King County
Indoor Air Quality Educator (Educator Consultant II)
King County, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Become a part of our Climate & Health Equity Initiative as we work to uplift communities disproportionately impacted by environmental inequities.
The Indoor Air Quality Educator (Educator Consultant II) will lead education and outreach efforts for the Clean Air for Healthier Communities initiative, focusing on improving indoor air quality for underserved populations, particularly those historically affected by environmental and health inequities. These groups include low-income families, descendants of African slaves, Indigenous populations, immigrants, refugees, other communities of color, and individuals at high risk due to respiratory illnesses.
The successful candidate will be passionate about advancing public health through environmental education and creating healthier lives for all people in King County. This role requires developing partnerships with community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, healthcare facilities, and environmental agencies to distribute HEPA air filters and provide educational resources. The educator will lead webinars, host outreach events, facilitate community meetings, serve as a liaison with internal partners, and oversee the development of multilingual educational materials. They will also track project performance through data collection, produce detailed reports, and recommend strategies for improving air quality outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excel in building relationships, and thrive in collaborative environments focused on improving community health.
Climate & Health Equity InitiativePublic Health – Seattle & King County (PHSKC) plays a critical role in building the capacity for King County and its communities to prepare for, mitigate, and respond to the health impacts of climate change. To focus these efforts, PHSKC launched in 2022 a cross department, interdisciplinary, community-centered
Climate and Health Equity Initiative (CHEI).
The mission of CHEI is to support health protection, prevention, and preparedness programs that minimize the adverse health impacts associated with climate change, particularly among frontline communities.
Temporary opportunity.
Term-Limited Temporary positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last for
six (6) months . However, funding sources for this work remain uncertain and dependent upon decisions actively being made at both the federal and local levels. As a result, the end date of this position may be adjusted based on those decisions. The County and the Department continue to work to secure long term funding sources.
Funding for this position is anticipated to last at least through June 30, 2025.
Commitment To Equity and Social JusticeNamed after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.
KEY EXPECTATIONS AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES :Collaborate with community-based organizations (CBOs), faith-based organizations, healthcare providers, and environmental partners to distribute HEPA air cleaners and provide training on their use.Lead public-facing webinars, community outreach events, and focus groups to increase awareness of indoor air quality challenges and solutions.Develop culturally relevant, multilingual educational materials to ensure accessibility for South King County's diverse populations.Collect data and track air quality improvements, compiling reports to assess the impact of HEPA air cleaners on health outcomes.Manage project budgets and ensure proper allocation of resources, securing additional funding when necessary.Facilitate engagement with internal stakeholders, including King County Public Health and Environmental Services teams, to ensure alignment with broader public health initiatives.Prepare detailed progress reports on community outcomes.Required Qualifications:
Experience in education, community outreach, or public health programs, particularly in working with vulnerable and marginalized populations.Proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder projects and collaborate effectively with CBOs, faith-based organizations, and healthcare providers.Demonstrated experience in planning and executing outreach events, webinars, and other community engagement activities.Strong data analysis and reporting skills, with a background in tracking public health outcomes.Desired Qualifications:
Bilingual skills preferred, with the ability to communicate effectively in a second language common in South King County communities (e.g., Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese).Familiarity with air quality initiatives, environmental health, and pollution prevention strategies.Strong understanding of health disparities affecting Black, Indigenous, and immigrant communities.Experience in managing budgets and securing program funding.To ApplyIf you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Application ProcessIf you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:NeoGov Job Application
(The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)Supplemental Questions
(The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)PLEASE NOTE:
Cover letters and resumes will not be used as part of the evaluation process. Please be thorough in your supplemental questions.
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
Necessary Special RequirementsThe selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.Work ScheduleThis position will work Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00 with occasional nights and weekends as needed. This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime.
Work LocationThis position is located at the Chinook Building, 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104.
Some of the work associated with this position will be performed through teleworking and will report to office location and to meetings as needed. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. To support employees during this time King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team.
Union MembershipThis position is represented by
PROTEC 17.
