Environmental Justice Advisor, Exempt

Description

Duties

Responsibilities:

• Develop and propose long-range strategic initiatives and issues related to equity and environmental justice and translate long-range goals into short-term actionable projects that produce benefit for all Washingtonians and particularly overburdened communities and vulnerable populations.
• Provide leadership and serve as coach, facilitator, and collaborator on projects to accomplish agency environmental justice objectives and provide consultation, research, coordination, and leadership within programs as technical advisors.
• Develop and implement a Limited English Proficiency program and education program at the Department to help communities prepare for and respond to natural disaster.
• Provide support to the Director and Deputy Director of Equity, Environmental Justice, and Civil Rights in leading the Environmental Justice Advisory Committee and with various administrative functions within the Office of Equity, Environmental Justice, and Civil Rights.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree or higher is relevant to the position’s responsibilities.
  OR a combination of education and/or experience equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience successfully moving a high-priority, high profile project involving multiple, competing interests from start to completion.
• Demonstrated experience successfully working alongside, building and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including business and private industry partners, government officials, agency staff, senior managers, and the public in the pursuit of broad public policy goals.
• Broad understanding of state and federal rulemaking, legislative processes, and budgeting principles.
• Ability to apply a racial equity and justice lens to your work.
• Ability to understand larger historical, social, economic, and political context of natural resources and resilience issues in Washington.
• Active listening skills as demonstrated by the ability to resolve conflicts; receive and convey ideas, thoughts and information.
• Demonstrated ability to write for targeted audiences effectively and to communicate persuasively at all levels of the organization and externally.
• Successful track record working within or for overburdened communities and vulnerable populations.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as coordinate, facilitate, and manage the work of ad hoc teams formed from cross-agency resources.
• Demonstrated success working in a legislative setting, policy team, or conducting activities required by local ordinance or state/federal regulation and/or law.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• Typical office setting, this position mainly works at the Natural Resources Building in Olympia.
• Some travel is required.

Supplemental Information

Application Requirements:

• Apply online: at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above).
• Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications to the position and position required, desired, and special requirements.
• Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.
• References: at least three professional references with current telephone numbers– you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include it with your resume.
• Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
• Complete all supplemental questions.
• Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at info@governmentjobs.com with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.

• Safety and Well-Being —Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
• Public Service —We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
• Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving — We solve our state’s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.
• Leadership and Teamwork —We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• A comprehensive benefits package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.