Communications Manager (Communications Consultant 5)

at  State of Washington Dept of Ecology

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.
Total of eight (8) years of experience and/or education
Experience may include, but is not limited to: Journalism, public relations/information, news media, digital/social media, marketing, digital accessibility or writing/editing.
Education involving major study in: Journalism, communications, public relations, news media, digital/social media, English, marketing, humanities, or closely allied field.

YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL LEVEL EXPERIENCE – AS LISTED ABOVE.

Combination 1
No college credit hours or degree.
8 years of experience.
Combination 2
I have 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits.
7 years of experience.
Combination 3
I have 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree).
6 years of experience.
Combination 4
I have 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits.
5 years of experience.
Combination 5
A Bachelor’s Degree.
4 years of experience.
Combination 6
A Master’s Degree or higher.
2 year of experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• This position is part of the Spills Program Incident Management Team (IMT) and Crisis Management Team (CMT) and is required to complete Incident Command System (ICS) training at the level 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800.
• Maintain HAZWOPER certification annually and continual training as required by the Program, as opportunities come available, to maintain IMT position qualifications.
• Be able to obtain the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC card), which entails a detailed background check.
• Hold and maintain eligibility and certification to permit travel to and from Canada, including passport or Enhanced Driver’s License.
• Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.

• Experience in emergency response “crisis” communication, incident command system, and functioning of joint information centers involving multiple jurisdictions and entities. Demonstrated public speaking acumen.
• Strategic communications experience in a government setting.
• Strategic issues management and communications planning.
• Experience in developing outreach and education plans/campaigns for community engagement.

Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Develop messaging such as press releases, social media posts, videos, and blog posts related to spill incidents and other projects.
• Participate in internal and external task forces and committees related to spills and other environmental issues.
• Work as part of the agency communications team on other projects and initiatives.
• Lead and supervise the Publications and Web Coordinator and other staff as necessary.
• Develop, implement, review, and coordinate communication strategies
• Be the point of contact for media during spill events. This might include participating in/setting up interviews, providing updated information, and working with other PIO’s or subject matter experts across multiple agencies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Ecology staff, media, other state/federal agencies, and related stakeholders.
  This role qualifies for assignment pay during emergency incidents. While working a spill response outside of normal work hours, the employee will be eligible for Responder Pay.
  You will be reimbursement for travel, training, and any required equipment. You will be provided required clothing and PPE by the Program/Agency. You will be joining a team that is rapid, aggressive, and well-coordinated in their response.