Senior Recruiter (Human Resource Consultant 4) (In-Training)

The Department of Ecology has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Recruiter who is committed to supporting equitable and inclusive work environments resulting in a Culture of Belonging for All.

 

This position has state-wide impact and is a highly valued resource and trusted advisor to the Water Quality Program leadership team (with 300 employees), assisting with effective position planning, classification, recruitment, selection, and new employee orientation decisions that will impact agency outcomes for years to come.

 

If you are looking for a fast-paced, dynamic, customer-focused work environment, we encourage you to apply. Our team is dedicated to attracting great talent to the agency to fulfill our agency’s mission to protect, preserve, and enhance our state’s natural resources for current and future generations.

 

This newly created position on our Recruiting and Selection Unit joins a team of 8, and together, we lead recruitment and selection strategy for the agency and provide guidance on new employee onboarding, orientation, and early engagement plans. We value and intentionally work to integrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect* into our consultation practices across Washington state. We help hiring managers with open positions by developing inclusive position descriptions; writing intriguing job announcements that attract top talent; co-develop supplemental and interview questions; brainstorm job-related assignments and exercises that improve selection outcomes; consult on effective strategies for reference checking final candidates; advise on job offers; and support effective onboarding, orientation and early engagement efforts. We are also a resource for Ecology employees and other job seekers for career coaching services and recruitment consultation.

 

This is an exciting and challenging position for a resourceful staffing professional who is a strategic thinker and problem solver, looking to join a team dedicated to making a difference through public service. 

 

This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. and is eligible for a telework/in-office hybrid schedule. You will have the opportunity to telework most of your work time and should live within a commutable distance to our Lacey office for in-person meetings and activities.

Note: This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the Human Resource Consultant field and achieve the goal class of a Human Resource Consultant 4. Candidates will be considered at the Human Resource Consultant 3 and the Human Resource Consultant 4 levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section. 

Agency Mission: Ecology'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.  

Human Resources Program Mission: The mission of the Human Resources Office (HRO) is to develop successful employees, promote healthy and productive relationships, ensure a safe work environment and recruit great talent to achieve Ecology's Mission.

Water Quality Mission: To protect and restore Washington’s waters, while sustaining healthy watersheds and communities. Our work ensures that state waters support beneficial uses including recreational and business activities, supplies for clean drinking water, and the protection of fish, shellfish, wildlife, and public health.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on April 10, 2023. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before April 9, 2023. 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. 

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *Click here for more information 

Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our Strategic Plan. 

Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.

 

Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.

 

Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.

 

Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.

We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued. 

 

Duties

 What you'll do:

Qualifications

This is an In-Training position. The goal class for this position is a Human Resource Consultant 4 (HRC4). We will consider applicants who meet the requirements for the Human Resource Consultant 3 and 4 levels. If the finalist meets the requirements for the HRC3 level, then they will be placed into a training program to become an HRC4 within one year.

 

Six years of experience and/or education.

Experience: In broad-based professional human resource experience or related field that may include some or all of the following:

Education: Involving a major study in human resources, organizational development, business, public administration, social or behavioral sciences, environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field. 

 

All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position at the Human Resource Consultant 3 level: 

 

 

 

Seven years of experience and/or education.

Experience: In broad-based professional human resource experience or related field that may include some or all of the following:

Education: Involving a major study in human resources, organizational development, business, public administration, social or behavioral sciences, environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field. 

 

All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position at the Human Resource Consultant 4 level: 

 

At the Human Resource Consultant 3 level:

At the Human Resource Consultant 4 level:

Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.

Supplemental Information

Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Need an Accommodation in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?

It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.

Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable. 

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Per Governor Inslee’s Directive 22-13.1, state employees must be fully vaccinated effective November 4, 2022. Providing proof of being fully vaccinated is a condition of employment and your vaccine status will be verified prior to starting work. Being fully vaccinated means two weeks after you have received the second dose in a two-dose series of a COVID-19 vaccine or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine authorized for emergency use, licensed or otherwise authorized or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or listed for emergency use or otherwise approved by the World Health Organization. If you have questions, please contact Careers@ecy.wa.gov with “COVID-19 vaccination” in the subject line.  

Additional Application Instructions for Current 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.

The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed. 

If you have specific questions about the position, please email Jacquie Galan at: Jacqueline.Galan@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Jacquie to inquire about the status of your application.

To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov

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.

Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance.

To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency.