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Marine Terminals Business Development Manager Port of Bellingham Bellingham, Washington Salary :  $102,000 - $152,000   The Port of Bellingham is a Washington State special purpose municipal corporation serving all of Whatcom County, which is located in the northwest corner of the state. With its proximity to Mt. Baker, the beautiful Puget Sound, and the world renown San Juan Islands, Whatcom County is an extremely desirable place to live and work. Located just south of the Canadian border, Whatcom County (population 229,000) is made up of several rural communities and smaller towns, as well as Bellingham (population 90,000), the county seat. Bellingham is the recipient of a long list of awards, including many designations as a “best place” for livability and outdoor adventures and recognition for leadership in sustainability. The city is also home to Western Washington University.   The Port of Bellingham operates the Bellingham International Airport, two marinas, a shipping terminal, a ferry terminal, bus station, and a real estate portfolio hosting over 300 businesses. The port has 111 FTEs, averages $29.7 million in operating revenues and collects an additional $7.7 million in property taxes. The port is governed by a three-person board of commissioners.   The Marine Terminals Division operates passenger and freight facilities at the Bellingham Shipping Terminal (BST) and the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, with the goal of providing first-class facilities to meet the needs of the traveling public, and furnish industrial properties and resources to promote domestic and international cargo operations. The BST serves as the primary industrial facility for the movement of bulk and breakbulk cargoes in Whatcom County. With 1,250 feet of dock space, over 85,000 square feet of covered storage and 35 acres of available upland, BST is a full-service marine terminal that has the flexibility to customize its services. BST includes two large warehouses over 40,000 square feet, paved and unpaved lay-down acreage, cargo handling equipment, and three operating piers with 1,800 linear feet. BST operates with a 2023 budget of $2,566,777.   Under the direction of the Director of Real Estate and Asset Management, the Marine Terminals Business Development Manager will promote port operations to maintain and generate revenue for the port by attracting new customers and businesses to BST. This position maintains and promotes effective relations with agencies, port tenants, brokers, and other stakeholders.   Education and experience: A bachelor’s degree in a related field, plus 2-5 years of increasingly responsible experience within the marine transportation environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Candidates shall have prior experience working with PMA stevedores or shipping lines, and productive experience working with marine-related labor relations and the PMA. A proven track record and experience in sales and marketing related to the marine transportation industry is required.   For a complete position profile, full job description and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call 206-368-0050. The Port of Bellingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First review of applications: April 9, 2023 (open until filled).

Public Information Representative I/II - Graphic Services   Valley Water   Salary: See Position Description   Job Type: Full-Time   Job Number: 01581-E   Location: CA, CA   Department: Office of External Affairs   Closing: 2/21/2023 11:59 PM Pacific   Description Public Information Representative I: $101,004.80 - $129,313.60 annually Public Information Representative Il: $111,529.60 - $142,750.40 annually   Overview: The Public Information Representative (PIR) I/II position in Graphic Services within the Office of Communications will perform a wide range of support functions as a graphic designer working with internal and external customers including board directors, elected officials, executives, line staff, vendors, and stakeholders. This position serves as a project manager of assigned graphic cases, responsible for design creation and completion of requested deliverables within deadline.   The PIR I/II will participate in significant Graphic Services efforts including work on print, digital, and signage, along with special tasks assigned by their team lead, graphics supervisor and or manager. Specifically, this position will participate in developing materials/presentations/collateral for public facing Valley Water events or efforts, such as community outreach project updates, internal/external communications presentations, or power point slide deck creations. This position will need to adhere to established brand guidelines and contribute to the goals of the Graphics Services team within the Communications annual workplan. The PIR I/II will support maintaining the look and feel of Valley Water's current design aesthetics, which includes being able to design materials, templates, and collateral that are representative of the diverse internal and external customers of Graphic Services. This position also works with vendors/service contracts with external providers for Graphic Services.   In addition to a routine work schedule, this position can involve night and weekend work.   The PIR I/II in Graphic Services is part of a deadline-driven, fast-paced team of professionals at Valley Water who are expected to problem solve and offer solutions to enhance the success of the unit through Graphic Services deliverables.   This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working up to 40% remote and 60% onsite.   Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:   Design and manage on-demand graphic cases from beginning, until customer hand-off. Maintain productive and positive working relationships with internal and external customers on assigned tasks and projects. Ensure adherence to established brand guidelines.   Ideal Candidate's Background Includes: Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria as listed below.   Ideal Experience:   For the PIR I: one (1) year of experience or more in graphic design. For the PIR II: three (3) years of experience or more in graphic design. Proficient in design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Experienced project manager. Public agency experience is a plus.   Ideal Skills and Abilities:   Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Lead and coordinate with outside resources to develop appropriate teams to meet the projects goals. Juggle competing priorities and complete tasks on time. Ability to work well in a team environment.   Ideal Knowledge:   Methods and techniques of graphic concepts, design, and print production. English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.   Ideal Training and Education: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in graphic design, communications or a related field.   Required License or Certificate   Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. To review the Classification Specification, please click https://s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/valleywater.org.us-west-1/s3fs-public/Public%20Information%20Representative%20I-II%20-%205-2019.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ Office of Communications Unit (Position Code 61)   COVID-19 vaccination requirement: *To protect our most valuable assets, our employees, as well as the communities we serve, Valley Water requires all newly hired Valley Water personnel to be fully vaccinated (for COVID -19) or to be formally excused from the requirement through the **reasonable accommodation process (for details, see bottom of job posting) Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose California by their start date.   Selection Process (1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview.(2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended.NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary. Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification. Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement: Fully vaccinated means (1) it has been at least two weeks since a person has completed the entire recommended series of a COVID-19 vaccine, and (2) the person has provided proof of vaccination in a form consistent with the requirements for verification of vaccine status in the State of California's July 26, 2021, Public Health Officer Order. **Limited Exemptions to Vaccination Requirement An individual who has been provided a job offer may request a reasonable accommodation to the vaccination requirement if they: 1. Have a contraindication recognized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or by the vaccine's manufacturer to every approved COVID-19 vaccine. A contraindication means a condition that makes vaccination inadvisable; 2. Have a disability and are requesting an exception as a reasonable accommodation based upon this disability; or, 3. Object to COVID-19 vaccination based on their sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling +1 408-630-2260.Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.   To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/3881047   Copyright ©2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.   https://www.jobelephant.com/

Essential Duties, and Responsibilities:       Include but are not limited to the following: Strategic and External Communication  Develop, implement, and evaluate the communications plan for OCERS and its Employers Manage the production and printing of publications by vendors, including blue lining/proofing, selection of printing materials, color schemes, and distribution/mailing Analyze OCERS-wide communication needs and determine the appropriate communication instruments Design, write, and coordinate the publication and distribution of OCERS internal employee newsletter and   external member newsletter Coordinate the design and purchase of creative promotional items to promote services to retirement system members Develop communication programs, initiatives, and collateral material consistent with the needs of OCERS, analyze their effectiveness, and make recommendations for improvement to senior management staff Develop and implement communication strategies to achieve objectives related to media outreach, speaking engagements, and social media platforms and engagements Lead OCERS efforts related to media relations, social media, surveys, and the website; oversee content development and manage regular updates of various outlets and sites In partnership with executive management and the Legal department, oversee responses to public information requests by the press and the public Prepare press releases and respond to requests from the media relating to Board of Retirement meetings, investment policies, and other issues Plan, organize, advertise, and coordinate special events for the membership, including program content, guest speakers, enrollment, and location logistics Plan and coordinate OCERS appearances at all Employer-sponsored health fairs, which involve the distribution of information and staffing OCERS’ booth Coordinate the review, revision, and approval of agency correspondence to the public, members, and employees Serve as a representative and spokesperson for OCERS in matters related to media relations Schedule, coordinate, and oversee member enrollment in seminars held at OCERS, as well as coordinate the activities of external partners related to the seminars Operations Manage and direct division staff in accordance with OCERS personnel rules, policies, and labor contract provisions, including hiring, monitoring, evaluating performance, motivating staff, and other managerial duties as assigned Design and edit publication of pamphlets, including narrative and statistical information for retirement system benefits Prepare instructional videos Write and edit frequently asked questions, forms and letters, published booklets, summary plan descriptions, fact sheets, event calendars, benefits calculators, and status of impending changes to retirement benefits Plan, prepare, adjust, maintain, and monitor the division's fiscal year budget, including the administration of contracts for Communication-related services Share, manage, and schedule the implementation of the Communications Division’s strategic and business plan goals Oversee the development and maintenance of the OCERS website, including coordinating all content and posting publications and the latest news items Assist OCERS management in researching pension-related topics, including media articles, television/radio news reports, and actions taken by other public pension plans Perform other duties as assigned C ore Competencies OCERS Executive management will be expected to: Manage and develop their talent Represent Senior Executives when needed Participate in vetting and onboarding new staff Manage business plan initiatives with a plan for achievement Maintain a high level of oral and written communication Act as a model for OCERS culture Maintain a high level of accountability Focus on the strategy and long term goals of the organization Have foresight on future challenges and develop a plan for how to face them Have clear expectations on personal career development