Communications Consultant 1

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.
• Insurance Benefits
• Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
• To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
• Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
• Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
• The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.