc.
- Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded.
Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees:
Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources.Application Attestation:
The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Other Information:
If you have specific questions about the position, please email Leonard Machut at: Leonard.Machut@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Leonard to inquire about the status of your application.
To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov
Why work for Ecology?
As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, eff...