Hope House Colorado
Position Summary:
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of children and families? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our inaugural staff in our brand new beautifully designed early learning center with a focus on year-round, play-based education for infants through Pre-K children. The Hope House Colorado (HHC) Early Learning Center (ELC) is for children of Hope House teen moms and staff. As an early learning assistant teacher at the ELC, you will be creating a safe, fun and engaging environment where children can learn, grow and thrive. You will create and maintain relationships with children and families to foster trust and work with other amazing staff to make the HHC Early Learning Center a great place to work, have fun and make a positive impact.
The assistant teacher is responsible for the supervision, responsive care, education and classroom management of a group of young children enrolled in the ELC. The teacher develops and maintains respectful and nurturing relationships and works collaboratively with parents, staff, and volunteers.[DS1] The assistant teacher will work within a team to support children across all developmental areas by engaging in curriculum planning and implementation, and classroom management strategies, to meet each child's individual needs. The assistant teacher is knowledgeable about Colorado Child Care Licensing and health and safety rules and regulations. This position is responsible for maintaining complete and timely records and for classroom safety and appearance. Assistant teachers are assigned to different classrooms and ages of children to ensure appropriate teacher/child ratios.
What you will be doing:
Model appropriate teacher/child interactions; assist with the implementation of effective child guidance techniques; define and communicate appropriate limits and boundaries for children to ensure safety and smooth transitions between daily activities
Assist with all aspects of the daily routine, including distributing and collecting supplies, keeping attendance records, serving snacks/meals and maintaining classroom cleanliness.
Support the teacher as assigned with daily activities, preparing curriculum, assisting with supervision of children in the classroom and at recess
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability by being assigned to different classrooms and ages of children to ensure appropriate teacher/child ratios while teachers take breaks and lunch.
Maintain a clean classroom environment; wash and disinfect tables after snacks/meals, art projects and other classroom activities throughout the day; ensure the health and safety of the learning environment
Perform duties as assigned by the classroom teacher to support the learning of children
Provide consistent, nurturing and responsive interactions with each child using positive techniques
Assist with all aspects of the daily routine, including distributing and collecting supplies, keeping attendance records, serving snacks/meals and maintaining classroom cleanliness
Attend staff meetings as assigned
Participate in and align to Colorado Shines Rating process to include ongoing training and coaching
Positively interacts within the team of staff and volunteers
Participate in on site ongoing professional development to enhance individual skills as a learner to provide and ensure best practices and quality early childhood education
Promote Hope House Colorado Core Values throughout the organization and external relationships.
We want to hear from you if…
You have done early childhood coursework, CDA or degree, or in process of obtaining (Preferred), OR…
You are a teacher assistant: minimum of CDA (not expired), OR…
Staff aide or on-call substitute teacher: high school diploma or GED; experience working with young children preferred, OR…
Floating teacher: PDIS level II or qualified as an early childhood teacher (completed 101 or 103 and another ECE class)
At least six months of experience working in child care, daycare or preschool setting (preferred)
Don’t quite meet all the educational requirements? Consider applying anyway and we can discuss a professional development plan to get you there.
Who we are
Hope House Colorado is committed to empowering teen moms, changing the future for two generations! We are a future-thinking organization, striving to be experts in our field. We invest in each employee, providing opportunities to pursue individual passions, gifts and strengths. Our staff is a unified team, pursuing excellence in all we do. We serve with integrity, humility, and respect for one another, in an environment that combines professionalism with fun, humor, and even a little bit of silliness each day! We are proud to say our Early Learning Center is a CO Shines 5-star rated Program!
Hope House Early Learning Center Educational Philosophy:
In support of our mission and vision, the Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center believes all children are a gift from God and are created in His image. This belief is at the heart of our philosophy and desire to nurture the whole child in a play-based learning environment that is a fun, engaging, and nurturing place of belonging for children of Hope House teen moms and staff, ranging in ages from 6 weeks to 5 years old. We believe that learning is best supported when built on a strong social-emotional foundation in an environment where children feel seen, heard, loved, and valued and ultimately free to be who God created them to be. We believe in a family centered approach, working in partnership with families to help children build a strong, secure, social-emotional foundation allowing them to realize their full potential.
