State of Washington Dept. of Ecology
Community Outreach Team Lead (Community Outreach & Environmental Education Speci
State of Washington Dept. of Ecology, Lacey, Washington, us, 98509
DescriptionKeeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) is looking to fill a
Greenhouse Gas Inventory & Transportation Section Outreach Team Lead (Community Outreach & Environmental Education Specialist 4)
position. This position will be located at our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Are you passionate about addressing climate change and ready to contribute your skills and energy to reducing climate pollution?
Are you interested in engaging with a diverse group of people ranging from food producers, to manufacturers of air conditioners, to biofuel companies? Interested in helping us reach out to a wide range of communities across Washington to make sure they are engaged? Do you have an interest in leading a team of professionals to develop enticing presentation and outreach materials for education campaigns? Are you skilled at hosting public meetings? If you answered yes to some or all of these questions, then you might be the communicator we’re looking to join our team!
You’ll lead planning and implementation of statewide outreach and education for the Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) and Clean Fuels Standard (CFS) programs across the state – helping shape some of Washington’s cutting-edge climate work. You’ll design and conduct public outreach campaigns, help coordinate and facilitate training and engagement events across multiple regions, and develop accessible print and electronic media. You’ll lead up to three junior outreach and engagement specialists as a team to put into action outreach and training to implement the HFC Refrigerant Management Program.
Agency Mission:
Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington’s environment for current and future generations.
Program Mission:
The Climate Pollution Reduction Program's (CPRP's) mission is to implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of Washington so that the state meets its statutory greenhouse gas emission limits.
Tele-work options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible to tele-work up to three days per week.
Application Timeline:
This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on October 16, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before
October 15, 2024 .
DutiesAs the
Greenhouse Gas Community Outreach Team Lead , you will remain current on all Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) and Clean Fuels Standard (CFS) program activities to coordinate outreach across all Ecology regions and promote cross-regional consistency. You’ll also lead the development of outreach materials, and recommend strategic improvements to our outreach and education activities. Some of your duties will include:
Support regulated entity and Tribal outreach efforts during HFC and CFS program implementation.
Plan, prioritize, and develop outreach materials for the HFC and CFS teams.
Train and assign work to regional HFC outreach and engagement team members to develop graphics and text for presentations, websites, fact sheets, and brochures.
Explain, and as necessary advocate for, HFC and CFS regulations and the benefits of emissions reductions accrued through them to the regulated community, environmental or trader groups, tribes, and members of the public.
Develop and manage community outreach plans, communication plans, and Public Participation grants.
Conduct meetings and field trips representing the agency to various groups such as local air advisory committees, health districts, regional clean air agencies, etc.
Coordinate, implement, and facilitate workshops, conferences, seminars, public meetings, and hearings. Give public presentations.
Conduct environmental, economic, demographic, and/or financial research to identify and assess marginalized communities.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications:A total of
eight years
of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience:
Involving environmental analysis or control, environmental planning, environmental education, community outreach, or communications activities.
Education : Involving a major study in environmental, physical, or natural science, education, communications, or related field.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Desired Qualifications:We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
Experience working for a regulatory agency.
Knowledge of climate policy.
Understanding of tools and principles of environmental justice.
Experience leading teams.
Experience with public engagement (e.g. International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) training, etc.).
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
Supplemental InformationEcology 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 1-800-833-6384.
If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov.
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.
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.
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.
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The Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) is looking to fill a
Greenhouse Gas Inventory & Transportation Section Outreach Team Lead (Community Outreach & Environmental Education Specialist 4)
position. This position will be located at our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Are you passionate about addressing climate change and ready to contribute your skills and energy to reducing climate pollution?
Are you interested in engaging with a diverse group of people ranging from food producers, to manufacturers of air conditioners, to biofuel companies? Interested in helping us reach out to a wide range of communities across Washington to make sure they are engaged? Do you have an interest in leading a team of professionals to develop enticing presentation and outreach materials for education campaigns? Are you skilled at hosting public meetings? If you answered yes to some or all of these questions, then you might be the communicator we’re looking to join our team!
You’ll lead planning and implementation of statewide outreach and education for the Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) and Clean Fuels Standard (CFS) programs across the state – helping shape some of Washington’s cutting-edge climate work. You’ll design and conduct public outreach campaigns, help coordinate and facilitate training and engagement events across multiple regions, and develop accessible print and electronic media. You’ll lead up to three junior outreach and engagement specialists as a team to put into action outreach and training to implement the HFC Refrigerant Management Program.
Agency Mission:
Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington’s environment for current and future generations.
Program Mission:
The Climate Pollution Reduction Program's (CPRP's) mission is to implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of Washington so that the state meets its statutory greenhouse gas emission limits.
Tele-work options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible to tele-work up to three days per week.
Application Timeline:
This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on October 16, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before
October 15, 2024 .
DutiesAs the
Greenhouse Gas Community Outreach Team Lead , you will remain current on all Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) and Clean Fuels Standard (CFS) program activities to coordinate outreach across all Ecology regions and promote cross-regional consistency. You’ll also lead the development of outreach materials, and recommend strategic improvements to our outreach and education activities. Some of your duties will include:
Support regulated entity and Tribal outreach efforts during HFC and CFS program implementation.
Plan, prioritize, and develop outreach materials for the HFC and CFS teams.
Train and assign work to regional HFC outreach and engagement team members to develop graphics and text for presentations, websites, fact sheets, and brochures.
Explain, and as necessary advocate for, HFC and CFS regulations and the benefits of emissions reductions accrued through them to the regulated community, environmental or trader groups, tribes, and members of the public.
Develop and manage community outreach plans, communication plans, and Public Participation grants.
Conduct meetings and field trips representing the agency to various groups such as local air advisory committees, health districts, regional clean air agencies, etc.
Coordinate, implement, and facilitate workshops, conferences, seminars, public meetings, and hearings. Give public presentations.
Conduct environmental, economic, demographic, and/or financial research to identify and assess marginalized communities.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications:A total of
eight years
of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience:
Involving environmental analysis or control, environmental planning, environmental education, community outreach, or communications activities.
Education : Involving a major study in environmental, physical, or natural science, education, communications, or related field.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Desired Qualifications:We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
Experience working for a regulatory agency.
Knowledge of climate policy.
Understanding of tools and principles of environmental justice.
Experience leading teams.
Experience with public engagement (e.g. International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) training, etc.).
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
Supplemental InformationEcology 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 1-800-833-6384.
If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov.
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.
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.
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.
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