POWER Engineers seeks a Senior Public Involvement and Communications Specialist to join our Environmental Division which provides planning, permitting, engineering, site assessment, and corrective action services to clients worldwide.

This opportunity is based at our Salt Lake City, Utah office and offers a hybrid work environment that allows for a combination of office and at-home work.

The successful candidate will engage in substantial public-facing interactions and will possess exceptional writing and interpersonal skills. This is a full-time, salaried position with an accompanying comprehensive benefits package.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee primary strategy, work plan, and internal resource assignments for the public outreach and communications aspect of client projects
• Work with junior staff to lead, mentor and help develop professionally
• Help lead innovation for new technologies and processes for public involvement services
• Manage and oversee administrative and professional staff on tasks, schedule, and budget
• Participate as part of the division’s extended leadership team to help shape our group’s future
• Coordinate meetings with agencies and other stakeholders for information dissemination and gathering
• Maintain quality control for all deliverables
• Coordinate, lead and attend public meetings
• Develop project presentation materials such as mailers, digital content, and frequently asked questions (FAQs), etc.
• Schedule and facilitate internal and external communications meetings for project team members, including web-based video meetings
• Coordinate with internal and external project teams
• Work across all of POWER’s business lines to assist with engineering, planning and design efforts 
• Assist supervisor with long-range visioning and business planning

Company: Power Engineers, Inc.

Job Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Ideal Industry background : Public Outreach for utility- and energy-related projects; or applicable large infrastructure projects

Fulltime Position

Hybrid work style

Salary- $87K- $115K

Link to apply:

https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=POWERENGINEERS&cws=44& rid=17140

• Assist in preparing work scope and tasks, budget and schedule for completion
• Travel up to 15-30% of time; overnight stays will be required for evening meetings

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Political Science, Public Policy or related field
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience working on communications and public outreach for utility- and energy-related projects; or applicable large infrastructure projects
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Supervisory experience
• Direct interaction with external stakeholders (both public speaking to groups and 1:1 interactions) required; facilitation skills strongly desired
• Excellent written and verbal skills are essential
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team and collaborative environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite of programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Proficiency in participating in web-based meeting platforms including but not limited to Zoom, Cisco WebEx, MS Teams

 Desired Education/Experience

• Ten to fifteen (10-15) years’ experience working on communications and public outreach for utility and energy related projects
• Seven (7) years’ leading communications and public outreach for utility and energy related projects
• Management experience

 At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives with the opportunity to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career.  Since we’re employee-owned, we get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development and a full benefit package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision 
• Paid Holidays 
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave 
• Voluntary Life Insurance 
• 401K 
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers 
• Maternity and Paternity Leave 
• New Dads and Moms Benefit program 
• Fertility Benefits 
• Gender -Affirming Care 

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities

Link to apply:

https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=POWERENGINEERS&cws=44&rid=17140

Puget Sound Energy
Job summary:

Responsible for the effective management of the communications and/or outreach components of company projects, strategic initiatives and issues. Provides input to strategic planning process. Identifies cross-initiative opportunities for improvement and potential risk areas, and utilizes mitigation techniques. Through cross-functional collaboration and excellent team building and management, this position will be a key initiative team member and pro-actively clarify and challenge expectations and assumptions about each initiative and issue reflecting the customer and/or employee perspective.

Closing date: Open until filled

Link: https://jobs.pse.com/job/Seattle-Communications-Initiative-Consultant-WA-98108/1229939700/

The Shorelands & Environmental Assistance (SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a State Waters Rulemaking Lead (Environmental Planner 3) position. 

This position can be located in any one of the following offices:

• Headquarters/Southwest Region Office (SWRO) in Lacey, WA.
• Northwest Regional Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA.

Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Please Note: If the final location of this position is determined to be in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA. there will be an additional 5% pay increase due to its location in King County. In this instance the salary range will be $5776 - $7770 per month.  

In this role, you will help design a permitting program to protect waters and streams and write a rule to outline the permit process and sideboards. You’ll learn about the rulemaking process and have an opportunity to work with a range of interested parties as we develop the rule. You’ll enhance your public speaking skills through presentations to management, interested parties, and the public.

