Communications Specialist/Senior Communications Specialist (Hybrid)
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We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.
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Job Summary
Dominion Energy's Electric Transmission Planning & Communications organization is currently seeking a Communications Specialist/Senior Specialist to join our Electric Transmission Communications team. This position will communicate the need and benefit of large electric infrastructure projects to internal and external stakeholders using a variety of communications, marketing and stakeholder engagement skills. Responsibilities include crafting stakeholder communications (presentations, direct mail, collateral, visuals, digital content, etc) to keep customers and others fully informed on project status and new activities. This role will use marketing and negotiation skills to communicate to, promote and influence stakeholders regarding electric transmission projects.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for directly supporting Project Managers and their construction teams to assist with communications to property owners (residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental) and other stakeholders
- The position continuously communicates the impacts and benefits of projects to public stakeholders and acts as a liaison between the Dominion Energy construction team and the community.
- The person should have the ability to be flexible and handle changing and emerging priorities, should be adept at building rapport with internal and external stakeholders, and should be able to influence communicative outcomes.
- This position requires a highly proficient candidate willing to be flexible in support of various other duties as assigned.
Specific duties include:
- Supporting a variety of electric transmission projects, with a focus on the construction phase of substation and electric transmission lines
- Work closely with Construction and Permitting process decision makers to coordinate outreach for upcoming projects
- Participate in pre-construction meetings
- Create and assist with the implementation of Construction Communications plans
- Notify all property owners in writing and verbally of project construction activities/before any significant construction activity occurs on their property
- Create digital communications in coordination with internal and third-party vendors to reach targeted audiences to include social media and website mediums
- Collaborate with internal partners and/or third-party vendors to identify stakeholders and acquire, update and maintain mailing list and other contact information to reach stakeholders
- Coordination of Pre-Construction Community Meetings/Open Houses and update presentations
- Meet and interact with property owners as needed to address project concerns
- Act as a liaison between project/construction team and community
- Prepare content for website and project dashboard
- Prepare Construction Update content for internal and external audiences
- Participate in pre-construction meetings at the discretion of Project Manager and/or Construction Coordinator, Superintendent, and/or Forestry
- Coordinate meetings with property owners and team
- Perform a variety of customer relations/customer service duties to ensure prompt processing of customer requests.
This position is located in Glen Allen, VA and works a hybrid schedule (3/2) subject to change due to business needs. Relocation assistance may be provided.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
The knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences required for entry into this job include the following:
Communications Specialis t: 2-5 years communications, public relations, and/or related experience
Communications Senior Specialist: 5+ years corporate communications, stakeholder engagement, news media experience, and/or related experience
- Strong communication, writing, editing and interpersonal skills
- Excellent research and problem-solving skills
- Experience with handling difficult Customer Service situations-diplomacy, tactfulness and negotiation skills
- Ability to coordinate fulfillment forms, letters, customer correspondence and other required materials for distribution to various publics
- Understanding of some technical/engineering aspects is desirable but not required
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience with handling difficult Customer Service situations
- Excellent work prioritization and time management skills
- While in the field, candidate will be wearing construction safety gear such as: hard hat, steel toe boots, safety vest and glasses while at construction site
The company is actively seeking United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications. Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E9, W1-W5, or O1-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined above.
Education Requirements
Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:
Bachelor
Preferred Disciplines: Journalism, Mass Communications
Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Working Conditions
Office Work Environment 76 -100%
Travel Up to 25%
Other Working Conditions
Test Description
No Testing Required
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Other Information
We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here
Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.
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We've cut carbon emissions from our electric generation business by approximately 46% (since 2005) and methane emissions from our natural gas business by 38% (since 2010) - By growing wind, solar, and renewable natural gas and pursuing innovative technologies, we expect to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. We've also committed to reducing the emissions of our suppliers and customers - so we can all move forward together.
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