Job duties include:
Coordinate the development and implementation of public involvement and communications plans for addressing emerging Air Program issues including new and revised federal standards for criteria pollutants, potential nonattainment areas, permit streamlining, major rules and regulations and new initiatives. Duties may include developing and editing public reports with technical content; preparing news releases, talking points, and other materials for an external audience; assisting with media inquiries; responding to public inquiries and stakeholder requests; organizing public meetings and teleconferences; and using other tools to effectively convey information and involve affected stakeholders and the public in air management activities.
Organize and facilitate program meetings with external stakeholders in consultation with program management and staff, including developing agendas, arranging meeting logistics, developing meeting materials, and assisting with the development of public presentations.
Manage the content of the Air Program external web pages and intranet by writing and editing new content and coordinating updates to existing web pages. Represent the program on the Environmental Management Division Communication Team and other appropriate teams and committees.