Salary Range:
$18.50-$19.50/hour, depending on experience
Hours:
This role is expected to work 40 hours/week on the HHC campus, except when offsite for HHC work-related purposes. The existing schedule is 8 hours per day between 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Benefits
Employees who are regularly scheduled to work 24 hours per week or more are eligible for the below benefits. You can find our full list of benefits here: Careers - Hope House Colorado
Health Benefits : Employees may elect medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans.
Simple IRA : Employees may choose to make salary reduction contributions through HHC’s Simple IRA plan and HHC will match the employee’s contribution up to a maximum of 3% of the employee’s annual salary.
Vacation : Upon hire, employees earn 4.61 hours of vacation per paycheck up to 120 hours (3 weeks) in a year. Accruals are adjusted to increase vacation earned per hours worked based on length of employment with HHC.
Holidays : HHC observes eleven (11) holidays throughout the year. Salaried employees are paid for these holidays according to the nationally recognized observation day for each holiday. In addition, salaried employees are currently gifted either the week of Christmas or the week of New Year’s off, to be scheduled at the discretion of their supervisor.
Sick Leave : HHC provides eligible employees with Paid Sick and Safe Leave (PSSL) and Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL) in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA).
Employer Based Childcare : Employer Based Childcare: Employees receive a discount for their child(ren)’s child care tuition if they are enrolled in the Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center.
Hope House Colorado is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! HHC provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness
Position Summary:
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of children and families? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our inaugural staff in our brand new beautifully designed early learning center with a focus on year-round, play-based education for infants through Pre-K children. The Hope House Colorado (HHC) Early Learning Center (ELC) is for children of Hope House teen moms and staff. As an early learning assistant teacher at the ELC, you will be creating a safe, fun and engaging environment where children can learn, grow and thrive. You will create and maintain relationships with children and families to foster trust and work with other amazing staff to make the HHC Early Learning Center a great place to work, have fun and make a positive impact.
The assistant teacher is responsible for the supervision, responsive care, education and classroom management of a group of young children enrolled in the ELC. The teacher develops and maintains respectful and nurturing relationships and works collaboratively with parents, staff, and volunteers.[DS1] The assistant teacher will work within a team to support children across all developmental areas by engaging in curriculum planning and implementation, and classroom management strategies, to meet each child's individual needs. The assistant teacher is knowledgeable about Colorado Child Care Licensing and health and safety rules and regulations. This position is responsible for maintaining complete and timely records and for classroom safety and appearance. Assistant teachers are assigned to different classrooms and ages of children to ensure appropriate teacher/child ratios.
What you will be doing:
Model appropriate teacher/child interactions; assist with the implementation of effective child guidance techniques; define and communicate appropriate limits and boundaries for children to ensure safety and smooth transitions between daily activities
Assist with all aspects of the daily routine, including distributing and collecting supplies, keeping attendance records, serving snacks/meals and maintaining classroom cleanliness.
Support the teacher as assigned with daily activities, preparing curriculum, assisting with supervision of children in the classroom and at recess
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability by being assigned to different classrooms and ages of children to ensure appropriate teacher/child ratios while teachers take breaks and lunch.
Maintain a clean classroom environment; wash and disinfect tables after snacks/meals, art projects and other classroom activities throughout the day; ensure the health and safety of the learning environment
Perform duties as assigned by the classroom teacher to support the learning of children
Provide consistent, nurturing and responsive interactions with each child using positive techniques
Assist with all aspects of the daily routine, including distributing and collecting supplies, keeping attendance records, serving snacks/meals and maintaining classroom cleanliness
Attend staff meetings as assigned
Participate in and align to Colorado Shines Rating process to include ongoing training and coaching
Positively interacts within the team of staff and volunteers
Participate in on site ongoing professional development to enhance individual skills as a learner to provide and ensure best practices and quality early childhood education
Promote Hope House Colorado Core Values throughout the organization and external relationships.
We want to hear from you if…
You have done early childhood coursework, CDA or degree, or in process of obtaining (Preferred), OR…
You are a teacher assistant: minimum of CDA (not expired), OR…
Staff aide or on-call substitute teacher: high school diploma or GED; experience working with young children preferred, OR…
Floating teacher: PDIS level II or qualified as an early childhood teacher (completed 101 or 103 and another ECE class)
At least six months of experience working in child care, daycare or preschool setting (preferred)
Don’t quite meet all the educational requirements? Consider applying anyway and we can discuss a professional development plan to get you there.
Who we are
Hope House Colorado is committed to empowering teen moms, changing the future for two generations! We are a future-thinking organization, striving to be experts in our field. We invest in each employee, providing opportunities to pursue individual passions, gifts and strengths. Our staff is a unified team, pursuing excellence in all we do. We serve with integrity, humility, and respect for one another, in an environment that combines professionalism with fun, humor, and even a little bit of silliness each day! We are proud to say our Early Learning Center is a CO Shines 5-star rated Program!
Hope House Early Learning Center Educational Philosophy:
In support of our mission and vision, the Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center believes all children are a gift from God and are created in His image. This belief is at the heart of our philosophy and desire to nurture the whole child in a play-based learning environment that is a fun, engaging, and nurturing place of belonging for children of Hope House teen moms and staff, ranging in ages from 6 weeks to 5 years old. We believe that learning is best supported when built on a strong social-emotional foundation in an environment where children feel seen, heard, loved, and valued and ultimately free to be who God created them to be. We believe in a family centered approach, working in partnership with families to help children build a strong, secure, social-emotional foundation allowing them to realize their full potential.
Salary Range:
$18.50-$19.50/hour, depending on experience
Hours:
This role is expected to work 40 hours/week on the HHC campus, except when offsite for HHC work-related purposes. The existing schedule is 8 hours per day between 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Benefits
Employees who are regularly scheduled to work 24 hours per week or more are eligible for the below benefits. You can find our full list of benefits here: Careers - Hope House Colorado
Health Benefits : Employees may elect medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans.
Simple IRA : Employees may choose to make salary reduction contributions through HHC’s Simple IRA plan and HHC will match the employee’s contribution up to a maximum of 3% of the employee’s annual salary.
Vacation : Upon hire, employees earn 4.61 hours of vacation per paycheck up to 120 hours (3 weeks) in a year. Accruals are adjusted to increase vacation earned per hours worked based on length of employment with HHC.
Holidays : HHC observes eleven (11) holidays throughout the year. Salaried employees are paid for these holidays according to the nationally recognized observation day for each holiday. In addition, salaried employees are currently gifted either the week of Christmas or the week of New Year’s off, to be scheduled at the discretion of their supervisor.
Sick Leave : HHC provides eligible employees with Paid Sick and Safe Leave (PSSL) and Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL) in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA).
Employer Based Childcare : Employer Based Childcare: Employees receive a discount for their child(ren)’s child care tuition if they are enrolled in the Hope House Colorado Early Learning Center.
Hope House Colorado is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! HHC provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness
Oregon Health Authority
The Behavioral Health Division (BHD) helps Oregonians achieve physical, mental and social well-being by providing access to health, mental health and addiction services and support to meet the needs of Oregon’s adults and children. We accomplish this through collaboration with individuals, their families, counties, other state agencies, providers, advocates and communities.
As the BHD Communications Officer, you will engage, educate and inform BHD partners, behavioral health providers, consumers, family and community members who are seeking access to behavioral health services. You will also ensure cross-divisional collaboration on communication of agency policy objectives.
In this role, you will carry-out all communications activities as assigned by the Behavioral Health Division Director and the Office of Strategic Operations. This may include developing communication plans and processes, drafting communications, maintaining contact lists, and supporting implementation of organizational strategy.
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is committed to health equity by addressing disparities for youth, rural populations, communities of color, service members/veterans, Tribal communities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and it will be your responsibility and privilege to incorporate this commitment into all your communication strategies and agendas.
This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent, SEIU represented, Communications Officer (Public Affairs Specialist 2) position based in Salem, Oregon. This is a hybrid (5% in-office, about once per month) position.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, the Behavioral or Social Sciences or related degree and two years professional level experience in Public Relations or Affairs
OR
Five years experience directly related to the position under recruitment; two of the five years must have been at the professional level.
Desired Attributes:
Demonstrated commitment to advancing health equity, and evidence of ongoing development of personal cultural awareness and humility, with knowledge of social determinants of health and their impacts on health outcomes.
Experience in public health, health care or working on health issues, specifically in behavioral health and the current climate surrounding behavioral health in Oregon.
Working knowledge of public awareness campaigns and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to develop effective communications for wide and diverse audiences in language that can be easily understood; including excellent skills in public speaking, marketing, writing, editing, and problem resolution (negotiation skills).
Experience serving as a public information officer or spokesperson for an organization with extensive knowledge of news media operations, communications, program design, project coordination, and publication development.
Demonstrated ability to exercise good independent judgment, to interpret complex policies or procedures, and to effectively communicate these to a select audience.
Understanding of the role of a public agency, with demonstrated ability to develop and execute complex communication plans.
Experience developing, editing, and producing multimedia materials, including print, presentations, video and web materials.
Experience creating and maintaining public‑facing websites, including designing user‑friendly layouts, updating content, ensuring accessibility and usability, and coordinating with technical and communications teams to keep information accurate, current, and easy for the public to navigate.
About the Team & Benefits of Joining
Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program .
Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/ Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.
How to Apply:
Submit your application at oregonjobs.org using job number https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--OHA--Summer-Street/Communications-Officer--Public-Affairs-Specialist-2-_REQ-206542
Application Deadline: 09/20/2026
Salary Range: $5,988 - $9,191
The Behavioral Health Division (BHD) helps Oregonians achieve physical, mental and social well-being by providing access to health, mental health and addiction services and support to meet the needs of Oregon’s adults and children. We accomplish this through collaboration with individuals, their families, counties, other state agencies, providers, advocates and communities.
As the BHD Communications Officer, you will engage, educate and inform BHD partners, behavioral health providers, consumers, family and community members who are seeking access to behavioral health services. You will also ensure cross-divisional collaboration on communication of agency policy objectives.
In this role, you will carry-out all communications activities as assigned by the Behavioral Health Division Director and the Office of Strategic Operations. This may include developing communication plans and processes, drafting communications, maintaining contact lists, and supporting implementation of organizational strategy.
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is committed to health equity by addressing disparities for youth, rural populations, communities of color, service members/veterans, Tribal communities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and it will be your responsibility and privilege to incorporate this commitment into all your communication strategies and agendas.
This announcement is for one, full-time, permanent, SEIU represented, Communications Officer (Public Affairs Specialist 2) position based in Salem, Oregon. This is a hybrid (5% in-office, about once per month) position.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, the Behavioral or Social Sciences or related degree and two years professional level experience in Public Relations or Affairs
OR
Five years experience directly related to the position under recruitment; two of the five years must have been at the professional level.
Desired Attributes:
Demonstrated commitment to advancing health equity, and evidence of ongoing development of personal cultural awareness and humility, with knowledge of social determinants of health and their impacts on health outcomes.
Experience in public health, health care or working on health issues, specifically in behavioral health and the current climate surrounding behavioral health in Oregon.
Working knowledge of public awareness campaigns and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to develop effective communications for wide and diverse audiences in language that can be easily understood; including excellent skills in public speaking, marketing, writing, editing, and problem resolution (negotiation skills).
Experience serving as a public information officer or spokesperson for an organization with extensive knowledge of news media operations, communications, program design, project coordination, and publication development.
Demonstrated ability to exercise good independent judgment, to interpret complex policies or procedures, and to effectively communicate these to a select audience.
Understanding of the role of a public agency, with demonstrated ability to develop and execute complex communication plans.
Experience developing, editing, and producing multimedia materials, including print, presentations, video and web materials.
Experience creating and maintaining public‑facing websites, including designing user‑friendly layouts, updating content, ensuring accessibility and usability, and coordinating with technical and communications teams to keep information accurate, current, and easy for the public to navigate.
About the Team & Benefits of Joining
Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program .
Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/ Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.
How to Apply:
Submit your application at oregonjobs.org using job number https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--OHA--Summer-Street/Communications-Officer--Public-Affairs-Specialist-2-_REQ-206542
Application Deadline: 09/20/2026
Salary Range: $5,988 - $9,191
Washington State Department of Ecology
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a TMDL Project Lead (Environmental Specialist 4) within the Water Quality Program .
Location:
Central Region Office in Union Gap, WA .
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
Five days per week are required in the office during the first month in the position. Afterwards, you may be eligible to telework most of your work time with occasional in-person meetings and activities.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by September 27, 2026
Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.
Duties
Are you interested in working with communities to improve water quality? Do you enjoy building collaborative relationships to address challenging environmental conditions? Washington State is at the forefront of addressing nonpoint sources of water pollution and finding creative ways to clean up watersheds. Ecology’s Water Quality Program has a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) project lead position to fill in Central Washington. In this position, you will work with community members and leaders in developing water cleanup projects to address known water quality challenges. You will find solutions to water quality challenges, connect with the local communities, and discuss the science of water quality along with the influences of land use on water quality. Your responsibilities will also include developing Advance Restoration projects (ARP) and Straight To Implementation (STI) projects to shorten the timelines for water quality improvement. You will primarily cover the Yakima River Watershed, which extends from the snowpacks on the Cascade crest to the dry and near desert conditions of the Columbia River Valley. The variety of environmental conditions of Central Washington provides variety in environmental work and recreational opportunities. The Central Region also tends to be an affordable and uncrowded region of Washington.
What you will do:
Become familiar with and knowledgeable about the watershed that you are working in, including the land uses and characteristics of the communities within the watersheds.
Involve key interest groups and organizations to effectively conduct technical studies, develop water quality implementation control strategies, and write TMDLs to protect and restore impaired waters.
Coordinate and communicate with Tribes, local governments and other watershed groups during the development and implementation of TMDL, ARP, or STI projects.
Monitor and report on progress of implementation measures toward meeting water quality standards as specified in the water cleanup plans.
Represent Ecology at legal and public hearings and conferences regarding Water Cleanup Plans.
Conduct or provide support to the CRO Watershed Unit on non-point pollution voluntary corrective actions as well as formal regulatory enforcement efforts for non-point pollution issues. This includes developing regional non-point compliance documents such as Requests for Enforcement (RFE) and Administrative Orders (AO).
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Nine (9) years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, which includes the following:
Environmental Assessment – Ability to assess environmental conditions and data to identify pollution sources and support effective cleanup actions.
Water Quality Planning and Regulation – Ability to develop water quality plans and apply environmental regulations to guide actions that improve water quality.
Project Management – Ability to organize and manage complex environmental projects to deliver timely and high-quality results.
Communication and Engagement – Ability to clearly explain technical information and engage partners to support shared understanding and collaborative solutions.
Analytical Judgment – Ability to analyze complex information and make sound decisions that support effective environmental outcomes.
Collaboration and Leadership – Ability to work cooperatively with partners and guide work toward shared goals without formal authority.
Education involving a major study in an environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning; or an academic discipline related to the duties of the position.
Examples of how to qualify:
9 years of experience.
8 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
7 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
6 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
5 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
3 years of experience AND a Master’s degree.
2 years of experience AND a Ph.D.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license or provide alternate reliable transportation for travel within the state of Washington.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience leading environmental cleanup projects.
Technical writing experience.
Experience facilitating meetings.
Experience coordinating agencies and working with external interest groups.
If you are excited about this role and meet the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Desired qualifications reflect additional knowledge, skills, or experience that are nice to have but not required. Studies have shown that some applicants, especially women and people of color, are less likely to apply unless they meet every listed qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging, and we welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and unique perspectives.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov .
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.
Application Process
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 job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:
Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website.
Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Mark Peterschmidt at Mark.Peterschmidt@ecy.wa.gov
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov
About the Water Quality Program
The mission of the Water Quality Program is to protect and restore Washington's waters to sustain healthy watersheds and communities. Our work ensures that state waters support beneficial uses of water, including recreational and business activities, supplies for clean drinking water, and the protection of fish, aquatic life, wildlife, and public health.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology 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. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
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 Incentive , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website , explore Working at Ecology , check out our Strategic Plan , and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , 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.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a TMDL Project Lead (Environmental Specialist 4) within the Water Quality Program .
Location:
Central Region Office in Union Gap, WA .
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
Five days per week are required in the office during the first month in the position. Afterwards, you may be eligible to telework most of your work time with occasional in-person meetings and activities.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by September 27, 2026
Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.
Duties
Are you interested in working with communities to improve water quality? Do you enjoy building collaborative relationships to address challenging environmental conditions? Washington State is at the forefront of addressing nonpoint sources of water pollution and finding creative ways to clean up watersheds. Ecology’s Water Quality Program has a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) project lead position to fill in Central Washington. In this position, you will work with community members and leaders in developing water cleanup projects to address known water quality challenges. You will find solutions to water quality challenges, connect with the local communities, and discuss the science of water quality along with the influences of land use on water quality. Your responsibilities will also include developing Advance Restoration projects (ARP) and Straight To Implementation (STI) projects to shorten the timelines for water quality improvement. You will primarily cover the Yakima River Watershed, which extends from the snowpacks on the Cascade crest to the dry and near desert conditions of the Columbia River Valley. The variety of environmental conditions of Central Washington provides variety in environmental work and recreational opportunities. The Central Region also tends to be an affordable and uncrowded region of Washington.
What you will do:
Become familiar with and knowledgeable about the watershed that you are working in, including the land uses and characteristics of the communities within the watersheds.
Involve key interest groups and organizations to effectively conduct technical studies, develop water quality implementation control strategies, and write TMDLs to protect and restore impaired waters.
Coordinate and communicate with Tribes, local governments and other watershed groups during the development and implementation of TMDL, ARP, or STI projects.
Monitor and report on progress of implementation measures toward meeting water quality standards as specified in the water cleanup plans.
Represent Ecology at legal and public hearings and conferences regarding Water Cleanup Plans.
Conduct or provide support to the CRO Watershed Unit on non-point pollution voluntary corrective actions as well as formal regulatory enforcement efforts for non-point pollution issues. This includes developing regional non-point compliance documents such as Requests for Enforcement (RFE) and Administrative Orders (AO).
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Nine (9) years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, which includes the following:
Environmental Assessment – Ability to assess environmental conditions and data to identify pollution sources and support effective cleanup actions.
Water Quality Planning and Regulation – Ability to develop water quality plans and apply environmental regulations to guide actions that improve water quality.
Project Management – Ability to organize and manage complex environmental projects to deliver timely and high-quality results.
Communication and Engagement – Ability to clearly explain technical information and engage partners to support shared understanding and collaborative solutions.
Analytical Judgment – Ability to analyze complex information and make sound decisions that support effective environmental outcomes.
Collaboration and Leadership – Ability to work cooperatively with partners and guide work toward shared goals without formal authority.
Education involving a major study in an environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning; or an academic discipline related to the duties of the position.
Examples of how to qualify:
9 years of experience.
8 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
7 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
6 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
5 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
3 years of experience AND a Master’s degree.
2 years of experience AND a Ph.D.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license or provide alternate reliable transportation for travel within the state of Washington.
Desired Qualifications:
Experience leading environmental cleanup projects.
Technical writing experience.
Experience facilitating meetings.
Experience coordinating agencies and working with external interest groups.
If you are excited about this role and meet the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Desired qualifications reflect additional knowledge, skills, or experience that are nice to have but not required. Studies have shown that some applicants, especially women and people of color, are less likely to apply unless they meet every listed qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging, and we welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and unique perspectives.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov .
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.
Application Process
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 job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:
Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website.
Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Mark Peterschmidt at Mark.Peterschmidt@ecy.wa.gov
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov
About the Water Quality Program
The mission of the Water Quality Program is to protect and restore Washington's waters to sustain healthy watersheds and communities. Our work ensures that state waters support beneficial uses of water, including recreational and business activities, supplies for clean drinking water, and the protection of fish, aquatic life, wildlife, and public health.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology 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. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
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 Incentive , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth * Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website , explore Working at Ecology , check out our Strategic Plan , and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , 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.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Illinois Department of Human Services
Job Requisition ID: 56335
Opening Date: 09/08/2026 Closing Date: 09/21/2026 Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: ADMIN ASSISTANT I - 00501 Salary: Anticipated Salary (Eff 7/1/26) $5,834-$8,307/month ($70,008-$99,684/year) Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Cook Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: RC028 Paraprofessional Human Services Employees, AFSCME Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm, 1 hour unpaid lunch.
Headquarter Location: 555 W Monroe St, Chicago, Illinois, 60661
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Bureau of Engagement and Support Services
To be considered, applicants must apply through our official website: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/56335/
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is the state’s lead division serving people with disabilities committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and racial justice. The mission of the Division is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their goals of employment, education, and independent living. The Division of Rehabilitation Services is seeking to hire an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support to the Engagement and Support Services Bureau Chief. The Administrative Assistant reviews and analyzes confidential and general inquiries received from internal and external sources, coordinates communications, and day to day activities and special projects for the Bureau Chief. The successful candidate shall demonstrate exemplary organizational and communication skills, be a self-starter, and be able to carry out assignments with limited oversight.
Essential Functions
Serves as administrative support to the Bureau of Engagement and Support Services Bureau Chief.
Coordinates day-to-day activities of the Bureau.
Coordinates special projects of a complex and confidential nature involving office operations.
Performs administrative functions for the Bureau Chief.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably with the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in public or business administration.
Requires one (1) year of professional experience in a public or private organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) years of professional experience effectively communicating in written and oral formats and coordinating the day-to-day activities that lead to greater efficiencies and effectiveness within a large public or private organization.
Two (2) years of professional experience working for a public or private organization, in a social or human services field, maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with professionalism.
Two (2) years of professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail while multi-tasking multiple projects.
Two (2) years of professional experience developing and maintaining professional working relationships with staff, customers, vendors and public and encouraging respect for those of other cultures and backgrounds.
Two (2) years of professional experience conducting special projects which include evaluating existing and proposed programs, policies, and procedures for a public or private organization.
Two (2) years of experience researching issues and concerns, preparing reports and presentations, and developing correspondence to staff, customers, public, and/or internal and external stakeholders.
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following: • A Pension Program • Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment) *Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable) • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years • Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) • 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave • Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan • Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility • GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only) For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Job Requisition ID: 56335
Opening Date: 09/08/2026 Closing Date: 09/21/2026 Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: ADMIN ASSISTANT I - 00501 Salary: Anticipated Salary (Eff 7/1/26) $5,834-$8,307/month ($70,008-$99,684/year) Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Cook Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: RC028 Paraprofessional Human Services Employees, AFSCME Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm, 1 hour unpaid lunch.
Headquarter Location: 555 W Monroe St, Chicago, Illinois, 60661
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Bureau of Engagement and Support Services
To be considered, applicants must apply through our official website: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/56335/
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is the state’s lead division serving people with disabilities committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and racial justice. The mission of the Division is to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their goals of employment, education, and independent living. The Division of Rehabilitation Services is seeking to hire an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support to the Engagement and Support Services Bureau Chief. The Administrative Assistant reviews and analyzes confidential and general inquiries received from internal and external sources, coordinates communications, and day to day activities and special projects for the Bureau Chief. The successful candidate shall demonstrate exemplary organizational and communication skills, be a self-starter, and be able to carry out assignments with limited oversight.
Essential Functions
Serves as administrative support to the Bureau of Engagement and Support Services Bureau Chief.
Coordinates day-to-day activities of the Bureau.
Coordinates special projects of a complex and confidential nature involving office operations.
Performs administrative functions for the Bureau Chief.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably with the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in public or business administration.
Requires one (1) year of professional experience in a public or private organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) years of professional experience effectively communicating in written and oral formats and coordinating the day-to-day activities that lead to greater efficiencies and effectiveness within a large public or private organization.
Two (2) years of professional experience working for a public or private organization, in a social or human services field, maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with professionalism.
Two (2) years of professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail while multi-tasking multiple projects.
Two (2) years of professional experience developing and maintaining professional working relationships with staff, customers, vendors and public and encouraging respect for those of other cultures and backgrounds.
Two (2) years of professional experience conducting special projects which include evaluating existing and proposed programs, policies, and procedures for a public or private organization.
Two (2) years of experience researching issues and concerns, preparing reports and presentations, and developing correspondence to staff, customers, public, and/or internal and external stakeholders.
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following: • A Pension Program • Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment) *Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable) • 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years • Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) • 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave • Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan • Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) • Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility • GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only) For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
