Location

1601 R Avenue
Anacortes, WA 98221

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Position Summary

The NWESD aspires to be a racially and culturally inclusive staff that reflects the diversity of those we serve. We believe this strengthens our organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches staff engagement.

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for strategic direction and leadership, providing vision of the agency’s human resources services, programs, initiatives, and objectives. They develop programs to support employee engagement and professional development, facilitate implementation of change management initiatives, employee relations, investigations, salary development and administration, performance management, and other initiatives to support the agency’s strategic goals and commitments.

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Educational Administration, Human Resources, Human Services, or related field required with a Master’s Degree in one of those fields preferred. A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in human resources administration. Demonstrated experience in human resource leadership and agency wide strategic initiatives preferred. Washington State driver’s license and proof of insurance required. Name/DOB background clearance required.

Employment Conditions and Benefits

8 hours per day, Monday - Friday, 260 days per year

Start date: to be determined

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Work is performed primarily in an office environment; however, travel may be required for training sessions, workshops, and conferences. Lifts and carries a maximum of 30 pounds. Sitting for extended periods may be required. Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.

Hazards: Those present in a normal office environment; no known significant hazards.

Benefits include: Medical Insurance; Dental and Vision insurance with 100% paid premiums for employee and eligible dependents; Annual Paid Leave - (20-25) Vacation days, (12) Sick days, (1) Floating Holiday, (13) observed Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave; Tuition Reimbursement; Long Term Disability; Basic Life Insurance; WA State Dept. of Retirement Systems Membership -Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) or Schools Employees' Retirement System (SERS); Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) offering 457 deferred savings plan; Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care; Voluntary Employees' Benefits Association (VEBA) participation; Employee Assistance Program; Professional Development opportunities.

Salary Range

$139,859.20 - $157,497.60

How to Apply

Submit a complete application at nwesd.org/jobs. Applications for this position must include:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Copies of Transcripts (Official or Unofficial)
• Other documents may be included at your discretion.

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