Human Resource Consultant 3 – Facilitator

Description

WFSE Article 4.7 Internal Transfer Opportunity

Human Resource Consultant 3 – Facilitator

Position #SE60 – WFSE

Employee and Business Support Services Administration/Training and Development Unit

Walla Walla, WA

The Department of Corrections (DOC) has a permanent, full time Human Resource Consultant 3 (HRC3) opening available in the Employee and Business Support Services Administration, Training and Development Unit. Position SE60 is located in Walla Walla, WA.

The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Work hours are determined by unit needs and are at the discretion of the unit supervisor. If you are currently working an alternate work schedule, please be aware that these positions may not be able to honor that schedule. For questions, please contact the Human Resource Office.

In accordance with Article 4.7 of the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) 2023-25 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), this job opening is available to internal transfer candidates ONLY. Employees who meet the following criteria may apply: 

• You are requesting a transfer under Article 4.7 of the WFSE CBA.
• You are a permanent DOC employee.
• You currently hold permanent status in the class being recruited for in this job posting.
• You are currently in a position represented by WFSE.

How to Apply:

If you meet the criteria outlined above and are interested in transferring to this position, please submit a request to: [email protected]. Please reference the position number(s)and include the following information in your request:

• Full name
• Personnel number
• Current job title and work unit

Note, per the CBA:

• If you requested transfer under Article 4.7 and you refused the offer, you cannot request another Article 4.7 transfer for 12 months.
• If you have accepted a transfer under Article 4.7 you are not eligible to request another transfer under this Article for 24 months. 

For more information or questions about this opportunity, please email [email protected].

Duties

Under general direction, competently deliver professional level instruction for various audiences based on adult learning theory with a focus on learning and performance. 

Tasks include: 

• Delivers TDU curricula as assigned with the level of expertise required to achieve the learning objectives and performance outcomes. 
• Serves as assigned back-up to the Community Corrections Officer Academy (CCOA) – Case Management Academy (CMA) Training Manager.
• Serves as the Academy Coordinator for CCOA and/or CMA as assigned. 
• Serve as the lead Defensive Tactics instructor for students attending CCOA. Ensure familiarity with CCD Use of Force policy. Work collaboratively with other instructors, curriculum staff and supervisors to adapt and deliver individual courses and training expectations to meet the needs of students. 
• Work collaboratively with other instructors to train, coach, and mentor students towards knowledge and skill outcomes based on an integrated learning model. 
• Continuously improve your knowledge and use adult learning theory principles, basic and essential instructional skills and effective management of the learning environment to provide students with the highest-level of quality training. Maintain required certifications and progress towards continuous professional development. 
• Maintain an understanding of the DOC operations in which the learning objectives and performance outcomes will be applied by students on the job. 
• Continuously improve knowledge and skills to enhance your ability to master the facilitation and integration of concepts into the delivery of all curriculums.

Actively contribute to the effective operation and continued quality improvement of the Training and Development Unit.

Tasks include: 

• Organize and coordinate academy and training delivery. 
• Participate on curriculum review and project teams as assigned. 
• Review student evaluations and feedback; recommend adjustments to curriculum and modify training delivery methods as necessary to improve quality. 
• Responsible for the professional condition and appearance of the classroom(s), the Performance Centers and training equipment and materials.

Assume accountability for the accuracy and quality of student learning.

Tasks include:

• Assist, coach, and mentor other instructors to enhance the instructional delivery and training experiences for students. 
• Actively ensure instructor professionalism and appropriate modeling for students with an emphasis on learning and performance.
• Provide appropriate feedback to instructors to foster continuous quality improvement. 
• Document training related incidents and student performance.

Qualifications

Required qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• Ability to present and facilitate training in front of large audiences.
• Two years’ experience involving the teaching/training of adults. (Not considered as full-time experience.) Minimum of two years’ experience working in a corrections-related field including working with incarcerated individuals / or those under agency jurisdiction. This position requires Field Instructor or Master Level certification in Defensive Tactics, and taser, Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) and WRAP certification, or willingness and ability to become certified in al within 12 months of appointment. 
• Ability to instruct or to gain the skills and experience to instruct all TDU designated training for all DOC staff. 
• Ability to attain and maintain required certifications within one year of appointment. 
• Ability to respond to training needs statewide with minimal notice. Accept high level of personal and professional responsibility and accountability.
• Consistently demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality as well as flexibility in work schedule. 
• Proven ability to work effectively in an operational unit that values professionalism, diversity, collaboration, integrity and continuous quality improvement to instructional quality and customer service to students and stakeholders. 
• Demonstrate competence to execute expert level organizational and functional skills. 
• Possess skills and experience to garner respect from peers and stakeholders. 
• Proven ability to work effectively within a team-oriented working environments that includes interaction with incarcerated individuals or those under agency jurisdiction. 
• Ability to work effectively with basic computer programs in addition to immerging technologies that improve training delivery. 
• Ability to be adaptable to change; contribute in productive and innovative ways to meet agency training needs. 
• Serve as a professional representative of DOC to the public. 
• Dress appropriately for the position.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with focus on adult learning, human resources, business, social or organizational behavioral sciences, or related field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized y the U.S. Department of Education or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or a foreign equivalent. 
• Knowledge and application of adult learning principles. 
• Additional certification as an instructor of job knowledge/skill training for adult learners. 
• Experience with training in the corrections field– prisons and/or community corrections experience. 
• Understanding of and/or experience with project management, Lean principles, Evidence Based Practices Core Correctional Practices, and Risk Needs Responsivity. 
• Demonstration of instructor development to include Fundamentals of Learning Delivery, Fundamentals of Curriculum Design, or other instructional certification.

Supplemental Information

The mission of DOC is Improving public safety by positively changing lives’

For additional information about the agency, please visitdoc.wa.gov.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Employees may work directly with or in close proximity to incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply. 
• We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration. 
• Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position. 
• Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
• Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment may also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
• This position may be represented by a Union Shop.
• DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

We are committed to hiring individuals who possess core diversity competencies: -Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.-Work effectively with people of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.-Respectfully acknowledge people’s differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.-Promote inclusiveness.-Be culturally sensitive and appropriate.-Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.

What we offer:

As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (dependent on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation and so much more!

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability. 

The DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification 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.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email Alaina Olson, Human Resource Consultant, at [email protected]. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That’s why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits. 

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems’ web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays 

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday. 

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave 

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave. 

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165. 

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave 

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 12-31-2022

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