Media & Public Rel Spec II or III (Everett, WA, US)

Job ID	16396	Department	Communications (10000241)
Union Classification	Non Union	Type	Full Time - Salaried
# of Openings	1	Job Location	Everett, Washington (US-WA)
Closing Date	07/31/2025	Salary/Wage	$91,215.00 - $143,025.00 annually

Application Review

We strongly encourage you to submit a cover letter along with your application to help us understand why you would make a strong fit for this role and on Team PUD. Applicant review will begin on July 17th, 2025, and selected candidates will be invited to move forward in the process. Applications will be continued to be accepted through July 31st, 2025, and additional candidates will be moved forward as needed.

Job Definition

Develops, identifies, plans and implements strategies to provide effective customer relations and employee communications. May act as a spokesperson and liaison with the media with guidance and input from management. Assists the editorial project leader for internal and external publications. Assists with researching, writing, editing, evaluating and coordinating customer and employee communications. Assists with planning, developing, implementing and coordinating department communications and marketing strategies and activities.

Experience/Education

Minimum Education and Experience:

Media & Public Relations Specialist II $91,215-$114,018

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field, AND Two (2) years of experience in corporate communications, marketing, public relations or public affairs, or related;

Six (6) years of experience in corporate communications, marketing, public relations or public affairs, or related.

Media & Public Relations Specialist III $114,420-$143,025

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field, AND Four (4) years of experience in corporate communications, marketing, public relations or public affairs, or related;

Eight (8) years of experience in corporate communications, marketing, public relations or public affairs, or related.

You can find the full job description for this position, including accountabilities, required skills and abilities, and physical and mental demands and working conditions, on the following pages: Media & Public Relations Specialist II and Media & Public Relations Specialist III.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive compensation program, Snohomish County PUD #1 offers a comprehensive benefits package. Employees and eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, vison, core term life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, voluntary term life, flexible spending accounts, health savings account and retirement benefits (including PERS pension, 401(k), and a 457 plan). The Snohomish County PUD also provides an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, short-term disability, paid time off benefits starting at 20 days a year, plus 5 days of extended sick leave and 11 paid holidays. For more information on our benefits package please visit www.snopud.com/benefitoverview

Snohomish County PUD #1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Disabled and Veterans.

Our Values

We hold ourselves and every member of Team PUD to high standards.

Every day we SAFEGUARD what matters, putting employee and community safety first.

We have INTEGRITY. We are a TEAM.
We SERVE with pride, RISE to challenges.
We choose to INCLUDE all, SEEK growth, and be BOLD.

Water Worker (Lake Stevens, WA, US)

Job Definition

Performs various duties commensurate with knowledge, experience, skills, and certification in the operation, maintenance, construction, and storekeeping of the District's water systems.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Incumbents in this classification assigned to the Lake Stevens Water Operations headquarters are required to establish their residence so they will be able to report to work within thirty (30) minutes after being called.

Essential Job Functions

Under the direction of the Water Foreman and Water Distribution Specialists, performs a wide variety of duties to assist in the operation, maintenance, construction, and storekeeping of the District's water systems. May work independently to perform basic duties such as manual labor, meter reading, setting, replacement, etc., traffic control, valve operating, hydrant painting, brushing, flushing, water facility maintenance, etc. Water Workers at Level 3 and above may perform standby duties as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

Specialized Job Functions

N/A

Other Job Functions

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Experience/Education

Level 1: Washington State certification as a Water Distribution Specialist - In Training, Water Distribution Manager - In Training, Water Treatment Plant Operator - In Training, or Cross Connection Control Specialist I.

Level 2: Six months experience at Level 1.

Level 3: Six months experience at Level 2.

Level 4: Six months experience at Level 3 plus successful passage of the basic knowledge training module. After six months at Level 4, employee will automatically progress to Level 1 Water Distribution Specialist. Level 3 employees who do not pass the basic knowledge training module within six months of obtaining Level 3 will be laid off.

General Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent.
Basic knowledge of applicable state safety requirements.
Appropriate Washington State certification.
Valid Washington State Driver's License.
Ability to obtain first aid, CPR, flagging cards, and asbestos cement pipe certification within three months.

License/Certification

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Working Conditions

• Work is performed at various locations, in all types of weather conditions and in confined spaces such as trenches, vaults, or reservoir.

• Must be able to lift 110 pounds and climb a seventy foot ladder to perform inspections.

Jobs at Snohomish County PUD

Media & Public Rel Spec II or III (Everett, WA, US)

Application Review

Job Definition

Experience/Education

Benefits

Our Values

Water Worker (Lake Stevens, WA, US)

Job Definition

Distinguishing Characteristics

Essential Job Functions

Specialized Job Functions

Other Job Functions

Minimum Qualifications

Experience/Education

License/Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Working Conditions