Envir. Communications opening in Baltimore/Edgewood

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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST III

Progressive firm seeks three individuals with excellent social science,
journalism and community relations skills to work in our community
relations department.  Offices needing staff are located in Baltimore and
Edgewood, Maryland.  Work focuses on public involvement in environmental
projects in a five state Region, and includes drafting and layout of
public information materials and newsletters; innovative risk
communication support at high visibility environmental projects,
assistance with public meetings; scheduling, conducting and summarizing
community interviews; using community input to formulate community
relations plans; preparing proposals; and providing support to technical
staff.

Flexibility and adaptability a must.  Also requires a Masters (or
equivalent of 3 years additional experience) with at least 3 years of
direct environmental community relations experience, and at least a total
of 10 years of related experience.  Strong speaking and writing skills,
ability to translate technical materials into understandable language, and
the ability to deal with a wide variety of clients from government
agencies to private industry.  Experience with MS WORD, Page Maker, Excel
and MS Project software is required.  Experience with DOE, BRAC, CERCLA,
RCRA, and NEPA public involvement programs preferred.  Salary range around
$40-60,000/year, commensurate with experience.

Please call Carrie Johnston at 410-612-6455