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The Corporate Communications Supervisor leads communications efforts for key utility-wide matrixed projects and programs developing and implementing communications plans and strategies supporting internal and external utility initiatives. As a senior communications professional this strategic advisor exercisesa high levelof autonomy judgement influence and responsibility while cultivating andleveragingstrong relationships across the utility City departments and with employeescustomersand stakeholders. The successful candidate will be highly motivated creative and passionate about the role of communications in supporting Seattle Public Utilities General Managers Office in alignment with SPUs Strategic Business Plan (SBP) and E-Team Priorities and in coordination across SPUs communications efforts. This position will report to the Communications Director and will supervise a team of 4 or more FTEs and temporary employees in delivering utility-wide internal and external communications.
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About Seattle Public Utilities (SPU):Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a Community Centered Utility whose mission is to foster healthy people environment and economy by partnering with our community to equitably manage water and waste resources for today and future generations. We deliver high quality vital services across four major lines of business: providing water solid waste drainage and wastewater services for Seattle residents and businesses. SPU provides drinking water for 1.5 million regional customers in Seattle and other municipalities. Our customers depend on us to deliver high quality reliable and cost-conscious utility services and to achieve the highest benefits possible for every investment we make.
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SPU commits toOur City Values andRace and Social Justiceas core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive andequitablein our recruiting hiring and promotional opportunities.
Why join us
We know workisntonly about what you doitsalso about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance including:
Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
Hybrid work schedule
Generous benefits package
Free public transportation options
City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
Growth potential and advancement opportunities
Leading the implementation of SPUs Employee Strategic Communications Plan and contributing to its ongoing development.
Supporting the planning and implementation of employee engagement campaigns and events.
Developing new and improved channels for communicating with employees.
Supporting development and implementation of employee engagement surveys and other feedback tools analyzing data and refining communication strategies.
Managing SPUs annual editorial communication calendar and coordination.
Creating and curating content for internal and external communications channels including intranet email print and digital signage with an emphasis on storytelling and promoting SPUs values and services; and increasing usability and accessibility of information to SPU employees.
Setting KPIs and providing regular reporting on channel engagement and other performance data.
Overseeing related budgets and consultants.
Supervising corporate communications and digital communicationsstaff.
Participatingin the on-call after-hours outage duty rotation which may require independent interaction with the media managing social media and responding to customer requestsfor information.
Serve as Acting Director as needed.
Other duties and projects as assigned.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that arerequired ofthe employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
ExperienceFive (5) years professional experience in employee communications community affairs publicadministrationor related field.
AND
Education:Bachelors degree in Business or Public Administration/Management Communications or related field.
OR
Experience and Education Equivalency:In lieu of a bachelors degree in an accredited programseven (7) years in communications community affairs publicadministrationor related field can be substituted.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
Work is usually performed in an office environment.
Hybrid schedule
Desired Qualifications:
One year of supervisory experience
Special Conditions:May require occasional weekend and evening hours.
How to Apply:
Submit complete City of Seattle online application
Upload your current resumeAND
Include a cover letter that addresses your knowledge experience and interest related to this position
The full salary range for this position is$54.60 - $81.93per hour.
Benefits:The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holiday and sick leave as well as medical dental vision life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: may apply:The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people with disabilities veterans and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race color creed national origin ancestry sex marital status disability religious or political affiliation age sexual orientation or gender identity.
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