New Job Communications Consultant 5 In Washington
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Communications Consultant 5
Company : State of Washington Dept. of Transportation
Salary : $69,072 - $92,868 a year
Location : Washington
Full Description
Description
About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an
integrated, multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure people and
goods move safely and efficiently throughout the state. In addition to
building, maintaining, and operating the state highway system, WSDOT operates
the largest ferry system in the nation, manages the world's longest floating
bridge, and recently completed the world's widest tunneling project.
The Opportunity
WSDOT is currently seeking a Communications Consultant 5 to work on the team
to make WSDOT Olympic Region a credible, reliable source of timely information
related to projects and state highway operations in our seven counties of
responsibility. The Communications Consultant 5 will assist the communications
manager in setting workload for all communications consultants in the region,
completing scopes of work for construction projects, supervising the
communications consultants responsible for maintenance, and preparing tribal
relations and legislative reports. This position identifies, develops, and
implements strategic communications for major I-5 construction projects in
Pierce and Thurston counties. They will plan, create, coordinate, and control
media and public outreach campaigns as well as strategically respond to media
inquiries with minimal supervision. At times, this position must carry and on-
call phone and serve as agency spokesperson. This position contributes
directly to WSDOT’s successful delivery of the Olympic Region programs,
maintaining public confidence and helping the public travel safely.
What to Expect
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the
Communications Consultant 5 will:
- Transform policy and program goals into strategy, communications plan. Key messages; develop communication plans for construction projects, fish passage barrier removal, planning, predesign and maintenance issues as they arise.
- Create blogs, videos, webpage content, folios, briefing papers, newsletters, and brochures for media/stakeholders.
- Craft short and long term plans to meet communication and public involvement needs. '
- Prepare required legislative reports and folios.
- Review design, communication, and technical requirements for building projects in the Olympic region.
- Supervise, train and manage lower class communications consultants.
- Many planned and unplanned shutdowns of information systems for maintenance, operations, and construction.
This role requires occasional night and weekend hours when needed, and serves as part of an on-call rotation for one week at a time up to 12 times a year. This on call rotation will include one or more holidays.
Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:
- A bachelor's degree involving major studies in journalism, communications, or public relations is a closely related field.
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Four (4) years of professional experience in information, journalism, or public relations.
NOTE: Additional professional experience in information, journalism, or public relations will be substituted, year for year, for education. -
Three (3) years of experience reviewing and modifying social media content, media communications, videography and written materials, including press releases, project webpages and communication plans.
- How can I speak more confidently and confidently during a live interview?
- Ability to understand complex technical transportation issues and translate them into clear, understandable information that casts an organization in a positive light and is consistent with organizational strategy messages. '
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
- Public speaking, graphic arts and printing methods and materials, and background. "
- Ability to use a variety of software, including Drupal. Ability to utilize still camera and video camera for WSDOT messages and goals.
- Public Relations, public involvement, marketing, consumer service, transportation systems, construction, media relations and community relations (including working with historically excluded communities).
- background in and thorough understanding of high-risk/high-stress communications, media relations and politics.
- WSDOT's knowledge of the Olympic region and transportation system.
Important Notes
- This may be used to fill additional positions as needed. )
- This position offers flexible/hybrid work options.
- The tentative interview date is October 4-6, 2023.
- Occasional travel for meetings, work zone visits, and trips within the region may be required.
- In addition to the base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on their position type, duties or location. Information on these can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code. For union-represented positions, more information about other types of Compensation can also be provided in applicable collective bargaining agreements.
- WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, for more information please visit www.uscis.gov).
Why WSDOT
- We are committed to ensuring that our employees experience the rewards of public service, while also maintaining a routine that suits each individual's lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including telework options for eligible positions."
- Paid leave: In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees can earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
- Tuition assistance - Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
- Plan For Your Future - WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of health care options, and employees also have their choice of state and retirement programs. Go to the state benefits page for more information.
What is WSDOT? How can I learn more about it?
How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your
relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is
very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be
completed in as much detail as possible.
In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following
with your online application:
- An attached resume outlining your experience to date (in reverse chronological order). Request details.
- An attached cover letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
- The contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills and job-related competencies must be entered in the "References" section of your online application. This information does not require additional attachment.
Please click "APPLY" to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in, or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.
WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer, and we value the importance of creating a workplace environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and Weinstein-able to bring unique ideas to the office. All persons, regardless of their race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender equality, are encouraged to apply for this job advertisement. contact the listed Recruiter.
WSDOT does not use E-Verify. For more information, please visit: www.uscis.gov
Contact us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter,
Alyssa Nastasi, at [email protected]. Please be sure to reference 23DOT-
OR-32237 in the subject line.