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WASHINGTON COUNTY, OREGON
invites applications for the position of:
Education and Outreach Supervisor
An Equal Opportunity Employer
SALARY:
Monthly
$7,171.20 - $8,712.38Annually
$86,054.40 - $104,548.56
OPENING DATE: 04/08/23 CLOSING DATE: 04/30/23 11:59 PM
THE POSITION:
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.
To learn more about our division, please visit: Solid Waste & Recycling.
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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ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
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
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
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.
Our commitment to you:
Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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.
Please note: candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.
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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OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:
Washington County Public Services Building
155 N First Avenue Ste. 270
Hillsboro, OR 97124
503-846-8606
HR@co.washington.or.us
Job #22/23-240-HHS-5
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH SUPERVISOR
YS
Education and Outreach Supervisor Supplemental Questionnaire
*1.Minimum qualifications for this position include:
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.
Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?
Note: One (1) year of work experience is equivalent to 2080 hours (Ex: 40 hours/week x 52 weeks = 2080 hours). Yes No *2.Education: Which of the following best describes your highest level of related education completed? Master's degree or higher
Bachelor's degree
Associate degree
None of the above*3.Education: In the space provided below, describe the focus of your college education and/or degree(s).
If this does not apply to you, enter N/A.
*4.Experience: Select your years of work experience in the environmental field. 10 or more years of experience
9 years but less than 10 years of experience
8 years but less than 9 years of experience
7 years but less than 8 years of experience
6 years but less than 7 years of experience
5 years but less than 6 years of experience
4 years but less than 5 years of experience
3 years but less than 4 years of experience
Less than 3 years of experience
No experience*5.SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT REVIEW: The following supplemental questionnaire will be used to assist us in determining if you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in this position. Your responses to the questions will 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). The higher the score, which includes any applicable veterans' preference points, the higher the ranking on the eligible list. Generally, 6 – 8 candidates are referred for each vacancy starting with the top ranked candidates.
Instructions & Helpful Tips
Answer each question carefully and accurately in the space provided. Your responses should reflect what is documented in the education and work experience sections of your employment application.
Make sure your responses are clear, concise, and complete.
If a question consists of multiple parts, answer each part separately.
Provide examples! Examples should be relevant to this position and question, and can be from your formal education, work experience (paid, internship, volunteer), and/or training, unless otherwise indicated in the question.
When describing a process or procedure, make sure to clearly describe your duties and responsibilities.
Minimize the use of jargon, abbreviations, and acronyms.
Each question is scored separately, so do not combine answers or refer to your answer from a different question.
Before submitting your application, use a word processor, such as Microsoft Word or Google docs, to check for grammar and spelling.
By selecting yes below, you are indicating that you have read and understood the information provided, and agree to the above instructions.
If you have any questions, please contact the assigned Talent Acquisition Business Partner or email Careers@washingtoncountyor.gov. Yes*6.In a minimum of 250 words, please describe your experience managing and overseeing education and outreach programs. In your response, include the following details:
highlight any environmental programs and/or programs focused on waste prevention and recycling; and
description of your roles and responsibilities.
*7.This position will play a critical role in advancing Solid Waste & Recycling's strategic direction of reducing disparities across the community.
In a minimum of 250 words, describe how you would strategically advance equity, diversity, and inclusion in your work as the Education and Outreach Supervisor at Solid Waste & Recycling.
* Required Question