Human Resource Consultant 1



Human Resource Consultant 1

Salary

$44,796.00 - $58,692.00 Annually

Location

Thurston County – Lacey, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Non-Permanent

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2022-HRT118-07530

Department

Dept. of Ecology

Division

Human Resources

Opening Date

06/17/2022

Closing Date

Continuous

Description



Please Note: The pay listed above includes the 3.25% pay increase that will go into effect on July 1, 2022. 


Per Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.2, Washington State employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination as part of the hiring process, prior to their start date. Requests for medical and religious exemptions will be considered. If you have questions, please contact Careers@ecy.wa.gov with “COVID-19 vaccination” in the subject line.   


Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen


The Department of Ecology in Lacey, WA has an exciting opportunity for someone starting their career in Human Resources.

Are you interested in using your creative and collaborative problem-solving skills to serve the State of Washington as a Human Resource Consultant 1 on our Recruiting and Diversity Team? You’ll be part of our high-functioning Recruiting and Diversity Team, with exposure to multiple HR disciplines. You’ll learn about the work we do here at Ecology, help us achieve our team goals, and work on projects that will provide you with opportunities to continue learning and growing within the HR field.

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

Please Note: This is a non-permanent position that is expected to end June 30, 2023.


During Stay Home, Stay Healthy, employees are working a combination of in-office and/or telework based on position and business need. Ecology is maintaining less than maximum building occupancy, and requiring masks, health screening questions before entry, and social distancing.  

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, with an initial screening date of June 27, 2022. In order to be considered for the initial screening, please submit an application on or before June 26, 2022. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

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

  • A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
  • An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
  • Continuous growth and development opportunities. 
  • A wellness program that offers education, fitness classes, and an agency-wide fondness for outdoor meetings.
  • Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.


Our commitment to DEIR

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

The Human Resource Consultant 1 position is a great opportunity to:

  • Learn about Human Resources in the state system. 
  • Gain exposure to the state’s Online Recruiting System.
  • Participate in cross-functional HR meetings. 
  • Contribute your talent in service of the public.
  • Help us grow our diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) efforts.

What will you do?

You’ll contribute to our agency’s mission and to the Human Resources Office by providing entry level human resource recruitment services in order to ensure continuous operations and excellent customer service levels.

This includes:

  • Posting all open positions to a minimum of 8 external recruitment sources.
  • Consulting with Hiring Managers on where to post job announcements.
  • Working with the recruiting team to update our SharePoint log of recruiting sources in order to improve the search function so that hiring managers can find and request specific outreach sources for their positions.
  • Working with the Recruiting and Diversity team to integrate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) principles into each specialty area.
  • Closing out filled positions in our Online Recruiting System and on other external websites. 
  • Meeting weekly with the Recruiting Team to discuss open positions.
  • Assisting with recruiting and retention projects, as needed.

Qualifications


Required Qualifications

Four (4) years of experience and/or education.

Experience: in Human Resources or related field. 

May include a combination of the following:

  • Responding to inquiries from employees and members of the public; assessing needs, identifying and evaluating options, and recommending courses of action.
  • Receiving, reviewing, and responding to and/or assisting in resolving customer inquiries.
  • Providing benefits information to employees and retirees; enrolls employees in retirement and insurance programs.
  • Composing correspondence; maintaining records and statistics; analyzing and compiling data and information for reports; preparing narrative or statistical reports.
  • Developing and/or assisting in the development and presentation of training materials. 
  • Conducting surveys of other employers’ practices such as wages, benefits, human resource policies and programs, and participating in implementing revisions to human resource programs.
  • Supervising or directing the work of support staff.
Education: With a major study in business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field.

All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position: 

Possible Combinations

College credit hours or degree - as listed above.

Years of required experience – as listed above.

Combination 1

No college credit hours or degree

4 years of experience

Combination 2

30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits

3  years of experience

Combination 3

60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree)

2 years of experience

Combination 4

90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits

1 year of experience

Combination 5 

A Bachelor's Degree or above

0 years of experience

 


Supplemental Information

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

  • Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.
  • If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
  • If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.govPlease do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.
  • If you are reading this announcement in print format, please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology.   

 

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

  • A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
  • A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.
  • Three professional references.


Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.  
  