ContactFor questions about this recruitment, please contact Sarah Dunkinson,
sdunkinson@kingcounty.gov .#J-18808-Ljbffr
The Indoor Air Quality Educator (Educator Consultant II) will lead education and outreach efforts for the Clean Air for Healthier Communities initiative, focusing on improving indoor air quality for underserved populations, particularly those historically affected by environmental and health inequities. These groups include low-income families, descendants of African slaves, Indigenous populations, immigrants, refugees, other communities of color, and individuals at high risk due to respiratory illnesses.
The successful candidate will be passionate about advancing public health through environmental education and creating healthier lives for all people in King County. This role requires developing partnerships with community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, healthcare facilities, and environmental agencies to distribute HEPA air filters and provide educational resources. The educator will lead webinars, host outreach events, facilitate community meetings, serve as a liaison with internal partners, and oversee the development of multilingual educational materials. They will also track project performance through data collection, produce detailed reports, and recommend strategies for improving air quality outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excel in building relationships, and thrive in collaborative environments focused on improving community health.
Climate & Health Equity InitiativePublic Health – Seattle & King County (PHSKC) plays a critical role in building the capacity for King County and its communities to prepare for, mitigate, and respond to the health impacts of climate change. To focus these efforts, PHSKC launched in 2022 a cross department, interdisciplinary, community-centered
Climate and Health Equity Initiative (CHEI).
The mission of CHEI is to support health protection, prevention, and preparedness programs that minimize the adverse health impacts associated with climate change, particularly among frontline communities.
Temporary opportunity.
Term-Limited Temporary positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last for
six (6) months . However, funding sources for this work remain uncertain and dependent upon decisions actively being made at both the federal and local levels. As a result, the end date of this position may be adjusted based on those decisions. The County and the Department continue to work to secure long term funding sources.
Funding for this position is anticipated to last at least through June 30, 2025.
Commitment To Equity and Social JusticeNamed after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.
KEY EXPECTATIONS AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES :Collaborate with community-based organizations (CBOs), faith-based organizations, healthcare providers, and environmental partners to distribute HEPA air cleaners and provide training on their use.Lead public-facing webinars, community outreach events, and focus groups to increase awareness of indoor air quality challenges and solutions.Develop culturally relevant, multilingual educational materials to ensure accessibility for South King County's diverse populations.Collect data and track air quality improvements, compiling reports to assess the impact of HEPA air cleaners on health outcomes.Manage project budgets and ensure proper allocation of resources, securing additional funding when necessary.Facilitate engagement with internal stakeholders, including King County Public Health and Environmental Services teams, to ensure alignment with broader public health initiatives.Prepare detailed progress reports on community outcomes.Required Qualifications:
Experience in education, community outreach, or public health programs, particularly in working with vulnerable and marginalized populations.Proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder projects and collaborate effectively with CBOs, faith-based organizations, and healthcare providers.Demonstrated experience in planning and executing outreach events, webinars, and other community engagement activities.Strong data analysis and reporting skills, with a background in tracking public health outcomes.Desired Qualifications:
Bilingual skills preferred, with the ability to communicate effectively in a second language common in South King County communities (e.g., Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese).Familiarity with air quality initiatives, environmental health, and pollution prevention strategies.Strong understanding of health disparities affecting Black, Indigenous, and immigrant communities.Experience in managing budgets and securing program funding.To ApplyIf you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Application ProcessIf you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:NeoGov Job Application
(The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)Supplemental Questions
(The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)PLEASE NOTE:
Cover letters and resumes will not be used as part of the evaluation process. Please be thorough in your supplemental questions.
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
Necessary Special RequirementsThe selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.Work ScheduleThis position will work Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00 with occasional nights and weekends as needed. This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime.
Work LocationThis position is located at the Chinook Building, 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104.
Some of the work associated with this position will be performed through teleworking and will report to office location and to meetings as needed. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. To support employees during this time King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team.
Union MembershipThis position is represented by
PROTEC 17.
ContactFor questions about this recruitment, please contact Sarah Dunkinson,
sdunkinson@kingcounty.gov .#J-18808-Ljbffr