Communications Specialist III

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Communications Specialist III

King County Water and Land Resources Division Seattle, Washington, United States

Job Description:

Communications Specialist III

Description

Summary

Summary
Join our dynamic team leading innovative watershed planning & restoration efforts! Collaborate with dedicated professionals across the division to help inform and solicit feedback from the communities we serve and help advance the projects and initiatives intended to improve water quality, restore and reconnect salmon habitat and help reduce flood hazards in our community.

About the Role

The Communication Specialists will work closely with Capital Project teams and project sponsors across the Water and Land Resources Division to develop and implement communication and engagement plans that help build community understanding of and support for capital projects that advance county plans, policies and initiatives (including the Clean Water Healthy Habitat initiative, the Strategic Climate Action Plan, the Flood Management Plan, salmon recovery plans, and the King County Stormwater Management Action Plan).
About the Team

The Water and Land Resources Division is at the forefront of King County’s efforts to protect and restore clean water and healthy habitat and strengthen the resilience of communities, environment, and infrastructure in the face of climate change. We are a dedicated workforce of more than 400 supported by an annual budget of ~$250 million. WLRD has a strong track record of developing innovative strategies to protect working farms and forests, restore habitat, improve water quality, and provide county residents equitable access to green space. We plan, design, and build salmon habitat projects as well as levees and stormwater facilities that help protect people and infrastructure while also enhancing habitat. Our Environmental Lab and Science sections maintain high-quality data sets used for long term water quality trend analysis and use Best Available Science to inform decision making. We house the Land Conservation Initiative, which aims to preserve our last, most important natural lands and urban green spaces over the next 30 years. Our forestry and agricultural programs help individuals protect their lands and support local food production.
Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As the Communications Specialist III, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity .

Apply now for a rewarding career at the Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD) of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits , and growth opportunities.

Job Duties

What you will be doing?
Strategic Communication and Outreach Planning - Support the Capital Delivery Section by developing strategies, standards, templates and best practices for Outreach and Communications. Consultant Coordination - Support the development and management of project-specific consultant work orders, review consultant deliverables and assist PMs in assuring compliance with County and WLRD policies. Project Communications Needs Assessment -Work with project managers and project sponsors to assess outreach and communications needs and develop communications plans for capital projects at all stages in the project life cycle.Communications Production - The position will develop news releases, flyers, postcards, social media ads, and websites for capital project communications strategy appropriate to the project audiences, with support and subject matter oversight provided by project management staff and consultants.Participate in public meetings, engaging with community members to share information and solicit input on WLRD projects and priorities.

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Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically 3-4 times per month on average. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104).
Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.

Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible. While typical work hours are during the standard workday, this job requires evening and weekends to support public meetings/events.
Union Representation: This position is represented by the Teamsters 117 union.

Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who meet the job requirements. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply .

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness including online application, cover letter and resume, and responsiveness to the list of qualifications, skills, and abilities. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position.Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Upon completion of the last panel interview, finalists will be asked to prepare a sample communication document from materials provided that will be used as a part of the selection process.

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Calvin Rivers at 206-263-1986 or crivers@kingcounty.gov

Discover More About the Division: Visit our website .

Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website , explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook , X (formerly Twitter) , LinkedIn , TikTok , Instagram , YouTube and Keeping King County Green News .

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

Closing Date/Time: 9/29/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$82,461.11 - $104,524.24 Annually
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