Job Title: Public Involvement Coordinator (Community Outreach & Environmental Education Specialist 3)
Opening Date/Time: Wed. 07/22/15 12:00 AM Pacific Time
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Salary: $3,392.00 – $4,452.00 Monthly
$40,704.00 – $53,424.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Location: Spokane County – Spokane, Washington
Department: Dept. of Ecology
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Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

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. If you want to join a team that is highly effective, collaborative, has leadership that embraces the value of people, and believes in the fun factor, Ecology is a good fit.

Are you a creative thinker? Do you enjoy helping others to understand complex information? Are you skilled in translating complex information into an easy to understand message? If so, join a team that shares your interests!

The Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) is looking to fill a Public Involvement Coordinator (Community Outreach & Education Specialist) position. This position will be located in our Eastern Regional Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA.

This position serves as a professional Community Outreach and Environmental Education Specialist (COEES). This position works collaboratively with the lead COEES and independently provides education and outreach for various cleanup sites within the section. This position independently plans, prioritizes, develops, and implements professional public involvement activities and requirements of the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA); oversees implementation of public involvement by contractors and/or potentially liable parties; develops site-specific and regional TCP public involvement/community outreach strategies; and provides expertise and training to the TCP staff.

We are looking for applicants who are organized, have strong time management skills, enjoy working in a fast paced environment, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, are focused on providing good customer service and are interested in environmental justice.

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. Maybe you’ve seen some of our recent stories on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or ourblog.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.ecy.wa.gov.

Local efforts… Diverse people… Statewide impacts
 Duties:

 

Accidental spills of dangerous materials and past business practices have contaminated land and water throughout the state. The Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) works to remedy these situations, which range from cleaning up contamination from leaking underground storage tanks, to large, complex projects requiring engineering solutions. Our mission is to get and keep contaminants out of the environment.
Some of the key work activities of the Public Involvement Coordinator include:
  • Planning, prioritizing, developing, and implementing public involvement activities in accordance with the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) at the TCP/ERO cleanup sites.
  • Following established TCP/ERO public involvement processes and completing all work assignments in an appropriate and timely manner.
  • Overseeing implementation of public involvement by contractors and/or potentially liable parties.
  • Developing site-specific public involvement/community outreach strategies.
  • Ensuring compliance with the MTCA and other public involvement environmental laws and regulations including the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).
  • Establishing effective communication between communities affected by the release of toxic substances, potentially liable parties, other affected/interested parties, and agencies responsible for cleanup.
  • Where applicable, overseeing contractor’s development and preparation of community outreach materials at TCP/ERO cleanup sites.
This recruitment will remain open until filled. The initial screening will be August 5, 2015.  In order to be considered for the initial screening, please submit an application on or before August 4, 2015. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.
 Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s Degree involving a major study in environmental, physical, or natural science, education, communications or closely related field
AND
Three years of professional experience involving environmental analysis or control, environmental planning, environmental education, community outreach, or communications activities; or equivalent education/experience.
Desired Qualifications:
Strong interpersonal communication skills; demonstration of clear, concise, professional, logical communication and technical communication skills – oral and written. Understanding core principles that guide professional public participation (e.g., International Association of Public Participation)
 
Special Requirements / Conditions of Employment:
Valid Driver’s License
 Supplemental Information:
Application Instructions:
In order to be considered, applicants MUST include the following documents as an attachment to their application:

  • A cover letter describing how your experience, skills and abilities meet the required qualifications of this position.
  • A resume outlining your professional experience.

Please complete the applicant profile when applying for this position. Or, you may paste the text of your resume within the profile’s resume text field.

Please read the supplemental questions carefully and answer completely. Incomplete responses, including “please see resume” may disqualify you from further consideration.

Department of Ecology employees, please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as 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.

If you are reading this announcement in print format, please visit www.career.wa.gov to access the online recruitment system. Click on “Look for Jobs” and select Dept. of Ecology under the “Department” search list. Click “Apply Search.”

Other Information:
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.

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.

This position is included in the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) union bargaining unit for the Department of Ecology. All employees covered by the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the WFSE will, as a condition of employment, either become members of the WFSE and pay membership dues or, as non-members, pay a representation fee as described in the CBA, no later than the 30th day following the effective date of this CBA or the beginning of their employment.

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 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.