00063 - Div Admin Comm
About this role
To direct marketing and public relations for VDOT and its programs and manage the VDOT Office of Public Affairs.
How you will contribute:
Communications: Provide communications council to the Secretary of Transportation, Commissioner, Chiefs and management. Provide channels for the public to access valid and timely information. Communicate with the public and stakeholders for all modes of transportation. Ensure agency compliance with federal and state laws as well as regulations concerning the collection and dissemination of information for use in VDOT's business operations.
Internet Content: Manage and oversee content and communication capabilities of VDOT's external web presence and internal web portal. Oversee development and management of content for VDOT dashboard. Enhance, develop and oversee implementation and enforcement of communication policies and procedures for the organization through systems that will improve VDOT's overall operation and effectiveness.
Media Issues: Recommend and formulate VDOT position on media issues. Research issues from factual, policy and statutory perspectives. Serve as primary VDOT spokesperson and coordinate media contacts with Commissioner and VDOT subject matter experts. Direct staff who may serve as VDOT spokespersons and oversee preparation of information for media release. Serve as liaison with outside organizations and agencies, including the Governor's press office, the Secretary of Transportation's office, and the Federal Highway Administration. Ensure VDOT leaders are updated on media issues affecting VDOT.
Program Management: Develop, implement and direct professional and comprehensive public relations and communications programs. Integrate division units by implementing common goals and objectives around comprehensive communication plans. Direct the affairs and operations of the division of Public Affairs, including staff and resources. Direct I and R and Customer Services. Develop, implement, and monitor division budget. Consult with Commissioner's staff, divisions, districts, and residencies to develop and implement strategies that facilitate access to technical and business information. Ensure comprehensive communication plans are in place for targeted projects, revised as priorities change, and carried out by the Office of Public Affairs.
What will make you successful:
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.
Ability to strategically plan, direct and coordinate public affairs initiatives for a large organization with a high public profile.
Comprehensive knowledge of public relations, communications, and outreach programs management and techniques.
Considerable ability to motivate, direct and manage staff to maximize talents, productivity and professional development.
Knowledge of APA style and multi-media, interactive, and electronic communication tools, including social media.
Knowledge of state processes, policies and procedures as they relate to public relations and marketing.
Knowledge of supervisory and human resources principles and practices to include hiring, discipline, performance management and employee development.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse audiences and to make presentations and conduct meetings.
Ability to strategically plan, direct, and coordinate public affairs initiatives for a large organization with a high public profile.
Comprehensive experience in public relations, communications, outreach programs management and techniques.
Considerable ability to motivate, direct, manage staff to maximize talents, productivity, and professional development.
Considerable experience with media relations, speech writing, presentations, as well as managing media professionals, writers, web designers and multimedia professionals.
Experience applying state processes, policies and procedures as they relate to public relations and marketing.
Experience applying supervisory, human resources principles, practices to include hiring, discipline, performance management and employee development.
Experience using APA style, multi-media, interactive and electronic communication tools, including social media.
Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
Additional Considerations:
A combination of training, experience, or education in Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, English or related field desired.
Experience with media relations, speech writing and presentations. Considerable experience managing media professionals, writers, web designers and multimedia professionals.
Click below to learn more about the Competency Model associated with this Position:
Competency Model
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements
VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
VDOT Code of Ethics
Standards of Conduct
How you will contribute:
What will make you successful:
Minimum Qualifications:
Additional Considerations:
Click below to learn more about the Competency Model associated with this Position:
Competency Model
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements
VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
VDOT Code of Ethics
Standards of Conduct
VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:
- Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check
- DMV Record Check
- Work History Verification
- References
- Pre-employment physical
- Drug screen
Company at a glance
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible for building, maintaining and operating the state's roads, bridges and tunnels. And, through the Commonwealth Transportation Board, it provides funding for airports, seaports, rail and public transportation.
Virginia has one of the largest state-maintained highway systems in the country, covering 57,867 miles of state-maintained roadways. Our mission is to plan, deliver, operate and maintain a transportation system that is safe, enables easy movement of people and goods, enhances the economy and improves our quality of life.
If you are a Transportation Innovator and change agent looking for a career that makes a positive and lasting impact on our community, we need you!
Founded1906
Team Size5,001-10,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryGovernment Administration
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States
Websitevdot.virginia.gov
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