Responsibilities

• Import, format, merge, and manipulate text and graphic images using standard PC applications.
• Review and assist with copy editing, design, layout, publication, and sharing of materials through email, Teams, SharePoint, and the web.
• Research and work with internal partners to draft division publications, including folios, reports, fact sheets, and one-pagers consistent with WSDOT style and graphic standards.
• Assist in developing graphics, tables, charts, polls, and surveys using Microsoft, Adobe, SurveyMonkey, and/or Mentimeter.
• Draft content for internal communications, including blogs, newsletters, Teams channels, and other publications.
• Draft materials that increase the visibility and credibility of planning and data products and services.
• Assist with sharing messages about how the division supports strategic goals, including the WSDOT Strategic Plan, Federal Planning Emphasis Areas, Title VI, and state environmental justice goals.
• Develop scripts, record, and edit videos to support planning-related communications.
• Support virtual, hybrid, and in-person meetings and conferences, including scheduling, agendas, presentations, speakers, registration, food and materials, technical support, and day-of-event activities.
• Review and assist with revising web content and build and update content in Drupal for the WSDOT public website and/or InsideDOT employee intranet.

Requirements

• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Demonstrates a willingness to take action to meet the needs of others.
• Writing and Editing Skills: Strong writer with ability to edit the writing of others.
• Web Development: Ability to develop and publish web content consistent with agency guidelines.
• Graphic Design: Ability to use industry standard software to develop a variety of graphic elements, including logos, images, flow charts, and design visualizations.
• Document Layout: Able to take large amounts of text/photos/graphics/tables and import them into a document for publication using Microsoft Word and/or Adobe InDesign. Documents must pass accessibility check.
• Meeting Support/Event Management: Actively supports all aspects of in-person, hybrid, and virtual meetings, including scheduling, developing materials, arranging speakers, presenting, arranging food, setting up, and cleaning up.

Preferred

• WSDOT Style Guidance: Knowledge about WSDOT communications and graphic style requirements.
• Drupal Proficiency: Experience editing websites using Drupal.
• Lean Six Sigma: Experience and/or certification in the Lean process improvement methodology.
• ADA Accessibility Standards: Base level knowledge about creating and publishing documents that are accessible for the widest possible audience.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance – We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including telework options for eligible positions.
• Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
• Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.