Communications Officer Salary $39,611.00 - $63,378.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Department Dept of Transportation Job Number 18-11134 Closing 10/10/2018 5:00 PM Eastern Description of Work Salary Grade: GN10 Salary Range: $39,611 - $63,378 Recruitment Range- $39,611- $56,000 This is a repost. All previous applicants must reapply to be considered. The position (located in Raleigh, NC) is in the Communications Office and will assist with communications including writing, media relations and will serve as a spokesperson for NCDOT. This position involves planning, developing, executing and evaluating communication outreach strategies and plans that promote the department and its programs to both internal and external audiences. This position will engage with the media. The employee is responsible for writing news releases, articles, communication plans, social media content and speeches. This employee will need to work with each assigned area to identify communications needs, and will proactively pursue opportunities to effectively communicate NCDOT's goals and promote its programs to a variety of audiences. The employee will interact occasionally with the Transportation Secretary, N.C. Board of Transportation, deputy secretaries and other senior management as well as division engineers and other employees.Preference will be given to candidates that have project management experience. It is crucial that this employee understands and supports the goals and commitments of the NCDOT so these can be effectively communicated internally and externally through available mediums. The employee must have the ability to synthesize complex information so it easily can be understood by a variety of audiences. This position also requires the ability to balance multiple responsibilities under a tight deadline and to maintain professional working relationships with individuals both within and outside the department. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Qualified Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: Must have strong writing skills including speech writing and editing written communication Thorough knowledge of media relations, including on-camera interview experience and proven use of social media Demonstrated ability handling multiple projects/priorities simultaneously with tight deadlines Demonstrated ability planning and executing public information outreach programs, and disseminating information to the public through a variety of media, including print, video, and social media platforms Experience traveling and adjusting work schedule to meet the needs of large-scale projects and crisis situations Additional Expectations : Management prefers applicants with organizational and verbal communication skills. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, media journalism, English, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in communications, public relations, or publicity work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information Tammy Stewart 919-707-2679: For permanent appointments: State of North Carolina employees have the opportunity to participate in a compelling array of benefits to enhance their quality of life, their health, and their future. Benefits include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. To find out about these, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. 01 I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) Yes No 02 Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated handling multiple projects/priorities simultaneously with tight deadlines? None Less than 1 year 1-2 years 2-3 years 3-4 years 4 or more years 03 Which of the following best describes your level of working experience in speech writing and editing written communication? None Less than 1 year 1-2 years 2- 3 years 3-4 years 4 or more years 04 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of media relations, including on-camera interview experience and social media? None Less than 1 year 1-2 years 2-3 years 3-4 years 4 or more years 05 Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated planning public information programs, and disseminating information to the public through a variety of media, including print, video, and social media platforms? None Less than 1 year 1-2 years 2-3 years 3-4 years 4 or more years 06 Which of the following best describes your level of experience traveling and adjusting work schedule to meet the needs of large-scale projects and crisis situations? None Less than 1 year 1-2 years 2-3 years 3-4 years 4 or more years Required Question Agency State of North Carolina Address NOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting An Equal Opportunity Employer, North Carolina, State Government Website