STORMWATER EDUCATION & OUTREACH ANALYST

Kitsap County is seeking a dynamic professional to lead high-impact communications, public engagement, and strategic outreach for the Stormwater Division. This role is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned communications, marketing, or public engagement expert who thrives in a mission-driven environment and is ready to guide innovative programs that make a measurable difference in community behavior and environmental health.

Working collaboratively with the Communications team and staff across the organization, the Stormwater Education & Outreach Analyst leads communications for the Stormwater Division by developing engaging written and visual content that informs and educates internal and external audiences while aligning with the County’s brand standards and communication goals. In this fast-paced role, you will shape the Division’s public voice through strategic campaigns, digital platforms, high-quality media, and innovative education and outreach programs that meet and exceed NPDES stormwater permit requirements. You will also lead regional partnerships and behavior-change initiatives that protect our waters, strengthen community relationships, and increase public understanding of stormwater impacts.

The ideal candidate is a proactive and highly organized self-starter with strong visual storytelling and graphic design skills, excellent writing and editing abilities, and demonstrated success managing communications for a large organization.

This is a unique opportunity to advance your career while driving countywide and regional influence. Your expertise will directly support environmental stewardship, public trust, and the long-term health of Kitsap County’s waterways, creating meaningful change for today and future generations.

As the Stormwater Education & Outreach Program Analyst, you will:

• Lead the Stormwater Division’s communications and marketing strategy for education and outreach programs and projects (capital and operational) that support regulatory  compliance and strategic priorities.
• Drive the development, implementation, and evaluation of Division-wide communications, marketing, and public engagement strategies.
• Develop professional-quality print and digital media, advertising, graphics, collateral, and other public information tools.
• Oversee the Stormwater Division’s webpages and social media presence, maintaining high-quality, accessible online public communications.
• Plan and conduct public outreach activities, presentations, stakeholder meetings, and community engagement opportunities.
• Respond to public inquiries, media requests, and emerging public information needs.
• Lead the West Sound Stormwater Outreach Group (WSSOG), bringing together City representatives with diverse personalities and interests and managing on the group’s behalf, multiple Interlocal Agreement contracts, vendor contracts, budgets, campaigns, programs, regional partnership representation , and produce a high-quality comprehensive annual activities report.
• Plan, implement, and administer projects, grants, contracts, and consultant work supporting Stormwater Division goals.
• Track, analyze, and report on performance metrics to evaluate communications effectiveness and provide recommendations for improving audience engagement and content performance.
• Provide guidance to county managers, directors, officials, community partners, and cross-departmental teams on communications, marketing, outreach, interpretation, and engagement.
• Supervise 1–3 temporary help employees, including training, work planning, and quality oversight.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a related field; and three (3) years of experience in communications including education and outreach, media campaigns, public relations, marketing research and analysis, community-based social marketing, grant writing and management, contract management, adult education, technical communication for non-technical audiences, behavior or organizational change, event planning, or facilitation.

Leadership Experience

• Proven experience leading complex programs, projects, or teams ideally in the public sector, environmental, or multidisciplinary contexts.
• Experience overseeing volunteers, temporary staff/interns, or leading groups.

Technical / Industry Background

• Experience with stormwater, environmental programs, public sector operations, or regulatory requirements strongly preferred due to the position’s direct influence on permit compliance and regional environmental strategy.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload, multiple projects with competing deadlines and exhibit excellent project and time management skills

Specialized Expertise

• Professional-level skill in communications strategy, marketing, outreach, interpretation, digital media management, graphic design collateral development, and public engagement.
• Experience analyzing metrics, evaluating program effectiveness, developing adaptive management strategies, and writing data-driven reports.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, essential for public-facing content, media relations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong relationship-building skills to collaborate with community partners, regional groups, elected officials, and internal staff.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Project management certification, demonstrating advanced capability in planning, organizing, and delivering complex, multi-stage initiatives.
• Experience managing projects in the public information or communications department for a medium to large organization.
• Experience working in the public sector, providing essential understanding of government operations, regulatory environments, and community-focused service delivery.

For the complete job description: https://www.kitsap.gov/hr/JobClassifications/Stormwater Education and Outreach Program Analyst.pdf (Download PDF reader)
For more information about the Stormwater Division: https://www.kitsapgov.com/pw/Pages/stormwater.aspx

• Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public.  Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms.  The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• This position is classified as exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

• Non-represented and covered under the Kitsap County Personnel Manual.
• Application Requirements: All applicants, internal and external, must submit a complete and fully detailed application. Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all minimum qualifications for the position by the posted closing date. The County uses the information provided in the application (not the résumé) to verify relevant work experience and to determine placement on the pay scale if you are selected for the position.
• To be considered, your application must: Be fully completed, including all supplemental questions. Provide specific and detailed information showing that you have performed the duties and gained the experience required for the role.  Include the total years of relevant experience, quantified based on full-time equivalency. Applications that are incomplete, lack sufficient detail, or do not clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications will be screened out and will not move forward in the hiring process. Meeting the minimum qualifications is required.
• Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:  
  • Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
  • Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
  • Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration. This process is conducted in compliance with the Washington Fair Chance Act (RCW 49.94). Information received is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. FCA-Flyer_June 2026_English_Update
• Driving Requirements: The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy a current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment.  The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver’s License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy. This position is categorized as:
  • Category 1: Driver operates County-owned vehicle. 
• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office. 
• Work hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
• This posting may be used to fill future openings.
• Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.

Salary : $84,260 - $107,796