Communications Section Manager
Principal Executive/Manager F – Communications Section Manager
Oregon Department of Transportation
Government & External Relations – Communications Section
Salem
The role:
We are recruiting for our agency Communications Section manager! In this highly collaborative role, you will provide strategic advice and counsel to executive leaders, and work with a diverse team of professionals to develop and execute a strategic, multi-faceted communications program that builds public understanding, trust and support in our mission and vision. You will lead a team of communications professionals to execute comprehensive, proactive and cohesive communications – ensuring that our work is real, relevant and tangible to communities across the state. Apply today!
We invite members of all diverse communities to join our workforce as we endeavor to best serve Oregonians from every background. ODOT values diversity and inclusion because they are good for Oregon. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, and providing opportunities for professional enrichment we are better able to serve those around us. We thank you for considering this employment opportunity.
A day in the life:
- Manage, direct, and execute a comprehensive strategic communications program to build understanding, trust, and support of our mission, vision, programs, projects and initiatives.
- Advise agency leadership and staff on strategic and tactical communications efforts to advance agency objectives.
- Monitor national, state and local issues and trends and provide recommendations for agency engagement
- Lead the agency content and editorial calendar and determine whether content is engaging with key audiences.
- Anticipate, identify and act upon opportunities to share our agency’s work or overcome challenges ahead.
- Direct, oversee and evaluate a full range of statewide department communication programs and priorities.
- Serve as our agency’s primary spokesperson and media liaison, unless otherwise specified, and develop and maintain good working relationships with the media.
- Direct the overall operation of the Communications Section:
- Manage and assign work to and evaluate staff to ensure successful outcomes.
- Supervise, coach and develop employees.
- Direct and manage the agency’s response efforts in the event of emergency or crises, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources and preparation.
- Work collaboratively with agency leadership and staff to develop and implement cohesive and consistent community affairs and community engagement approach and practices.
- Work collaboratively with agency leadership and staff to develop and implement cohesive and consistent internal communications program.
- Work is performed in an office environment with frequent travel required, including occasional night and weekend work.
- To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.state.or.us.
What’s in it for you:
- Work/life balance, 10 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, remote work options up to 80% remote, competitive benefits packages and so much more. Click here to learn about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation.
- Live, work and play in Salem, Oregon!
What we need:
Four years of management experience in a public or private organization which included responsibility for each of the following:
a) Development of program rules and policies,
b) Development of long- and short-range goals and plans,
c) Program evaluation, and
d) Budget preparation.
OR
Three years of management experience in a public or private organization which included responsibility for each of the following:
a) Development of program rules and policies,
b) Development of long- and short-range goals and plans,
c) Program evaluation, and
d) Budget preparation;
AND
45-48 quarter hours (30-32 semester hours) of graduate level coursework in management.
In your attached resume, you must clearly describe your experience in each of the a), b), c), d) areas listed. Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration.
Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.
What we’d like to see:
If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!
Note: You do not need to have all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.
- Experience quickly synthesizing, reconciling and communicating complex topics clearly and accessibly.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team of diverse professionals responsible for a broad scope of work including strategic communications, public information, and community and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience working collaboratively with staff and peers within and outside formal authority to develop and execute a comprehensive strategic communications program.
- Demonstrated ability to meet shifting and competing deadlines while identifying and reconciling potential points of risk and opportunity.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with executive level leaders, staff, external stakeholders and members of the media.
Learn more and apply:
Our first application screening is scheduled for 7:00 a.m. on Monday, August 9, 2021. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.
Click here to learn more and to apply! Please note that we can only accept applications through our website.
Questions? Call 971-273-8687 or email ODOTRecruitmentEM@odot.state.or.us.
ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer