Geoscience Communications Specialist | Limited

Initial Posting Date: 09/24/2026 Final date to receive applications: 10/01/2026 Agency:
Department of Geology and Mineral Industries Salary Range: $4,954 - $7,592 Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Geoscience Communications Specialist | Limited Duration

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.

• 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.

• 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

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 permanent.

DOGAMI provides earth science information and regulation to make Oregon safe and prosperous. Our team focuses closely on collaboration to support fellow teammates, while ensuring safety and looking for ways to innovate. Visit the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries website to learn more about us!

Additional benefits include:

• Work/life balance
• 11 paid holidays a year
• a competitive benefits package
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon

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