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Title: CO - P4255 - Communications Coordinator

Hiring Range: $53,351 - $86,625

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Environmental Quality

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: www.deq.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Communications seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Communications Coordinator. This position provides support outreach, engagement, and communications efforts through internal and external communications, project management, and innovative public outreach and community involvement. Targeted audiences include the general public, stakeholders, businesses, civic groups, environmental organizations, local government, legislators, other state and federal agencies, DEQ employees and the media.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability in preparing and presenting complex information in written and oral form for multiple audiences
• Demonstrated ability to research, write and edit materials such as news releases, fact sheets, FAQs, website content, brochures, presentations and speeches, and other printed and electronic materials
• Demonstrated ability and experience in creating content for different platforms/channels
• Experience translating technical language and industry jargon into plain language
• Ability to collaborate with a wide variety of agency staff (including leadership) on a broad range of topics
• Demonstrated experience in social media management and content creation
• Creative approaches to communicating with varied audiences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar applications to create graphics and layout for digital and print communication materials.
• Graduation from a college or university with major studies in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related fields.

Special Instructions:

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Please Read Carefully:

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DEQ Employees, selected candidates for employment MUST pass a criminal background check. A valid driver’s license is required of all DEQ employees in order to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

The Application Process: Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position’s closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

DEQ Values Veterans: DEQ is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits

Our Commitment: DEQ is an equal opportunity employer by both policy and practice. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. It is DEQ’s intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. DEQ will provide if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. If any assistance is needed, please contact DEQ Human Resources Office at 804-698-4000.

Contact Information:

Name: Ayswarya Renjith

Phone: 804-929-3923

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.