Description
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.

The Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response program (SPPR) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Spills Publication and Web Coordinator (Communications Consultant 3) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA.

The Spills Publication and Web Coordinator position ensures that the Spills Program’s strategic communications focus on prevention and preparedness for oil spills to Washington waters and land, as well as effective and aggressive responses to oil and hazardous substance spills whenever they occur. The duties also ensure that all program communication activities meet program expectations and agency standards. This position is responsible for promoting oil spill prevention, preparedness and response by providing public information and other messaging for the regulated and non-regulated community, stakeholders and other interested parties. In addition this position will assist the Program’s Communication Manager for interaction with media relations and events.

We are looking for applicants who possess excellent written and verbal communications skills to reach a diverse audience, as well as experience in web design and publication.

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.

To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.

Local efforts… Diverse people… Statewide impacts

 

Duties 

The mission of the Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Program (SPPR) is to protect, preserve, and restore Washington’s environment. The Spill’s Program’s vision is creating a zero spills world.

Some of the key work activities for the Spills Publication and Web Coordinator are:

Program Web Coordinator: Serves as the program’s web coordinator to develop material for educating the public regarding complex environmental issues.

• Is a member of all phases of managing the Lifecycle of Web Content process, i.e., screening, planning, preparing, reviewing and publishing or maintaining web content.
• Regularly conducts interviews, performs research and collects information for web content.
• Manages, writes, edits and produces program web content for external audiences with an emphasis on web usability, user-centered design and plain talk for complex environmental issues. Includes creation of graphics for printed, online (internet and intranet,) or visual presentations.
• Establishes and maintains website update schedules and coordinates update schedules with program staff to assure conformance with website specifications; represents department when special handling or unusual production schedules are required; serves as department’s agent in resolution of matters.
• Implements major changes to websites. Overhauls existing content to eliminate legacy pages, updates references to current science and streamline content.
• Represents the program’s interests on the agency’s Web Coordinator team.

Publication Coordinator: Serves as Publication Coordinator for the Spills Program.

• Coordinates the publication process for the program on complex environmental issues in plain talk.
• Follows agency protocols and policies, researches, writes, edits, and updates written materials such as focus sheets, prevention bulletins, program brochures, conference displays, posters, and other publications.
• Develops and updates materials included in educational packets for vessel and oil transfer inspectors.
• Takes and edits photos and videos for use in communications. Utilizes software programs like Canva or Photoshop to manipulate images for print and web content.
• Develops graphics that illustrate information, processes, timelines, etc.
• Develops PowerPoint presentations for the Spills Program staff, as needed.
• Edits copies for a wide variety of work submitted for printing; reviews copy for correctness, clarity, form of presentation, and suitability for submission; confers with departments regarding corrections and rewrites as necessary.
• Participates on the Publication Coordinators Team.

Accessibility: Spills Program Co-Champion.

• Acts as an agent of change and is a key relational influencer to persuade and encourage Ecology employees within their program to provide similar access to agency digital information for people living with disabilities.
• Coordinates and tracks accessibility activities throughout the program.
• Creates documents and email messages with digital accessibility in mind, and uses Ecology guidance and tools to meet Ecology standards.

 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, humanities, public relations, or related field AND three (3) years of writing and editing experience of which two (2) years must include:

• Developing web content strategies, writing, editing and managing web content.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint), and Adobe products, such as (e.g. Photoshop and Illustrator).
• Working effectively both as part of a team and independently.
• Use of strong verbal and writing skills to create communications products.
• Use of project-management tools to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Proficient HTML and content management systems.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

Computer skills:

• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Webpage and graphic design experience, including the development of infographics.
• Proficient with coding in HTML.

Communications:

• Experience developing communication tools to reach diverse audiences, as well as experience in social marketing.
• Experience plain talking technical and scientific information for publications (e.g. handouts, brochures and reports).
• Experience filming and editing videos.

Special Requirements / Conditions of Employment:

• The position normally works in a relatively sedentary open office environment, working with computers and other office equipment for long periods of time.  However, position also may require spill response in field work which could involve several hours of standing, walking, or squatting each day.
• This position is part of the Spills Program Incident Management Team (IMT) and Crisis Management Team and is required to complete Incident Command System (ICS) training at the level of 100, 200, 300 and 700. Maintain HAZWOPER certification annually and continual training as required by the Program as they come available to maintain IMT position qualifications.
• Be able to obtain the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) (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 Washington driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Why work for Ecology?

Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State’s environment.

A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping the health and financial security of you and your family a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to work/life balance.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:
Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS),  Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver,  Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP),  Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth

Student debt and how working for Ecology can help
Employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, which forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. See https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more details.

*See the Benefits tab in this announcement for more information

Supplemental Information 

• A cover letter describing how your experience, skills and abilities meet the required/desired qualifications of this position.
• A resume outlining your professional experience.
• A copy of your college transcript(s) (This may be an unofficial online transcript. It does NOT need to be a sealed, certified copy. HTML or PDF formats, or a screen print into Word are acceptable. Please do not paste text from the internet into Word).
• One writing sample.

Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.