Information & Communications Specialist I
Information & Communications Specialist I
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- Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a differenceDEQ has an open opportunity for anInformation & Communications Specialist I (Flexible/Hybrid)
This position is located at: Raleigh Central Office 217 West Jones Street Raleigh NC
It is full-time (40 hours per week) withState Benefits.
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This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays. The NC Department of Environmental Quality trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.
This position is an entry level Information and Communications Specialist position located in the Central Office (CO) and will work in the areas of air quality education/outreach. This position will work closely with community groups citizens students and a variety of groups to communicate information to reduce air pollution and improve air quality. This position requires the understanding and dissemination of scientific knowledge regarding air quality air pollution sources and solutions meteorology different mobile sources of air pollution and how they impact air quality. The employee is responsible for supporting air quality education and outreach activities delivering education lessons and activities to NC students and communicating NC Air Awareness messages to the public in a variety of settings indoors and outdoors. The employee will communicate air quality information to the public launch projects aimed at educating the public about air quality promote behavior changes to reduce air pollution and encourage actions that help protect peoples health. The employee will support DAQs mission to protect and improve outdoor (or ambient) air quality in North Carolina for the health benefit and economic well-being of residents. Some weekend and some evening and night work may be required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides scientific air quality activities webinars science instruction through a variety of mediums including but not limited to summer camps after school programs and teacher workshops.
- Develop partnerships with school systems in NC to include traditional and non-traditional teaching formats. Actively seeks and partners with organizations to encourage voluntary actions that reduce emissions from the transportation sector and energy systems.
- Plans and participates in community events such as fairs festivals camps summits and Earth Day celebrations for the public to learn about the science of air quality and impacts on health air quality forecasts and the steps people can take to maintain air quality.
- Create digital and visual content for sharing with the public to inform them about air pollution concerns and steps they might take to better protect their health. This includes printed pieces flyers newsletters social media short videos and other forms of content.
- Support the delivering of air quality science workshops for K-12 teachers.
The Division of Air Quality:
The Division of Air Quality (DAQ) works with the states citizens to protect and improve outdoor or ambient air quality in North Carolina for the health benefit and economic well-being of all. To carry out this mission the DAQ operates a statewide air quality monitoring network to measure the level of pollutants in the outdoor air develops and implements plans to meet future air quality initiatives assures compliance with air quality rules and educates informs and assists the public with regard to air quality issues. Click here to learn more about the Division of Air Quality.
The NC Department of Environmental Quality:
The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolinas environmental resources. The organization which has offices from the mountains to the coast administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality water quality and the publics health and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolinas needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses farmers local governments and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the states school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life. Please visit our website at the Department of Environmental Qualityfor more information. Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form listed as general statements listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See for details.
Bachelors degree in communications public relations public affairs journalism English or related field from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is an Equal Opportunity Employerwho embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federallaws state laws and Executive Orders.
DEQ uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
- Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty to their applications.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program they must attach an official transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- If applicants earned a foreign degree foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account and click Application Status. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration you will receive an email notification. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contact Debra Godwin at
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