Agency Mission: The mission of the Department of Ecology is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s land air and water for current and future generations.

Program Mission: The mission of the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) program is to work in partnership with communities to support healthy watersheds and promote statewide environmental interests.

Please Note: This is a project position that is funded until June 30, 2026. The Funding for this position has a high probability of being renewed for the next bi-annual budget.

Telework options for this position: At the present time, this position is eligible to telework up to 90% of the time. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and is subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled. We will review applications on September 25, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before September 24, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date. 

Salary: $66,012.00 - $88,800.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
State Waters Rulemaking Lead (Environmental Planner 3)

The Shorelands & Environmental Assistance (SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Wetlands Policy Lead (Environmental Planner 5) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

In this position, you will work statewide with all management levels in Ecology and with diverse agencies, interested parties and elected officials to develop state wetland policies that reflect the state's commitment to protect and restore wetlands. You will have the opportunity to work on state and national legislative issues and represent the state on national forums and workgroups regarding wetland management. You will lead the agency's dedicated and professional staff of wetland scientists to ensure statewide consistency in the implementation of laws and policies. 

Agency Mission: The mission of the Department of Ecology is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s land air and water for current and future generations.

Program Mission: The mission of the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) program is to work in partnership with communities to support healthy watersheds and promote statewide environmental interests.

Telework options for this position: At the present time, this position is eligible to telework up to 90% of the time. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and is subject to change.

Application Timeline: The positions will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of  September 16, 2024. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before of September 15, 2024. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

Salary: $80,460.00 - $108,252.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Wetlands Policy Lead (Environmental Planner 5)

The Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Senior Section Planner (Environmental Planner 4) position.

This position is located in our Southwest Regional Office located on the first floor in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.

Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Do you love working collaboratively and ensuring all voices are heard to solve problems and conflicts? Do you believe community engagement is important and governments should listen to all voices and perspectives when decisions are being made in their community? If so, we have the job for you!

Please consider our senior planner for the Southwest Regional Office. We’re looking for someone passionate and empathetic about people and the environment. You’ll use your organizational, facilitation, and collaboration skills for this challenging but rewarding work.
 
Work includes:

• Helping us build relationships and trust by engaging with communities and stakeholders on complex cleanup sites and permitted Treatment, Storage, and Disposal (TSD) sites. 
• Helping our technical staff gain valuable input from communities and clearly communicate how we are working to clean up contamination while keeping everyone safe. 
• Conducting environmental justice research.
• Gathering demographic data, conducting equity assessments, and applying knowledge of community engagement tools and techniques.
• Explaining scientific information for public dissemination. 
• Ensuring the agency complies with public engagement requirements under the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA), the Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) act, our Community Engagement Plan, and our Tribal Consultation Framework. 

Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.    

Tele-work options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on September 9, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before September 8, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date. 

Salary: $72,924.00 - $98,040.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Senior Section Planner (Environmental Planner 4)

Hop on board at the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) – a major transit agency in one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States! As the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) expands and develops, we need you as our Social Media Strategist.

You will take a key role on our communications and marketing team and take responsibility for the creation and implementation of engaging social media content that will educate, inform, and connect with our riders and the broader public. Your creative vision and expertise will help shape UTA's voice across all social media platforms.

As the Social Media Strategist, you will:

• Develop and implement UTA’s overall corporate social media strategy and calendar and ensures cohesiveness with other UTA (Utah Transit Authority) communications initiatives.
• Develop content and strategic approaches to communicating with riders, the public, and stakeholders through social media platforms to publicize programs, initiatives, events, campaigns, and activities.
• Serve as subject matter expert and resource on social media issues, trends, and emerging technologies.

This job is not eligible for telework. Requires regular and predictable attendance during set daytime hours Monday through Friday in the Salt Lake City UTA FrontLines Headquarters or field assignments.

May require infrequent holiday, weekend, or tasks and event support, with advance notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Demonstrated work experience in the social media field. Demonstrated competency in communications, public relations, marketing, and customer service.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, or related field. candidates with four (4) years of relevant experience will be considered in the absence of a bachelor’s degree.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Knowledge of how to attract more followers.
• Familiarity with key social media platforms such as LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Familiarity with algorithms, trends, and thought leadership on social media platforms for performance and reach
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills in responding to user inquiries, comments, concerns, and questions on social media and facilitating online conversations.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative products, graphic design programs such as Canva, and video editing programs preferred.

