This is a full-time, permanent Communications Consultant 4 (CC4) position located within the Office of Public Affairs & Equity’s Communications Office.
Reporting to the Media Relations & External Communications Manager and serving as a Preparedness Content Strategist (CC4), you will support the Office of Resiliency and Health Security. Specifically, this position will plan, organize, schedule, and carry out informational and/or public relations activities of low to medium risk/visibility. You will be responsible for determining the need and most appropriate methods and techniques to publicize and promote programs, develop, and implement changes for communication effectiveness, and resolve complex issues or problems.
Currently, this position may be located anywhere within the State of Washington. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telework (mobile-work) is expected. When approved to return, the incumbent will work with their supervisor to identify an appropriate work schedule and balance, including telework and reporting to the Tumwater duty station for work activities. It is anticipated that the incumbent would be expected to report to the Tumwater duty station for work activities 1-2 days per month.
About the Executive Office of Public Affairs and Equity
The Executive Office of Public Affairs and Equity works with leadership and staff to advance agency priorities. We strive to advance health equity and develop communications and health promotion products that meet the needs of the communities we serve. We combine our services and expertise with other subject matter experts to creatively and effectively solve problems and carry out the agency’s mission.
The Communications team facilitates agency-wide efforts to consistently and effectively inform, engage, listen to, assess and motivate external and internal audiences. Our work helps ensure the Department of Health is viewed as a credible source of health information and a great place to work.
The vision of the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is equity and optimal health for all. Our mission is to work with others to protect and improve the health of all people in Washington state.