Public Involvement Specialist

Public Involvement Specialist

Location: Austin Texas

ICF is seeking a Public Involvement Specialist. This person will support a broad range of public and private infrastructure projects by planning, organizing, and attending outreach events including Public Meetings and Hearings. The ideal candidate would bring initiative, inquisitiveness, a comfort with ambiguity and an enthusiasm for understanding and solving problems in a team-based environment. This position is based in our Austin, Texas, office and involves periodic travel.

Why you will love working here:

• Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
• Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
• Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

What you will be doing:

• Coordinate public outreach efforts for major projects
• Coordinate logistics for public outreach events, including securing venues, contacting newspapers, and hiring technical support staff such as translators, court reporters, and audio technicians
• Participate in public outreach events
• Serve as a liaison between the project's technical and public involvement teams, and work with varied groups and individuals
• Assist with the development and production of public information materials, brochures, exhibit boards, presentations, and summary reports
• Travel up to 25% of the time for outreach events and public meetings. Some overnight travel required

What you need to have (minimum qualifications):

• BA/BS degree in communications, public relations, environmental sciences, transportation planning, environmental planning, or similar discipline
• 1+ year(s) professional experience in outreach, project management, customer engagement, administration and/or related experience
• Must have valid driver's license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check

What We'd Like You to Have (preferred qualifications):

• Experience preparing for and attending Public Meetings, Public Hearings, and Stakeholder Meetings
• Working knowledge of environmental regulations, including NEPA
• English/Spanish bilingual
• TxDOT Pre-Certification

Professional Skills you will use:

• Ability to work independently and strong time management skills
• Strong communication skills are required for both internal and external interaction
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, including ability to prioritize and multi-task under strict or competing deadlines
• Desire to take initiative and support the team in whatever ways are needed
• Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to succeed with new and challenging tasks
• Computer skills should include the MS Office Suite along with excellent technical writing and communication skills

We are the Environment & Planning Division of ICF. We are enthusiastic about doing what is right for our clients, our people, the communities where we live and work, and the environment. We are planners, scientists, program managers, communicators, economists, technologists, and strategists. We are collaborative, curious, and committed to excellence-these are qualities we value that make us who we are and inspire us to grow. If you perform well in a fast-paced, engaging, and collaborative environment, and would like to work with a diverse team of industry professionals, we encourage you to learn more about ICF (www.icf.com) and consider applying to join our team.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work with talented and enthusiastic individuals and to grow with a firm that believes in nurturing talent and developing long-term career success. ICF is a purpose driven company with a strong culture and underlying values that prize diversity, opportunity, equality, and respect. Our core values include Embracing Differences, and we seek candidates who are enthusiastic about building a culture that encourages, embraces, and hires dimensions of differences.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is:

$49,148.00 - $83,552.00

Austin,TX (TX37)