Public Policy & Water Engagement Lead

Stantec; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec's Sacramento C Street office is seeking a Public Policy and Engagement Specialist to join our team working on integrated water management projects in the Western United States.

This role focuses on facilitating multi-party collaborative processes, outreach and engagement, program and contract management, and water resources planning for local, regional, state, and federal clients. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience supporting communities, agencies, and policy makers with engagement, education, and decision-making related to water, natural resources, utilities, or similar.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a demonstrated ability to adapt to different audiences.
• Experience leading and managing inter-disciplinary teams and facilitating large, complex processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with community members, clients, project managers, project engineers and staff, regulatory agencies, and subcontractors to create effective public policy.
• Prepare initial assessments and communications plans, facilitate meetings, serve as a trusted advisor and drive collaborative solutions.
• Lead preparation and facilitation of in-person and virtual public and agency meetings focused on complex water resource topics.
• Present and communicate technical and policy analyses to diverse audiences, adapting messaging in real time to meet audience needs and ensure understanding.

Skills

Public policy

Engagement

Facilitation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Stantec's Sacramento C Street office is seeking a Public Policy and Engagement Specialist to join our team working on integrated water management projects in the Western United States.

This role focuses on facilitating multi-party collaborative processes, outreach and engagement, program and contract management, and water resources planning for local, regional, state, and federal clients. Travel up to 25% may be required.