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Program Specialist 3


Job Location:

Spokane County, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: m 4980 - 6708
Posted: 29 September 2026 (15 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description


If you answer YES to any of these questions this is the perfect opportunity for you!
  • Are you a self-starter with an interest in coordinating events
  • Do you thrive in a team environment
  • Do you want a position with career growthopportunities

About the Agency & Division:The Washington State Patrol is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to foster an environment in which everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves communicate openly and act with courage. The WSP is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring training and promotional practices through innovative recruitment and retention strategies.

Office of Culture and Engagement mission is to provide the Washington State Patrol with opportunities through learning connections and policy to carry out the agencys mission ofmaking a difference every daythrough inclusion relationships with community and valuing each employee and what they bring every day. OCE strives to create a sense of belonging for each and every employee and our community through building relationships creating psychological safety for all recognizing the things that bring us together AND make us unique. To ensure the WSP and the community work togetherto be the best public safety agency in the United States.

Duties

The objective of this position is to initiate build and maintain relationships with diverse communities listening to the needs and concerns especially as they correspond to the communities within the liaisons specified district. This can enhance trust increase awareness about our procedures help in crime prevention and provide localized solutions while also recruiting and retaining a diverse staff from those communities.

Primary responsibilities of the position are:

  • Community Outreach
  • Event Planning and Management
  • Feedback collection
  • Collaboration and Partnerships
  • Training and Education
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Experience engaging in community work volunteer or paid with diverse communities.
  • One year of professional or volunteer experience in community organizing engagement and events.
  • Extensive travel required within district and occasional travel outside of district (with agency provided vehicle).

Equity Competencies:

  • The ability to take action to learn and grow.
  • The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
  • Uses an equitable and inclusive approach.

If you have gotten this far and are thinking you do not qualify consider again. It may be that lived experience volunteer positions or a combination of experience and education could demonstrate your ability to perform the duties within this job. If you are excited about this rolebut youre not sure if your experience or held credentials align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway and contact the HR Consultant below to discuss your situation specifically.You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.

Why work for the Washington State Patrol
  • Ahealthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
  • Continuous growth and development opportunities.
  • Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
  • Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01
  • Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program
Supplemental Information

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

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Applicants claiming veterans preference must attach a copy of their DD214 (SSN must be blacked out). If you do not provide the required documentation the veterans preference will not be awarded. Pleaseclick here to determine your eligibility.

The Washington State Patrol does not provide immigration sponsorship; therefore applicants must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.

Questions
Please contact Erica Henderson at or via e-mail at.

Required Experience:

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