Job Posting for Community Outreach and Environmental Education Specialist 3 PROJECT DOH8132 at State of Washington Dept. of Health

Description

This posting is for a full-time project Community Outreach and Environmental Educational Specialist 3 which has an anticipated end date of June 30, 2025, depending on additional funding availability may be extended through June 30, 2027. As a result, this position is not eligible for a Department of Retirement Services benefit for the duration of the placement. There may be an exception for existing state employees, please contact your Human Resources Business Partner for more information.

Make a difference

Are you passionate about fostering healthier communities? Do you thrive on building connections and facilitating meaningful dialogue? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to make a real impact!

At the Environmental Public Health (EPH) Division, we firmly believe that healthy places lead to healthy people. Our mission is to enhance the well-being of Washington State residents by mitigating environmental health hazards and promoting healthy living environments. Within this framework, the Office of Drinking Water (ODW) is dedicated to safeguarding public health by ensuring access to safe and reliable drinking water for all.

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Senior Community Engagement Specialist. In this project-based position, you will play a vital role in implementing the Lower Yakima Valley Groundwater Implementation Plan and Nitrate Hazardous Mitigation Plan. Your primary responsibility will be to develop and execute a comprehensive community engagement strategy aimed at involving residents impacted by nitrate contamination in the Lower Yakima Valley and neighboring communities.

Some of the work this position will be doing:

Collaborating with community advocates and residents to create a tailored community engagement plan focused on addressing water quality concerns.
Providing educational opportunities through various channels such as presentations, workshops, and web content.
Utilizing facilitation skills to foster productive relationships and ensure community involvement in mitigation efforts.
Conducting evaluations and gathering feedback to continuously improve outreach initiatives.
Identifying and addressing barriers to accessing water quality information and services.
Developing and disseminating outreach materials tailored to diverse audiences, including historically underserved communities.
Coordinating and facilitating public outreach events in partnership with local organizations and agencies.

Work Setting

The duty station for this position is in Richland, WA. Telework (mobile work) is currently encouraged; however, routine in-person work will be expected in both Yakima and Benton Counties. We anticipate the incumbent will have weekly in-person work throughout the area.

Work that matters

Public health promotes and protects the health of all people in the state of Washington, in the communities where they live, learn, work, and play. We understand that our efforts to achieve more equitable health outcomes for the communities we serve begin with our ability to operationalize and institutionalize equity throughout our internal policies, systems, and practices.

About DOH

Join the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding public health. As a frontline defender of our communities, DOH collaborates with partners around the clock to impact the lives of every Washingtonian and visitor. We’re not just an organization; we’re a catalyst for change, guided by our core values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement. Our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington’s health is in motion, and we invite you to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of the state by joining us in this exciting journey. Your work at DOH truly matters.

Why DOH

We are dedicated to your work-life harmony and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, designed to support your lifestyle. To learn more about “Why DOH”, visit Work@Health.

Our Ideal Candidate

Has a driving passion for the work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understands how their actions affect others. They see the needs and objectives of others and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordingly. They demonstrate resilience and outward behaviors even when confronted with others who are not open or collaborative.

Required Qualifications

Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.

Option 1: Four (4) or more years of experience working in the field of community engagement, health education, environmental health, or public health in one (1) or more of the following areas:

Environmental analysis
Environmental planning
Environmental or health education
Community outreach, or
Communications activities

Option 2: A Bachelor’s degree or higher involving a major study in environmental, physical, or natural science, education, communications or a closely related field AND two (2) or more years of demonstrated experience in one (1) or more of the following areas:

Environmental analysis
Environmental planning
Environmental or health education
Community outreach, or
Communications activities

AND (both options must include)

One (1) year of experience using Office 365 or similar, including Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

Desired Qualifications

Bilingual in English and Spanish
Lived or professional experience addressing environmental injustice and working with communities of color, indigenous people, or low-income populations on environmental and social justice issues.
Strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills to effectively and respectfully work with a diversity of audiences and situations.
An understanding of environmental justice research, demographic data, and equity-focused assessments.
Knowledge and practice of collaborative problem-solving, conflict resolution, and participatory planning.
Understanding and confidence in discussing environmental and social justice, racism, and social and economic inequalities.
Experience with website and social media content development.
Experience with Publisher and Visio.

Application Process

Intrigued? Click "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:

A cover letter (without personal pictures) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
A current resume (without personal pictures).
Three (3) or more professional references, to be listed in your profile under the references section, which includes at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have supervised or led.

Attachments: Do not attach any documents that include photos, letters of recommendation, or private information (transcripts, social security number, year of birth, etc.).

Veterans: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year.

Union Representation

This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.

DOH is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.

For questions regarding this recruitment or accommodations related to the application or selection process, contact Lisette Anson at lisette.anson@doh.wa.gov or at (360) 236-3013.

For persons with disabilities, this document is available in other formats. Please call 800-525-0127 (TDD/TTY 711) or email doh.information@doh.wa.gov.

NEOGOV provides technical support at 1-855-524-5627 (can't log in, password or email issues, error messages).

Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions

With or without accommodation, I am willing and able to:

Work a full-time 40-hour work week and occasionally adjust work-schedule to meet business needs, which may include evenings and weekends. A flexible work schedule will be considered upon request and supervisor approval.

Weekly travel within the region and occasionally travel alone or with another person throughout the state, which may include overnight.
Legally operate a state- or privately-owned vehicle or provide alternative transportation while on state business.
Participate in emergency response exercises and emergency events/high-priority assignments as assigned.

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Supplemental Information

This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) advertised in this recruitment are filled, this recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.

Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.

Experience and education selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile or attachments.

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