Geoscience Communications Specialist | Limited Duration

State of Oregon•Portland, OR

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) is searching for a Geoscience Communications Specialist to join their team. This position is part of the operations program of the agency and supports the Geological Survey and Services (GS&S) program as well as the Mineral Land Regulation and Reclamation (MLRR) program. As the Geoscience Communications Specialist, you will support the coordination, development, editing, distribution, and messaging of the agency’s operational earth science and mining information to help inform natural resource management at local, regional, and statewide levels. You will be responsible for maintaining and managing website content and coordinating with other communications staff to ensure that the agency's information exceeds professional science communication and publication standards.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or the Behavioral or Social Sciences or related degree; OR Three years technical or higher-level experience directly related to the position under recruitment
Degree focus in Geology, geography, geomorphology, paleontology, or related physical sciences or experience working as an agency representative and messaging work products such as newsletters, news articles, and press releases to the external parties of interest.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state where the employee resides.

Nice To Haves

Experience with principles and methods of website information architecture and design layout, techniques of publishing and layout for newsletters, news articles, and press releases
Understanding and experience in Geology, geography, geomorphology, paleontology, or related physical sciences.
Presenting scientific and technical information orally in a logical and clear manner to explain programs, projects, or activities to both internal and external audiences.
A wide range of writing techniques to inform and persuade different audiences with various levels of comprehension.
Experience writing clear and concise reports, technical reports, and press releases.
Capacity to maintain unbiased, science-based credibility in the discussion of complex projects amongst a wide variety of audiences, perspectives, and policy agendas.
Ability to meet numerous firm deadlines with frequent interruptions in daily work schedules.

Responsibilities

Support the coordination, development, editing, distribution, and messaging of the agency’s operational earth science and mining information.
Inform natural resource management at local, regional, and statewide levels.
Maintain and manage website content.
Coordinate with other communications staff to ensure that the agency's information exceeds professional science communication and publication standards.