Washington State Department of Ecology
Lacey, Washington
The salary listed above includes any pay increase that goes into effect on July 1st, for this classification.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen The Air Quality Program (AQP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Pollution Reduction Grants Section Manager (WMS Band 2) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. As the Grants Section Manager, you will lead a diverse group of grant managers and staff. A major portion of your work will focus on how to better serve Washington communities by further incorporating environmental justice into new and existing grant programs so there are fewer barriers for communities and the public to learn about, engage and apply for grant opportunities. We are seeking applicants for the Grants Section Manager who have strong leadership skills with the ability to build and nurture a collaborative team. Strong applicants will have good organizational skills, strategic thinking abilities, experience leading diverse groups, value working with stakeholders, and be ready to lead a team to develop guidance to focus grant funds where they are most needed to address air pollution. In this role, you will need to be able to manage a robust portfolio of air quality grant and funding programs. The mission of the Air Quality Program is to protect and improve air quality in Washington. The Air Quality Program’s vision is clean, healthy air and climate for all of Washington. Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible to tele-work up to three days per week. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change. Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on July 17, 2023. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before July 16, 2023 . If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date. 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 * Click here for more information
About the Department of Ecology
Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our Strategic Plan . Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:
A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
Continuous growth and development opportunities.
Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
Our commitment to DEIR Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Diversity : We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions. Equity : We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive. Inclusion : We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work. Respect : We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement. We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Duties
What makes this role unique? As the Grants Section Manager, you will play a leadership role in reducing air pollution throughout communities so all Washingtonians can breathe cleaner air. You will work with staff experts to problem solve complex grant and project issues. In this role, you will oversee and manage key grant policy decisions with stakeholder and Tribal input to find common ground to improve air quality for everyone. We are invested in a collaborative and open workplace culture. You will be joining a strong team of leaders in the Air Quality program who work together to accomplish our mission. And you will be integral to fostering a positive workplace culture among your staff by ensuring they have clear expectations, priorities, objectives, training, and the tools needed to effectively accomplish your collective grant work in a fiscally responsible, efficient, and customer friendly manner. What you will do:
Plan, lead, organize, and direct the work performed by the Pollution Reduction Grant Section. Assure appropriate and optimal use of the organization’s resources.
Ensure air quality grant programs comply with the Healthy Environment for All Act, Climate Commitment Act, Title VI and other applicable environmental justice requirements.
Provide support, management, coordination, and supervision of staff. Enhance the effectiveness of employees through timely appraisal and professional development opportunities.
Facilitate the development of project priority lists, which incorporates criteria to grant funding to applicants that includes consideration of the air quality and environmental justice.
Oversee the development of guidance, and the review and evaluation of all applications for grants submitted by local governments, state agencies, stakeholder organizations and Tribes.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:
30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent
20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalent
Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, education, and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify. A total of nine years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience: Involving environmental, project management, regulatory or planning experience.
Education: Involving a major study in physical or natural science, engineering, planning, public administration, public policy, environmental law, environmental studies, or other related field.
All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position: Possible Combinations College credit hours or degree - as listed above Years of professional level experience - as listed above Combination 1No college credit hours or degree9 years of experienceCombination 230-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits8 years of experienceCombination 360-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree)7 years of experienceCombination 490-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits6 years of experienceCombination 5A Bachelor's Degree 5 years of experienceCombination 6A Master’s Degree3 years of experienceCombination 7A Ph.D.2 years of experience Other requirements include:
Knowledge and demonstrated application of advanced principles of management, budget planning, strategic planning, and personnel administration.
Experience deciphering multiple local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding environmental protection, and administrative procedural requirements, including grants.
Desired Qualifications: We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
Master’s Degree or higher in public administration or policy, law, or related field.
18 months of experience supervising or managing policy and technical staff, with an environmental focus.
One year of experience in the design, development, and implementation of grants and/or financial assistance programs.
