Community Health Department

Position: Communication Specialist I/II

Salary Range: $4,486/mo. to $6,590/mo. per month Starting Salary: DOE, DOQ

Location: Community Health Department

Employment Type: 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt, Benefits apply

Open until Filled – First Review: August 23rd, 2023.

Full Time Benefits Include:

• County pays $1,450 per month towards medical, dental, vision, life insurance and employee assistance program for employee and eligible family members

• Retirement: Walla Walla County full time employees are eligible for Washington State Department of Retirement Services (DRS)

• HRA Veba account: Employer contribution may apply

• Wellness program

• Access to MetLife Pet Insurance

• Deferred compensation plans offered

• Twelve paid holidays annually

• Vacation accrual based on seniority (see Union Contract)

• Benefited employees shall accrue sick leave benefits at the percentage rate of hours worked per week, to a maximum of eight (8) hours earned per month based on a forty (40) hour workweek but not less than one (1) hour per every forty (40) hours worked per County Policy 30.05.0

Visit Walla Walla County Website for detailed benefits information.

Brief Duties and Responsibilities: Works cooperatively with Department of Community Health (DCH) management, staff, community groups, governmental and private agencies/organizations to plan, organize, provide, and participate in public health communications. Coordinates and maintains DCH’s communications including serving as the Point of Information (PIO) during public health emergencies. Responsible for marketing image, including but not limited to web presence, social media, and printed materials. Assists in the dissemination of information to internal and external customers. Coordinates with local, regional, and state partners on DCH related activities, workgroups, and initiatives. See the job description for the complete list of essential job functions.

Working Environment/Physical Abilities: Work will be performed both inside and outside of the department in the community at large, such as schools and community groups, in a variety of environments and settings. Requires ability to drive an automobile, fly in a plane, and travel as required. Ability to lift and carry 25 to 30 pounds. Requires sufficient hearing and speech ability to communicate verbally. Requires manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate personal computers and peripherals.

Minimum Qualifications: Communications Specialist I: A BA or BS in communications, social sciences, or health related field, and one (1) year of experience related to community outreach, mobilization, and public relations that would have provided exposure to communications.

Communications Specialist II: BA or BS in communications, social sciences, or health related field and three (3) years’ experience working in a public health communications role OR a master’s degree in public health communications and two (2) years’ experience related to community outreach, mobilization, and public relations. Must be able to demonstrate excellent public speaking skills.

For Application: Application, resume and cover letter required. Job description is available on our website at www.co.walla-walla.wa.us where you can apply online.

SELECTION IS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS, BACKGROUND CHECK, DRIVING RECORD CHECK, AND ORAL INTERVIEWS.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER / ADA COMPLIANT