Job Summary

Positions in this professional/technical class are responsible for planning, organizing and participating in resource development and strategy design to carry out environmental outreach activities to comply with federal, state and local environmental regulations. Implements strategic planning efforts to build community awareness, education, and outreach activities.

The Environmental Outreach Specialist classification performs the full range of skilled and semi-professional duties under general supervision and is the journey or fully experienced level within the job family.

This position offers a hybrid remote work schedule, however, the candidate selected must reside in Washington or Oregon. No exceptions.

Engineer positions are represented by PROTEC17, Professional and Technical Employees.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

 Four (4) year degree with major coursework in communications, education, public administration, marketing, environmental science, or related field.

 Two (two) years of experience working with the public in areas related to environmental impacts, community education, community organization, or public relations.

 On a year-for-year basis, any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for educational requirements.

Knowledge of: Environmental programs and activities; principles and practices of public information and involvement; methods of preparation and presentation of written and oral reports; regulatory and legislative requirements; using social and electronic media; public relations, marketing and branding principles and techniques; practices used to evaluate effectiveness of education and outreach programs; community organization; departmental policies and procedures, work standards and codes applicable to the job.

Ability to:

 Effectively plan, organize, and prioritize work to complete tasks within prescribed timeframes with attention to deadlines; work effectively with individuals and groups in the community; work independently.

 Prepare effective written and oral communications; develop and present information effectively and in a variety of settings including media, presentations, displays, reports, letters, memos and other outreach using a variety of software; Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) essential; Adobe programs such as InDesign, Photoshop; Arcview GIS; and Web programs such as Drupal, Joomla preferred; motivate people to participate in environmental programs.

 Plan, organize, and manage several concurrent projects or tasks.

 Adapt quickly to unanticipated changes in priorities and timelines.

 Effectively contribute to a multidisciplinary team of environmental professionals.

 Maintain a valid driver’s license.

 Maintain professional composure when dealing with difficult individuals or contentious issues; research and prepare grant proposals and administer grant funds.

 Establish effective working relationships with staff, governmental agencies, community and business groups, and the general public.

Selection Process:

Resume and other documents must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application. Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.

Application Review (Pass/ Fail) - An online application is required. Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Practical Exam (Pass/Fail) - This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Oral Interview - The interview will be job related and may include, not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Top candidate(s) will continue in the process.

Employment references will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.

It is general policy of the County that new employees should be hired at the lower steps of the applicable range and advance through the range at the normal progression.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

 Participate in development, implementation, and marketing of environmental outreach.

 Uses social marketing and behavior change theory to develop specific strategies to identify and reach target groups to promote participation and awareness.

 Develops materials for and assembles components of media campaigns targeted toward appropriate audiences.

 Analyzes program effectiveness and identifies methods to improve programs and build public awareness. Conducts research and identifies emerging and changing issues impacting program and makes recommendations to management for improvements.

 Recruits, trains, mentors, and supervises volunteers and interns.

 Assists with budget development for various programs.

 Design/develop newsletters, videos, brochures, web content and other outreach activities to effectively meet environmental needs.

 Plan, conduct and direct meetings, collection events, fairs, tours, workshops, technical assistance, field investigations, trainings, festivals and other outreach activities.

 Work with area community agencies, organizations, and groups in the development of outreach strategies, community resources, partnerships and volunteer coordination.

 Prepare specifications, cost and quantity estimates, bid documents, requests for proposals, contract, and scopes of work to manage environmental outreach contracts.

 Participate in research and development of grant applications, budgeting, policy, planning, data collection, analysis and reporting.

 Organize and maintain records, produce documents, and interpret results.

 Conduct technical assistance visits to businesses and institutional entities regarding proper management and best management practices to promote positive environmental impacts from their operations. This may include coordinating and/or conducting training sessions for businesses, institutions, county departments, and other agencies on environmental issues.

 Provide technical assistance on the proper use of operational/structural source control BMPs to businesses and property managers to prevent stormwater pollution.

 Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Grade

Local 17 Engineers.9

Salary Range

$30.44 - $41.09- per hour

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Recruiter

Irene Catherine Chrest

Email:

Irene.Chrest@clark.wa.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents .

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation. Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation. More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits . Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents .

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.

For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/

If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.