Clean Vehicles Outreach & Engagement Specialist - Climate (COEES4)

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen. The Department of Ecology is hiring a Clean Vehicles Outreach & Engagement Specialist (Community Outreach & Environmental Education Specialist 4) within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP).

• Lead statewide outreach, education, and stakeholder engagement for the Clean Vehicles Program.
• Plan and implement outreach campaigns, workshops, trainings, and public meetings to support Washington’s vehicle emissions standards.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with regulated entities, industry groups, Tribal government staff, environmental organizations, and impacted communities.
• Develop accessible communication tools such as websites, fact sheets, presentations, and social media content.
• Promote transparency and accountability by integrating environmental justice commitments and ensuring compliance with accessibility and language access standards.
• Provide technical assistance and outreach support to program staff, helping ensure consistent communication within the agency and across partners.
• Serve as facilitator or hearings officer for public meetings and engagement processes.

• Eight years of experience and/or education as described below:
• Experience involving environmental analysis or control, environmental planning, environmental education, community outreach, or communications activities.
• Strong written, verbal, and listening communication skills to work with a diversity of audiences effectively and respectfully.
• Communicating technical or legal information effectively to audiences with varying levels of expertise or knowledge of the subject.

• 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

The Department of Ecology is deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations.