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Salary- <\/strong>$61,224.00 – $80,292.00 Annually<\/div>\n
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The Community Engagement Coordinator<\/strong> provides expertise and advice to the Environmental Justice Council established under the HEAL Act (SB5141) on complex and controversial topics that impact all of Washington state. \u00a0This position works to ensure that the Council is informed by meaningful community engagement and fulfills its government-to-government communication responsibilities under RCW 43.376. A priority focus for this role will be with communities impacted by inequities and environmental injustice as determined by the HEAL Act.

As the Community Engagement Coordinator, you\u2019ll represent the Council in communications with members of diverse communities, tribal governments, the Legislature, the Governor\u2019s Office, state agencies, boards, commissions, community-based organizations, business and labor organizations and other stakeholders and partners.

Duties include:<\/strong>
\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0Developing and maintaining relationships with diverse community organizations, groups, and individuals across the state.

\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0Developing, planning, implementing and evaluating community engagement and outreach strategies for each meeting and community forum of the Environmental Justice Council.

\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0Determining appropriate strategies to engage with diverse community organizations, groups, and individuals across the state. \u00a0

\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0Providing consultation and technical assistance on culturally relevant meeting locations and logistics.

\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0Planning and implementing tribal consultation and collaboration.

\u2022 \u00a0 \u00a0Working in collaboration with the Council Manager to meet the Council\u2019s legislative reporting requirements, center community voice and lived experience, and keep partners and stakeholders updated on the Council\u2019s progress.

About the Environmental Justice Council<\/strong>
The goal of the Council is reducing environmental and health disparities and improving the health of all people in Washington state by implementing the recommendations of the environmental justice task force. The Council consists of 16 members appointed by the Governor\u2014including two co-chairs elected by the Council, seven community representatives including one youth representative, four representatives of tribal communities, two representatives that are environmental justice practitioners, one business representative, and one union member or officer representative from the building and construction trades, and one member at large. The interagency workgroup includes Ecology, Health, Natural Resources, Commerce, Agriculture, Transportation, Puget Sound Partnership, and any other agency that opts into implementation.

The Department of Health is responsible for staffing the Council and an interagency workgroup, which include developing guidance and technical assistance, monitoring performance of agencies, and working with communities to ensure environmental justice issues are elevated for the Council\u2019s consideration. The Council provides guidance, advice, recommendations, and evaluates agency progress. The Council also makes recommendations and reports agency progress to the Governor and Legislature. The Council works in collaboration with state agencies, the Governor\u2019s Office, and community members and groups to identify statewide policies and practices that are submitted to the Governor and Legislature and\/or implemented by state agencies related to advancing environmental justice in Washington state.

This is a full-time permanent Management Analyst 4 within the Division of Environmental Public Health (EPH).

Currently, the duty to station for this position may be located anywhere within the State of Washington. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telework (mobile-work) is expected. When approved to return, the incumbent will work with their supervisor to identify an appropriate work schedule and balance, including telework and reporting to the Tumwater, Spokane or Kent, WA duty station for work activities.

We have a similar Equity and Environmental Justice Consultant<\/strong> opportunity that you should consider. Click here to learn more<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> The managers for these roles will be working together on hiring, so be sure to apply for both positions if you are interested in both roles!
\u00a0<\/p>\nAbout the Department of Health<\/strong>\u00a0
The vision of the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is equity and optimal health for all. Our mission is to work with others to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington state. \u00a0

Our Values<\/strong>\u00a0
Good organizations know what they do and how they do it. Great organizations also understand why they do it. Our values are:\n