Community Relations Manager- Flood Control District (0526)

Flood Control District Community Relations Manager

Under general supervision performs work of considerable difficulty in planning, organizing, and coordinating a variety of administrative projects and assignments; performs related work as assigned.

Flood Control District Community Relations Manager Brochure

Typical Duties

(Illustrative Only)

• Develops, plans, and coordinates various internal and external public information activities
• Composes and publishes articles, stories, bulletins, booklets, radio/television news releases, and other County publications
• Supports the Flood Control District Administrator in a range of internal and external communications initiatives
• Prepares correspondence and answers questions, in person and by telephone, relating to Flood Control District operations, procedures and policies
• Receives and tracks citizen inquiries/complaints for the Flood Control District
• Communicates citizen complaints to appropriate staff member and tracks responses
• Generates regular citizen inquiry reports for elected/appointed officials
• Coordinates public meetings, including flood mitigation corridor meetings
• Conducts research and performs special assignments as assigned
• Develops and implements public engagement/communications plans
• Prepares and maintains records, reports, and communications for the Flood Control District
• Manages the Flood Control District website

Essential functions of this position include but not limited to: driving; sitting; working with and around others; dealing with interruptions; repetitive motion (hand/wrist) for computer work; vision acuity (near) for routine office and customer service duties; hearing and speech for ordinary conversation; finger dexterity for typing and paperwork.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate Degree in public administration, public relations, journalism, or related field, and five years of progressively responsible administrative experience, including at least two years of public relations related experience; OR Bachelor's Degree in public administration, public relations, journalism, or related field, and four years of progressively responsible administrative experience, including at least two years of public relations related experience; OR Six years of progressively responsible administrative experience, including at least two years of public relations related experience; OR Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

This position is exempt from overtime.

Note: Individuals in exempt classifications as part time employees may be classified as non-exempt per FLSA law regarding minimum weekly salary requirements.

Preferred Qualifications considerable knowledge of: -Principles and practices of public administration, communication, and management -Research methods, techniques, and report presentation -Project management -Business English and report writing -Spreadsheets and database management -Record keeping and file management -Media Communications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public administration, communication, and management.
• Research methods, techniques, and report presentation.
• Project management.
• Business English and report writing.
• Spreadsheets and database management.
• Record keeping and file management.
• Media Communications.

Working knowledge of:

• Desktop publishing software with some layout and design skills.
• Website Management.

Skill in:

• The use of computers and standard office equipment.

Ability to:

• Represent the department and present accurate information to news media and the public in an interesting and professional manner.
• Meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public, elected and appointed officials, employees, and the news media.
• Conduct research, make sound administrative analysis, and prepare reports relating to policy and management issues.
• Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.