Job Summary

Leads and oversees the Countys communications strategy ensuring consistent transparent and effective messaging to residents stakeholders and the media. Serves as a strategic advisor to leadership manages high-profile and sensitive communications and directs all communication channels including media relations digital platforms and community outreach. Plays a key role in crisis and emergency communications and may serve as the official spokesperson.

Examples of Duties

• Develops and executes a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
• Advises leadership and elected officials on messaging public positioning and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversees communications for high-profile or sensitive issues.
• Directs media relations digital communications social media publications and outreach efforts.
• Builds and maintains relationships with media community leaders and stakeholders.
• Ensures consistency in branding messaging and visual identity.
• Leads crisis and emergency communications planning and response.
• Prepares and oversees speeches reports briefings and public communications materials.
• Monitors communication performance metrics and implements improvements.
• Supervises and develops communications staff.
• Represents the organization at public meetings events and media engagements.
• Manages departmental operations staff assignments and performance evaluations.
• Performs administrative and operational duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Communications Public Relations Journalism Public Administration or related field (Masters preferred)
• 7 years of experience in communications public affairs or media relations
• 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience in government or public sector preferred
• Valid drivers license

Supplemental Information

• Strong knowledge of public communications media relations and strategic messaging
• Ability to manage crisis communications and high-visibility issues
• Experience advising leadership and handling sensitive communications
• Strong leadership organizational and team management skills
• Excellent written verbal and presentation skills
• Ability to build stakeholder relationships and maintain public trust
• Knowledge of government operations policies and regulations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Essential Physical Skills

• Extended periods at a computer/workstation
• Sitting standing walking bending kneeling and reaching
• Lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs
• Occasional movement and physical activity as required