Geoscience Communications Specialist | Limited

** Now Hiring, Apply Today! – Geoscience Communications Specialist | Limited Duration
** The Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) is searching for a Geoscience Communications Specialist to join their team. This position is part of the operations program of the agency and supports the Geological Survey and Services (GS&S) program as well as the Mineral Land Regulation and Reclamation (MLRR) program.

As the Geoscience Communications Specialist, you will support the coordination, development, editing, distribution, and messaging of the agency’s operational earth science and mining information to help inform natural resource management at local, regional, and statewide levels. You will be responsible for maintaining and managing website content and coordinating with other communications staff to ensure that the agency's information exceeds professional science communication and publication standards.

Review the full position details, duties and working conditions here.
** What We Are Looking For
***
* Minimum Qualifications:

*** A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or the Behavioral or Social Sciences or
** related
*** degree;
** OR
* ** Three years technical or higher-level
** experience
*** directly related to the position under recruitment*
* * Qualifying
* * related education and experience includes:
Degree focus in Geology, geography, geomorphology, paleontology, or related physical sciences
** or
* * experience working as an agency representative and messaging work products such as newsletters, news articles, and press releases to the external parties of interest.
** Desired Attributes:
*** Experience with principles and methods of website information architecture and design layout, techniques of publishing and layout for newsletters, news articles, and press releases
* Understanding and experience in Geology, geography, geomorphology, paleontology, or related physical sciences.
* Presenting scientific and technical information orally in a logical and clear manner to explain programs, projects, or activities to both internal and external audiences.
* A wide range of writing techniques to inform and persuade different audiences with various levels of comprehension.
* Experience writing clear and concise reports, technical reports, and press releases.
* Capacity to maintain unbiased, science-based credibility in the discussion of complex projects amongst a wide variety of audiences, perspectives, and policy agendas.
* Ability to meet numerous firm deadlines with frequent interruptions in daily work schedules.
** Application Details and Instructions
*** Visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your
** resume
* * and
** cover letter.
** If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday account.
* The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above. Failing to attach required documents may result in disqualification of your application.
* The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
* This announcement is for one, full-time, Fixed Term – Limited Duration, Geoscience Communications Specialist (Public Affairs Specialist
1) position and may be used to fill future vacancies. This opportunity is limited duration and is expected to last until
** June 30, 2027**, with the possibility of being extended or made…