Water Quality Media & Communications Specialist III - 1606

Posting number: FAA01606-08/10/26

Department: Department of Public Health & Environment

Division: Water Quality Control Division

Job classification: Marketing & Communications Specialist III

Posting type: Open

Categories: Marketing, Project Management, Communications

Summary

The position is only open to current permanent residents of the State of Colorado.

The position is only open to current permanent residents of the State of Colorado.

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

Examples of duties

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

Qualifications

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS SPECI