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.
A list of three professional references.
College transcript.
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 Kathy Taylor at: Kathy.Taylor@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not contact Kathy 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. 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.
The salary listed above includes any pay increase that goes into effect on July 1st, for this classification.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen The Air Quality Program (AQP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Pollution Reduction Grants Section Manager (WMS Band 2) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. As the Grants Section Manager, you will lead a diverse group of grant managers and staff. A major portion of your work will focus on how to better serve Washington communities by further incorporating environmental justice into new and existing grant programs so there are fewer barriers for communities and the public to learn about, engage and apply for grant opportunities. We are seeking applicants for the Grants Section Manager who have strong leadership skills with the ability to build and nurture a collaborative team. Strong applicants will have good organizational skills, strategic thinking abilities, experience leading diverse groups, value working with stakeholders, and be ready to lead a team to develop guidance to focus grant funds where they are most needed to address air pollution. In this role, you will need to be able to manage a robust portfolio of air quality grant and funding programs. The mission of the Air Quality Program is to protect and improve air quality in Washington. The Air Quality Program’s vision is clean, healthy air and climate for all of Washington. Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible to tele-work up to three days per week. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change. Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on July 17, 2023. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before July 16, 2023 . If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date. 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 * Click here for more information
About the Department of Ecology
Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our Strategic Plan . Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:
A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
Continuous growth and development opportunities.
Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
Our commitment to DEIR Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Diversity : We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions. Equity : We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive. Inclusion : We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work. Respect : We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement. We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Duties
What makes this role unique? As the Grants Section Manager, you will play a leadership role in reducing air pollution throughout communities so all Washingtonians can breathe cleaner air. You will work with staff experts to problem solve complex grant and project issues. In this role, you will oversee and manage key grant policy decisions with stakeholder and Tribal input to find common ground to improve air quality for everyone. We are invested in a collaborative and open workplace culture. You will be joining a strong team of leaders in the Air Quality program who work together to accomplish our mission. And you will be integral to fostering a positive workplace culture among your staff by ensuring they have clear expectations, priorities, objectives, training, and the tools needed to effectively accomplish your collective grant work in a fiscally responsible, efficient, and customer friendly manner. What you will do:
Plan, lead, organize, and direct the work performed by the Pollution Reduction Grant Section. Assure appropriate and optimal use of the organization’s resources.
Ensure air quality grant programs comply with the Healthy Environment for All Act, Climate Commitment Act, Title VI and other applicable environmental justice requirements.
Provide support, management, coordination, and supervision of staff. Enhance the effectiveness of employees through timely appraisal and professional development opportunities.
Facilitate the development of project priority lists, which incorporates criteria to grant funding to applicants that includes consideration of the air quality and environmental justice.
Oversee the development of guidance, and the review and evaluation of all applications for grants submitted by local governments, state agencies, stakeholder organizations and Tribes.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:
30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent
20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalent
Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, education, and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify. A total of nine years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience: Involving environmental, project management, regulatory or planning experience.
Education: Involving a major study in physical or natural science, engineering, planning, public administration, public policy, environmental law, environmental studies, or other related field.
All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position: Possible Combinations College credit hours or degree - as listed above Years of professional level experience - as listed above Combination 1No college credit hours or degree9 years of experienceCombination 230-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits8 years of experienceCombination 360-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree)7 years of experienceCombination 490-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits6 years of experienceCombination 5A Bachelor's Degree 5 years of experienceCombination 6A Master’s Degree3 years of experienceCombination 7A Ph.D.2 years of experience Other requirements include:
Knowledge and demonstrated application of advanced principles of management, budget planning, strategic planning, and personnel administration.
Experience deciphering multiple local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding environmental protection, and administrative procedural requirements, including grants.
Desired Qualifications: We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
Master’s Degree or higher in public administration or policy, law, or related field.
18 months of experience supervising or managing policy and technical staff, with an environmental focus.
