Education And Outreach Supervisor

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
• Nine (9) years of work experience in the environmental field.
• Associate Degree in environmental management, public policy, or related fields; AND seven (7) years of work experience in the environmental field. OR

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

• Panel Interview(s): The top 6 – 8 candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview.
• 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.
• 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).
• MQ Review: Human Resources will screen applications for MQs beginning the week after the posting closes.

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: [email protected] 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
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