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Job Title Communications Support Specialist Location RICHLAND, WA 99352 US (Primary) Job Type Full-time Job Description SUMMARY The Department of Energy (DOE) Hanford Site requires general support services for the Office of Communications (HOC). ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Develop 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 presentations, press releases, announcements, fact sheets, and fliers on tank farms 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. Submit a weekly report to the technical monitor addressing work accomplished, and deliverable progress. Maintain regular and punctual attendance. Perform other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None. Job Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS BS/BA degree in communications or a related field of study. Six years of experience may be substituted for a degree. Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience Proficient knowledge of MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Excel, and/or other MS Office tools. Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS 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. Demonstrated 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. WORK SCHEDULE Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete the assignment or project. TRAVEL Travel is expected to be less than 5%. DRIVING REQUIREMENTS None. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in a hybrid setting. Employee will work both remotely and on-site at the Department of Energy government offices, the Hanford Site, and Richland, WA. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Position consists of sitting for long periods of time, using hands/fingers, handling, reaching with hands and arms, talking, hearing and seeing up close, at a distance, along the periphery, with depth perception and the ability to focus; occasional walking or standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and lifting boxes weighing up to 10 pounds. Moderate to extended periods of office work with heavy perio