One year of experience in the design, development, and implementation of grants and/or financial assistance programs.
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.
A list of three professional references.
College transcript.
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 Kathy Taylor at: Kathy.Taylor@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not contact Kathy 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. 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.
Washington State Department of Ecology
Lacey, WA
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 Human Resources Office (HRO) at the Department of Ecology in Lacey, WA is looking to fill Two Human Resource Consultant 4: Training: DEIR Facilitator positions .
The DEIR Facilitator positions provide an opportunity for continuous learning, through the delivery of classroom training and developing informal learning activities, such as lunch and learns, discussion series and self-paced online resources in the dynamic and fast-paced field of diversity, equity, inclusion and respect (DEIR). You will use your creativity to help others learn, to continue to learn more DEIR knowledge and skills yourself, and to adapt and adjust to meet the needs of your customers, our workforce, to help them grow their knowledge and skills. By being dedicated to an agency of 1800-1900 staff, you will get to learn and experience our agency culture, and find ways to better incorporate DEIR into this agency’s culture. You will be part of a small team, collaborating with another DEIR facilitator and a DEIR consultant, bringing a DEIR lens to advising agency staff on human-centered business processes to impact agency culture and services in a way that increases equity, inclusion, and respect within the agency and for the communities we serve.
The Department of Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment and promote the wise management of our air, land, and water for current and future generations. The agency's vision is that our innovative partnerships sustain healthy land, air, and water in harmony with a strong economy.
The mission of the Human Resources Office (HRO) is to develop successful employees, promote healthy and productive relationships, ensure safe work environments, and recruit great talent to achieve Ecology's mission.
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.
E cology 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. Currently, the Training Team is primarily teleworking. However, in-person work may be required in the future, to meet customer and business needs. In addition, when facilitating or producing virtual learning events, these positions must do so from a location with adequate internet/bandwidth connectivity and privacy from interruptions. If these positions do not have such a location in a home office, they may perform this function from one of the Ecology Training Team classrooms in the Lacey Headquarters Building. Ecology is following current state guidance regarding building occupancy, 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 January 11, 2022 . In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before January 10, 2022 . The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.
Duties
What makes this role unique?
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) is a fast-paced field where knowledge and expertise is rapidly changing and emerging. In addition, everyone has different lived experiences, and brings a unique background and perspective to DEIR conversations. The DEIR Facilitators will have the opportunity to deliver training and facilitate learning activities in an environment where staff will have varied levels of understanding and receptivity to this type of learning, and where staff will be looking for very concrete action steps they can take to know they are making progress on their DEIR journeys.
What you will do:
Deliver professional level learning using a variety of modalities, including in-person and virtual classroom, to meet the development and performance needs and Washington State competency-based goals of Ecology in diversity, equity, inclusion and respect (DEIR). Ideate and develop other DEIR learning and development opportunities such as self-help intranet resources, 2 person partner teams, and other less formal small group activities.
Provide advice, interpretation, and counsel to customers on DEIR topics. Work as an in-house expert consultant for DEIR learning.
Bring a DEIR lens and perspective to consulting on agency processes and practices related to workforce, personnel, human relations, leadership, communications, and people skills. In collaboration with customers and stakeholders, you will identify opportunities for increasing awareness and improving business processes for greater diversity, equity, inclusion and respect.
Based on consultation with agency leaders and programs, you will develop professional level learning, curricula and support materials to meet specific development and performance needs and competency-based goals of Ecology in DEIR, and related areas.
Work collaboratively with Core Training Team to market, make available, and document DEIR learning opportunities.
Serve as a SharePoint site owner for pages and content related to DEIR learning.
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.
A total of Seven (7) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Professional level Experience - Broad-based professional Human Resource experience that may include a combination of the following:
Successful track record with employees, managers, supervisors, and executives consulting on HR Services such as training & orientation, recruitment, diversity, equity, and inclusion, reasonable accommodations, career counseling, employee relations, labor relations, HR operations, or workforce planning.
