Public Affairs Specialist - Weldon Spring, MO

Summary

Title: Public Affairs Specialist - Weldon Spring, MO

ID: 2091- RSI - 06

Description

About RSI

RSI is a dynamic group of companies that has provided services to major federal clients and Fortune 500 engineering and construction companies since 1996. We have experience in complex, highly regulated markets providing environmental, nuclear, construction management, project delivery, and specialty professional services while maintaining an excellent safety record.

We offer a full range of benefits including a generous PTO plan, paid holidays, FEHB medical, dental, vision, 401K (100% match up to 4% eligible compensation) and 100% immediate vesting, basic and supplemental life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.

RSI is headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS is a wholly owned operating company of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). Through ASRC, we are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and we also offer 8(a) options.

Position Summary

RSI is recruiting for a Public Affairs Specialist who willbe responsible for providing ongoing assistance in communications and community outreach activities that support the US Department of Energy’s Office of Legacy Management (DOE LM) mission, cultivate relationships within stakeholder communities, create content that informs different audiences about LM activities, and report on outcomes.

Job Title: Public Affairs Specialist

Location(s): Weldon Spring, MO

Status: Full-Time

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $70,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year.(The anticipated starting salary is based on the posted minimum requirements for this position. The offered salary will be based upon the selected applicant’s education, training, and experience.)

This position is required to travel 10-25% of the time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate public affairs support for LM sites with contractor operations staff and federal clients.

• Plan, coordinate, and implement programs and activities that inform and engage the public, industry, and all levels of government about DOE’s activities.

• Create and implement community involvement plans and communications plans, including identification of and targeted outreach to priority audiences, key issues, and recommended messages and communications delivery methods.

• Write and prepare presentations, talking points, backgrounders, fact sheets, press releases, news stories, technical reports, outreach publications, brochures, digital content, and other printed and electronic materials intended for distribution to external audiences.

• Develop, implement, and facilitate meetings and events that inform stakeholders about LM’s work, mission, and priorities.

• Plan, coordinate logistics, and produce support for public meetings, tours, open houses, and special events.

• Gather stakeholder input via face-to-face conversations, event surveys, and email input to compile and analyze results.

• Participate in local community events (e.g., cultural activities, STEM gatherings, etc.)

• Cultivate a safety conscious work environment and model the behaviors described inDOE G 450.4-1C, Attachment 10 (https://www.energy.gov/safety-culture/articles/doe-g-4504-1c-attachment-10-safety-culture-focus-areas-and-associated) .

• Share information and work collaboratively throughout all levels of the LM/LMSP organization.

• Serve as a contributing member of the LMS Public Affairs team.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Years of Relevant Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Affairs, Communication, Journalism, or related field.

• 7 years of relevant experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• No professional certification required.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to conduct public affairs and community outreach activities.

• Demonstrated customer or client service orientation.

• Experience writing and implementing communications plans and activities.

• Writing and developing content for owned media.

• Experience in event planning and facilitation.

• Ability to communicate complex technical information in layperson's terms.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong organization and project management skills.

• Proven problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation skills.

• Demonstrated customer service orientation.

• Strong attention to detail and quality.

• Ability to interact and communicate complex information with diverse technical and nontechnical stakeholder groups.

• Organized with ability to prioritize and manage client expectations across multiple competing projects/priorities, with aggressive due dates and quick turn-around times.

• Collaborative work style; flexibility and adaptability.

• Ability to multitask, managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Clearance and Health Requirements

• Criminal Background Check

• Pre-placement Drug Screening

• Fit for Duty Test (if applicable)

Essential Physical Requirements

Sedentary: Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs may be defined as sedentary when walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Job Posting Close Date

September 13 th , 2024

EEO Statement

ASRC Industrial (AIS) and its operating companies affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. AIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.