ECMC - Public Information Officer (marketing & Communications Specialist IV)

Public Information Officer (Marketing & Communications Specialist IV)

Salary: $71,544.00 - $93,000.00 Annually

Location: Denver, CO

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: PHA 00085 12/25

Department: Department of Natural Resources

Division: Energy & Carbon Management Commission

Opening Date: 12/24/2025

Closing Date: 1/11/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

This position plays a key role in coordinating, implementing, and evaluating external communications across the ECMC's 13 units to improve environmental and public health outcomes and build trust and mutual understanding among external audiences, particularly members of the press, and including disproportionately impacted communities (e.g., those experiencing higher cumulative environmental impacts).

This position works closely with ECMC subject matter experts and leadership to implement and strategize ECMC's communications and works across a variety of areas, including but not limited to: media relations, SME communications plans, event outreach promotion, news releases, and digital communications (web, email marketing, social media, video), branding, and more.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience Only: Seven (7) years of professional experience in public relations or public information; government-related communications; public safety-related communications; risk communication; energy development/natural resources, natural hazards, environmental or related science-based communications, event and/or community engagement promotions, or an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position.

OR

Education and Experience: A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to seven (7) years

Preferred Qualifications:

Current or former State experience relevant to this position.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience working with diverse groups of people and adapting messaging to meet needs of different audiences.

Experience with digital communication best practices.

Knowledge of Colorado's energy sector.

Professional level writing, research and communication development skills.

Experience converting technical/scientific content into plain language content.

Customer service experience, previous public service experience, experience dealing with public, experience with complaint intake/response.

The current work arrangement for this position is as follows:

(Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change)

Hybrid: This is a hybrid position that can work remotely from anywhere in Colorado with expectations of in-office Denver attendance for infrequent (quarterly) team meetings as well as in-person attendance at occasional events (0-3 per month) around the state as needed.

Conditions of Employment:

Must be willing and able to possess and maintain a State of Colorado Driver's License

Must be willing and able to travel to all regions of Colorado to attend events or hearings of the ECMC.

Must be willing and able to occasionally exert up to 20 lbs. of force to move objects.

Extended overnight travel may be required to attend meetings and training in other areas of the State.

You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. DNR does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.