Emerging Contaminants Communications and Engagement Coordinator

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

In partnership with individuals and organizations, Department of Natural Resources staff manage fish, wildlife, forests, parks, air, and water resources while promoting a healthy, sustainable environment and a full range of outdoor activities.

In addition to many appealing benefits, the DNR offers a fun, casual work environment, flexible scheduling (depending on the position), and opportunities for career development. The DNR is an inclusive, diverse agency that prides itself on commitment to sustainability and giving back to the community. Come join the Department of Natural Resources where you can contribute to rewarding and meaningful work! Click here, for additional information about State Government positions.

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Position Details

Emerging Contaminants Communications and Engagement Coordinator
Job
Full-time
11/19/2019
Southwest Wisconsin
Madison, WI

The Department of Natural Resources is hiring an Emerging Contaminants Communications and Engagement Coordinator position in the Division of Environmental Management (EM). This position will be stationed in the DNR Headquarters located at 101 S. Webster Street in the heart of downtown Madison, near the state capitol, the Madison Metro bus route and the Capital City bike path. In addition, there are tons of nearby restaurants and shopping venues.

In addition to many appealing benefits, the DNR offers a fun, casual work environment, flexible scheduling (depending on the position), and opportunities for career development. Come join the Department of Natural Resources where you can contribute to rewarding and meaningful work! Click here, for additional information about State Government positions.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the development of risk communication and outreach plans for emerging contaminants, such as PFAS, and other major inter-divisional and intra-divisional policy efforts for the EM Division and the department. This position also will coordinate the review of technical documents, develop informational material, develop roll out plans, coordinate media responses, and assist the division in proactively conveying new policy initiatives, data, reports and other messaging to the public, regulated community, and other interested parties.

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Qualifications:

Minimally qualified candidates will have:

  • Experience creating a communication document for external audiences such as media releases, public statement, talking points, etc.
  • Experience describing technical information related to environmental sciences or engineering to non-technical audiences (e.g. the public, media, government leadership, etc.)
  • Experience developing and implementing a communication or outreach plan.
Well-qualified candidates will have:
  • Experience evaluating communication or outreach plans
  • Experience planning meetings (e.g. venue, logistics, travel arrangements, catering, etc.
  • Experience facilitating meetings
  • Experience working with external stakeholders related to the DNR such as state, federal or local government staff, industry representatives, environmental consultants, community organizations who have strong views on environmental exposures, etc.

Starting pay is between $48,630 and $73,840 annually ($23.38 - $35.50 per hour). Pay on appointment for current or former state employees is based on the State Compensation Plan. Current State employees applying as a transfer applicant will require DPM approval for pay on transfer increases. This position is in Pay Schedule/Range 07-03. A 12-month probation period is required.

Contact: Megan Crary, HR Specialist-Senior, 608-266-2197, meganm.crary@wisconsin.gov

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