Washington State Department of Ecology
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring two Greenhouse Gas Emissions Engineers (Environmental Engineer 2) within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP).
Location:
Headquarters Office in Lacey, 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.
A minimum of one day per week is required in the office. This position is expected to be in the office for a full workday every Tuesday.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by September 20, 2026.
Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.
Duties
Are you an engineer eager to apply your technical skills to real-world climate work? As a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Engineer, you will help ensure the accuracy and reliability of Washington’s greenhouse gas reporting under the Climate Commitment Act. In this role, you will review emissions data, apply engineering principles to verify calculations, and learn the details of state and federal climate regulations. You will work closely with other experienced engineers who will provide mentoring, guidance, and support as you take on increasingly complex assignments. You will also interact with regulated facilities and assist them in understanding reporting tools and requirements. This position is a great opportunity to grow as an engineer while contributing to meaningful climate policy, improving reporting systems, and building your expertise across a range of industries.
What you will do:
Under the oversight of a Professional Engineer, review greenhouse gas emissions report submissions from electric power entities, natural gas and other fuel suppliers, and industrial facilities, for accuracy and completeness.
Apply engineering knowledge and core tenets to calculate and review report submissions.
Conduct engineering analyses and review protocols, policies, and guidance for effective and consistent implementation of the greenhouse gas reporting program.
Cultivate and maintain relationships and ongoing communication with reporting and regulated entities and interested parties by providing proactive, timely information and answering technical questions.
Conduct environmental inspections, audits, and studies, to include engineering review of industrial equipment and procedures to verify application of sound engineering design, and practices.
Identify complex and emerging issues with electricity and fuel supply markets.
Develop reporting tools, guidance documents and training for all regulated entities (including the electricity, facilities, natural gas, and other fuel supplier sectors), and interested parties.
Assist with rulemakings pertaining to the electricity, natural gas, and fuel supply sectors.
Learn more about what it is like to be an Engineer at the Department of Ecology
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Six years of engineering experience (environmental, water resource, civil, chemical, mechanical or related field) and/or education related to the duties of the position, which includes the following:
Greenhouse Gas and Climate Concepts – Demonstrated knowledge of greenhouse gases, climate change science. Experience performing emissions calculations, or energy accounting to support accurate analysis and informed engineering review.
Engineering Analysis and Verification – Ability to conduct engineering analyses, review technical documents, and verify environmental data such as emissions, waste, or process-based information.
Regulatory Interpretation – Ability to interpret federal and state greenhouse gas rules and related regulations to determine applicability and support consistent implementation across assigned reporters and sectors.
Analytical Problem Solving – Ability to evaluate data and calculations, identify discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions to improve accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Sector Relationship Development – Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with electric power entities, fuel suppliers, and industrial facilities to support effective communication, outreach, and understanding of reporting requirements.
Technical Assistance and Customer Support – Ability to guide regulated entities and interested parties through greenhouse gas reporting requirements and the use of reporting platforms.
Preparation and Use of Engineering Documentation – Ability to prepare clear engineering documentation, organize technical data, and use established calculators and reporting tools for emissions and intensity metrics.
Professional Work Management – Demonstrated competence in organizing engineering tasks, maintaining documentation, and meeting deadlines to ensure accurate and timely verification work.
Multi-Party Communication and Collaboration – Ability to communicate technical information clearly to consultants, industry representatives, local authorities, agency staff, and the public to support understanding of environmental engineering problems and regulatory requirements.
An Engineer-In-Training Certificate or education involving a major study in one of the following engineering fields, sanitary, water resource, civil, geotechnical, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or related field.
Examples of how to qualify:
6 years of experience.
5 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
4 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
3 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
2 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
2 years of experience AND an Engineer-in-Training certificate.
A Master’s degree or above.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
A background check will be conducted, which may include criminal record history, fingerprinting, and credit history. 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.
Desired Qualifications:
Engineer-in-Training Credential – Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate to demonstrate foundational engineering competence and readiness for progression toward professional engineering responsibilities.
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 .
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 the following required documents :
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 Eli Levitt at Eli.Levitt@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 Climate Pollution Reduction Program
The Climate Pollution Reduction Program's (CPRP's) mission is to guide Washington to a net zero future by 2050. We implement policies that encourage businesses and individuals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build a clean energy economy.
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.
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.
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.
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 two Greenhouse Gas Emissions Engineers (Environmental Engineer 2) within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP).
Location:
Headquarters Office in Lacey, 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.
A minimum of one day per week is required in the office. This position is expected to be in the office for a full workday every Tuesday.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
Apply by September 20, 2026.
Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.
Duties
Are you an engineer eager to apply your technical skills to real-world climate work? As a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Engineer, you will help ensure the accuracy and reliability of Washington’s greenhouse gas reporting under the Climate Commitment Act. In this role, you will review emissions data, apply engineering principles to verify calculations, and learn the details of state and federal climate regulations. You will work closely with other experienced engineers who will provide mentoring, guidance, and support as you take on increasingly complex assignments. You will also interact with regulated facilities and assist them in understanding reporting tools and requirements. This position is a great opportunity to grow as an engineer while contributing to meaningful climate policy, improving reporting systems, and building your expertise across a range of industries.
What you will do:
Under the oversight of a Professional Engineer, review greenhouse gas emissions report submissions from electric power entities, natural gas and other fuel suppliers, and industrial facilities, for accuracy and completeness.
Apply engineering knowledge and core tenets to calculate and review report submissions.
Conduct engineering analyses and review protocols, policies, and guidance for effective and consistent implementation of the greenhouse gas reporting program.
Cultivate and maintain relationships and ongoing communication with reporting and regulated entities and interested parties by providing proactive, timely information and answering technical questions.
Conduct environmental inspections, audits, and studies, to include engineering review of industrial equipment and procedures to verify application of sound engineering design, and practices.
Identify complex and emerging issues with electricity and fuel supply markets.
Develop reporting tools, guidance documents and training for all regulated entities (including the electricity, facilities, natural gas, and other fuel supplier sectors), and interested parties.
Assist with rulemakings pertaining to the electricity, natural gas, and fuel supply sectors.
Learn more about what it is like to be an Engineer at the Department of Ecology
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website .
Required Qualifications:
Six years of engineering experience (environmental, water resource, civil, chemical, mechanical or related field) and/or education related to the duties of the position, which includes the following:
Greenhouse Gas and Climate Concepts – Demonstrated knowledge of greenhouse gases, climate change science. Experience performing emissions calculations, or energy accounting to support accurate analysis and informed engineering review.
Engineering Analysis and Verification – Ability to conduct engineering analyses, review technical documents, and verify environmental data such as emissions, waste, or process-based information.
Regulatory Interpretation – Ability to interpret federal and state greenhouse gas rules and related regulations to determine applicability and support consistent implementation across assigned reporters and sectors.
Analytical Problem Solving – Ability to evaluate data and calculations, identify discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions to improve accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Sector Relationship Development – Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with electric power entities, fuel suppliers, and industrial facilities to support effective communication, outreach, and understanding of reporting requirements.
Technical Assistance and Customer Support – Ability to guide regulated entities and interested parties through greenhouse gas reporting requirements and the use of reporting platforms.
Preparation and Use of Engineering Documentation – Ability to prepare clear engineering documentation, organize technical data, and use established calculators and reporting tools for emissions and intensity metrics.
Professional Work Management – Demonstrated competence in organizing engineering tasks, maintaining documentation, and meeting deadlines to ensure accurate and timely verification work.
Multi-Party Communication and Collaboration – Ability to communicate technical information clearly to consultants, industry representatives, local authorities, agency staff, and the public to support understanding of environmental engineering problems and regulatory requirements.
An Engineer-In-Training Certificate or education involving a major study in one of the following engineering fields, sanitary, water resource, civil, geotechnical, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or related field.
Examples of how to qualify:
6 years of experience.
5 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
4 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
3 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
2 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
2 years of experience AND an Engineer-in-Training certificate.
A Master’s degree or above.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
A background check will be conducted, which may include criminal record history, fingerprinting, and credit history. 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.
Desired Qualifications:
Engineer-in-Training Credential – Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate to demonstrate foundational engineering competence and readiness for progression toward professional engineering responsibilities.
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 .
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 the following required documents :
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 Eli Levitt at Eli.Levitt@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 Climate Pollution Reduction Program
The Climate Pollution Reduction Program's (CPRP's) mission is to guide Washington to a net zero future by 2050. We implement policies that encourage businesses and individuals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build a clean energy economy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Grand Canyon Trust
Do you approach human resources (HR) from a place of creativity and curiosity? Do you have experience maintaining and improving HR systems that are compliant and genuinely support the people they serve? Can you integrate tools such as streamlined payroll, HRIS and benefits administration, and thoughtful risk management using a collaborative approach across teams?
The Grand Canyon Trust is hiring a human resource director who excels at both hands-on administrative HR and strategic partnership. This role centers on operational excellence, compliance, benefits and compensation stewardship, and close collaboration with the finance team and other teams to support the ongoing work of the Trust. The human resource director balances HR best practices with the day-to-day realities of payroll, benefits, insurances, and various organizational processes, ensuring HR functions as a trusted partner across the organization.
This person welcomes feedback and collaborative decision-making, serving as the go-to guide for staff navigating workplace questions and concerns while ensuring organizational compliance and helping staff feel heard and supported. This person is a thoughtful member of the organization who values its people and shares in its vision. The Trust has 40+ employees and a budget of $7.2 million.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with HR or similar positions (i.e. organizational development, leadership, supervising employees, conflict resolution, etc.) and knowledge of relevant state and federal compliance requirements.
Experience with conflict management and resolution.
Ability to center care for others in all aspects of work and a commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Ability to build trusting, reciprocal relationships; collaborate across multiple perspectives and power dynamics; and provide guidance to staff on matters such as HR processes and procedures, conflict management, and supervision of others.
An attentiveness to the concerns and needs of a diverse staff.
A familiarity with the lands and peoples of the Colorado Plateau.
SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, or SHRM-CP credential preferred.
Note that experience includes lived experience, traditional knowledge, volunteer experience, school or coursework, work experience, and other related qualifications, skills, and experience.
No candidate will meet every requirement. If you're excited about the position and think you may be a good candidate, we encourage you to apply.
The nitty gritty
Flexibility and paid time off
Flexible scheduling
12 paid holidays
2 weeks paid vacation and two weeks paid sick leave
12-14 weeks of paid parental leave
Paid community service time and sabbatical leave
Benefits
100% employer-paid employee medical and dental insurance (50% employer-paid for qualified dependent premiums)
4% automatic employer contribution to 401K retirement plan plus up to 2% match
Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
Professional development resources
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona with flexible scheduling and ability to work from home up to two days per week. While Flagstaff is preferred, we will consider candidates located elsewhere within Arizona, Utah, Colorado, or New Mexico who are able to travel to Flagstaff at least once per month.
Compensation
$105,000 - $115,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
What does this position entail?
Policies, procedures, and operations (approximately 45%)
Develops policies and procedures and leads the annual review and update of the employee handbook.
In collaboration with the finance team, oversees accurate payroll processing, and ensures proper employee classification and wage and hour compliance. Manages personnel files and various HR-related employee administrative processes. Communicates changes with finance.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment law (multi-state considerations for remote staff), and workplace retirement benefits.
Administers medical leaves of absence and accommodations, ensuring confidentiality.
Directs safety programming, workers’ compensation claims management, unemployment claims management, COBRA, and other compliance tasks. Coordinates with the finance team on liability insurance.
Handles employee concerns, grievances, investigations and improvement/disciplinary processes. Supports staff in resolving conflicts as they arise within the organization.
Benefits administration (approximately 15%)
Manages health insurances, retirement plans, and ancillary benefits (life, disability, etc.).
Leads annual open enrollment and vendor/broker relationship management.
Administers leave programs (sabbaticals, parental leave, etc.).
Coordinates with the finance team on benefits budgeting and accuracy of payroll deductions.
Partners with the finance team on annual budget development for personnel line items.
Employee experience (approximately 15%)
Works with the executive director to develop and administer equitable, transparent, and competitive pay and benefits.
Supports a culture of feedback within the organization by implementing employee surveys and other feedback opportunities. Listens to employees, acts on feedback, and communicates results.
Is a key collaborator for employees and supervisors to provide resources for professional development training for employee’s career development.
Leadership and strategy (approximately 10%)
Creates and manages HR programs that support a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace.
Builds and maintains trusting relationships with employees and applicants.
Serves on the organizational support (OS) team to lead organizational strategies as part of a cross-functional team.
Advises on annual employee performance review processes.
Recruitment and retention (approximately 10%)
Creates recruitment plans, assists with job advertisements, and facilitates the overall recruitment and hiring processes.
Manages employee orientation, including new hire paperwork, benefits education, and other onboarding tasks, such as workspace and equipment assignment.
Facilitates offboarding and exit interviews.
Other (5%)
Stays up to date on HR trends and compliance and regulatory issues that impact the Trust.
Attends staff retreats and events.
How do I apply?
Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@grandcanyontrust.org . In the subject line, please indicate the job you are applying for, and please put the job title and your name in the file names of application materials (ex: Firstname_Lastname_HRdirector_resume.docx).
Initial review of applications : Week of September 28, 2026
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
Anticipated start date: January 2027
Do you approach human resources (HR) from a place of creativity and curiosity? Do you have experience maintaining and improving HR systems that are compliant and genuinely support the people they serve? Can you integrate tools such as streamlined payroll, HRIS and benefits administration, and thoughtful risk management using a collaborative approach across teams?
The Grand Canyon Trust is hiring a human resource director who excels at both hands-on administrative HR and strategic partnership. This role centers on operational excellence, compliance, benefits and compensation stewardship, and close collaboration with the finance team and other teams to support the ongoing work of the Trust. The human resource director balances HR best practices with the day-to-day realities of payroll, benefits, insurances, and various organizational processes, ensuring HR functions as a trusted partner across the organization.
This person welcomes feedback and collaborative decision-making, serving as the go-to guide for staff navigating workplace questions and concerns while ensuring organizational compliance and helping staff feel heard and supported. This person is a thoughtful member of the organization who values its people and shares in its vision. The Trust has 40+ employees and a budget of $7.2 million.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with HR or similar positions (i.e. organizational development, leadership, supervising employees, conflict resolution, etc.) and knowledge of relevant state and federal compliance requirements.
Experience with conflict management and resolution.
Ability to center care for others in all aspects of work and a commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Ability to build trusting, reciprocal relationships; collaborate across multiple perspectives and power dynamics; and provide guidance to staff on matters such as HR processes and procedures, conflict management, and supervision of others.
An attentiveness to the concerns and needs of a diverse staff.
A familiarity with the lands and peoples of the Colorado Plateau.
SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, or SHRM-CP credential preferred.
Note that experience includes lived experience, traditional knowledge, volunteer experience, school or coursework, work experience, and other related qualifications, skills, and experience.
No candidate will meet every requirement. If you're excited about the position and think you may be a good candidate, we encourage you to apply.
The nitty gritty
Flexibility and paid time off
Flexible scheduling
12 paid holidays
2 weeks paid vacation and two weeks paid sick leave
12-14 weeks of paid parental leave
Paid community service time and sabbatical leave
Benefits
100% employer-paid employee medical and dental insurance (50% employer-paid for qualified dependent premiums)
4% automatic employer contribution to 401K retirement plan plus up to 2% match
Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
Professional development resources
Location
Flagstaff, Arizona with flexible scheduling and ability to work from home up to two days per week. While Flagstaff is preferred, we will consider candidates located elsewhere within Arizona, Utah, Colorado, or New Mexico who are able to travel to Flagstaff at least once per month.
Compensation
$105,000 - $115,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
What does this position entail?
Policies, procedures, and operations (approximately 45%)
Develops policies and procedures and leads the annual review and update of the employee handbook.
In collaboration with the finance team, oversees accurate payroll processing, and ensures proper employee classification and wage and hour compliance. Manages personnel files and various HR-related employee administrative processes. Communicates changes with finance.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment law (multi-state considerations for remote staff), and workplace retirement benefits.
Administers medical leaves of absence and accommodations, ensuring confidentiality.
Directs safety programming, workers’ compensation claims management, unemployment claims management, COBRA, and other compliance tasks. Coordinates with the finance team on liability insurance.
Handles employee concerns, grievances, investigations and improvement/disciplinary processes. Supports staff in resolving conflicts as they arise within the organization.
Benefits administration (approximately 15%)
Manages health insurances, retirement plans, and ancillary benefits (life, disability, etc.).
Leads annual open enrollment and vendor/broker relationship management.
Administers leave programs (sabbaticals, parental leave, etc.).
Coordinates with the finance team on benefits budgeting and accuracy of payroll deductions.
Partners with the finance team on annual budget development for personnel line items.
Employee experience (approximately 15%)
Works with the executive director to develop and administer equitable, transparent, and competitive pay and benefits.
Supports a culture of feedback within the organization by implementing employee surveys and other feedback opportunities. Listens to employees, acts on feedback, and communicates results.
Is a key collaborator for employees and supervisors to provide resources for professional development training for employee’s career development.
Leadership and strategy (approximately 10%)
Creates and manages HR programs that support a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace.
Builds and maintains trusting relationships with employees and applicants.
Serves on the organizational support (OS) team to lead organizational strategies as part of a cross-functional team.
Advises on annual employee performance review processes.
Recruitment and retention (approximately 10%)
Creates recruitment plans, assists with job advertisements, and facilitates the overall recruitment and hiring processes.
Manages employee orientation, including new hire paperwork, benefits education, and other onboarding tasks, such as workspace and equipment assignment.
Facilitates offboarding and exit interviews.
Other (5%)
Stays up to date on HR trends and compliance and regulatory issues that impact the Trust.
Attends staff retreats and events.
How do I apply?
Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@grandcanyontrust.org . In the subject line, please indicate the job you are applying for, and please put the job title and your name in the file names of application materials (ex: Firstname_Lastname_HRdirector_resume.docx).
Initial review of applications : Week of September 28, 2026
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
Anticipated start date: January 2027
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
