Internal/ External Communications Manager

• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible verifiable professional experience in communications public relations public advocacy or similar field
• Strong background in writing and content development.
  
• Experience in executing and implementing complex high-profile projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Valid Class C Texas Drivers License

• Excellent communication skills including writing presentation and grammar.
• Ability to manage a crisis event and remain composed to ensure adequate communications strategies and messaging are implemented.
• Understanding and experience serving in incident command / emergency operations center activations.
• Strong skills using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook Word PowerPoint and Excel).
• Fluent in Associated Press (AP) style.
• Working knowledge of government agencies and their governing bodies.
• Demonstrate ability to:
  • Communicate important organizational and project updates to peers and managers clearly and proactively.
  • Communicate through superior written oral and presentation skills and constructively edit others work.
  • Work well under pressure and public scrutiny.
  • Understand and operate within and in support of District policy goals objectives and limitations.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet changing and multiple deadlines and prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Manage and organize projects and initiatives with strong attention to detail and excellent work product.
  • Work independently with limited supervision relative autonomy and general review.
  • Exercise good judgment be self-motivated and take initiative.
  • Make independent judgments that could have significant impact on employees and/or the organization.
  • Manage and lead a team within an office environment.
  • Be flexible adapt well to change manage risk and uncertainty with poise.

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.

• Experience serving as an on-the-record spokesperson (preferred)

• 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.