Education and Outreach Supervisor Job at Washington County, OR
Washington County Solid Waste & Recycling (SWR) within the Department of Health and Human Services is looking for an Education and Outreach Supervisor to join our robust team!
The Solid Waste & Recycling Division is actively working to achieve our vision of a sustainable, informed, healthy, and resilient community. The Education and Outreach Supervisor will occupy the leadership role in managing the division’s outreach and community facing programs and must be able to exemplify the division's values of equity, inclusion, transparency, collaboration, and education.
In this role, you will oversee public information and education delivery to community members and businesses on behalf of the division. Oversight will focus on materials management programs serving a diverse array of businesses and community members. This also includes hiring and supervising staff; managing procurement and vendor relationships; engaging and coordinating stakeholders; assuring compliance with statutes, guidelines, and grant requirements; assessing program needs; overseeing program budget development; tracking the education and outreach budget; and facilitating program planning and work plan development. Additionally, you will play a critical role advising the division as a member of the management team and represent the division on various work groups and committees as well as lead and facilitate the Washington County Technical Wasteshed Committee, comprised of local city partner representatives that provide funding and support to the County's education and outreach program. Equity and inclusion are the priorities of our division, and this position will play a key role in ensuring community facing programs are implemented with an equity lens and in alignment with division and department goals and plans.
About YOU!
We are looking for an individual with experience in education and outreach program management or coordination in the environmental field - preferably in materials management. As this role will supervise two teams totaling between 7 and 9 individuals, previous supervisory experience and leadership skills are highly desirable. Possession of the ability to apply an equity lens and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is essential in this role.
Why Washington County?
Are you interested in challenging, meaningful, and rewarding work? Join Washington County in our commitment to advancing racial equity. Our Board of Commissioners worked closely with various community stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Resolution. Adopted in February 2020, this resolution commits to the equitable delivery of Washington County’s services, resources, and opportunities for growth and development to every county resident.
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The Education and Outreach Supervisor is a working title. This position is classified as the Senior Program Coordinator. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review full information of this classification, please use this link: Senior Program Coordinator-Solid Waste/Recycling
Education and Experience:
- Master’s degree in environmental management, public policy, or a related field; AND three (3) years of work experience in the environmental field. OR
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental management, public policy, or a related field; AND five (5) years of work experience in the environmental field. OR
- Associate Degree in environmental management, public policy, or related fields; AND seven (7) years of work experience in the environmental field. OR
- Nine (9) years of work experience in the environmental field.
Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note : Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.
Washington County is committed to using a Merit-based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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Steps of the process:
- Apply today! In addition to a resume, we ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law.
- MQ Review: Human Resources will screen applications for MQs beginning the week after the posting closes.
- Subject Matter Expert Review: Your responses to the supplemental questions may be evaluated and scored by a panel of subject matter experts. Your total score for this examination will affect your placement on the eligible list (a list of candidates eligible for interviews).
- Panel Interview(s): The top 6 – 8 candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview.
Status of Your Application:
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications from NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.
Veterans' Preference
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points .
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act
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 503-846-8606, or e-mail: Careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
Status of Your Application
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" of email notification from notices in NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.
Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment
Yeji Seo, Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Yeji_Seo@washingtoncountyor.gov
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Regular and limited duration full-time employees working 30 hours or more per week and job share employees are eligible for benefits beginning on the first of the month following employment. Job share employees are responsible for 50% of the premium. Part-time regular, variable hour, and temporary positions are not eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Check Out Our Award-Winning Benefits & Wellness Program!
Washington County values your dedication to lead the future of our community through public service. Our total compensation package, which is comprised of more than just your annual salary, was built to show our commitment to the physical and financial health and wellbeing of you and your family. Your total compensation package includes a comprehensive benefits program with medical, dental, and vision coverage at up to 95% employer paid! Other benefits you’ll enjoy as part of your total compensation package include:
- Paid Time Off - 11 paid holidays including one floating holiday, 12 vacation days for new employees (accrual rates increase based on length of service), AND up to 96 hours of sick leave per year (unused sick leave accumulates from year to year without limit to provide pay and security if needed).
- Wellness Program - Washington County has been named one of Oregon’s Healthiest Employers by the Portland Business Journal for the past 7 years. We are proud to receive this award and will continue to make your health and wellbeing a priority by providing resources and support to help you and your family live and work well. Resources include smoking cessation, weight management, and stress management classes (online or telephonic with a personal health coach); discounts on gym memberships, fitness activities, and sports tickets; and Health & Wellness events and onsite flu shot clinics.
- Alternative Care Coverage
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life and Disability Insurance (both County-provided and voluntary)
- Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
- Emergency Travel Assistance
- TriMet Hop Card at no cost to the employee
- Bike lockers and repair stations
- A charitable giving program
- Oregon College Savings Plan
Already have medical, dental, and vision coverage? No problem! Full-time employees who choose to waive medical, dental, and vision coverage will receive a $125 monthly contribution into a tax-free Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) VEBA account, which can be used to reimburse you for qualified out-of-pocket medical care costs, such as copays, deductibles, and prescription drugs. HRA accounts offer many benefits including significant tax savings, and no annual “use it or lose it” requirement. Proof of other creditable coverage is required.
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