Professional work experience in an organization’s human resources office in diversity, equity, inclusion, training, organizational development, recruiting, staffing, career counseling functions, applying federal and state employment laws, rules, processes, and agency policies.
Developing and maintaining long-term, effective professional DEIR networks.
At least a year of one or more of the following (may be concurrent with total years of experience):
Instructional delivery to adults in measurable knowledge and skill development including instructing alone and with other instructors.
Facilitative instruction and blended learning experience, using strategies beyond lecture.
Experience facilitating learning activities that encourage employees with varied backgrounds, opinions and perspectives to participate and engage with course content. Successfully holding space for emotionally difficult conversations with individuals or teams whose perspectives, lived experiences, and opinions differ.
Outside of the classroom, experience listening to customer feedback, evaluating learning, and, based on this input, developing solutions to meet learner and organizational needs.
Experience effectively facilitating new employee orientation, small group activities such as team building, workshops, meetings, and forums.
Creating and writing curriculum or other learning/education materials.
Knowledge and experience with applying adult learning theory and social learning theory in learning, training or educational environments.
Education: involving a major study in: human resources, organizational development, business, social or behavioral science, or other allied field.
Experience and education combinations of how you can meet the requirements for this position:
Possible Combinations
College credit hours or degree
Years of required experience – as listed above.
Combination 1
No college credit hours or degree.
7 years of experience
Combination 2
I have 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits.
6 years of experience
Combination 3
I have 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree).
5 years of experience
Combination 4
I have 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
2 years of experience
Desired Qualifications:
We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
Education and/or work experience with focus on education; sociology; ethnic studies; organizational behavior or management; adult learning; instructional systems; instructional design and technology; education technology; diversity, equity, inclusion and respect (DEIR); or a closely related field.
Experience designing and delivering learning and development solutions specific to diversity, equity and inclusion competency.
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 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 (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. Please be sure to select the 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 Audrey Pitchford at: Audrey.Pitchford@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not contact Audrey 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.
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 Human Resources Office (HRO) at the Department of Ecology in Lacey, WA is looking to fill Two Human Resource Consultant 4: Training: DEIR Facilitator positions .
The DEIR Facilitator positions provide an opportunity for continuous learning, through the delivery of classroom training and developing informal learning activities, such as lunch and learns, discussion series and self-paced online resources in the dynamic and fast-paced field of diversity, equity, inclusion and respect (DEIR). You will use your creativity to help others learn, to continue to learn more DEIR knowledge and skills yourself, and to adapt and adjust to meet the needs of your customers, our workforce, to help them grow their knowledge and skills. By being dedicated to an agency of 1800-1900 staff, you will get to learn and experience our agency culture, and find ways to better incorporate DEIR into this agency’s culture. You will be part of a small team, collaborating with another DEIR facilitator and a DEIR consultant, bringing a DEIR lens to advising agency staff on human-centered business processes to impact agency culture and services in a way that increases equity, inclusion, and respect within the agency and for the communities we serve.
The Department of Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment and promote the wise management of our air, land, and water for current and future generations. The agency's vision is that our innovative partnerships sustain healthy land, air, and water in harmony with a strong economy.
The mission of the Human Resources Office (HRO) is to develop successful employees, promote healthy and productive relationships, ensure safe work environments, and recruit great talent to achieve Ecology's mission.
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.
E cology 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. Currently, the Training Team is primarily teleworking. However, in-person work may be required in the future, to meet customer and business needs. In addition, when facilitating or producing virtual learning events, these positions must do so from a location with adequate internet/bandwidth connectivity and privacy from interruptions. If these positions do not have such a location in a home office, they may perform this function from one of the Ecology Training Team classrooms in the Lacey Headquarters Building. Ecology is following current state guidance regarding building occupancy, 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 January 11, 2022 . In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before January 10, 2022 . The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.
Duties
What makes this role unique?
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) is a fast-paced field where knowledge and expertise is rapidly changing and emerging. In addition, everyone has different lived experiences, and brings a unique background and perspective to DEIR conversations. The DEIR Facilitators will have the opportunity to deliver training and facilitate learning activities in an environment where staff will have varied levels of understanding and receptivity to this type of learning, and where staff will be looking for very concrete action steps they can take to know they are making progress on their DEIR journeys.
What you will do:
Deliver professional level learning using a variety of modalities, including in-person and virtual classroom, to meet the development and performance needs and Washington State competency-based goals of Ecology in diversity, equity, inclusion and respect (DEIR). Ideate and develop other DEIR learning and development opportunities such as self-help intranet resources, 2 person partner teams, and other less formal small group activities.
Provide advice, interpretation, and counsel to customers on DEIR topics. Work as an in-house expert consultant for DEIR learning.
Bring a DEIR lens and perspective to consulting on agency processes and practices related to workforce, personnel, human relations, leadership, communications, and people skills. In collaboration with customers and stakeholders, you will identify opportunities for increasing awareness and improving business processes for greater diversity, equity, inclusion and respect.
Based on consultation with agency leaders and programs, you will develop professional level learning, curricula and support materials to meet specific development and performance needs and competency-based goals of Ecology in DEIR, and related areas.
Work collaboratively with Core Training Team to market, make available, and document DEIR learning opportunities.
Serve as a SharePoint site owner for pages and content related to DEIR learning.
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.
A total of Seven (7) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Professional level Experience - Broad-based professional Human Resource experience that may include a combination of the following:
Successful track record with employees, managers, supervisors, and executives consulting on HR Services such as training & orientation, recruitment, diversity, equity, and inclusion, reasonable accommodations, career counseling, employee relations, labor relations, HR operations, or workforce planning.
Professional work experience in an organization’s human resources office in diversity, equity, inclusion, training, organizational development, recruiting, staffing, career counseling functions, applying federal and state employment laws, rules, processes, and agency policies.
Developing and maintaining long-term, effective professional DEIR networks.
At least a year of one or more of the following (may be concurrent with total years of experience):
Instructional delivery to adults in measurable knowledge and skill development including instructing alone and with other instructors.
Facilitative instruction and blended learning experience, using strategies beyond lecture.
Experience facilitating learning activities that encourage employees with varied backgrounds, opinions and perspectives to participate and engage with course content. Successfully holding space for emotionally difficult conversations with individuals or teams whose perspectives, lived experiences, and opinions differ.
Outside of the classroom, experience listening to customer feedback, evaluating learning, and, based on this input, developing solutions to meet learner and organizational needs.
Experience effectively facilitating new employee orientation, small group activities such as team building, workshops, meetings, and forums.
Creating and writing curriculum or other learning/education materials.
Knowledge and experience with applying adult learning theory and social learning theory in learning, training or educational environments.
Education: involving a major study in: human resources, organizational development, business, social or behavioral science, or other allied field.
Experience and education combinations of how you can meet the requirements for this position:
Possible Combinations
College credit hours or degree
Years of required experience – as listed above.
Combination 1
No college credit hours or degree.
7 years of experience
Combination 2
I have 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits.
6 years of experience
Combination 3
I have 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree).
5 years of experience
Combination 4
I have 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
2 years of experience
Desired Qualifications:
We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
Education and/or work experience with focus on education; sociology; ethnic studies; organizational behavior or management; adult learning; instructional systems; instructional design and technology; education technology; diversity, equity, inclusion and respect (DEIR); or a closely related field.
Experience designing and delivering learning and development solutions specific to diversity, equity and inclusion competency.
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 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 (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. Please be sure to select the 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 Audrey Pitchford at: Audrey.Pitchford@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not contact Audrey 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.