Water Quality Media & Communications Specialist III - 1606

The position is only open to current permanent residents of the State of Colorado. https://drive.google.com/file/d/14VdzacrYcNbiOsHAZRmkdDttcTiM4C0y/view?usp=drive_link At The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) we are dedicated to the Colorado for All philosophy - working toward a Colorado where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We support the basic human rights of our neighbors regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education level, disability, socio-economic status, or any other visible or invisible identity. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we strongly encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. Be BOLD.....Make a REAL difference . . . join us in serving our communities advancing Colorado's health and protecting the places we live, work, learn, and play, to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive. CDPHE offers: Free parking and access to RTD bus lines. Flexible working arrangements Retirement ( PERA options), Medical and dental health plans Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans Paid life insurance Short- and long-term disability coverage 11 paid holidays per year and generous personal time off Tuition assistance Wellness programs Professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. For more information, go to: https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/pslfFlow.action#!/pslf/launch The Work Unit: This position is in the Communications and Special Projects Unit. This unit is in the Operations Section and supports the division’s programs with respect to internal and external communications, stakeholder relations, special projects, and business process enhancements for better transparency and efficiency. What You Will Do: This position fulfills a key strategic role within the division. The Marketing & Communication Specialist (MCS) III communicates and engages with the media and with customers in policy, regulation, and technical discussions related to water quality issues. The focus of the position is to serve as the division’s public information officer, as well as complete general communications work, manage division special projects, and improve the capacity for stakeholder and community relationships and/or processes. This position will be responsible for reviewing division-produced reports and other written materials produced by the division, reviewing and updating division webpages, and editing, writing, and developing communication materials. Key Responsibilities: Media coordination Stakeholder effort coordination and facilitation Communications unit support MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST III (H4K3XX) Minimum Qualifications Six (6) years of professional experience in general communications tasks, editing publications, and/or graphic design. OR Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or closely related field; AND Two (2) years of professional experience in general communications tasks, editing publications, and/or graphic design. OR A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or closely related degree will substitute for the bachelor’s degree and the required experience. Experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated. NOTE: An applicant may meet the minimum qualifications for this job in one of two ways: They may qualify through their work experience alone or through a combination of education and work experience. This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. "See Resume" will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated. Preferred Qualifications The preferred experience, competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate: Outstanding editorial skills, including Associated Press style Experience working with water quality, biology, chemistry, and/or engineering subject matter Prior experience developing, managing, and evaluating comprehensive communications plans or social media campaigns. Excellent skills reviewing and editing technical reports and rewriting technical content, so it is more accessible to the general public. Excellent skills and abilities in verbal and written communications to audiences of varying levels within an organization, in groups and individual settings, Demonstrated experience in project coordination and management. Demonstrated proficiency working collaboratively with internal teams, technical professionals, and national, state, and community partners. Excellent organizational skills: the ability to set, track, and accomplish priorities, goals, and timetables to achieve maximum productivity, knowing the status of activities at all times. Excellent computer skills, and has experience with platforms such as Microsoft Office Professional Suite, web design applications, and Google applications. Initiative and self-management; the passion and ability to dive into the work, prioritize appropriately, and accomplish tasks within established timeframes. Strong problem-solving ability along with the ability and motivation to develop creative solutions. Strong analytical skills; the ability to synthesize, interpret, and report on complex or technical information, collect, and research data. Excellent attention to detail; ability to apply care, thoroughness, and high quality to