Position Description
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Communications Director oversees the HCED communications team while also implementing strategic plans to keep constituents, stakeholders and partners informed about services and projects; enhancing the organization's brand; and highlight achievements The ideal candidate must have the capacity and interest to be an effective mentor and leader for staff.
Strong collaboration and team building skills will be necessary for this individual to be successful; excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills are essential.
JOB DUTIES:
- Direct and supervise the activity of the communication organization.
- Serve as the Media Spokesperson.
- Responsible for disaster/recovery communications.
- Management of social media accounts for the department.
- Coordinating events with clients, public outreach, and meetings.
- Responsible for Internal and external communications.
- Run monthly analytic reports, web content, and content management of publications.
- Promotes project controls, tracking, and enhanced reporting using appropriate software/system, which includes utilizing the software to identify, track and analyze performance metrics to identify areas to sustain and/or improve.
- Maintains responsibility, oversight, and knowledge of the entire portfolio of projects assigned to the division.
- Conducts the full range of supervisory duties for assigned employees including training and development, performance management, staffing, policies and procedures, and balancing workloads.
- Manages the workflow and prioritization of projects and takes appropriate corrective action when necessary.
- Performs other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, or related field.
EXPERIENCE:
- Seven (7) years’ experience public relations/communications.
- Three (3) years supervisory experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs):
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong editing/proofreading, analytics, web content management.
- Ability to develop/ written documents/oral presentations and/or reports conveying information and to communicate effectively.
- Proficient in common office software (i.e., Microsoft Office) with the ability to produce documents and reports using database, spreadsheet, presentations, and various other software.
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, and the ability to deal tactfully with a diverse group of people in a professional manner.
- Ability to organize work and establish priorities to meet guidelines and deadlines.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, elected officials, community organizations, and the general public.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
EXPERIENCE:
- Public Sector Experience Preferred.
General Information
The personnel will be in the office 80% of the time and 20% in the field. The personnel will primarily be working at a desk while in the office. Field visits may require personnel to be outside for several hours at a time. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. and go out to the field to do field work. Personnel must be able to operate a vehicle to do field visits.
LOCATION:
SALARY:
- Commensurate with Experience, based on 26 pay periods.
WORK HOURS:
- Typical work hours are 40 Hr./week, with typical work hour starting from 8AM and ending at 5PM.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
- Accrual rates increase based on years of service
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
- Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedule (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
https://benefitsathctx.com/
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