Apply to this posting via URL: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/4388675/outreach-and-engagement-specialist . Applications will only be accepte through this link.
The mission of the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and consumer energy costs by advancing clean energy, energy efficiency, and zero emission vehicles (ZEV) to benefit all Coloradans. We do this by developing and implementing highly impactful policies and programs, establishing Colorado as a leading state for climate action.
A critical strategy to reduce emissions in Colorado is electrifying the transportation sector - cars, trucks, buses, and bicycles. Colorado has the fifth highest market share for electric vehicles (EVs) in the country, but we have a long way to go to reach our goal of 940,000 EVs on the road by 2030. We do this by providing direct funding for the installation of charging stations across Colorado, supporting incentives to purchase an EV, and providing education and technical support to consumers and vehicle fleets on the environmental and financial benefits of EVs. In addition, we incentivize other forms of electric mobility including electric bicycles (e-bikes) through multiple programs.
CEO currently has an opening for an Outreach and Engagement Specialist to join the Transportation team. This role will support and develop relationships with a broad set of stakeholders including, but not limited to, state agencies, utilities, local governments, Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and nonprofits, potential program applicants (organizations and individuals), and others in urban, suburban and rural areas including disproportionately impacted communities (DICs). The position will work with members of the team to advance transportation electrification statewide for for-profit/market-rate customers as well as income-qualified residents and DICs. Outreach and engagement efforts may include in-person and virtual meetings, presentations and events, social media, collateral development, and more. Up to 15% of the Specialist’s time may be spent traveling throughout Colorado, connecting and developing relationships to advance transportation electrification efforts.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Description of Job
Starting Salary Range: $68,000.14 - $84,000.02 Annually
Team Support and Resources
Work with program managers to develop and implement an outreach and engagement plan for all transportation programs detailing key stakeholders, engagement activities and collateral materials, and as needed, utilizing the recommendations from the Environmental Justice Task Force and EV Equity Study. Closely track progress and update/revise annually or more frequently, as needed.
Develop subject matter expertise on team programs with a specific focus on electric vehicles, EV charging infrastructure, and eBikes.
Partner with program staff to develop proactive communication and outreach strategies to stakeholders to increase awareness of programs and program participation.
Collaborate internally with program managers, CEO’s environmental justice specialist and public information officer, and externally with state agencies, to align outreach and engagement activities with a particular focus on equity.
Direct Outreach and Engagement
Manage the ReCharge Colorado program including contract management, invoice processing, developing scopes of work, reviewing and approving deliverables, monitoring contractor performance, and ensuring successful achievement of program goals and objectives.
Work with ReCharge coaches and ReCharge Equity Advisor to organize and enhance community connections and events with an equity focus.
Direct ReCharge coaches and the ReCharge Equity Advisor in coaching activities as needed to keep responsive to the market and community needs.
Lead development of new engagement activities and initiatives and support existing activities to advance transportation programs statewide.
Represent the Colorado Energy Office/Transportation Programs through community-facing events and relationships with community members and groups, and act as liaison between public and internal stakeholders.
Facilitate and track community and stakeholder input, work with transportation team to evaluate and respond, as needed, to inform program development and refinement.
Develop relationships with existing and lead outreach and engagement efforts to new stakeholders.
Communications and Other
Serve as team lead to collaborate with CEO Public Information Officer (PIO) to ensure communications and digital accessibility needs are met, oversee review and updates of team website content, and draft and post social media content.
Lead design, production, and delivery of outreach and engagement materials and collateral.
Other duties and tasks, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Required Qualifications:
Bilingual in English and Spanish: writing, reading and oral
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or related field.
Substitutions: additional, appropriate professional experience may be substituted for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Minimum three years professional outreach and stakeholder engagement experience OR seven years professional experience without a degree
Proven track record of building and managing relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
Ability to independently start and finish projects with minimal supervision and passionate about working collaboratively as part of a team
Strong time management, attention to detail, and organization skills
Valid driver's license
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
Flexibility to work periodic weekends, evenings, and overnight travel, as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional outreach and stakeholder engagement experience in the state of Colorado
Experience working on transportation, air quality, and/or climate issues
Experience with collateral design and producing, developing, and posting social media content
Experience with website management
Strong computer skills
Proficient in the following:
Google Suite or Microsoft Office (email, spreadsheets, documents, presentations, etc.)
Video conferencing applications (i.e. Google Meet, Zoom, MS Teams)
Supplemental Information
To Apply:
A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your cover letter and resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.
The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:
Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month (4 weeks a year)
Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month (10 days a year)
11 paid holidays per year
Medical and dental plans
State paid life insurance policy of $50,000
Choice of 2 retirement plans
401K and 457 plans
State paid Short Term Disability coverage
Additional optional life and disability plans
Credit Union Membership
RTD pass
Training and professional development
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits .
