Group Meeting Facilitator

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

📋 Description

• Assist in the Facilitation Support engagement for the Hanford Advisory Board at the U.S. Department of Energy Richland Operations Office.

• Foster communication between Tri-Party Agreement agencies and members of the Hanford Advisory Board.

• Organize labor, supplies, equipment, meeting logistics, execution, administration, recordkeeping, and other support activities.

• Create and distribute HAB meeting schedules, agendas, and work plans in collaboration with DOE, Washington State Department of Ecology, EPA representatives, HAB leadership, and the Executive Issues Committee.

• Ensure that committee and Board agenda topics are relevant, timely, and acceptable to all three agencies prior to distribution.

• Provide comprehensive final agendas at least 10 days before committee and full Board meetings.

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

• Compile and distribute the HAB Annual Report, providing a digital copy to the DOE.

• Conduct the annual HAB/Public Involvement Survey and submit results to the Federal Coordinator.

• Uphold the HAB information library in compliance with FACA guidelines and DOE records requirements.

• Oversee and assist with Board administrative procedures, attendance and conflict-of-interest policies, policy guidance, and operational rules.

• Coordinate regularly, at least weekly, with the DOE Deputy Designated Federal Officer and Federal Coordinator.

• Provide support for six issue-based standing committees, which may convene up to twice within a fiscal-year quarter.

• Offer facilitation and general support services in accordance with FACA, the Environmental Management Charter, and HAB Operating Ground Rules.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• 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 in managing diverse interests and sensitive issues.

• Proven ability to facilitate consensus among diverse stakeholder groups.

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

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• Eligible for Facility Access Authorization/Employment Authorization.

• Capable of undergoing background investigations up to Top Secret or DOE “Q” clearance.

• May need to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement.

• Preferred: Certified Professional Facilitator.

• Preferred: Experience working with tribal, state, and federal stakeholders.

• Preferred: Knowledge of environmental law and CERCLA.

• Preferred: Familiarity with the Tri-Party Agreement, relevant treaties including the Treaties of 1855, and Tribal trustee rights and recognition.

• Must reside in or near the Hanford Eastern Washington Tri-Cities area and report to the official duty station in Richland, Washington for in-person meetings.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work option during COVID-19.

• Occasional travel for meetings, events, site visits, or training, which will be coordinated and approved in advance under Federal Travel Regulations.

• Employment eligibility for Facility Access Authorization/Employment Authorization consideration.

• Potential eligibility for various levels of background investigation, up to Top Secret or DOE “Q” clearance.