ABILITIES

• Identify, monitor, and report on social media analytics, critical tracking metrics and insights. Spout experience a plus.
• Create engaging text, image, and video content appropriate for distinctive social media platforms and audiences.
• Work with a sense of urgency and expeditiously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Attend various events and capture video and images for social media.
• Develop an optimal posting schedule and editorial calendar considering web traffic and user engagement metrics. Knowledge of boosting and social ad buying a plus.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (media, marketing, communications, administrators, departments) to ensure consistent messaging and brand representation across all channels/platforms
• This job requires regular and predictable attendance.

- OR -

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

As a full-time Administrative Employee, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include:

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).
• Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.
• 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.
• 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
• Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
• Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.
• Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
• Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.
• Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
• UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
• Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness and EoS Fitness.
• Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile and AT&T.
• Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pet’s health and needs).

For more information on UTA’s Total Rewards benefits package, please visit: https://jobs.jobvite.com/rideuta/#benefits

Pay Range: $24.76 per hour or more, depending on experience

If interested, apply before: Monday, September 9th, 2024 @ 5:59 PM MST

* UTA promotes equal employment opportunities through its employment practices to current employees as well as internal and external applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, status as a parent, or genetic information. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two workdays’ notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.

*Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.

 

• Date Opened: Tuesday, August 06, 2024 8:00 AM
• Close Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 11:59 PM
• Section: Planning Design & Development
• Salary: $77,312 - $96,641 Commensurate With Experience

INTRODUCTION

The Planning, Design & Development (PD&D) department is the lead planning agency (LPA) for the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization (CRTPO), the federally designated metropolitan planning organization for the Charlotte urban area. The CRTPO provides long range transportation services to a rapidly growing three county area with a population of 1.5 million that is expected to increase to 2.5 million by 2050. 

The CRTPO considers public involvement to be an essential aspect of the planning process. Consistent and significant public participation is critical to maintaining an open dialogue with residents, which helps to build trust and ensure that the community’s transportation needs are addressed throughout the three-county planning area. The CRTPO re-enforced its commitment to effective public engagement within the Strategic Plan, which identified communication as one of the organization’s six primary goals.

OVERVIEW

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 15th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 897,000 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies. Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

SUMMARY

This position will supervise, manage, and oversee all public participation, digital engagement, and internal communications activities and operations of the CRTPO. It will be responsible for increasing public awareness of on-going initiatives and developing and maintaining community relationships. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Coordinate public participation efforts for a range of CRTPO plans, including, but not limited to, the Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP), Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

 Implement and evaluate the performance measures of the Public Involvement Plan (PIP), while conducting regular reviews and assessments.

 Lead outreach and engagement efforts associated with the recently awarded RAISE grant.

 Serve as Title VI coordinator.

 Proactively enhance efforts to engage communities that have been historically excluded from the transportation planning process.

 Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive communications plan and brand strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and effective messaging across all channels.

 Lead the creation of various media and graphics to effectively convey the CRTPO message, including logos, PowerPoint templates, special newsletters, videos, and more.

 Lead the preparation of the quarterly newsletter and Annual Report. 

 Build and cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with key public information officers, fostering collaboration and ensuring effective communication.

 Attend outreach events, public meetings and CRTPO board meetings to communicate with media and the public as a representative of the CRTPO. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

 Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

 Ability to independently create clear and informative content that is easily understood by the public.

 Creative thinker with strong strategic thinking capabilities, adept at developing new ideas for improved engagement and communication with the public and stakeholders.

 Proven experience in establishing and nurturing relationships with residents, neighborhood groups, and stakeholder organizations.

 Proficiency in website development and design.

 Skilled in graphic and document design.

 Proficiency in using digital tools, social media platforms, and online communication channels, with the ability to develop and implement effective deployment plans.

 Knowledge of virtual public involvement techniques and technologies.

 Demonstrated experience developing, organizing, and leading public engagement campaigns for transportation plans and projects.