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
ADAAA Accommodations
The Office of the Governor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Staffing Coordinator (the Director of Human Resources) at gov_hr@state.co.us.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.
Effective September 20, 2021, employees will be required to attest to and verify whether or not they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Employees who have not been fully vaccinated may be required to submit to serial testing in the future. Upon hire, new employees will have thirty (30) business days to provide attestation to their status with proof of vaccination. Vaccinated employees must provide proof of vaccination. Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, as defined by the most recent State of Colorado’s Public Health Order and current guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.
Feb 16, 2024
Full time
Apply to this posting via URL: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/4388675/outreach-and-engagement-specialist . Applications will only be accepte through this link.
The mission of the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and consumer energy costs by advancing clean energy, energy efficiency, and zero emission vehicles (ZEV) to benefit all Coloradans. We do this by developing and implementing highly impactful policies and programs, establishing Colorado as a leading state for climate action.
A critical strategy to reduce emissions in Colorado is electrifying the transportation sector - cars, trucks, buses, and bicycles. Colorado has the fifth highest market share for electric vehicles (EVs) in the country, but we have a long way to go to reach our goal of 940,000 EVs on the road by 2030. We do this by providing direct funding for the installation of charging stations across Colorado, supporting incentives to purchase an EV, and providing education and technical support to consumers and vehicle fleets on the environmental and financial benefits of EVs. In addition, we incentivize other forms of electric mobility including electric bicycles (e-bikes) through multiple programs.
CEO currently has an opening for an Outreach and Engagement Specialist to join the Transportation team. This role will support and develop relationships with a broad set of stakeholders including, but not limited to, state agencies, utilities, local governments, Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) and nonprofits, potential program applicants (organizations and individuals), and others in urban, suburban and rural areas including disproportionately impacted communities (DICs). The position will work with members of the team to advance transportation electrification statewide for for-profit/market-rate customers as well as income-qualified residents and DICs. Outreach and engagement efforts may include in-person and virtual meetings, presentations and events, social media, collateral development, and more. Up to 15% of the Specialist’s time may be spent traveling throughout Colorado, connecting and developing relationships to advance transportation electrification efforts.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Description of Job
Starting Salary Range: $68,000.14 - $84,000.02 Annually
Team Support and Resources
Work with program managers to develop and implement an outreach and engagement plan for all transportation programs detailing key stakeholders, engagement activities and collateral materials, and as needed, utilizing the recommendations from the Environmental Justice Task Force and EV Equity Study. Closely track progress and update/revise annually or more frequently, as needed.
Develop subject matter expertise on team programs with a specific focus on electric vehicles, EV charging infrastructure, and eBikes.
Partner with program staff to develop proactive communication and outreach strategies to stakeholders to increase awareness of programs and program participation.
Collaborate internally with program managers, CEO’s environmental justice specialist and public information officer, and externally with state agencies, to align outreach and engagement activities with a particular focus on equity.
Direct Outreach and Engagement
Manage the ReCharge Colorado program including contract management, invoice processing, developing scopes of work, reviewing and approving deliverables, monitoring contractor performance, and ensuring successful achievement of program goals and objectives.
Work with ReCharge coaches and ReCharge Equity Advisor to organize and enhance community connections and events with an equity focus.
Direct ReCharge coaches and the ReCharge Equity Advisor in coaching activities as needed to keep responsive to the market and community needs.
Lead development of new engagement activities and initiatives and support existing activities to advance transportation programs statewide.
Represent the Colorado Energy Office/Transportation Programs through community-facing events and relationships with community members and groups, and act as liaison between public and internal stakeholders.
Facilitate and track community and stakeholder input, work with transportation team to evaluate and respond, as needed, to inform program development and refinement.
Develop relationships with existing and lead outreach and engagement efforts to new stakeholders.
Communications and Other
Serve as team lead to collaborate with CEO Public Information Officer (PIO) to ensure communications and digital accessibility needs are met, oversee review and updates of team website content, and draft and post social media content.
Lead design, production, and delivery of outreach and engagement materials and collateral.
Other duties and tasks, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Required Qualifications:
Bilingual in English and Spanish: writing, reading and oral
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or related field.
Substitutions: additional, appropriate professional experience may be substituted for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Minimum three years professional outreach and stakeholder engagement experience OR seven years professional experience without a degree
Proven track record of building and managing relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
Ability to independently start and finish projects with minimal supervision and passionate about working collaboratively as part of a team
Strong time management, attention to detail, and organization skills
Valid driver's license
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
Flexibility to work periodic weekends, evenings, and overnight travel, as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional outreach and stakeholder engagement experience in the state of Colorado
Experience working on transportation, air quality, and/or climate issues
Experience with collateral design and producing, developing, and posting social media content
Experience with website management
Strong computer skills
Proficient in the following:
Google Suite or Microsoft Office (email, spreadsheets, documents, presentations, etc.)
