Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) Engagement Coordinator (Management Analyst 3)

The salary listed above includes the scheduled 2% general salary increase that goes into effect on July 1, 2026.

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) Engagement Coordinator (Management Analyst 3) within the Human Resources Office.

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.
• You may 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 June 17, 2026
• Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.

Duties

The DEIR Engagement Coordinator plays a role in advancing the Department of Ecology’s mission by strengthening diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) across the agency.

As a member of the Human Resources Office and the DEIR and Workforce Experience Team, you will help shape an inclusive employee experience and foster a workplace where employees feel heard, valued, and connected. You will serve in both a strategic and highly collaborative capacity, ideal for someone passionate about employee engagement, organizational culture, and meaningful systems change.

In this role, you will design and facilitate opportunities for employes to contribute ideas, share perspectives, and influence decisions. You will also directly support the development and implementation of agency-wide DEIR strategies, policies and state directives. A core part of the job is leading and strengthening the DEIR Design Team, an employee group focused on improving the employee experience. As the Coordinator, you will guide the Design Team’s operations, facilitate meetings, develop sub-groups, and elevate recommendations to decision-makers. This is a unique opportunity to turn employee engagement into real organizational outcomes.

What you will do:

• Lead the employee-led DEIR Design Team by coordinating meetings, developing agendas, advising sub-groups, and elevating proposals to leadership.
• Develop and maintain sustainable mechanisms for collecting feedback from Design Team members and from larger workforce on issues and recommendations coming from the Design Team.
• Encourage active participation from Ecology’s workforce and sustain momentum in DEIR initiatives by identifying engagement and participation strategies and barriers.
• Using knowledge of DEI, partner with the DEIR Design Team and sub-groups, the HR Training Team, and other business partners to develop and maintain a sustainable mechanism for educating Ecology’s workforce on DEIR topics to promote learning and development.
• In collaboration with Executive Communications, develop communications and oversee agency-wide events which may include cultural holidays, awareness or celebration months, belonging events and similar occasions.
• Consult with HR teams and Executive Communications to support the development and implementation of sustainable feedback mechanisms for the workforce to provide feedback to HR teams.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of employee recognition at Ecology as led by the DEIR and Workforce Experience Team.

Qualifications

For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website.

Required Qualifications:

• Seven years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, which includes the following:

  • Demonstrated skill to lead cross-functional teams or workgroups by setting clear direction, facilitating collaboration, aligning members around shared goals, managing group dynamics, and delivering measurable results.
  • Demonstrated skill in managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
  • Demonstrated skill to develop and facilitate employee discussion formats—such as focus groups, listening sessions, and workgroups—that apply psychological safety principles, encourage diverse perspectives, manage group dynamics effectively, and translate feedback into actionable outcomes.
  • Facilitating conversations that are used to engage, inform and strategize as it relates to diversity of perspectives and identities, equitable policies and practices, inclusive culture, and respectful behaviors.
  • Demonstrated skill to apply concepts of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect into practical application in work activities, including evaluating policies, processes, and decisions for equitable impact; identifying systemic barriers; fostering inclusive engagement and participation; and promoting respectful, culturally responsive workplace interactions.
  • Demonstrated skill to conduct research, analyze quantitative and qualitative data, identify trends and themes, and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Education Involving a major study in business administration, public administration, law, public health, social science, race, gender, or sexuality studies, Humanities, Human Resource Management, organizational change, social justice, Behavioral Science, Industrial Relations, Public Relations, International Relations, Equity Studies, Communications, environmental, biological, chemical, physical, or natural resources or a related field.

Examples of how to qualify:

• 7 years of experience.
• 6 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
• 5 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
• 4 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
• 3 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
• 1 years of experience AND a Master’s degree.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience playing a key role in workplace diversity, equity, inclusion, respect (DEIR) initiatives, employee resource groups, business resource groups, or similar opportunities.
• Skills in organizing and prioritizing complex work, developing and implementing structured plans, coordinating competing deadlines, and leading groups effectively to achieve defined objectives.
• Skills in communicating clearly in written and verbal formats, actively listening to understand diverse perspectives, asking clarifying questions, and receiving input and identifying responsive action.
• Experience evaluating proposals and elevating informed recommendations to decision-makers.
• Skills with building relationships and collaborating across a diverse workforce community to cultivate an environment of engagement, belonging, respect, empathy, active listening, and trust.
• Experience developing communications or educational content related to DEIR.

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.

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 Devi Ogden at Devi.Ogden@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 Human Resources Office

The mission of the Human Resources Office (HRO) is to develop successful employees, promote healthy and productive relationships, ensure a safe work environment, and recruit great talent to achieve Ecology’s mission.

The DEIR and Workforce Experience Team develops, recommends, and implements strategies to increase workforce diversity, improve equity in policies and practices, and foster a culture of belonging across the agency. We build bridges across the agency by:

• Serving as a venue to receive feedback on employee experiences
• Sharing feedback, data, & insights to identify gaps
• Helping identify solutions to address those gaps
• Supporting implementation of solutions

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 Incentives, 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.

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

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