Reporting to the External Communications Manager, this Communications Generalist (CC5) assists in agency-wide efforts to inform, engage, listen to, assess, and motivate external and internal audiences consistently and effectively. Our work helps ensure the Department of Health (DOH) is viewed as a credible source of health information and a great place to work.
This position is assigned to the Center for Communications in the Executive Office of Public Affairs and Equity and is a Communications Consultant 5 (CC5) with the flexibility to help coordinate communications for the agency’s current priorities. This position represents DOH to the public and media regarding key public health program and policy issues as assigned. The position collaborates with colleagues, DOH leadership, and program staff about communication strategies on current public health issues.
As the Communications Generalist, you will partner with colleagues to deliver clear messages about DOH programs and services to a wide variety of audiences to enhance our communications about public health. This position will have responsibility for planning, developing, and delivering information to ensure DOH is perceived as credible, relevant, and capable of protecting and improving the health of Washingtonians. By effectively serving as a communications consultant, the position provides key support to the department’s mission to protect and improve the health of people in Washington state.
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 monthly.
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.