Communications Division Director
Communications Division Director
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23-04-2025
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Position Description
About Harris County Flood Control District:
The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County the third most populated county in the United States with a population in excess of 4.7 million including the City of Houston the nations fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county which consist of approximately 1500 channels totaling nearly 2500 miles in length as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins totaling more than 10000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou.What you will do atHarris County Flood Control District:
The Communications Division Director is responsible for leading all communicationsbased strategies and programs for the Flood Control District in support of its overall mission. This includes oversight of media relations public outreach internal and external communications digital platforms and crisis communication. The Director manages internal and contract staff and provides strategic counsel to executive leadership with an emphasis on transparency public trust inclusion and measurable impact.Essential Functions and Duties:
Strategic Oversight and Leadership- Provide strategic oversight of all communications efforts related to the Flood Control District including media relations project communications social media digital platforms internal communications public affairs/outreach brand/reputation management and stakeholder engagement.
- Develop and direct the implementation of an annual strategic communications plan that supports the Flood Control Districts mission and objectives with datainformed goals and measurable performance indicators.
- Ensure all communication strategies reflect the Flood Control Districts commitment to diversity equity inclusion accessibility and language equity.
- Provide strategic counsel to the Flood Control Districts executive team including Chief External Affairs Officer and conduct regular executive briefings on updates challenges results and public sentiment.
- Support communication around legislative initiatives policy updates and government relations as needed.
- Lead and manage the communications team including hiring directing coaching performance evaluation conflict resolution and when necessary disciplinary actions and terminations.
- Direct internal communications efforts including executive messaging town halls organizational updates and change management communications.
- Hold team members accountable through regular meetings status updates and performance reviews.
- Establish and promote continuing education and training for staff ensuring knowledge of best practices DEI crisis readiness and emerging technologies.
- Oversee personnel compliance with Flood Control District policies and procedures.
- Approve personnel time records.
- Lead and direct the Flood Control Districts proactive and reactive media relations efforts to maximize positive press and public awareness of projects initiatives and benefits.
- Serve as a spokesperson for the Flood Control District as needed including media interviews and highprofile events.
- Lead social media strategy development monitoring and analysis across platforms.
- Oversee content creation and graphic design ensuring consistency in tone branding and visual identity across all channels.
- Monitor and respond to public sentiment and media coverage adjusting strategies as needed.
- Manage and enhance the Flood Control Districts reputation through thoughtful messaging and proactive engagement.
- Serve as the Flood Control Districts communications lead during emergency events including incident command or emergency operations center activations. Must be available for extended onsite mobilization during such events.
- Develop and maintain crisis communication protocols and public engagement strategies before during and after emergencies.
- Ensure communications are timely accessible and available across multiple platforms and in multiple languages.
- Design and implement community outreach and stakeholder engagement strategies to promote education trust and transparency.
- Build and maintain relationships with community leaders local organizations advocacy groups and elected officials.
- Lead presentations and participate in public meetings including project updates and community forums.
- Prepare and manage the annual communications budget and ensure responsible use of resources.
- Identify and implement communications tools software and platforms to enhance workflow media monitoring public engagement and reporting.
- Serve as point of contact for external consultants and oversee their performance and deliverables.
- Attend meetings with internal departments public officials partner agencies and vendors.
- Present at conferences workshops and relevant training programs.
- Provide media training to internal staff and executives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need special services or accommodations please callor email.
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:
Bachelors degree from an accredited fouryear college or university
- Minimum of ten 10 years of progressively responsible experience in communications public relations or related field
- Experience managing teams executing highprofile fastpaced projects.
Licensure:- Valid Class C Texas Drivers License
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:- Strong understanding of Associated Press (AP) style.
- Knowledge of governmental and public agency communication structures.
- Familiarity with crisis communication protocols and emergency operations.
- Knowledge of digital platforms content strategy and social media best practices.
- Excellent writing editing and verbal communication skills.
- Skilled in presentation development public speaking and messaging under pressure.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and communication management platforms (e.g. CMS email marketing social scheduling project management).
- Ability to analyze data evaluate communication impact and adapt strategy accordingly.
- Lead a highperforming team and manage change with clarity and confidence.
- Exercise strong judgment under pressure especially during emergencies or highstakes events.
- Build positive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines while maintaining highquality output.
- Maintain professionalism in highvisibility or highscrutiny scenarios.
- Read/comprehend written materials including procedures instructions and policies.
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 butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Education:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited fouryear college or university in Communications Journalism Public Relations or a related field(preferred)
Experience:
- Experience serving as an ontherecord spokesperson (preferred)
Language:
- Spanishspeaking proficiency (preferred)
General Information
Position Type Salary:
Regular FullTime
Salary: To be discussed at interview
Location:
Communications 9900 Northwest Freeway Houston TX 77092
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:- Frequent standing and walking; prolonged sitting for extended periods of time.
- Ocassional sorting filing shelving and handling of documents books files file drawers and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations.
- Occasional stooping bending reaching lifting and carrying of items up to 15 pounds.
- Occasional ascending/descending stairs.
- Occasional driving of a vehicle with automatic controls.
- Work is performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting temperature air conditions and noise levels.
- Requires extensive use of a video display terminal (computer monitor).
- May be exposed to fluids compounds or chemicals used in cleaning offices and/or work areas.
- May be exposed to fluids compounds or chemicals used for photographic or photocopier development or reproduction.
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.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
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