 Working knowledge of long-range transportation processes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

 Professional experience working in communications, public relations, journalism, community development, urban and community planning, public service, community engagement, marketing, social media arrangement, or a related field.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in communications, public relations, journalism, community development, urban planning, community engagement, marketing, social media management, or a related field.  At least three years of related experience.  

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY

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Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

BENEFITS

• The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
• Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.
• The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

https://www.jobapscloud.com/oec/Charlotte/Jobs/TermsOfUse/5279

 

The Nuclear Waste Program (NWP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Community Outreach and Engagement Specialist 3 position. This position is located in our Richland Field Office (RFO) in Richland, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

In this position, you will have the opportunity to support and conduct outreach, education, and public involvement with communities impacted by Hanford Site cleanup. Hanford is one of the most complex environmental cleanup efforts in the world, and is tracked by a wide variety of audiences regionally, across the Pacific Northwest, and nationally. In this role, you will gain valuable experience in relationship building; engaging with diverse audiences; communicating complex topics in in a meaningful way; and working collaboratively with the communications team, program staff and peers from other agencies and organizations.

Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.   

Program Mission: The Nuclear Waste Program's (NWP) mission is to lead the effective and efficient cleanup of the United States Department of Energy’s Hanford Site; to ensure sound management of mixed hazardous wastes in Washington; and to protect the state’s air, water, and land at and adjacent to the Hanford site.

Tele-work options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. In general, you will be expected to work a minimum of 10% of your scheduled hours in the office – typically a half day a week, or one day every two weeks.
However, due to the outreach, education, public involvement, and communications work this position entails, you will be expected to come to the office and/or work in the field as required/requested for meetings, outreach and education events, and similar work. This could mean multiple days per week, or just the minimum stated above, depending on what is scheduled/requested. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on August 15, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before August 14, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date. 

Salary: $51,588.00 - $69,396.00 Annually

If you’re interested in applying for this position or reading additional information, please follow this link:
Community Outreach and Engagement Specialist 3

West Coast Ocean Alliance Annual Summit: The West Coast Ocean Alliance (WCOA or Alliance) is requesting proposals to support meeting design, logistics, and facilitation for its in-person Annual Summit, a 2-2.5 day meeting scheduled for January 15-17, 2025 at Quinault Beach Resort in Ocean Shores, WA. The full RFP is linked here. Proposals are due by midnight (Pacific) Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

West Coast Ocean Alliance Tribal Caucus Summit: The West Coast Ocean Alliance (WCOA or Alliance) is requesting proposals to support meeting design, logistics, and facilitation for its in-person Tribal Caucus Summit, a 1.5-2 day meeting scheduled for January 13-15, 2025 at Quinault Beach Resort in Ocean Shores, WA. The full RFP is linked here. Proposals are due by midnight (Pacific) Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

Washington County is now seeking our next Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer. This unique position comes with the full support of the Board of County Commissioners and will lead a team committed to advancing equity and inclusion (E&I) for our employees and community. To apply, please email Elle Krueger at Elle_Krueger@washingtoncountyor.gov  with your resume and a cover letter describing your relevant experience and your 'why' for this opportunity. Applications will be accepted through August 18, 2024.
 
About Us 
At Washington County, we deliver results for our community through innovative, human-centered, and equitable practices. Our vision of One Washington County embodies our goal to unify our team, collaborating in new ways to build a leading-edge organization to support the future of Washington County. Along with our investments in equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) through human resources, this vision is igniting our growth and impact for the diverse and inspiring communities we serve. We are at an inflection point in our organization's history where unique opportunities exist to lead transformational change and build a legacy of service and impact for our dedicated employees. We are the second largest county, and among the fastest growing and most diverse, in the beautiful state of Oregon. Located on the western side of the Portland metropolitan area, we are supported by a budget of $1.7 billion and over 2000 employees.
 
About the Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer Opportunity Since 2018, Washington County has made a significant commitment to, and investment in, EDI through the creation of this executive level role and the Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Engagement (OEICE) in 2020. The foundational work accomplished during that time has enabled tremendous progress in identifying priorities and needs, and it continues to leverage county-wide support for E&I initiatives, learning, and growth.
 
