Group Meeting Facilitator

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

📋 Description

• Assist with the facilitation support for the Hanford Advisory Board (HAB) engagement with the U.S. Department of Energy Richland Operations Office.

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

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

• Coordinate agenda topics for both committee and full Board meetings with representatives from DOE, Ecology, EPA, and HAB.

• Provide finalized detailed agendas at least 10 days prior to committee and full Board meetings.

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

• Develop and distribute the HAB Annual Report and supply a digital copy to the DOE.

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

• Organize and uphold the official HAB information repository in alignment with FACA guidelines.

• Oversee and assist with Board administrative procedures, including attendance, conflict of interest management, policy recommendations, and operational rules.

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

• Provide logistical support for meetings, including execution, administration, recordkeeping, supplies, equipment, and venue arrangements.

• Support approximately 24 committee and Board meetings each year, including potential joint committee sessions.

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

• At least four years of relevant experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.

• Capability to use a computer for email communication.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and related technologies.

• Skilled in Adobe Acrobat.

• Work products should be comprehensive, precise, well-documented, and in compliance with established standards.

• Experience in managing diverse interests and addressing contentious issues.

• Proven experience in facilitating groups with diverse stakeholders to achieve consensus.

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

• U.S. Citizenship is mandatory.

• Exceptional oral and written communication abilities.

• Eligibility for Facility Access Authorization (Employment Authorization) by the designated Security Office of the USG.

• Must be able to undergo and qualify for various levels of background investigation, up to a Top Secret or DOE “Q” clearance.

• Occasional travel may be necessary.

• Certification as a Professional Facilitator is preferred.

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

• Familiarity with environmental law and CERCLA is preferred.

• Understanding of the Tri-Party Agreement, relevant treaties including the Treaties of 1855, and Tribal trustee rights is preferred.

• May need to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement.

• Additional requirements and employment conditions apply.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time employment.

• Remote work available during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Occasional travel arranged and authorized in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.

• Potential eligibility for Facility Access Authorization/Employment Authorization.

• Possible training opportunities associated with required travel.

• Opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams on significant client challenges.