Communications Specialist (Communications Consultant 3)
Agency Mission
The mission of Ecology is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Program Mission
The mission of the Water Quality Program is to ensure that all aquatic life and communities in the watershed experience cool, clean water to refresh and sustain us in a changing climate.
About the Role
Play an important role in advancing high-priority water quality projects in this new position! In this role, you will provide communications support to the Budget and Contracts Unit in the Financial Management Section of the Water Quality Program. You will champion Water Quality grant and loan programs by collaborating with technical and financial staff to develop communication strategies and materials. Establishing and sustaining relationships with community partners such as local government, Tribes, non-profits, and industry associations will be essential as you create materials to explain funding opportunities, answer questions, and provide regular updates about the development and implementation of the Water Quality grant and loan programs. Your efforts will guide the grants and loans program through an integrated annual funding cycle, awarding funds for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Stormwater Financial Assistance Program, Centennial Clean Water Program, and Clean Water Act Section 319 Nonpoint Source Grant Program.
Responsibilities
- Provide communications support to the Budget and Contracts Unit in the Financial Management Section of the Water Quality Program.
- Collaborate with technical and financial staff to develop communication strategies and materials.
- Create materials to explain funding opportunities, answer questions, and provide regular updates about the development and implementation of the Water Quality grant and loan programs.
- Establish and sustain relationships with community partners such as local government, Tribes, non-profits, and industry associations.
- Guide the grants and loans program through an integrated annual funding cycle, awarding funds for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Stormwater Financial Assistance Program, Centennial Clean Water Program, and Clean Water Act Section 319 Nonpoint Source Grant Program.
Requirements
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, marketing, or a related field, and at least 3 years of relevant experience in communications, preferably in a governmental or non-profit setting. Experience working with federal grant programs and familiarity with state and federal environmental regulations are preferred.
Qualifications
Must live within a commutable distance from the duty station in Lacey, WA.
Skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work independently and collaboratively, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite are required. Familiarity with environmental regulations and grant writing is preferred.
Benefits
N/A
Pay
$52,620.00 - $70,800.00 Annually
Schedule
N/A
Contact
To apply for this position or read additional information, please follow this link: Communications Specialist (Communications Consultant 3)
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