This is an unparalleled opportunity for an inspiring team and bridge-builder to partner across the broad range of Washington County teams and services. Your strategic vision, data-informed program leadership, change management skills, collaborative problem-solving and coaching, and deep E&I expertise and guidance will enable the next level of achievement through E&I initiatives and programs across a breadth of county teams that serve the community.
 
 Top Priorities

·        Strategic and Executive Leadership: setting a clear E&I mission, vision, and services for the County. Guiding organization-wide decisions and initiatives through partnership across the executive team and community stakeholders.

·        Inspiring Operational and Team Leadership: building upon a strong foundation to plan and implement measurable equity & inclusion initiatives and services in a consultative and collaborative way with a wide variety of stakeholders.

·        Expert Relationship Building and Transformational Change Management: create a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, and partnership for equity & inclusion work, leveraging visible and transparent leadership with superlative communications and change management that considers all audiences.

Key Relationships

·        Reports to the County Administrator, as part of the Executive Leadership Team. An Assistant County Administrator (ACA) will serve as a liaison providing day-to-day support.

·        Serves as part of the County Leadership Team as a key partner to other county leaders, departments, and offices.

·        Leads and supports a dedicated OEICE team.

Required Capabilities & Characteristics for Success

·        4+ years of executive-level leadership experience across similarly complex, cross-functional organizations

·        6+ years of results-oriented E&I program management across breadth of organizational EDI, employee engagement, learning and development, incident resolution, public policy, civil rights, compliance, contracts, community engagement

·        6+ years of inspiring team leadership that is data-informed and human-centered with an affinity for systems thinking and accountability.

·        Broad stakeholder engagement with deep collaboration and partnership

·        Expert communications and change management skills

·        Authentic listening, humility, curiosity, empathy, and self-awareness

·        An agile, flexible, resourceful, and innovative mindset

·        Transparent, approachable leadership and mentorship

·        Public sector experience, including experience with unions, elected officials, public safety, community engagement (a mix of public and private sector experience is preferred)

·        Professional and lived experience with underserved communities and socio-economic diversity; bi-lingual/ bi-cultural preferred.

To review the complete classification for this position, use this link: Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer

Compensation and Benefits 
The salary range for the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer is $176,142.12 to 224,805.48 and will depend on the qualifications of the successful candidates. Benefits offered to all employees include the following:

·        Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

·        Enrollment in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System

·        Vacation, administrative, holiday and sick leave

·        Washington County Wellness Program

·        Monthly Vehicle Allowance

·        Employee Assistance Program

·        Free annual TriMet light rail/bus pass

Use this link to learn more about our award-winning benefits!

Education and Experience:

·        A Bachelor’s Degree in business or public administration, social science, communications, organizational development, or a related field; AND Seven (7) years of direct work experience providing professional guidance on diversity, equity and inclusion, civil rights laws such as EEO, ADA, and Title VI policies, investigative procedures, implementation and compliance practices, and contract administration. Three (3) of the seven (7) years of experience must include supervision or management of professional staff. OR 

·        An Associate’s Degree in business or public administration, social science, communications, organizational development, or a related field; AND Nine (9) years of direct work experience providing professional guidance on diversity, equity and inclusion, civil rights laws such as EEO, ADA, and Title VI policies, investigative procedures, implementation and compliance practices, and contract administration. Three (3) of the nine (9) years of experience must include supervision and management of professional staff. OR  

·        High school diploma or GED; AND eleven (11) years of experience working within a public, private, or non-profit entity providing professional guidance on diversity, equity and inclusion, civil rights laws such as EEO, ADA, and Title VI policies, investigative procedures, implementation and compliance practices, and contract administration. Three (3) of the eleven (11) years of experience must include supervision and management of professional staff.

Additional Position Specific Requirements:

·        Must have the ability to arrange for timely transportation in order to attend required appointments and meetings at off-site locations.

·        Must have the ability to pass a criminal background investigation

Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to request veterans' preference points for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points.
 
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: A reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-846-8606 or careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before the step(s) of the selection process for which you feel you need an accommodation.

Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment
 Elle Krueger, Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Elle_Krueger@washingtoncountyor.gov