| Job Title: | Communications Consultant 3 |
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| Opening Date/Time: | Fri. 02/27/15 12:00 AM Pacific Time |
| Closing Date/Time: | Thu. 03/12/15 11:59 PM Pacific Time |
| Salary: | $3,377.00 – $4,429.00 Monthly $40,524.00 – $53,148.00 Annually |
| Job Type: | Project (limited duration) |
| Location: | Thurston County – Lacey, Washington |
| Department: | Dept. of Ecology |
 
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
Protecting Washington State’s environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. If you want to join a team that is highly effective, collaborative, has leadership that embraces the value of people, and believes in the fun factor, Ecology is a good fit.
Working in Ecology’s Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction program, the Communications Consultant 3 will support our efforts to advance innovation and reduce the use of toxic chemicals in Washington. This position will work with Ecology’s green chemistry initiative on business outreach, education, and research. We want to tell the story of businesses that are leading the way in creating safer products and developing safer chemicals, grow our state’s green chemistry capacity through education, and explain to the public how safer chemistry helps to protect our communities and our environment.
We’re looking for a creative individual with skills in marketing, social media, and writing and editing. As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism and accountability. Maybe you’ve seen some of our recent stories on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.ecy.wa.gov. Local efforts… Diverse people… Statewide impacts
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The mission of the Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction (HWTR) Program is to foster sustainability, prevent pollution and promote safe waste management. This position contributes to HWTR’s mission by promoting and publicizing programs that focus on sustainability and pollution prevention.
As a Communications Consultant in the Hazardous Waste and Toxics Program, this position will work independently and under general direction to lead or coordinate the following types of communication activities:
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| Qualifications: |
Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, journalism, humanities, public relations, or related field and three years of writing/editing experience; or equivalent education/experience. Position-specific competencies
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Application Instructions Please complete the applicant profile when applying for this position. Please read the supplemental questions carefully and answer completely. Incomplete responses, including “please see resume” may disqualify you from further consideration. Department of Ecology employees, please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources. If you are reading this announcement in print format, please visit www.careers.wa.gov to access the online recruitment system. Click on “Look for Jobs” and select Dept. of Ecology under the “Department” search list. Click “Apply Search.” Other Information The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed. This position is included in the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) union bargaining unit for the Department of Ecology. All employees covered by the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the WFSE will, as a condition of employment, either become members of the WFSE and pay membership dues or, as non-members, pay a representation fee as described in the CBA, no later than the 30th day following the effective date of this CBA or the beginning of their employment. The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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