Video conferencing applications (i.e. Google Meet, Zoom, MS Teams)
Supplemental Information
To Apply:
A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your cover letter and resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.
The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:
Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month (4 weeks a year)
Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month (10 days a year)
11 paid holidays per year
Medical and dental plans
State paid life insurance policy of $50,000
Choice of 2 retirement plans
401K and 457 plans
State paid Short Term Disability coverage
Additional optional life and disability plans
Credit Union Membership
RTD pass
Training and professional development
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits .
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
ADAAA Accommodations
The Office of the Governor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Staffing Coordinator (the Director of Human Resources) at gov_hr@state.co.us.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.
Effective September 20, 2021, employees will be required to attest to and verify whether or not they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Employees who have not been fully vaccinated may be required to submit to serial testing in the future. Upon hire, new employees will have thirty (30) business days to provide attestation to their status with proof of vaccination. Vaccinated employees must provide proof of vaccination. Note: Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, as defined by the most recent State of Colorado’s Public Health Order and current guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.
City of Alexandria
2900 Business Center Drive Alexandria VA
Stormwater Principal Planner An Overview Are you an experienced stormwater site plan reviewer well-versed in reviewing site development plans to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental laws, regulations, and policies? Are you ready for a career move to work with a great team that’s progressive and strategic in the way we approach our work, manage people, and service our community? If so, you are highly encouraged to apply for the Stormwater Principal Planner position in the Department of Transportation & Environmental Services (T&ES), Stormwater Management Division to perform professional and technical work as part of the stormwater management team. A person in this role will lead environmental site plan review and supervise staff in environmental site plan review, the City’s Stormwater Quality Facility Best Management Program (BMP) Inspection Program, and the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Program and serve as administrator for the City’s Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) and the Chesapeake Bay Act (CPBA) local program, and the Erosion and Sediment Control (E&SC) program. The goals of these important environmental programs include reducing the impact of development and redevelopment on Alexandria streams, the Potomac River, and the Chesapeake Bay. The Opportunity
Manages the review and approval of site plan projects and refines stormwater quality compliance initiatives to ensure state, local, and federal compliance to mitigate stormwater quality and quantity impacts for complex, multi-faceted development projects and stormwater planning initiatives;
Reviews development site plans, negotiate conditions and positions with applicants, citizens, and City staff, and provides comments at all stages in the process to ensure compliance with VSMP and Chesapeake Bay regulations and other aspects of the City’s Environmental Management Ordinance;
Serves as an internal stormwater management expert and represents the department and City on panels, committees, and technical advisory committees and proposed policies and amendments to local codes and ordinance;
Exhibits the breadth and depth of knowledge and technical expertise to manage multiple stormwater regulatory programs
Employs technical expertise and soft skills to communicate with developers’ representatives such as engineers, landscape architects, and development attorneys, as well as City staff on public and private stormwater planning initiatives;
Participates in Planning Commission and City Council briefings and sessions, as applicable, by leading presentations and/or acting as a subject matter expert for site plans and small area plans; presentations to management staff and elected officials;
Proposes stormwater quality and environmental policies via memos to industry or for inclusion in small area planning initiatives;
Reviews and provides comments and direction on the work of others related to area of expertise, and acts as an internal consultant to the department and a mentor to other the Water Quality Compliance Specialist and the Stormwater Site Plan Reviewer/Urban Planner III;
Responds to complex stormwater, planning, and community inquiries and requests for interpretations or determinations involving an area of expertise; and
Perform related work as required.
About the Department T&ES is a community partner in shaping a livable, green and prospering Alexandria. We plan, build, operate, and maintain transportation systems and infrastructure that improve mobility and provide people and businesses with core public services. The work we do keeps Alexandrians moving, growing sustainability, and thriving. If you are curious about a broader view of our City, click City of Alexandria to learn more.
Minimum & Additional Requirements
Four-Year College Degree; at least five years of progressively-responsible experience in urban or transportation planning and management of large-scale urban projects, and completion of college-level courses in urban planning, transportation or transit planning, public administration, engineering, geography, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of responsible experience in stormwater management planning, water resources, or engineering and completion of college-level courses in environmental science, biology, ecology, soils, stream ecosystems, and water quality, or related field; with training in stormwater plan review and erosion and sediment control.
Notes
This position requires the successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Feb 13, 2023
Full time
Stormwater Principal Planner An Overview Are you an experienced stormwater site plan reviewer well-versed in reviewing site development plans to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental laws, regulations, and policies? Are you ready for a career move to work with a great team that’s progressive and strategic in the way we approach our work, manage people, and service our community? If so, you are highly encouraged to apply for the Stormwater Principal Planner position in the Department of Transportation & Environmental Services (T&ES), Stormwater Management Division to perform professional and technical work as part of the stormwater management team. A person in this role will lead environmental site plan review and supervise staff in environmental site plan review, the City’s Stormwater Quality Facility Best Management Program (BMP) Inspection Program, and the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) Program and serve as administrator for the City’s Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) and the Chesapeake Bay Act (CPBA) local program, and the Erosion and Sediment Control (E&SC) program. The goals of these important environmental programs include reducing the impact of development and redevelopment on Alexandria streams, the Potomac River, and the Chesapeake Bay. The Opportunity
Manages the review and approval of site plan projects and refines stormwater quality compliance initiatives to ensure state, local, and federal compliance to mitigate stormwater quality and quantity impacts for complex, multi-faceted development projects and stormwater planning initiatives;
Reviews development site plans, negotiate conditions and positions with applicants, citizens, and City staff, and provides comments at all stages in the process to ensure compliance with VSMP and Chesapeake Bay regulations and other aspects of the City’s Environmental Management Ordinance;
Serves as an internal stormwater management expert and represents the department and City on panels, committees, and technical advisory committees and proposed policies and amendments to local codes and ordinance;
Exhibits the breadth and depth of knowledge and technical expertise to manage multiple stormwater regulatory programs
Employs technical expertise and soft skills to communicate with developers’ representatives such as engineers, landscape architects, and development attorneys, as well as City staff on public and private stormwater planning initiatives;
Participates in Planning Commission and City Council briefings and sessions, as applicable, by leading presentations and/or acting as a subject matter expert for site plans and small area plans; presentations to management staff and elected officials;
Proposes stormwater quality and environmental policies via memos to industry or for inclusion in small area planning initiatives;
Reviews and provides comments and direction on the work of others related to area of expertise, and acts as an internal consultant to the department and a mentor to other the Water Quality Compliance Specialist and the Stormwater Site Plan Reviewer/Urban Planner III;
Responds to complex stormwater, planning, and community inquiries and requests for interpretations or determinations involving an area of expertise; and
Perform related work as required.
About the Department T&ES is a community partner in shaping a livable, green and prospering Alexandria. We plan, build, operate, and maintain transportation systems and infrastructure that improve mobility and provide people and businesses with core public services. The work we do keeps Alexandrians moving, growing sustainability, and thriving. If you are curious about a broader view of our City, click City of Alexandria to learn more.
Minimum & Additional Requirements
Four-Year College Degree; at least five years of progressively-responsible experience in urban or transportation planning and management of large-scale urban projects, and completion of college-level courses in urban planning, transportation or transit planning, public administration, engineering, geography, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of responsible experience in stormwater management planning, water resources, or engineering and completion of college-level courses in environmental science, biology, ecology, soils, stream ecosystems, and water quality, or related field; with training in stormwater plan review and erosion and sediment control.
Notes
This position requires the successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.2 (Download PDF reader) , Washington State employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination as part of the hiring process, prior to their start date. Requests for medical and religious exemptions will be considered. If you have questions, please contact Careers@ecy.wa.gov with “ COVID-19 vaccination ” in the subject line.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Information Technology Services Office (ITSO) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an Information Technology Procurement Specialist (Procurement & Supply Specialist 3) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA . This position is eligible for a telework/in-office hybrid schedule. You will have the opportunity to telework the majority of your week, and live within a commutable distance to our Lacey office for in-person meetings and activities. In this role, you will be responsible and accountable for the procurement and reporting of technology equipment and software license renewals, agency wide. You will have direct input into procurement and purchasing of several million dollars of technology spent on an annual basis. You will identify, track and manage the contracts and service level agreements with the agency’s technology vendors. The mission of the Information Technology Services Office (ITSO) is to create and support useful technology services that adapt for the future and support Ecology’s mission. ITSO’s mission is realized by focusing on the following strategic objectives and outcomes:
Modeling behavior that demonstrates trust and integrity, accountability, and adherence to Ecology’s Core Competencies.
Engaging in continuous learning, process improvement and proactive communication with our business partners so that we deliver high quality services that leverage modern technical solutions and meet the business needs.
Advancing the Portfolio Management program for transparent decision-making, and mission driven prioritization.
Managing agency systems to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability by evaluating business need, cyber threats, risk, and maintainability, so that agency data is accurate and reliable.
Leading enterprise data management; promote agency defined data standards and industry best practices, architect technical systems integrations, and provide technical support for hardware and software tools allowing the agency to make data driven decisions.
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. 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.
A wellness program that offers education, fitness classes, and an agency-wide fondness for outdoor meetings.
Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
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.
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. During Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery, employees are working a combination of in-office and/or telework based on position and business need. Ecology is following current state guidance regarding mask requirements, health screening questions before entry, and social distancing.
Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of March 25, 2022 . In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before March 24, 2022 . The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.
Duties
What makes this role unique? In this role, you will use a blend of business analysis and technology-vendor management skills. You will influence program managers, budget managers, and customers to make data driven decisions to ensure technology purchases align with statewide technology standards and purchasing policies. You will develop and continuously improve processes to collect, analyze and evaluate IT equipment usage data and recommend procurement strategies that are economical and benefit the agency. Activities include developing specifications for large, complex or unusual procurements projects such as major relocation projects, computer systems, and communications systems. What you will do:
Independently perform market analysis on highly complex purchasing projects and take appropriate procurement methodology action to ensure project goals are met.
Collect, analyze and evaluate supply and equipment usage data, managing and controlling the IT inventory for all technology hardware coming into and leaving the agency.
Track existing inventory, warranty replacement schedules, and new equipment purchases
Ensure technology software licenses are in compliance with software licensing agreements.
Work in collaboration with the ITSO staff who manage software and licensing processes; to support license compliance and contract auditing type documentation.
Design, create and publish reports/charts on various metrics as directed by management.
Understand and ensure agency IT procurements are in alignment with current and future IT infrastructure requirements
Submit equipment orders for desktop hardware and peripherals.
Receive and inventory, desktop hardware and peripherals.
Maintain tracking system for IT technicians to configure and deploy IT hardware and peripherals
Develop and continuously improve processes that ensure technology software requests have been properly vetted and are approved for use within Ecology
Maintain and update approved agency computer and component list
Ensure proper approvals are obtained for purchases, when purchases do not follow traditional Purchase Tracking System routing.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, educational and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.
Option 1:
Five (5) years of experience in large scale procurement, stock control, receipt, storage and issue functions in either government or business.
Option 2:
An Associate of Arts degree in business administration, procurement, logistics or supply management or allied field; or one of the following professional certifications: Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or other related certification.
AND
Three (3) years of full-time experience in large scale procurement, stock control, receipt, storage and issue functions in either government or business.
Option 3:
A Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, procurement, logistics, supply management or allied field. AND One year of experience in large scale procurement, stock control, receipt, storage and issue functions in either government or business. Desired Qualifications: We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
Three (3) years of experience working in procurement of IT equipment, software, and services.
Three (3) years of experience working with IT vendors.
Analytical Thinker.
Experience conducting research.
Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.
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 Accommodation in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?
Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388 .
If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.
If you are reading this announcement in print format , please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology .
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.
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 Kristy Schreiner at: Kristy.Schreiner@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not contact Kristy 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, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability. Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave *, 11 Paid Holidays per year *, Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader) , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth *See the Benefits tab in this announcement for more information Student debt: how working for Ecology can help The Department of Ecology is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF). See https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more details.
To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn , Twitter , Facebook , Instagram or our blog .
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186 . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388 .
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Mar 11, 2022
Full time
Per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.2 (Download PDF reader) , Washington State employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination as part of the hiring process, prior to their start date. Requests for medical and religious exemptions will be considered. If you have questions, please contact Careers@ecy.wa.gov with “ COVID-19 vaccination ” in the subject line.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Information Technology Services Office (ITSO) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an Information Technology Procurement Specialist (Procurement & Supply Specialist 3) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA . This position is eligible for a telework/in-office hybrid schedule. You will have the opportunity to telework the majority of your week, and live within a commutable distance to our Lacey office for in-person meetings and activities. In this role, you will be responsible and accountable for the procurement and reporting of technology equipment and software license renewals, agency wide. You will have direct input into procurement and purchasing of several million dollars of technology spent on an annual basis. You will identify, track and manage the contracts and service level agreements with the agency’s technology vendors. The mission of the Information Technology Services Office (ITSO) is to create and support useful technology services that adapt for the future and support Ecology’s mission. ITSO’s mission is realized by focusing on the following strategic objectives and outcomes:
Modeling behavior that demonstrates trust and integrity, accountability, and adherence to Ecology’s Core Competencies.
Engaging in continuous learning, process improvement and proactive communication with our business partners so that we deliver high quality services that leverage modern technical solutions and meet the business needs.
Advancing the Portfolio Management program for transparent decision-making, and mission driven prioritization.
Managing agency systems to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability by evaluating business need, cyber threats, risk, and maintainability, so that agency data is accurate and reliable.
Leading enterprise data management; promote agency defined data standards and industry best practices, architect technical systems integrations, and provide technical support for hardware and software tools allowing the agency to make data driven decisions.
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. 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.
A wellness program that offers education, fitness classes, and an agency-wide fondness for outdoor meetings.
Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
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.
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. During Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery, employees are working a combination of in-office and/or telework based on position and business need. Ecology is following current state guidance regarding mask requirements, health screening questions before entry, and social distancing.
Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of March 25, 2022 . In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before March 24, 2022 . The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.
Duties
What makes this role unique? In this role, you will use a blend of business analysis and technology-vendor management skills. You will influence program managers, budget managers, and customers to make data driven decisions to ensure technology purchases align with statewide technology standards and purchasing policies. You will develop and continuously improve processes to collect, analyze and evaluate IT equipment usage data and recommend procurement strategies that are economical and benefit the agency. Activities include developing specifications for large, complex or unusual procurements projects such as major relocation projects, computer systems, and communications systems. What you will do:
Independently perform market analysis on highly complex purchasing projects and take appropriate procurement methodology action to ensure project goals are met.
