Community Outreach and Engagement Specialist 3

Overview The Nuclear Waste Program (NWP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Community Outreach and Engagement Specialist 3 position. This position is located in our Richland Field Office (RFO) in Richland, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. In this position, you will have the opportunity to support and conduct outreach, education, and public involvement with communities impacted by Hanford Site cleanup. Hanford is one of the most complex environmental cleanup efforts in the world, and is tracked by a wide variety of audiences regionally, across the Pacific Northwest, and nationally. You will gain valuable experience in relationship building; engaging with diverse audiences; communicating complex topics in a meaningful way; and working collaboratively with the communications team, program staff and peers from other agencies and organizations. Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations. Program Mission: The Nuclear Waste Program's (NWP) mission is to lead the effective and efficient cleanup of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hanford Site; to ensure sound management of mixed hazardous wastes in Washington; and to protect the state’s air, water, and land at and adjacent to the Hanford site. Tele-work options for this position: This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, enabling work from home and in the office. You will be expected to work a minimum of 10% of your scheduled hours in the office (typically a half day a week, or one day every two weeks). You may be required to come to the office and/or work in the field for meetings, outreach and education events, as needed/requested. Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change. Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; applications are reviewed starting August 15, 2024. To be considered, please submit an application on or before August 14, 2024. The agency reserves the right to hire at any time after the initial screening date. Salary: $51,588.00 - $69,396.00 Annually. How to apply: If you’re interested in this position or reading additional information, please follow this link: Community Outreach and Engagement Specialist 3 Responsibilities Support and conduct outreach, education, and public involvement with communities impacted by Hanford Site cleanup. Engage with diverse audiences and communicate complex topics in an understandable way. Collaborate with the communications team, program staff, and peers from other agencies and organizations. Qualifications Entry level (as listed under Seniority level). Strong communication and relationship-building skills; ability to work collaboratively in a team and with multiple stakeholders. Employment details Employment type: Full-time #J-18808-Ljbffr IAP2 USA