Description

**This recruitment is to fill 10 (ten) project positions expected to last approximately two years or through project completion.**

Who we are:
The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES’ mission is to strengthen the business of government. We do this by creating overall operating efficiencies so our state’s government entities can focus on their core missions. Our buying power, economies of scale and years of experience help government get the best value for the products and services they need to support their missions. We value Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We seek new team members who share our commitment to be an equity-driven and antiracist organization. We listen to customers and team members to understand what they need and expect. We promote creativity, learning and improvement to meet those needs and adapt to the ever-changing business environment. We measure our results and seek feedback to improve our performance.


Who we are looking for:
Are you looking for a job where you will make an impact toward equity and inclusion in the State of Washington? Do you want to contribute to developing Washington State Government into an anti-racist and equity-driven institution, where every state employee working across the public sector - whether in the field of social services, corrections, transportation, environment, etc. - has the knowledge and skills to serve Washingtonians with respect and inclusion and to achieve social and racial justice.

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Development Team is hiring a team of Learning Delivery Professionals to engage in the delivery of approved curriculum for the training of all state and other employees eligible for specified foundational diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) training. In this role, you will support the mission of the organization by ensuring involved employees from across the enterprise are provided with opportunities for evidence-based learning opportunities that will aid in the development necessary to perform their roles effectively and contribute an inclusive and respectful work environment.

We are seeking candidates with substantial knowledge and experience in training individuals on social justice concepts to include: institutional racism, anti-racism, and systemic inequality. Candidates should have experience with group facilitation and advance learning principles. The ideal candidates will also possess a demonstrated understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion principles, as well as a commitment to implementation and integration of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices to facilitate a respectful and inclusive work environment.

About the team:
The Workforce Support and Development Division (WSD) helps agencies create a healthy work culture by acting as a central source for agencies to receive assistance, guidance, and services in finding talent, job/career development, and employee wellbeing. The mission of WSD is to help attract and retain a highly motivated, engaged, and skilled workforce. WSD embeds a DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) lens into all of our work, grounding our services in an anti-racist and intersectional equity lens. The Workforce Learning and Performance (WLP) provides high-quality, cost-effective learning solutions for talent development in the public sector. The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Development Team is responsible for delivering a foundational learning solution for the workforce.

Why Join Us:
The Department of Enterprise Services offers:

• A great total compensation and benefits package;
• Paid Vacation, Leave, and Holidays;
• A healthy work/life balance, which may include flexible work schedules, teleworking, and an Infants in the Workplace Program;
• An agency-wide commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and respect, and leaders who encourage all employees to bring their authentic selves to work;
• Access to several state business resource groups including the Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network (RAIN); Veteran Employee Resource Group (VERG); Latino Leadership Network (LLN); Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity (BUILD); Disability Inclusion Network (DIN); Washington Immigrant Network (WIN); and Hawaiians, Asians, and Pacific Islanders Promoting an Empowerment Network (HAPPEN);
• Supported growth and development opportunities; and
• Opportunities to serve your community through meaningful work.

Duties

Some of what you will enjoy doing:

Deliver professional level learning to meet the development and performance needs of the enterprise in diversity, equity and inclusion competency. This includes various learning modalities with measurable results.

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  Apply evidence-based learning approaches to curricula delivery including but not limited to adult learning theory, social learning theory, and neuroscience.
• Demonstrate effective instructional and facilitation strategies, use of course materials, and assessment techniques for learning effectiveness.
• Apply knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion competencies to improve targeted areas of learning to meet enterprise customer, consumer, and business partner needs.
• Deliver foundational DEI curriculum with fidelity to the materials, objectives, and learning to performance outcomes.
• Create an inclusive learning environment for a diverse audience of learners from different professional levels and environments across the enterprise of Washington State government.
• Conduct effective assessment of learner knowledge, skill, and development.

Apply continuous learning and growth in DEI related fields by constantly improving knowledge base on the relevant DEI topics.

• Perform structural continuing education on a variety of DEI topics
• Identify and perform professional development activities that increase knowledge, skills, and abilities in group facilitation and adult instruction.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree, with a focus on education with a specialty in DEI related fields: African American Studies, Sociology, ethnic studies, or related from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or a foreign equivalent.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus on education with a specialty in DEI related fields: African American Studies, Sociology, ethnic studies or related AND at least two (2) years of equivalent applicable experience (experience needs to be in addition to what is listed below in the areas of instructional delivery, facilitative instruction, instructor development, and/or supervision of employees).

OR

• A combination of previously listed related education and equivalent applicable experience to equal four (4) years (experience needs to be in addition to what is listed below in the areas of instructional delivery, facilitative instruction, instructor development, and/or supervision of employees).

AND

• At least two (2) years of instructional delivery to adults in measurable knowledge and skill development including instructing alone and with other instructors.
• One (1) year of facilitative instruction and blended learning experience (may be concurrent with instructional experience).
• Demonstrated understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion competencies and commitment to implementation and integration of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices to facilitate a respectful and inclusive work environment.
• Knowledge and experience with applying learning principles in professional or educational environments.
• Able to consistently demonstrate the following behaviors:
  • Accepts a high level of responsibility and accountability
  • Reliability in attendance and punctuality; flexibility with work schedule
  • Dedication to professionalism and customer service to all stakeholders
  • Demonstrate competence to execute expert level organizational skills
  • Proven ability to work effectively within a team oriented working environment with diverse staff
  • Ability to be adaptable to change, contribute in productive and innovative ways to meet agency and enterprise needs.
• Able to proactively take initiative to resolve issues and to obtain relevant resources and training as needed

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies:
Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies:

• Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful and inclusive workplace.
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.
• Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.
• Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization or community.
• Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience delivering learning and development solutions specific to diversity, equity and inclusion competency.
• Successfully leading high performing and engaged teams.
• Additional experience instructing and facilitating adults in a variety of learning modalities and settings.

Supplemental Information

Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

• A letter of interest, describing how you meet the qualifications for this position as outlined in the job posting;
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education; and
• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview)

Conditions of Employment:

• COVID Vaccination Requirement: Governor Inslee’s Directive 22-13.1, state employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Providing proof of being fully vaccinated is a condition of employment and your vaccine status will be verified prior to starting work. Being fully vaccinated means two weeks after you have received the second dose in a two-dose series of a COVID-19 vaccine or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine authorized for emergency use, licensed or otherwise authorized or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or listed for emergency use or otherwise approved by the World Health Organization. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status, having an approved medical accommodation, or having an approved religious accommodation. No start date will be approved until you have either verified your vaccine status or have an approved accommodation. Please do not attach your vaccination verification to your application as it will be removed. Details on how to proceed with verification or accommodation will be provided once a conditional offer has been made.
• Background Check Notice: Prior to any new appointment into the Department of Enterprise Services, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Opportunity for All:
The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Contact Information:
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Jennifer McWaid at (360) 407-8210 or email jobs@des.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

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