Collect, analyze and evaluate supply and equipment usage data, managing and controlling the IT inventory for all technology hardware coming into and leaving the agency.
Track existing inventory, warranty replacement schedules, and new equipment purchases
Ensure technology software licenses are in compliance with software licensing agreements.
Work in collaboration with the ITSO staff who manage software and licensing processes; to support license compliance and contract auditing type documentation.
Design, create and publish reports/charts on various metrics as directed by management.
Understand and ensure agency IT procurements are in alignment with current and future IT infrastructure requirements
Submit equipment orders for desktop hardware and peripherals.
Receive and inventory, desktop hardware and peripherals.
Maintain tracking system for IT technicians to configure and deploy IT hardware and peripherals
Develop and continuously improve processes that ensure technology software requests have been properly vetted and are approved for use within Ecology
Maintain and update approved agency computer and component list
Ensure proper approvals are obtained for purchases, when purchases do not follow traditional Purchase Tracking System routing.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, educational and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.
Option 1:
Five (5) years of experience in large scale procurement, stock control, receipt, storage and issue functions in either government or business.
Option 2:
An Associate of Arts degree in business administration, procurement, logistics or supply management or allied field; or one of the following professional certifications: Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or other related certification.
AND
Three (3) years of full-time experience in large scale procurement, stock control, receipt, storage and issue functions in either government or business.
Option 3:
A Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, procurement, logistics, supply management or allied field. AND One year of experience in large scale procurement, stock control, receipt, storage and issue functions in either government or business. Desired Qualifications: We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
Three (3) years of experience working in procurement of IT equipment, software, and services.
Three (3) years of experience working with IT vendors.
Analytical Thinker.
Experience conducting research.
Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.
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 Accommodation in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?
Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388 .
If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.
If you are reading this announcement in print format , please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology .
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.
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 Kristy Schreiner at: Kristy.Schreiner@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not contact Kristy 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, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability. Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave *, 11 Paid Holidays per year *, Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader) , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth *See the Benefits tab in this announcement for more information Student debt: how working for Ecology can help The Department of Ecology is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF). See https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more details.
To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn , Twitter , Facebook , Instagram or our blog .
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186 . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388 .
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Position: Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialist Reports to: Principal Department: Mental Health Team (MHT) Location: STRIVE Prep - Kepner Middle School (Southwest Denver) Salary: $52,000 - $70,000 based on years of experience + $2,500 added to your base upon successful completion of your LCSW (not required) + a $3,000 signing bonus.
STRIVE Prep is a Denver-based community of public charter schools that challenges every student to strive for college and thrive throughout life by helping them to discover and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to succeed in college and beyond. We encourage you to read our 2021 Impact Report and learn more about what a career at STRIVE Prep is like here .
We seek dedicated educators that live STRIVE Prep’s core values of achievement, justice, & perseverance every day and are committed to growing as an anti-racist educator .
POSITION SUMMARY
The SEL Specialist promotes the social-emotional wellness of students and staff through programming that supports a positive culture and climate, coordinates universal social-emotional instruction, and provides evidence-based targeted supports. The SEL specialist supports students across the continuum with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). This support may include, but is not limited to, one-on-one support, group work, small group counseling, classroom and teacher support, and collaborative problem solving with both prevention and intervention models. The SEL Specialist supports the effective implementation of the network’s SEL vision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INTEGRATED MTSS STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES
Lead and partner with school staff and school community to build a positive school culture and climate by coordinating universal social-emotional programming and supports such as universal SEL instruction, data-based decision making, safe school planning, professional development, and facilitation of tier 2 supports, which may include psychoeducational counseling groups
Support assigned campus with establishing an integrated MTSS team
Organize and facilitate the administration of the school-wide social-emotional and behavioral screener (i.e., Behavioral and Emotional Screening System (BASC-3 BESS)) during 2-3 benchmark windows throughout the school year
As a member of the integrated MTSS team, analyze a variety of data to i dentify needs for social-emotional programming and continuously improve existing social-emotional programming
Monitor and adapt to student response to academic, behavioral, and social-emotional intervention
Celebrate and learn from performance gains and systemic improvement
In collaboration with the mental health team, culture team, and school leadership team, analyze school-wide trends around attendance, behavior/discipline data, and safety responses and develop and lead initiatives to address challenges and social-emotional wellness
Invest in and directly support stakeholders in developing the school-level infrastructure necessary for the implementation of social-emotional programming and interventions
Serve as the social-emotional learning expert, providing expert in and direct facilitation of social-emotional programs and interventions
Work with teachers and school staff to support students’ individual needs through teacher consultation, team meetings, and MTSS process
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL PROGRAMMING AND SUPPORTS
Provide evidence-based, age/grade/developmentally appropriate social-emotional interventions to students in small group and one-on-one settings
In collaboration with integrated MTSS team, culture team, mental health team, and school leadership implement systems and routines that create a safe, predictable, and welcoming school and classroom culture
Lead implementation of assigned school-wide campus social-emotional program, including direct facilitation of the program and support for teachers with the internalization and implementation of assigned campus social-emotional curriculum (e.g., lead implementation fidelity checks)
Respect for diversity in the home, school, local and global communities.
