JOB SUMMARY: This position is in Region 8, Immediate Office Division, Public Affairs Branch, Community Involvement Section. About Region 8. This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section. MAJOR DUTIES: You will: Serve as regional expert for coordinating community relations programs, and developing and implementing outreach activities designed to inform and involve the public. Evaluate problems encountered in communicating the region's programs and advise program staff on specific information activities designed to meet those problems which may be critical in nature. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with EPA programmatic and technical staff and impacted communities to ensure that communities’ attitudes towards the program initiatives reflect an accurate understanding of established goals. One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.