Public Outreach Specialist

Location: Augusta, ME 
Type of Employment: Contract

Hourly Rate: $40 - $50/hour 1099

Role & Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement standard communication plans to be utilized when working with state and local government representatives, and regulatory agencies to ensure project objectives and deliverables are met without disruption or delay.
• Utilize advanced problem identification and resolution and relationship building skills to direct project enabling quick decision making and strategic, proactive implementation of action plans.
• Leverage strong relationships with municipalities, state entities, and customers to foster consistent communication between the Project teams and affected parties.
• Anticipate and interpret the Company and customer requirements to set strategic direction related to public outreach plans and standardization of Project organization processes and procedures related to communications strategies and messaging during the planning, design, permitting and construction process.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Hold a valid U.S. state driver’s license.
• Willing to travel locally daily.
• Willing to work with the public directly to manage and resolve complex issues associated with construction activities.
• Have three (3) years practical experience in journalism, marketing, communications, environmental permitting, construction communications, or other relevant experience.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in communications, environmental sciences, journalism or marketing, or related degree or an associate degree with fifteen (15) or more years of relevant experience
• Strong communications skills, particularly writing and public speaking
• A firm grasp of Microsoft Office communications programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience in the functional area under which it will be contracted: Substations, T&D, Gas-Hydro, and OSG