TARGETED, RESPONSIVE COACHING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND CLASSROOM CULTURE
Develop and provide professional learning or content for adult learners
Support teachers in building meaningful relationships with students and families
Provide coaching, modeling, and ongoing consultation with behavioral and social-emotional interventions
PREVENTATIVE AND RESPONSIVE CRISIS SERVICES
Collaborates with school personnel, parents, students, and community resources to provide competent mental health support during and after crisis situations and support network crisis responses as needed and follow ERCM network response team procedures
Conducts suicide risk reviews and self-injury inventory process according to training and best practices (e.g., follow protocol, inform parents, provide recommendations and referrals to community services, and often provide follow up counseling and support at school)
Participates in threat response system process according to training and best practices
As appropriate, offers families resources and referrals for services in the community and support families in navigating those services
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
Current School Counselor endorsement on a valid Colorado License or hold current CDE Special Services Provider License with a School Psychologist or School Social Worker endorsement
If an applicant does not hold a current relevant CDE License, must be willing to pursue and be eligible to receive licensure in their field within 2 years of employment. The applicant could start with obtaining their TEE by that timeline if needed
Learn more here
REQUIREMENTS
Master’s degree in counseling, school psychologist, social worker, or another related mental health field
A commitment to the social-emotional well-being of all scholars and the culture of the school. If the opening is located at any of the following STRIVE Prep campuses: Kepner, Montbello, Green Valley Ranch, or Federal this position will utilize the COMPASS: Valor's Social-Emotional Approach . We encourage you to check out this amazing program!
Speaks at least conversational Spanish and has experience working with and supporting Emergent Bilinguals
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
At least 2 years of urban school-based experience in the area(s) of mental health, intervention, special education, counseling, and/or school culture
Experience with data collection and analysis
Demonstrated success working with students of color and students with varied abilities
Experience in Title I and/or charter schools
Training and experience with effective, research-based behavioral interventions and strategies for supporting urban youth
Experience leading and managing adults
INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS
For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able. Most processes include a 30 minute phone interview with a member of our Talent Team then a 1-2 hour final interview over Zoom unless otherwise noted by your interviewer. You can read more about our process as well as get tips on preparing for an interview here !
TOTAL REWARDS
Competitive Compensation and benefits including paying 100% of individual benefits.
On average, our network provides a 4% annual salary increase which is one of the highest in the Denver education market.
STRIVE Prep 5 Year Club: After 5 years of continual employment, all employees are eligible for your choice of a 3 weeks paid Sabbatical or a pay out.
Industry high 6+ weeks of annual vacation/PTO. Hard work is rewarded with ample time to refresh.
Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, including a PERA 401k option.
Opportunity to work with passionate, mission-driven colleagues who are invested in your personal and professional growth.
Equipment provided: laptop
Weekly coaching sessions
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
STRIVE Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. STRIVE Prep works to make a college preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, rather than the exception. To achieve this we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse team by maintaining hiring and recruiting processes that are free from bias.
Not interested but know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them here and earn $200 for each successful hire!
Sep 01, 2021
Full time
Position: Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialist Reports to: Principal Department: Mental Health Team (MHT) Location: STRIVE Prep - Kepner Middle School (Southwest Denver) Salary: $52,000 - $70,000 based on years of experience + $2,500 added to your base upon successful completion of your LCSW (not required) + a $3,000 signing bonus.
STRIVE Prep is a Denver-based community of public charter schools that challenges every student to strive for college and thrive throughout life by helping them to discover and develop the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to succeed in college and beyond. We encourage you to read our 2021 Impact Report and learn more about what a career at STRIVE Prep is like here .
We seek dedicated educators that live STRIVE Prep’s core values of achievement, justice, & perseverance every day and are committed to growing as an anti-racist educator .
