Head of PR & Communications - Remote

Northwest Texas Communications Director (2602782)
Are you ready to lead a team of talented communications professionals who tell the TxDOT story every day? The section director manages crisis communications, internal and external messaging while also serving as advisor to TxDOT leadership.
Ft Worth District Headquarters 2501 SOUTHWEST LOOP 820 Fort Worth 76133
Travel
Shift
Day Job Shift Details : 40
Position follows department statewide telework policies
Retirement Plans
Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Leave and Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
On-the-Job Training
Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Manages the daily operations for a Public Information Office by overseeing the activities of administrative, technical and/or professional employees. Oversees communications support for multiple districts and serves as a director of the PIOs serving those districts. Work requires extensive contact with governmental agencies and private entities. Directs and supervises the activities of professional, technical and administrative staff and monitors and enhances their professional and technical training and development.
Directs the daily operations of the section including mid- and long-range planning and budgeting, works with districts in the section to ensure compliance with Department policies and procedures.
Responsible for staff development through coaching, counseling, providing input on performance evaluations and training needs.
Travels throughout the district or to geographically separated section offices to make personal contacts.
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, or related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. 5 years public relations, communications, or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
~ Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

Policies and procedures used by the communications media
Research and analysis methodologies
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
The use of audio-visual equipment
The use of photographic equipment
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
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