If you have specific questions about the position, please email Eli Levitt at: Eli.Levitt@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Eli to inquire about the status of your application.
What will you do:
- Plan, lead, organize, and direct the work of the HWTR Communication and Outreach unit.
- Model inclusive and respectful behavior by continually learning about the communities the program serves and creating opportunities for staff to do the same.
- Create opportunities for staff to make recommendations and advocate for changes to unit and section services.
- Work with the team to develop communication products and strategies, including using methods for encouraging behavior change, such as Community-Based Social Marketing. Our initiatives help:
- Protect Washington’s environment.
- Prevent toxic chemicals from getting into products.
- Washington businesses comply with hazardous waste regulations and find safer alternatives to chemicals, which helps prevent contamination and keep workers safe.
- Manage a large inventory of publications, web content, and other communication projects.
- Oversee federally-required reporting under Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-know Act (EPCRA).
- Advise the program on communication strategies and priorities.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, educational and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.
Option 1:
Eight (8) years of experience and/ or education:
- Education: In environmental sciences, planning, business, communications, or public administration or closely allied field
- Experience: In environmental analysis, control, communications, or planning. This experience may include:
- Communicating technical concepts in plain language.
- Planning communication products and approaches that are effectively tailored to the need and the audience.
- Coordinating with others to ensure effective approaches, smooth project management, and negotiate timelines and scope.
- Observing patterns of work and looking for ways to maximize productivity while maintaining value and team morale.
- Effectively leading teams to success.
Option 2:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, planning, business, communications, or public administration or closely allied field.
- Four (4) years of experience in environmental analysis, control, communications, or planning, which may include the experience listed in Option 1 above.
Option 3:
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- Master’s degree or higher in environmental sciences, planning, business, communications, or public administration or closely allied field
- Two (2) years of experience in environmental analysis, control, communications, or planning, which may include the experience listed in Option 1 above.
To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov