Information & Communications Specialist I - Kurashiki - North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

説明

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Air Quality

Job Classification Title

Information & Communications Spec I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC10

About Us

The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians.

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources.

The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's needs.

DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system.

DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life.

Description Of Work

This position is an entry level Information and Communications Specialist position located in the Central Office (CO) and will work in the areas of air quality education/outreach.

This position will work closely with community groups, citizens, students, and a variety of groups to communicate information to reduce air pollution and improve air quality.

This position requires the understanding and dissemination of scientific knowledge regarding air quality, air pollution sources and solutions, meteorology, different mobile sources of air pollution, and how they impact air quality.

The employee is responsible for supporting air quality education and outreach activities, delivering education lessons and activities to NC students, and communicating NC Air Awareness messages to the public in a variety of settings indoors and outdoors.

The employee will communicate air quality information to the public, launch projects aimed at educating the public about air quality, promote behavior changes to reduce air pollution, and encourage actions that help protect people's health.

The employee will support DAQ's mission to protect and improve outdoor (or ambient) air quality in North Carolina for the health, benefit, and economic well-being of residents.

Some weekend and some evening and night work may be required.

Key Responsibilities

Provides scientific air quality activities, webinars, science instruction through a variety of mediums including, but not limited to, summer camps, after school programs, and teacher workshops.

Develop partnerships with school systems in NC to include traditional and non-traditional teaching formats.

Actively seeks and partners with organizations to encourage voluntary actions that reduce emissions from the transportation sector and energy systems.

Plans and participates in community events, such as fairs, festivals, camps, summits, and Earth Day celebrations for the public to learn about the science of air quality and impacts on health, air quality forecasts and the steps people can take to maintain air quality.

Create digital and visual content for sharing with the public to inform them about air pollution concerns and steps they might take to better protect their health.

This includes printed pieces, flyers, newsletters, social media, short videos, and other forms of content.
Support the delivering of air quality science workshops for K-12 teachers.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities/Management Preferences


Recruitment Range:
$41,655 - $47,268


Important:
This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

Supplemental Information

The Division of Air Quality (DAQ) works with the state's citizens to protect and improve outdoor, or ambient, air quality in North Carolina for the health, benefit and economic well-being of all.

To carry out this mission, the DAQ operates a statewide air quality monitoring network to measure the level of pollutants in the outdoor air, develops and implements plans to meet future air quality initiatives, assures compliance with air quality rules, and educates, informs and assists the public with regard to air quality issues.

Click here to learn more about the Division of Air Quality.

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit to learn more.

This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays. The NC Department of Environmental Quality trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.

Minimum Education And Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, journalism, English, or related field from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter

Debra Godwin

Recruiter Email

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