Public Relations Supervisor
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Job Description
At the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) our work impacts all Montanans. Our agency mission is to champion a healthy environment for a thriving Montana watch it in action here! Whether its the water you drink at a restaurant the air you breathe on a hike or the energy that lights up your home we provide environmental oversight clean-up and energy resource information to the people and businesses of Montana.
We are actively recruiting for Public Relations Supervisor to lead our communications team. The team consists of staff responsible for public affairs website oversight and social media community outreach and tribal engagement as well as overseeing the agencys public record request processing. This position reports to the agencys Public Policy and Government Affairs Officer under DEQs Director within the Directors Office. The position is challenging and rewarding the Public Relations Supervisor will be at the forefront of Montana environmental and energy communications. This position goes beyond public relations and communication; your ability to lead people will be equally in demand. As Public Relations Supervisor your responsibilities include:
Communication Strategy & Agency Brand
In collaboration with communications staff develop a comprehensive strategic communication plan. Manage the development of informational and promotional materials about the agency and programs. Oversee the agency brand and quality assurance of brand materials.
Agency Representation
Represent the agency to internal and external stakeholders such as agency programs media or general public. Work with management team and programs to Develop and/or deliver talking points for press releases.
Information Requests
Coordinate and respond to information requests and oversee the agency records and information request program.
Leadership
Lead the communications team by modeling agency values. Demonstrate accountability excellence efficiency and effectiveness with employees while being highly organized leading a diverse workgroup.
Calm throughout stressful situations our Public Relations Supervisor will possess strong emotional intelligence in often contentious situations. A sense of humor and a lighthearted demeanor is always welcome. Finally the successful candidate will have strong writing skills. Cover letters for this position will be carefully examined for grammar content and form.
Additional characteristics/experience that will lead to success:
Prior leadership that demonstrates accountability excellence efficiency and effectiveness - Ability to effectively communicate including active respectful disagreement and consensus-building with audiences of different views and backgrounds
- Demonstrated ability to work within divergent policy and political opinions
- Embracing and supporting a team-oriented culture
Helena is an outdoor recreators paradisehome to miles of trails glistening lakes and winter skiing. Helenas central location makes it easy to take a day trip to Missoula or Bozeman and its within driving distance of two breathtaking national parks. The downtown walking mall features shops restaurants and breweries with events and live music throughout the year. For more about the Helena experience visit: position may be eligible for a statutory base salary annual increase of 2.5% effective July 1 2025.
The position includes a career ladder for professional development and pay progression.
- Bachelors degree in public administration business administration communications journalism public policy or a related field or equivalent education.
- Three years of progressively responsible experience including demonstrated leadership or supervision may include experience from informal roles and proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Preferred experience with business and management principles involved in planning resource allocation setting priorities human resources management leadership techniques coordination of people and resources and communication skills focused on stakeholder outreach.
- Other combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
