Anti-Hate Policy Manager, Policy Unit, WA State Office of the Attorney General - Olympia, United States - State of Washington

Description

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Position and Salary

The Attorney General's Office is recruiting for a permanent full time Anti-Hate Policy Manager in the Policy Division. This position is located in King or Thurston Counties, Washington, and is not union-represented.

Policy Manager Salary Range: 90,000-98,000 annually .

The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The following stipends may apply based on position requirements:

• Incumbents assigned to our Seattle office location receive an additional 5% King County Location Pay stipend.
• Incumbents assigned to a position designated as requiring dual language skills will receive a 5% Dual Language Requirement Pay stipend.

About the AGO Policy Division

Do you want to represent a progressive and compassionate team working on projects that directly impact your community? If your answer is yes, the AGO Policy Division might be the right place for you.

The AGO Policy Division is a dynamic and groundbreaking group working in two specific areas: 1) researching and improving laws and regulations, and 2) managing high-profile policy programs.

Researching & Improving Laws and Regulations

The Legislature often tasks the AGO Policy Division with solving compelling problems through intense research, stakeholder engagement, and persuasive written reports.

The work of the Policy Division has a direct and meaningful impact on communities and the people of Washington State.

Example legislative topics assigned to the Policy Division include:

police use of force, environmental justice, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP), hate crimes, immigrant and refugee issues, sexual assault, and data privacy.

High-Profile Policy Programs

The Policy Division focuses on high-profile policy programs that address prominent and important community issues.

The division is responsible for executing youth, and veteran hotlines through its Office of Military and Veteran Legal Assistance (OMVLA) and HearMeWA programs.

Anti-Hate Policy Manager Position & Essential Functions

The Anti-Hate Policy Manager will lead and oversee two new AGO policy programs: 1) Hate Crimes Hotline, and 2) Extremism & Mass Violence Task Force.

Hate Crimes Hotline

The AGO's new Hate Crimes Hotline is the result of Washington's SB 5427. The hotline provides information and referrals to Washington residents targeted by hate crimes. The program will pilot in 3 counties by July 1, 2025, and launch statewide by January 1, 2027.

This manager position will be responsible for planning and the implementation of the hotline, as well as supervising at least two policy analysts.

Implementation of the hotline includes intake, referrals, training standards, policy analysis and research, and outreach. Significant outreach and community engagement will be a key for success in this position.

Extremism & Mass Violence Task Force

This position will also oversee the AGO's Extremism & Mass Violence Task Force which will provide recommendations to establish a comprehensive public health and community-based framework to combat extremism and mass violence.

The first meeting of the task force must be held by December 31, 2024.

The task force must submit a preliminary report to the governor and the appropriate committees of the legislature by June 1, 2025, and a final report by December 1, 2026.

The Anti-Hate Policy Manager will have a direct community impact, with wide reach beyond the State of Washington, likely nationwide.

This position requires complicated political analysis and a highly community centric approach.

It will be essential in this position to work harmoniously and successfully with other Washington state agencies and federal government partners.

An understanding of complex community dynamics and an ability to build trust with law enforcement partners is critical in this role.

The essential functions of this position include:

• Managing the AGO Hate Crimes Hotline, including planning, implementation, and community outreach.
• Maintaining consistency across written products, using strong attention to detail and writing skills.
• Developing processes, systems, and protocols to collect and analyze data for the Hate Crimes Hotline.
• Overseeing the Hate Crimes Analyst's writing of the annual report.
• Day-to-day management and coaching of the Hate Crimes Analyst and interns, as appropriate.
• Working with IT staff to manage and update our internal case management system.
• Overseeing statewide community engagement and outreach.
• Performing research and/or other special projects, as needed.
• Communicating in a timely and thorough manner to constituents about issues relevant to work, including hate crimes, extremism, and mass violence.
• Delivering consistent, accurate, and effective communication with the task force, external stakeholders, the community served, and partners internal to the AGO.

Required Education & Experience

Seven years of relevant work experience with at least two years of supervisory experience.

A Bachelor's degree in public policy, law, political science, criminal justice, government, economics or related filed may substitute for three years of non-supervisory experience.

Skills & Abilities

The most competitive applicants will possess the following qualifications:

• Experience in racial equity work, particularly in outreach, engagement, and reaching underserved and historically excluded communities.
• Experience providing direct service to individuals in crisis, including lived experience.
• Trauma informed communication.
• Effective and skilled manager and coach - actively partnering with staff to provide instruction, feedback, and encouragement to maximize success on the job.
• Project planning.
• Data analysis or review.
• Drafting and developing reports (i.e., annual reports).

Excellent benefits

Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, including Medical/Dental/Vision for employees & dependent(s); Vacation, Sick, and Other Leave; 11 Paid Holidays per year; Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans; and Life Insurance.

Beyond these traditional benefits, we offer Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, and more.

With the goal of employee health and wellness, we also offer flexible schedules and telework options for most positions, a Wellness Program, the Employee Assistance Program, and numerous affinity groups to foster community and connection.

Agency Information


WASHINGTON STATE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Join an agency whose work impacts the lives of every resident of Washington State.

The Attorney General's Office (AGO) touches the lives of every resident in our state.

We serve more than 230 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges and universities, as well as the Legislature and the Governor.

The Office is comprised of nearly 700 attorneys and 800 professional staff, all working together to deliver the highest quality professional legal services to Washington state officials, agencies, and entities.

This includes:

• Economic justice and consumer protections (safeguarding consumers, protecting youth, seniors, and other vulnerable populations)
• Social justice and civil rights (addressing discrimination, environmental protection, and veteran and military resources)
• Criminal justice and public safety (investigative and prosecutorial support, financial crimes)
• And much more

Our agency also has national reach, representing the State of Washington before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals and trial courts in all cases that involve the state's interest.

If you want to make a difference, we may be the perfect fit for you Learn more about the AGO here.

Commitment to Diversity

Diversity is critical to the success of the mission of the AGO. This means recognizing, respecting, and appreciating all cultures and backgrounds and fostering the inclusion of differences between people.

Appreciating, valuing and implementing principles of diversity permits AGO employees to achieve their fullest potential in an inclusive, respectful environment.

One recent measure of the AGO's commitment to diversity can be found in its nomination for Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network's "Outstanding Agency Award" in 2019.

Our commitment to employee wellness is reflected in earning the 2021 Zo8 Washington Wellness Award.

Supplemental Information


APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:

• A letter of interest, describing your specific qualifications for the position;
• A current resume detailing experience and education.

READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION COMPLETELY:

• Carefully review your application for accuracy, spelling and grammar before submitting.
• You may not reapply to this posting for 30 days.
• The initial screening of applications will be solely based on the contents and completeness of the "work experience" and "education" sections of your application in , completeness of the application material submitted, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
• A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application.
• All information may be verified and documentation may be required.

Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees and volunteers enjoy a respectful, safe and supportive working environment.

Only by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures and attributes, can AGO employees and volunteers achieve their fullest potential and best advance the goals and mission of the AGO.

The AGO 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, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, retaliation or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

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