Job TitleCommunications SpecialistLocationRICHLAND, WA 99352 US (Primary)Job TypeFull-timeJob DescriptionSUMMARYProvide Office Communications Support Services Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford Site, Hanford Office of Communications (HOC).ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop comprehensive communication strategies on highly technical subjects, to inform and educate internal and external stakeholders with varying levels of education and knowledge on the topics.Prepare media engagement materials, sometimes requiring research and understanding of technical material.Use communication products to inform and educate various internal and external audiences and stakeholders.Develop, coordinate, review, and approve communication products, including but not limited to social media posts, newsletter articles, presentations, press releases, announcements, fact sheets, and fliers on Hanford's tank waste mission and Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) topics for delivery at various stakeholder engagements, including the Hanford Advisory Board, Oregon Hanford Advisory Board, Hanford Communities, local decision-makers, Congressional and legislative staff.Maintain regular and punctual attendance.Perform other duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBS/BA in communications or a related field of study. Six (6) years of experience may be substituted for BS/BA degree.Five (5) years of relevant experience.Demonstrated familiarity or relevant experience in writing for external non-technical audiences on highly technical topics.Demonstrated familiarity or relevant experience of media strategies and tools.Demonstrated familiarity or relevant experience to interface successfully with senior level management.Ability to work with government and contractor personnel to problem solve and formulate strategies for success.Excellent written and verbal communications skills.Expert knowledge of MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Excel, and/or other MS Office tools.Identification of any conflicts, potential conflicts, or perceived conflicts of interest with any Hanford Site contractors.Compliance with site specific safety and security requirements, including badging and office protocols.Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks. (U.S. Citizenship Required)DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLSDemonstrated familiarity or relevant experience with procedures. Experience with government procedures.Demonstrated familiarity or relevant experience associated with the Hanford Site mission, activities and priorities.Demonstrated familiarity or relevant experience with the Department of Energy's program management practices, policies, and procedures, and specifically those at Hanford.Demonstrated familiarity or relevant experience with the Hanford Site tank farm mission and status.Demonstrated familiarity or relevant experience with the Hanford Site WTP Project.Demonstrated familiarity or relevant experience or knowledge about the Hanford stakeholder groups.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNone.Job RequirementsWORK SCHEDULEFull Time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.TRAVELNone.DRIVING REQUIREMENTSNone.WORK ENVIRONMENTWork is primarily performed in a professional office setting, including the normal office equipment (e.g., computer, fax machines, copier) and with a wide variety of people in differing functions, personalities, and abilities.PHYSICAL DEMANDSPosition consists of sitting for long periods of time, bending, stooping, crouching, and lifting weights up to 20 pounds. Frequently uses hands/fingers for manipulation of keyboard and mouse.