HR Tech Consultant (Human Resource Consultant Assistant 2)

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Human Resources Office (HRO) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an HR Tech Consultant (Human Resource Consultant Assistant 2) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. 
 This position is a member of the Human Resource Technical Team, that monitors and maintains Human Resource Management System (HRMS) data entry, as well as administers protected leave programs. In this role, you will exhibit excellent customer service by ensuring we have received necessary paperwork to ensure the smooth on-boarding of new employees and paperwork necessary for internal movement of Ecology employees. You will be responsible for some Human Resource Management data entry, file maintenance, and other process improvement projects. This is a great opportunity to gain entry level experience in the Human Resource field.
Note: This is a non-permanent position that is scheduled to end on June 30, 2025.
 
Agency Mission:  Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment and to promote the wise management of our air, land, and water for the benefit of current and future generations.
 
Program Mission: The mission of the Human Resources Office (HRO) is to develop successful employees, promote healthy and productive relationships, ensure a safe work environment and recruit great talent to achieve Ecology's Mission.
 
Tele-work options for this position: This position will work in the office five days per week. 
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:
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 (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *Click here for more information 

About the Department of Ecology

Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our Strategic Plan. 

Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
• An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities. 
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.

Our commitment to DEIR

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

 Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions. Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive. Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work. Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement. 
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued. 

Duties

What makes this role unique?

You will assist your team members on the Technical Team to ensure we are receiving all necessary new hire paperwork for new employees, and for any internal movement actions for existing Ecology employees. You will help complete student loan forgiveness forms, verifications of employment forms, some inquiries from the Employment Security Department, assist with HRMS entry for select actions, and help to ensure our central files are up-to-date and maintained.

What you will do:

• Manage the onboarding paperwork for Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) and Ecology Youth Corps (EYC) members, by accurately entering new/rehires and separations into in the Human Resource Management System (HRMS), complete Personnel Action Forms (PA40’s) for EYC crew members and submit paperwork to our payroll partners.
• Track paperwork for all Ecology hires, to ensure we are receiving all necessary new hire forms. These forms include employee information, affirmative action and demographics, I-9, new employee checklists, and emergency contact.
• Complete Public Service Loan Forgiveness forms as they are received. 
• Receive and complete employment verifications received via telephone, fax, email, or mail by verifying employment of current or former employees in a timely manner. Process and complete necessary forms or letters, providing our payroll partners with the necessary forms to complete the request.
• Assist in maintaining up-to-date position and personnel files. This includes printing completed, approved paperwork, and filing them in the appropriate place in the correct file.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:

• 30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent
• 20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalent

Experience can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, education, and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.

Four years of combined experience and/or education:
 
Experience: Office experience which includes two years of customer service experience.
Applicable experience may include some or all of the following:

• Answering phone calls from internal and/or external customers.
• Providing customer service to internal and/or external customers.
• Responsibilities related to maintaining a filing system.
• Responsibilities related to tracking paperwork to ensure the office has received all necessary components for the specific action intended.
• Front desk/reception responsibilities.

All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:
 Possible CombinationsCollege credit hours or degree.Years of required experience – as listed above.Combination 1No college credit hours or degree.4 years of office experience, which includes at least two years of customer service experience.Combination 230-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits.3 years of office experience, which includes at least two years of customer service experience.Combination 360-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree).2 years of office experience, which includes at least two years of customer service experience.Combination 490-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits.1 year of office experience, which includes experience in customer service.Combination 5 A Bachelor's Degree or above.No experience. 

Supplemental Information

Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.


Need an Accommodation in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?

• Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.
• If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
• If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.
• If you are reading this announcement in print format, please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology.   

Application Instructions:

It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.

• A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
• A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.
• Three professional references.

Note: References will only be contacted during the final steps of the recruitment process for candidates selected as finalists. References will not be contacted without the candidate’s formal authorization. 

Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.  
 
For Your Privacy:
When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):

• Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc. 
• Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded. 

Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees:
 
Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources.

Application Attestation: 

The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed. 

Other Information:

If you have specific questions about the position, please email Mollie Clinton at Mollie.Clinton@ecy.wa.gov Please do not contact Mollie to inquire about the status of your application.
 
To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov

Why work for Ecology?

As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.

Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance.

To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. 

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