Washington State Parks is current seeking an experienced Privacy Officer -Management Analyst 5 position at Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Headquarters in Tumwater, WA.

APPLY AT www.Parks.wa.gov

The Privacy Officer will partner closely with agency divisions to develop department and organizational goals that align with the Commission goals and Agency Strategic Plan. The position contributes to Parks' mission by fostering public confidence through transparency, improve efficiency, safeguard confidential information and maintain compliance.

The duty station for this position is Parks Headquarters located in Tumwater, WA. The schedule for this position is traditionally Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (An alternate schedule or flexible remote work up to 3 days per week may be approved as long as Agency and/or customer needs are still able to be met.)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, innovation, strategy, or related field, **

AND

• Three (3) or more years demonstrated experience and expertise in analyzing, interpreting, and applying rules, laws, and case law related to privacy and confidentiality.

** Additional relevant work experience in analyzing, interpreting, and applying rules, laws and case law related to privacy and confidentiality will substitute year-for-year for education.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in managing a project with scope of work, deliverables, and timeline
• Understanding of information technology (IT) and communication systems and their capabilities
• Experience working with IT staff to achieve goals, address privacy concerns, and assess compliance with privacy regulations
• Knowledge of data sharing principles and requirements.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge of and experience with the legislative process and state and federal privacy laws.
• Expertise in public records act requirements, principles, and processes.
• Skill in reaching reasoned decisions after investigation and analysis in complex areas involving privacy complaints
• Ability to delegate, advise, monitor, lead, and oversee a diverse group of headquarters and field staff on privacy issues and projects.
• Experience training staff.
• Experience working with executive management and program managers providing advice, consultation, and information.
• Demonstrated communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to prepare complex materials in a comprehensive and understandable manner to a diverse audience employing plain talk.
• Experience with contract monitoring procedures for protection of data

HOW TO APPLY:
To ensure consideration you must complete the online job application at Parks.wa.gov/jobs. We are unable to accept applications thru Indeed.

Diversity Policy Statement

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is committed to creating an equitable, hospitable, appreciative, safe, and inclusive park environment – one that embraces and values the full spectrum of all community members' contributions. The Commission makes this commitment because:

• Diversity strengthens the workforce in competence and ability.
• Celebrating diversity appreciates and values individual differences.
• Diversity serves an increasingly heterogeneous society.
• Diversity helps ensure the relevance of a state park system, its mission, properties, and programs to all people of this state today and in the future.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strengthens our ability and commitment to serve all citizens.

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating and sustaining a working environment that includes, welcomes, and respects diverse identities of race, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and more. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are invited to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,552.00 - $97,596.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• related to privacy and confidentiality.: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person