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Department of Ecology Climate Change Outreach Specialist (Community Outreach and Environmental Education Specialist 3) in Spokane, Washington
*The salary listed above includes the 3% pay increase that goes into effect on July 1, 2024. *
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) is looking to fill a* Climate Change Outreach Specialist (Community Outreach and Environmental Education Specialist 3) position. This position is located in our *Eastern Region Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA{rel="nofollow"}. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. * * *Are you passionate about our natural environment and ready to contribute your skills and energy to preserving it? *
We are seeking a strategic communicator to join our team! You'll provide outreach and community environmental education for the Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) program that connects with the diverse people and communities we serve statewide -- helping shape some of Washington's cutting-edge environmental work. You'll design and develop print and electronic media, coordinate public involvement events across eastern and central Washington regions and strategize environmental justice compliance and program implementation.
Agency Mission: *Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations. *
*Program Mission: *The CPRP's mission is to implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of Washington so that the state meets its statutory greenhouse gas emission limits. The CPRP focuses long term, requiring creative and strategic decision making for implementation to achieve broad statewide and interstate success reducing carbon emissions in the state of Washington so residents have a healthy environment and climate.
*Please Note: *This is a project position that is funded until June 30, 2028.
Tele-work options for this position: *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 July 11, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before July 10, 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.
*Please Note: *We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made.
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