Environmental Justice Community Engagement Specialist
Environmental Justice Community Engagement Specialist
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Department Information
- This position is only open to current permanent residents of the State of Colorado.
This is a HYBRID position (Please note this arrangement can be subject to change).The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Do you desire a career that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a careerposition that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to advance Colorados health and protect the places we live work learn and play. Our vision is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines Glendale City Set and the Cherry Creek bike addition to a great location and rewarding meaningful work we offer:- Employee wellness programs and facilities
- Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
- Bike to work programs including access to storage lockers and bike racks
- Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
- Strong yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus optional 401K and 457 plans
- Medical and dental health plans
- Paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 10 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
- Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees
- Tuition assistance for college level courses including Masters degree programs
- Excellent work-life programs such as flexible schedules and
- A variety of employee resource groups
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to: of JobAbout The Work Unit:
The Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) seeks to advance environmental justice in Colorado and implement statutory environmental justice mandates including specific benchmarks and targets established by the Environmental Justice Act. We work in partnership with disproportionately impacted communities (DI communities); the Environmental Justice Advisory Board (EJAB); other federal state local and tribal government partners; and offices and divisions with CDPHE. Our role includes meaningful engagement of DI communities; administering the Environmental Justice Grants Program and Supplemental Environmental Projects; partnering with the Water Quality Control Division to implement the Mobile Home Water Quality Act; providing high-quality spatial analysis and mapping through Enviroscreen and the DI Communities Map; and facilitating Environmental Equity and Cumulative Impact Analysis.
What You Will Be Doing:The purpose of this position is to support the Office of Environmental Justice by employing best practices to effectively engage with disproportionately impacted communities across Colorado. This positions duties include:
- Developing maintaining and improving strong trusting relationships with community members and leaders in priority disproportionately impacted communities in Colorado including urban and rural areas.
- Serving as a primary point of contact for members of DI communities who reach out to the Office of Environmental Justice
- Leading the development and execution of community engagement strategy for programs within the Office of Environmental Justice.
- Employing best practices for community engagement to plan organize and execute community meetings and events for the Office of Environmental Justice.
- Collaborating with other offices and divisions within CDPHE and other state agencies on community engagement activities that align with OEJ goals.
- Serving as a subject matter expert on best practices for community engagement.
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.Class Code & Classification Description:
H1Q3XX LIAISON III
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience.
Experience Only:Six (6) years of relevant experience in communications community outreach or engagement health education or environmental education social work or public administration.
OR
Education and Experience:A combination of related education in Public Administration Public Policy Sociology Social Work Communications Public Health Environmental Science Environmental Studies Environmental Policy and/or relevant experience in professional communications community outreach or engagement health education or environmental education social work or public administration experience equal to six (6) years.
** This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application.
** See Resume will not be addition part-time work will be prorated. A copy of your transcript must be submitted at the time of application (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
Preferred Qualifications:Experience working with diverse colleagues stakeholders and community members with a wide range of backgrounds and identities in pursuit of common goals.
Experience working with communities in Colorado that are disproportionately impacted by environmental or public health issues.
Experience developing community outreach or engagement plans or organizing outreach or communications campaigns.
Experience planning inclusive and culturally responsive community events.
Experience understanding explaining and presenting technical information like research finds regulations and statutes to diverse audiences.
Experience engaging diverse stakeholders through consensus-building facilitation of stakeholder processes public speaking and/or training.
Bilingual English/Spanish speaking candidates preferred.
Conditions of Employment:
Pursuant to CDPHE policy a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE.
Appeal Rights:
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email atwithin ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Departments action.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
