PROGRAM SPECIALIST 3

State of Washington; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington State Patrol's Office of Culture and Engagement seeks a proactive liaison to initiate, build and maintain relationships with diverse communities within the district. The role focuses on listening to needs, enhancing trust, and promoting inclusive procedures.

Primary responsibilities include community outreach, event planning and management, feedback collection, collaboration and partnerships, and training and education.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging in community work 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).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Community engagement

Event coordination

Travel willingness

Job 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 growth opportunities?

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 agency's mission of making a difference every day through 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 together to be the best public safety agency in the United States.

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 liaison's 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

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.

Why work for the Washington State Patrol?

• A healthy 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

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

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