For Your Privacy:
When attaching documents to your application (Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.): 

  • Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc. 
  • Do not attach documents that are password protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded. 


 
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.
 
Application Attestation:  
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.
 
Other Information:

If you have specific questions about the position, please email Lisa Knutson-Sealey at: Lisa.Knutson-Sealey@ecy.wa.gov.  Please do not contact Lisa to inquire about the status of your application.
 
To request the full position description: 
Email your request to: careers@ecy.wa.govPut in the subject line of the email: Request for a copy of the position description for #T118. 

Why work for Ecology? 
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.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:
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, Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth 
*See the Benefits tab in this announcement for more information.

Student debt: how working for Ecology can help
The Department of Ecology is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF). See https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more details.

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 an 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. 

 

More than Just a Paycheck!
 
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

 
Read about our benefits:
 
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work. Check with the agency human resource office for specific benefit information.

Insurance Benefits
 
Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.  There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.  Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.  Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.  To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website.
 
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
 
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).  New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.  For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
 
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).  This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
 
Vacation (Annual Leave)
 
You begin accruing vacation starting your first month of employment. Since we value your loyalty, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Vacation accrues for full-time employees per WAC 357-31-165.
 
Holidays
 
Full-time employees are entitled to twelve* paid holidays:
 
HOLIDAY
DATE
 
New Year's Day
January 1
 
Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday
Third Monday in January
 
Presidents' Day
Third Monday in February
 
Memorial Day
Last Monday in May
 
Juneteenth
June 19

Independence Day
July 4
 
Labor Day
First Monday in September
 
Veterans' Day
November 11
 
Thanksgiving Day
Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after
 
Christmas Day
December 25
 
Personal Holiday
Employee's selection each calendar year

*Employees who are members of certain Unions are entitled to an additional personal leave day of their choice. Please refer to specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
 
Social Security
 
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
 
Sick Leave
 
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Paid sick leave may be used for reasons included in WAC 357-31-130.
 
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information.

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How did you first learn about this job posting?
  • Community Based Organization
  • Community / Technical College
  • Ecology Employee
  • Ecology Recruiter
  • Ecology Jobs Page
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Job Board
  • Job Fair
  • Other State Agency
  • Other Website
  • Professional Association
  • Twitter
  • University Job Board
  • WorkSource
  • www.careers.wa.gov
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If you selected Community Based Organization, Community / Technical College, Job Board, Job Fair, LinkedIn Group, Newspaper, Other State Agency, Other Website, Professional Association, University Job Board or WorkSource location then please share which one.
03
Please select the statement that best describes your education with focus on business, human resources, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field.
  • I have 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits.
  • I have 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree).
  • I have 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits.
  • I have a bachelor's degree.
  • I have a Master's degree.
  • None of the above apply to me.
04
If you indicated in the previous question that you have a degree, please indicate your degree and major study. If you don't have a degree, put N/A.
05
Please select the statement that best describes your experience in Human Resources or related field.
  • I have at least one year of experience.
  • I have at least two years of experience.
  • I have at least three years of experience.
  • I have at least four years of experience.
  • None of the above statements apply.
06
Please list your position title(s) and describe your duties, with periods of employment, to support your response to the previous question. An incomplete answer, including "please see resume" may remove you from further consideration. If none, please type N/A on the space below.
07
Do you have experience with a talent management and/ or recruiting management system?
  • Yes
  • No
08
If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please identify the name of the system used and highlight what duties you performed.

If you answered "No" to the question above, please type NA.

09
Please tell us about a time when you provided excellent customer service to an employee or the general public that you are proud of and you believe represents some of your best work. Please provide details regarding the situation, along with your role, the action you took, and the results you had.
10
Please describe a time in your professional work experience when you effectively conveyed information and actively listened to others, creating understanding and trust that built strong relationships in order to solve a problem or explore an opportunity. Please provide details regarding the situation, along with your role, the action you took, and the results you had.
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The State of Washington, including the Department of Ecology, plays a vital role in fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and respectful workplace and contributing to equitable outcomes for the communities we serve. 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. It may also be helpful to review the job posting for what diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect mean to Ecology, in practice. What experiences have you had working with people whose backgrounds are very different from your own? What impact did those experiences have on you professionally?

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