Careers

Description:

The Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County is searching for a dynamic leader to provide a wide range of policy-related support for our multi-jurisdictional program. To learn more about the Program visit www.hazwastehelp.org. This policy liaison role calls for experience and skill working to enact new laws, ordinances, and policies to achieve the Program’s goals of reducing toxics use and managing hazardous materials. We are looking for someone who cares passionately that all people living in King County should have the chance to reach their full potential in a healthy environment. We want someone who can build coalitions and partnerships with agencies, jurisdictions and community groups and work directly with elected officials to make that happen.

This high-level professional position will work closely with other Program policy staff and the Director. The role involves in-depth analysis of policies, research, planning and policy development, the ability to present and recommend policy initiatives, and follow through with action. The role will require the incumbent to be flexible in communication, and skilled in networking and building and maintaining relationships.  Program staff are hired by one of several participating agencies. This position will be hired by the Environmental Health Services Division of Public Health-Seattle & King County, whose mission is to identify and sustain environmental conditions that promote healthy people and healthy communities.

Current examples of this position’s work include providing comments on the L&I lead standard, participating in the Washington State Department of Ecology PFAS Chemical Action Plan stakeholder committee, product stewardship initiatives at local and state levels, policy changes through local and state ordinances, laws, licensing, building codes, purchasing guidelines, and other requirements.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Be able to build and maintain positive working relationships with peers, partners, stakeholders and interest groups, including county and state agencies, organizations and associations.

• Have experience or education in public policy or a related field equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree; AND have five years’ experience in programs that involve public policy development, communications OR an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the skills necessary to perform the primary job duties.

• Be able to research, document, analyze, make recommendations, and brief others on administrative changes, legislation, and national actions needed to change public policies.
   
• Be skilled in policy analysis and development of local legislation and administrative rule change and in analyzing bills and drafting bill language.

• Be able to present policy initiatives and follow them through the legislative process, working with elected officials on policy change.
   
• Have the ability to act as a liaison and manage projects for organizations including public health and environmental coalitions, boards and legislative committees, and city, state and federal agencies.
   
• Be skilled in applying or promoting the principles of equity and social justice in service-based programs. Experience working or supporting work with diverse individuals or groups in a culturally appropriate manner: including race, ethnicity, religion, gender, ability, age, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.  Working knowledge of community engagement, equity, and inclusion best practices.
   
• Have experience in program evaluation, policy analysis, advocacy, and promotion.
   
• Be self-directed, work independently, and perform duties with little supervision.

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience working directly with ethnic chambers of commerce, local elected officials, cities, school districts, Boards of Health or other bodies to enact policy change.

Application Process
This exciting career opportunity is open to all applicants. No prior knowledge of King County or the Hazardous Waste Management Program is required to compete successfully for this position. Please submit your King County application form, response to supplemental questions, and cover letter online at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs. Applications without the required material may not be considered.

• The selection process may include but is not limited to: evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring.