Dept. of Commerce invites applications for the position of:
Commerce Specialist 2
SALARY: $3,549.00 - $4,653.00 Monthly
$42,588.00 - $55,836.00 Annually
OPENING DATE: 04/27/15
CLOSING DATE: 05/11/15 11:59 PM
DESCRIPTION:
Who we are:
At Commerce, we’re a little different. But for you, it might be the perfect fit. Our Olympia offices are open Monday through Friday (flexible schedules are available). Our parking is free but many of our employees bike year round and we have an active bicycle loaner program. Washington State also offers commuting programs, including free, subsidized and reduced public transpiration incentives. There are 315 of us, but our executive staff know us on a first-name basis. We are committed to our work but value the balance with our personal lives. We hire people for a position, but encourage them to train for growth opportunities.
If this sounds like a good fit and you meet the qualifications below, we encourage you to apply today!
What we do:
We are the lead state agency charged with enhancing and promoting sustainable communities and economic vitality in Washington. We administer a diverse portfolio of more than 100 programs and several state boards and commissions, all focused on achieving one clear and simple mission: to grow and improve jobs in Washington.
Our key customers include businesses, local governments, and community-based organizations. We also play the crucial role of convening numerous local, state, regional, and federal partners and stakeholders, both public and private. Together we work to support the Governor's priorities and achieve shared goals and objectives for the citizens of Washington.
Not from Olympia?
As the state’s capitol, Olympia is located off Interstate 5 at the bottom of the Puget Sound roughly half-way between Seattle and Portland, and less than a two hour drive to the coast, temperate rainforest, mountains, urban city, or farmlands. With year-round art festivals, parades, theatre shows, concerts, and community events, Olympia and its surrounding cities have something for everyone. For parents, it boasts some of the best schools in the nation and renowned Hands on Children’s Museum. Home to two universities (The Evergreen State College and Saint Martin’s University), Olympia residents also have the opportunity to pursue a degree while working!
DUTIES:
About this job:
The Community Services and Housing Division, Office of Crime Victims Advocacy is recruiting for a Commerce Specialist 2 in the Sexual Assault Services Program. The responsibilities are grant coordination and development, monitoring grantee performance, providing technical assistance to support grantees’ success in service delivery and prevention efforts, as well as use of knowledge and expertise on crime victim services to contribute to development and implementation of grant service standards, management standards, and sexual assault program development.
Key Duties:
Grant coordination: Develop funding applications and requests for proposals; evaluate applications and make funding recommendations to program manager; review, negotiate and execute grant agreements; monitor grants and provide technical assistance to ensure achievement of program goals and objectives.
Program development: participate in planning and development of program processes, projects or policies; assist with program advisory groups, workgroups, and stakeholder processes.
Serve as the program lead on one or more statewide initiatives such as accreditation, Infonet service data, or the federal SASP formula grant program.
Develop, analyze, and assess technical assistance plans using professional experience and knowledge, journal articles, research, best practice standards, and consultation, as needed.
Coordinates and/or conducts training and provides technical assistance to staff and service providers, public policy makers, based on best practice analysis, literature search, and field experience.
Assists with the development and implementation of data collection systems that meet individual program requirements and needs.
Conducts monitoring of required service data reported by grantees; checks for timeliness, completeness, and accuracy.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree AND two years of professional experience providing crime victim services and/or administration of services within a crime victim services program. (Additional professional level experience in providing crime victim services and/or administration of services within a crime victims services program may substitute, year-for-year, for the education requirement. A graduate or advanced degree may substitute for one year of the required experience.)
One year experience in contracting public funds to community agencies.
One year experience working for or in partnership with organizations based in marginalized communities and/or Native American tribes.
Professional experience interpreting and applying detailed policies and procedures.
Professional experience using word processing applications, building and editing spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel, and use of internet for research.
Demonstrated high-level interpersonal communication skills; clear oral and written communication ability; able to work effectively with contractors and other clients.
Desirable Qualifications:
One year of experience creating presentation materials and conducting presentations or training.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Special Notes:
This position is covered by a union security provision. Therefore, as a condition of employment, candidates who are appointed are required to become members of the Washington Federation of State Employees, or pay other representational fees within the first 30 days of employment.
I want to work for Commerce! How do I apply?
Click the green “Apply” button near the top of this announcement to get started. Include the following attachments with your completed application:
A letter of interest with a detailed description of your experience as it pertains to the qualifications listed;
A current resume;
A list of at least three professional references.
The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of your application and application materials submitted. All information may be verified and documentation may be required.
The hiring authority reserves the right and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision at any time during the announcement period.
For questions about this recruitment, please contact Stephanie Condon at 360-725-2889 or email her at Stephanie.Condon@Commerce.wa.gov.
Additional Information:
The Washington State Department of Commerce complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal Form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
The Washington State Department of Commerce 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 or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (360) 725-2650. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
For more information or to see the original document please follow this link: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=1133718[4/30/2015 8:29:17 AM]
Commerce Specialist 2
SALARY: $3,549.00 - $4,653.00 Monthly
$42,588.00 - $55,836.00 Annually
OPENING DATE: 04/27/15
CLOSING DATE: 05/11/15 11:59 PM
DESCRIPTION:
Who we are:
At Commerce, we’re a little different. But for you, it might be the perfect fit. Our Olympia offices are open Monday through Friday (flexible schedules are available). Our parking is free but many of our employees bike year round and we have an active bicycle loaner program. Washington State also offers commuting programs, including free, subsidized and reduced public transpiration incentives. There are 315 of us, but our executive staff know us on a first-name basis. We are committed to our work but value the balance with our personal lives. We hire people for a position, but encourage them to train for growth opportunities.
If this sounds like a good fit and you meet the qualifications below, we encourage you to apply today!
What we do:
We are the lead state agency charged with enhancing and promoting sustainable communities and economic vitality in Washington. We administer a diverse portfolio of more than 100 programs and several state boards and commissions, all focused on achieving one clear and simple mission: to grow and improve jobs in Washington.
Our key customers include businesses, local governments, and community-based organizations. We also play the crucial role of convening numerous local, state, regional, and federal partners and stakeholders, both public and private. Together we work to support the Governor's priorities and achieve shared goals and objectives for the citizens of Washington.
Not from Olympia?
As the state’s capitol, Olympia is located off Interstate 5 at the bottom of the Puget Sound roughly half-way between Seattle and Portland, and less than a two hour drive to the coast, temperate rainforest, mountains, urban city, or farmlands. With year-round art festivals, parades, theatre shows, concerts, and community events, Olympia and its surrounding cities have something for everyone. For parents, it boasts some of the best schools in the nation and renowned Hands on Children’s Museum. Home to two universities (The Evergreen State College and Saint Martin’s University), Olympia residents also have the opportunity to pursue a degree while working!
DUTIES:
About this job:
The Community Services and Housing Division, Office of Crime Victims Advocacy is recruiting for a Commerce Specialist 2 in the Sexual Assault Services Program. The responsibilities are grant coordination and development, monitoring grantee performance, providing technical assistance to support grantees’ success in service delivery and prevention efforts, as well as use of knowledge and expertise on crime victim services to contribute to development and implementation of grant service standards, management standards, and sexual assault program development.
Key Duties:
Grant coordination: Develop funding applications and requests for proposals; evaluate applications and make funding recommendations to program manager; review, negotiate and execute grant agreements; monitor grants and provide technical assistance to ensure achievement of program goals and objectives.
Program development: participate in planning and development of program processes, projects or policies; assist with program advisory groups, workgroups, and stakeholder processes.
Serve as the program lead on one or more statewide initiatives such as accreditation, Infonet service data, or the federal SASP formula grant program.
Develop, analyze, and assess technical assistance plans using professional experience and knowledge, journal articles, research, best practice standards, and consultation, as needed.
Coordinates and/or conducts training and provides technical assistance to staff and service providers, public policy makers, based on best practice analysis, literature search, and field experience.
Assists with the development and implementation of data collection systems that meet individual program requirements and needs.
Conducts monitoring of required service data reported by grantees; checks for timeliness, completeness, and accuracy.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree AND two years of professional experience providing crime victim services and/or administration of services within a crime victim services program. (Additional professional level experience in providing crime victim services and/or administration of services within a crime victims services program may substitute, year-for-year, for the education requirement. A graduate or advanced degree may substitute for one year of the required experience.)
One year experience in contracting public funds to community agencies.
One year experience working for or in partnership with organizations based in marginalized communities and/or Native American tribes.
Professional experience interpreting and applying detailed policies and procedures.
Professional experience using word processing applications, building and editing spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel, and use of internet for research.
Demonstrated high-level interpersonal communication skills; clear oral and written communication ability; able to work effectively with contractors and other clients.
Desirable Qualifications:
One year of experience creating presentation materials and conducting presentations or training.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Special Notes:
This position is covered by a union security provision. Therefore, as a condition of employment, candidates who are appointed are required to become members of the Washington Federation of State Employees, or pay other representational fees within the first 30 days of employment.
I want to work for Commerce! How do I apply?
Click the green “Apply” button near the top of this announcement to get started. Include the following attachments with your completed application:
A letter of interest with a detailed description of your experience as it pertains to the qualifications listed;
A current resume;
A list of at least three professional references.
The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of your application and application materials submitted. All information may be verified and documentation may be required.
The hiring authority reserves the right and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision at any time during the announcement period.
For questions about this recruitment, please contact Stephanie Condon at 360-725-2889 or email her at Stephanie.Condon@Commerce.wa.gov.
Additional Information:
The Washington State Department of Commerce complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal Form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
The Washington State Department of Commerce 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 or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (360) 725-2650. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
For more information or to see the original document please follow this link: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=1133718[4/30/2015 8:29:17 AM]
