Communications and Policy Manager

King County•Seattle - Regional area, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

In this role, you’ll play a central part in educating the public about noxious weeds and strengthening countywide efforts to protect ecosystems through creative communication and community engagement. You’ll be part of a dynamic team pushing forward some of King County’s most ambitious environmental goals, including the Healthy Lands Project, the Land Conservation Initiative (LCI) and the Clean Water Healthy Habitat Initiative. This recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Project/Program Manager III TLT positions throughout the Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) over the next six (6) months. The Communications and Policy Manager (Project/Program Manager III) will work closely with the Program Manager to assist with the development of program policies and communication strategies that achieve the mission of the program to reduce impacts of noxious weeds on the environment and economy of King County, and to meet the requirements of the Washington State Noxious Weed Law. The role will develop communications materials, implement outreach plans, and develop outreach strategies to better reach the residents of King County and deliver equitable services across the diverse landscape and population of the region.

Requirements

Knowledgeable in noxious weed identification, biology, control, and impacts.
Ability to create and maintain public communications such as newsletter publication, website updates, publication development, and other relevant communication outlets.
Skills in community outreach, teaching, engaging the public in learning.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with the public on difficult, sensitive and technical issues, both verbally and in writing.
Planning and project management skills and the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines, prioritizing work and managing own time.
Experience supporting or contributing to policy development, including researching issues, analyzing options, and preparing recommendations or briefing materials.
WA pesticide applicator license required within 3 months of beginning the position.
Valid Washington State driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to starting work if selected for this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with herbicides, holds WSDA pesticide applicator license.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Noxious Weed Control Program Unit manager to identify policy issues connected to noxious weed control work and provide project management to tackle these issues.
Develop communications materials such as reports, newsletters, website updates, presentations, that effectively educate the public on the topic of identifying and controlling noxious weeds.
Coordinate with graphics teams to ensure excellence in visual communications.
Develop plans to advance public understanding of noxious weed concerns including trainings.
Conduct compelling community engagement and education sessions to provide education on noxious weeds topics.
Support the Noxious Weed Control Board in their endeavors including supporting their adoption of the 2027 weed list.