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Job Type:<\/strong> Permanent Are you passionate about preserving, enhancing, and protecting Oregon\u2019s environment?<\/strong> If so, please consider a career with the State of Oregon at the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)<\/a>. At DEQ, employees have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with maintaining, restoring, and enhancing the quality of Oregon\u2019s air, land, and water. Here is a video about DEQ: https:\/\/youtu.be\/E-Cs6M9AAlU<\/a><\/p>\n Opportunity The Agency What you will do! These competencies are demonstrated by:<\/strong><\/p>\n This is a full-time, management service supervisory position.<\/em><\/p>\n What are we looking for? Desired Attributes:<\/strong><\/p>\n Working Conditions Questions\/Need Help?
Salary Details:<\/strong> Salary Range: $6,480 – $10,023
Deadline:<\/strong> May 14, 2023<\/p>\n
<\/strong>The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality currently has a full-time opportunity for a Communications Manager (Communications Manager 2)<\/strong>. This position will be located in Portland, Oregon, and will serve within the Office of the Director. The Office of the Director provides leadership, policy formation and guidance, support to the Oregon Environmental Quality Commission, and legislative and budget development and support for the Agency. The Office of Communications and Outreach is responsible for strategic direction and oversight of Agency communications, outreach activities, website management, and internal communications. Please consider joining an innovative team, and work to advance our agency\u2019s mission to protect and improve Oregon\u2019s environmental quality.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is the chief regulatory agency of the government of the U.S. state of Oregon responsible for protecting and enhancing the state’s natural resources and managing sanitary and toxic waste disposal. At DEQ, employees have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with maintaining, restoring, and enhancing the quality of Oregon\u2019s air, land, and water. Here is a video about DEQ:https:\/\/youtu.be\/E-Cs6M9AAlU<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/strong>This Communications Manager directs DEQ\u2019s statewide communication and outreach efforts including the design and implementation of public information and education programs, as well as internal and external communication and websites, and content management of the Agency\u2019s internal document management and storage platform. You will oversee media relations, including internal and external \u201cbranding\u201d efforts; manage the communication and public affairs staff; act as DEQ\u2019s spokesperson; and serve as the principal advisor to the Director and executive team on communication and outreach. This position represents the Agency before the Environmental Quality Commission, the Governor\u2019s office, local governments, tribal governments, stakeholders, and local and national media. As a State supervisory manager, you will be expected to develop proficiency in, as well as model to others, these competencies<\/a>: Proactive communication, Innovation, Intentional Engagement, Mentoring & Developing Others, Stewardship, and Business Acumen.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n
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<\/strong>Most work is performed in a professional office setting with multiple demands on time. There is frequent work under tight deadlines. This position requires occasional travel on official State business for meetings, conferences, and public hearings that may include overnight stays. Meetings and public hearings are often held in the evenings requiring occasional irregular work hours.<\/p>\n
<\/strong>If you have questions about the recruitment or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact Rebecca Zanskar, Human Resources Analyst, at rebecca.zanskar@deq.oregon.gov<\/a> or (503) 807-8937. TTY users: please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.<\/p>\n