Group Meeting Facilitator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Provide facilitation and general support services for the Hanford Advisory Board on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy.

• Create and disseminate meeting schedules, agendas, and work plans for the HAB.

• Collaborate with DOE, Washington State Department of Ecology, EPA representatives, HAB leadership, and committee members to coordinate agenda topics.

• Deliver finalized detailed agendas 10 days prior to committee and full Board meetings.

• Maintain continuous communication with agency representatives, HAB leadership, members, and issue managers.

• Generate and distribute the HAB Annual Report.

• Conduct the annual HAB/Public Involvement Survey and present the findings to the Federal Coordinator.

• Manage the official HAB information library in compliance with FACA guidelines.

• Oversee Board administrative procedures, including attendance, conflict-of-interest policies, policy advice, recommendations, and operational rules.

• Coordinate weekly with the DOE Deputy Designated Federal Officer and Federal Coordinator.

• Provide labor, supplies, equipment, meeting logistics, execution, administration, recordkeeping, and related facilitation services.

• Facilitate collaboration among Tri-Party Agreement agencies and HAB members.

⛳️ Requirements

• Consecutive employment in a role with similar responsibilities within the last five years.

• A minimum of four years of relevant experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

• Proficient in using a computer for email communication.

• Skilled in Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Adobe.

• Experience managing diverse interests and contentious issues.

• Proven ability to facilitate consensus decisions among groups of diverse stakeholders.

• Ability to identify conflicts, potential conflicts, or perceived conflicts of interest involving Hanford Site contractors.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• Must be eligible for Facility Access Authorization/Employment Authorization.

• Ability to undergo and qualify for background investigations up to Top Secret or DOE Q clearance.

• Certified Professional Facilitator is preferred.

• Experience in facilitating tribal, state, and federal stakeholders is preferred.

• Knowledge of environmental law and CERCLA is preferred.

• Familiarity with the Tri-Party Agreement and applicable treaties is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work options during COVID-19.

• Occasional travel to participate in meetings, events, site visits, or training.

• Travel arrangements coordinated and reimbursed in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.