Job Posting Title

Agency

Supervisory Organization

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Job Type

Compensation

Job Description

Basic Purpose

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission touches the lives of every Oklahoman every single day. Our mission is to empower Oklahoma through responsible energy, utilities, transportation, and environmental stewardship as a trusted, effective and accountable agency that protects Oklahomans and the environment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies required at this level include knowledge of communications and public relations principles and techniques; of gathering and analyzing data; of planning, composing and editing; of various media used to present information to the public; and of supervisory practices and techniques. Ability is required to communicate effectively; to analyze situations and make decisions; to develop and monitor a budget; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Typical Functions

The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following:

• Directs the day-to-day operations of agency external and internal communications.

• Leads the team that maintains, expands, and coordinates the Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s presence in applicable social media and websites.

• Develops and executes an annual digital marketing and multi-channel communications strategy.

• Works with internal stakeholders to develop digital marketing strategies.

• Establishes digital engagement metrics: uses web/social network data and tracking systems to compile online engagement reports and monitor activity/success in the online presences/research and message testing.

• Keeps abreast of emerging trends and technologies, interface with IT and other internal stakeholders to ensure smooth implementations; serves as an agency-wide resource and knowledge manager.

• Develop brand voice and maintain brand integrity across all platforms.

• Manage media relations and develop contacts with media members, influencers, and community leaders.

• Directs the development and creation of digital, video, audio and print content with impeccable copywriting and copy-editing abilities.

• Create budget for communications team and ensure compliance.

• Provides in-service training to staff.

• Advises management on matters concerning agency's public image.

• Drives environment of continuous process improvement.

Level Descriptor

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.

At this level incumbents are responsible for the management of a public information program for an agency.

Education and Experience

A Director of Communications should have a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in communications, public relations, or marketing role. Ideal candidate will have ten (10) or more years of experience in communications, public relations, or marketing, and also have three (3) or more years of managerial or leadership experience. They should be able to demonstrate their ability to lead a team effectively and show examples of high-level written work including experience in the creation of digital and video content.

Extensive experience in social media and digital communications, with demonstrated experience in growing social media audiences.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

In addition to the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies identified in lower level(s):

• Visual storytelling and verbal skills

• Strategic thinking, problem-solving mentality

• Attention to detail

• Management of a diverse group of employees necessary to objectively and pro-actively achieve organizational objectives

• Establishing professional working relationships

• Researching, problem solving, being resourceful to find solutions to complex problems

Special Requirements

This position requires occasional travel within Oklahoma. Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel. Possession and maintenance of a valid Oklahoma State Driver’s License is required.

Core work hours for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission are Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. This schedule may require minor flexibility based on the needs of the agency.

Additional Job Description

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

As an employee with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, you will enjoy excellent state benefits including:

• 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.

• 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.

• 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.

• 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.

• Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year.

• A comprehensive health insurance package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account.

• A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. 

• Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan or Deferred Compensation Plan.

Conditions of Employment

• Contingent on a favorable background check

• FLSA Exempt status

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license

Disclaimer

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.

All employees appointed to state service, whether initial hiring, transferring from one state agency to another state agency, or returning to state service following a break in service will be required to complete a twelve-month trial period in accordance with Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Rule 260:130-19-30.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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