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Description\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Protecting Washington State’s environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We have 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 diversity, Ecology is a good fit.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Northwest Straits Commission<\/a>\u00a0is looking to fill a\u00a0Community Outreach & Environmental Educational Specialist 2<\/strong>\u00a0position. This is a full-time project position and includes a full state benefits package. This will work both remotely and from our Padilla Bay Office in\u00a0Mount Vernon, WA.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n The Northwest Straits Commission is a governmental organization housed in the Department of Ecology\u2019s SEA program and was established to protect and restore the unique, rich marine ecosystem of the Northwest Straits region of Puget Sound through a local-based approach.<\/p>\n The Northwest Straits Commission provides resources, coordination and technical support to seven county-based Marine Resource Committees (MRCs) and carries out marine conservation projects throughout the Northwest Straits region.<\/p>\n We are looking for applicants who have strong communication skills both written and verbal, possess the ability to thrive working independently and as a member of a small, highly-collaborative team, are deeply familiar with administration tasks, have experience with event, meeting and logistics planning, possess the ability to plan and implement communications strategies, have excellent time and task management skills, and possess a sense of humor and excellent diplomacy skills.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at\u00a0www.ecology.wa.gov<\/a>\u00a0and follow, like or visit us on\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0or our\u00a0blog<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n Duties<\/p>\n Agency Mission:<\/strong>\u00a0Ecology’s mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment and to promote the wise management of our air, land and water for the benefit of current and future generations.<\/p>\n In working toward this mission, Ecology:\n<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong> The\u00a0Community Outreach & Environmental Educational Specialist 2<\/strong>\u00a0position provides administrative, communications and outreach support to volunteer based Marine Resources Committees (MRC) and the Northwest Straits Commission. Primary activities include coordinating meetings and schedules, creation and distribution of related materials and event planning. The incumbent will also be a key figure in assuring the organization’s work reaches our intended audiences by creating, implementing and tracking the success of communications strategies, both internal and external. The position also serves a role in outreach support through participation in workshops, retreats, meetings, conferences and project development. Creativity is welcome as we seek new and improved communication methods and administrative efficiencies.<\/p>\n Some specific duties include:\n<\/p>\n Please note this is a project position that is funded until September 30, 2021. Extension of the position beyond this date is funding dependent. There is a strong possibility that the length of this position will be extended.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Please note:<\/strong>\u00a0During Stay Home, Stay Healthy, staff are working a combination of in-office and\/or telework based on position and business need.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Ecology is maintaining less than maximum building occupancy, and requiring masks, health screening questions before entry, and social distancing.<\/p>\n Qualifications<\/p>\n Required Qualifications:<\/u><\/strong> Option 1:<\/strong>\u00a0A Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, education, communications or a related field\u00a0AND<\/strong>\u00a0one (1) year professional experience in community outreach, education, communications or closely related field .<\/p>\n Option 2:<\/strong>\u00a0Additional qualifying experience will substitute year for year for education. See chart below:<\/p>\n Additional experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position: Possible Combinations, College credit hours or degree, Years of required experience.<\/p>\n \nDesired Qualifications:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n We highly encourage you to\u00a0apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.<\/strong><\/p>\n \nNote: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.<\/p>\n Special Requirements\/Conditions of Employment:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Must have a valid driver’s license and must maintain first aid\/CPR certification.<\/p>\n Why work for Ecology?<\/strong><\/p>\n Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State’s environment.<\/p>\n A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping the health and financial security of you and your family a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to work\/life balance.<\/p>\n Ecology employees may be eligible for the following<\/u>: Student debt and how working for Ecology can help<\/strong> *See the Benefits tab in this announcement for more information\n<\/p>\n Application Instructions:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Please include the following documents as an attachment to your application:<\/strong><\/p>\n Important Note<\/strong>: \u00a0<\/strong> It is in the candidate’s best interest to submit all of the documents requested above. Applications without these documents may be declined.<\/strong><\/p>\n Department of Ecology employees, please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a 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.<\/p>\n If you are reading this announcement in print format, please visit\u00a0www.careers.wa.gov<\/a>\u00a0to access the online recruitment system. Click on “Look for Jobs” and select Dept. of Ecology under the “Department” search list. Click “Apply Search.”<\/p>\n Other Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail\u00a0careers@ecy.wa.gov<\/a>.\u00a0Please 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.<\/p>\n\n
\nProgram Mission:<\/strong>\u00a0The Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) Program’s mission is to support community conservation efforts for our shorelands, wetlands, and floodplains.<\/p>\n\n
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\nEmployees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, which forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. See\u00a0https:\/\/studentaid.ed.gov\/sa\/repay-loans\/forgiveness-cancellation\/public-service<\/a>\u00a0for more details.<\/p>\n\n
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