POSITION SUMMARY
The SEL Specialist promotes the social-emotional wellness of students and staff through programming that supports a positive culture and climate, coordinates universal social-emotional instruction, and provides evidence-based targeted supports. The SEL specialist supports students across the continuum with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). This support may include, but is not limited to, one-on-one support, group work, small group counseling, classroom and teacher support, and collaborative problem solving with both prevention and intervention models. The SEL Specialist supports the effective implementation of the network’s SEL vision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INTEGRATED MTSS STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES
Lead and partner with school staff and school community to build a positive school culture and climate by coordinating universal social-emotional programming and supports such as universal SEL instruction, data-based decision making, safe school planning, professional development, and facilitation of tier 2 supports, which may include psychoeducational counseling groups
Support assigned campus with establishing an integrated MTSS team
Organize and facilitate the administration of the school-wide social-emotional and behavioral screener (i.e., Behavioral and Emotional Screening System (BASC-3 BESS)) during 2-3 benchmark windows throughout the school year
As a member of the integrated MTSS team, analyze a variety of data to i dentify needs for social-emotional programming and continuously improve existing social-emotional programming
Monitor and adapt to student response to academic, behavioral, and social-emotional intervention
Celebrate and learn from performance gains and systemic improvement
In collaboration with the mental health team, culture team, and school leadership team, analyze school-wide trends around attendance, behavior/discipline data, and safety responses and develop and lead initiatives to address challenges and social-emotional wellness
Invest in and directly support stakeholders in developing the school-level infrastructure necessary for the implementation of social-emotional programming and interventions
Serve as the social-emotional learning expert, providing expert in and direct facilitation of social-emotional programs and interventions
Work with teachers and school staff to support students’ individual needs through teacher consultation, team meetings, and MTSS process
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL PROGRAMMING AND SUPPORTS
Provide evidence-based, age/grade/developmentally appropriate social-emotional interventions to students in small group and one-on-one settings
In collaboration with integrated MTSS team, culture team, mental health team, and school leadership implement systems and routines that create a safe, predictable, and welcoming school and classroom culture
Lead implementation of assigned school-wide campus social-emotional program, including direct facilitation of the program and support for teachers with the internalization and implementation of assigned campus social-emotional curriculum (e.g., lead implementation fidelity checks)
Respect for diversity in the home, school, local and global communities.
TARGETED, RESPONSIVE COACHING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND CLASSROOM CULTURE
Develop and provide professional learning or content for adult learners
Support teachers in building meaningful relationships with students and families
Provide coaching, modeling, and ongoing consultation with behavioral and social-emotional interventions
PREVENTATIVE AND RESPONSIVE CRISIS SERVICES
Collaborates with school personnel, parents, students, and community resources to provide competent mental health support during and after crisis situations and support network crisis responses as needed and follow ERCM network response team procedures
Conducts suicide risk reviews and self-injury inventory process according to training and best practices (e.g., follow protocol, inform parents, provide recommendations and referrals to community services, and often provide follow up counseling and support at school)
Participates in threat response system process according to training and best practices
As appropriate, offers families resources and referrals for services in the community and support families in navigating those services
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
Current School Counselor endorsement on a valid Colorado License or hold current CDE Special Services Provider License with a School Psychologist or School Social Worker endorsement
If an applicant does not hold a current relevant CDE License, must be willing to pursue and be eligible to receive licensure in their field within 2 years of employment. The applicant could start with obtaining their TEE by that timeline if needed
Learn more here
REQUIREMENTS
Master’s degree in counseling, school psychologist, social worker, or another related mental health field
A commitment to the social-emotional well-being of all scholars and the culture of the school. If the opening is located at any of the following STRIVE Prep campuses: Kepner, Montbello, Green Valley Ranch, or Federal this position will utilize the COMPASS: Valor's Social-Emotional Approach . We encourage you to check out this amazing program!
Speaks at least conversational Spanish and has experience working with and supporting Emergent Bilinguals
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
At least 2 years of urban school-based experience in the area(s) of mental health, intervention, special education, counseling, and/or school culture
Experience with data collection and analysis
Demonstrated success working with students of color and students with varied abilities
Experience in Title I and/or charter schools
Training and experience with effective, research-based behavioral interventions and strategies for supporting urban youth
Experience leading and managing adults
INTERVIEW EXPECTATIONS
For most of our positions, we hire on a rolling basis. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as you are able. Most processes include a 30 minute phone interview with a member of our Talent Team then a 1-2 hour final interview over Zoom unless otherwise noted by your interviewer. You can read more about our process as well as get tips on preparing for an interview here !
TOTAL REWARDS
Competitive Compensation and benefits including paying 100% of individual benefits.
On average, our network provides a 4% annual salary increase which is one of the highest in the Denver education market.
STRIVE Prep 5 Year Club: After 5 years of continual employment, all employees are eligible for your choice of a 3 weeks paid Sabbatical or a pay out.
Industry high 6+ weeks of annual vacation/PTO. Hard work is rewarded with ample time to refresh.
Participation in the Colorado PERA retirement program, including a PERA 401k option.
Opportunity to work with passionate, mission-driven colleagues who are invested in your personal and professional growth.
Equipment provided: laptop
Weekly coaching sessions
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
STRIVE Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. STRIVE Prep works to make a college preparatory education for all students in our community the norm, rather than the exception. To achieve this we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse team by maintaining hiring and recruiting processes that are free from bias.
Not interested but know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them here and earn $200 for each successful hire!