Department of Environmental Quality

Jul 10th, 2023

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Aug 6th, 2022

I've applied for jobs at this agency quite a few times. I have and extensive background in environmental work that includes water, wastewater, and even UST/AST work in regards to state regulations. I even worked for the State of Oklahoma for six years prior. However, I have remained unsucessful at obtaining a position there. In hindsight, I would like to think that the agencies representing this great diverse State would be as diverse as the State itself. But, at each interview that I was invited to, I did not see that. The 3-person interview panel that I faced didn't reflect diverse talent. After 3 or so interviews I lost my will to want to work for this agency. It's my advice to the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality to start practicing inclusive interviewing through a diverse panel. Most applicants want to feel that the organization they are applying to is accepting of uniqueness and not just one-sided. So, make sure your interview panels reflect that. Thanks!
Nov 11th, 2022