Position Planning, Allocation, Recruitment and DEI (Human Resource Consultant 4)

  • Washington State Department of Ecology
  • Lacey, WA
  • Feb 04, 2022
Full time Equity Human Resources

Job Description

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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 Department of Ecology has an exciting opportunity for an experienced talent acquisition strategist who is committed to supporting equitable and inclusive work environments resulting in a Culture of Belonging for All.
 
This position has state-wide impact and is a highly valued resource and trusted advisor to the Water Quality Program and Hazardous Waste & Toxics Reduction Program leadership teams (with 422 employees), assisting with effective recruitment, selection, and new employee orientation decisions that will impact agency outcomes for years to come.
 
If you are looking for a fast-paced, dynamic, customer-focused work environment, we encourage you to apply. Our team is dedicated to attracting great talent to the agency in order to fulfill our agency’s mission to protect, preserve, and enhance our state’s natural resources for current and future generations.
 
Our Recruiting and Diversity Unit is a team of 8, and together, we lead recruitment and selection activities and strategies for the agency and provide guidance on new employee orientation plans. We value and intentionally work to integrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect* into our consultation practices across Washington state. We help hiring managers with open positions by writing intriguing job announcements that attract top talent, co-develop supplemental and interview questions, brainstorm job-related assignments and exercises that improve selection outcomes, and consult on effective strategies for reference checking final candidates. We are also a resource for Ecology employees and other job seekers for career coaching services and recruitment consultation.
 
This is an exciting and challenging position for a resourceful HR professional who is a strategic thinker and problem solver, looking to join a team dedicated to making a difference through public service.  

This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. and is eligible for a telework/in-office hybrid schedule. You will have the opportunity to telework the majority of your week, and should live within a commutable distance to our Lacey office for in-person meetings and activities.

About 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.
 
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.


Core Values:

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 February 18, 2022. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before February 17, 2022. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.
 
 *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.

Duties

What makes this role unique?

  • As a trusted advisor and strategic business partner, this position supports two large environmental programs within the agency: our Water Quality Program and Hazardous Waste & Toxics Reduction Program. You will have the opportunity to learn about the work we do to reduce toxics and clean up hazardous waste, and improve water quality. You will directly support these programs as they recruit and hire team members to take on important and long-lasting environmental initiatives and protect our natural resources across the state.
  • You'll play a key role integrating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) principles and methodologies throughout our recruitment process. You'll help develop new tools and resources, and consult with and coach Supervisors and Managers across Washington State.
  • Ecology and the Human Resources team offer flexible schedules and telework options.


What you'll do:

  • Work collaboratively to support the business goals of the Water Quality Program and the Hazardous Waste & Toxics Reduction Program. This starts with developing and maintaining effective relationships within these programs.
  • As a senior level human resource consultant, provide guidance in position planning, allocation, recruitment, selection, hiring, and workforce planning, all through a lens of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR). To do this, you will:
    • Review position descriptions to determine proper allocation.
    • Interpret, and consult on processes, procedures, policies, and rules related to classification and compensation.
    • Develop program and job specific recruitment strategies to attract diverse talent to the agency, and post jobs within our online recruiting system.
    • Screen job applications and refer qualified candidates to Hiring Managers.
    • Assist with the development of behavior-based and performance-based interview questions, and job related exercises.
    • Consult on all screening and selection processes and strategies, including interviews, reference checks, job offers and salary setting, and onboarding.
  • Advise Program leadership on recruitment-related training needs for Hiring Managers.
  • With the Recruitment and Diversity team, identify and develop recruitment, selection, hiring, and diversity training.
  • Play a key role with in Program succession planning projects and strategies.
  • Maintain weekly recruitment service delivery metrics in order to accurately describe the current state of team performance to inform Hiring Manager service expectations and agency management decision making.
  • Support agency DEIR Measurement through a HR workforce dashboard with associated communication plans. 
  • Serve as Co-Site Owner of the Recruiting Services intranet site within the HR Program.

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: 

Seven (7) years of experience and/or education:

  • Education: involving a major study in human resources, organizational development, business, social or behavioral sciences, environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field.
  • Experience: broad-based professional Human Resource experience or related field that may include a combination of the following:
    • Providing consultation to employees, managers, supervisors and executives on HR Services such as employee training and development, employee orientation and onboarding, recruitment & selection, diversity, equity, and inclusion, reasonable accommodation, career counseling, employee relations, labor relations, compensation and classification, allocation, workplace investigations, leave benefits, and workforce planning.
    • Sourcing competitive candidates, developing and maintaining long-term, effective recruitment networks.
    • Screening applicants and developing candidate assessment tools. 
    • Using social media tools and techniques for sourcing and recruiting applicants including LinkedIn, Facebook, twitter, snapchat, Instagram, professional online groups and blogs.
    • Facilitating hiring events, workshops, meetings and forums.
    • Planning and conducting employee orientations and on-boarding activities.
    • Building rapport with a broad range of people and diverse audiences in providing human resource consultation and services.
    • Using of web-based application tracking systems (ATS) for conducting recruitments (such Monster, Career Builder, NEOGOV, KTMS, or others) and reporting data.
    • Using knowledge of job markets a effectively compete with other employers for qualified, competitive candidates
    • Applying state and federal employment laws, civil service rules, collective bargaining agreements, agency policies as they relate to position planning and classification, recruitment, and selection.


Option 2: 

  • A Bachelor’s degree involving a major study in human resources, organizational development, business, social or behavioral science, or other allied field.
  • Three (3) years of broad-based professional Human Resource experience that may include a combination as described above.


Option 3:

  • A Master’s degree or above in human resources, organizational development, business, social or behavioral sciences, or allied field.
  • One (1) year of broad-based professional Human Resource experience that may include a combination as described above.


All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:

Possible Combinations | College credit hours or degree Years of required experience

Combination 1 No college credit hours or degree 7 years of experience

Combination 2 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits. 6 years of experience

Combination 3 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree). 5 years of experience

Combination 4 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits. 4 years of experience

Combination 5 A Bachelor's Degree 3 years of experience

Combination 6 A Master's Degree or above 1 year of experience


Desired Qualifications:
We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.

  • Professional recruiting experience, specifically in the public sector, or within management, administrative, scientific, engineering, IT and administrative staffing disciplines.
  • Experience applying DEIR in recruitment, including coaching hiring managers on equitable and inclusive hiring practices.
  • Experience recruiting diverse candidates.
  • Experience providing career management training, job coaching, and career transition coaching.
  • Experience effectively facilitating HR related workshops, meetings, and forums, including virtual facilitation.
  • Education or experience in a scientific or technical field.
  • Experience using Excel to create reports, including the use of formulas and pivot tables.


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 Jacquie Galan at: Jacqueline.Galan@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Jacquie 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.

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. 

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General-Other: Human Resources, Recruiting-Sourcing

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Salary

$59,688.00 - $78,408.00 Annually

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