Director of Communications

4 days ago

Washington, United States Department of Public Works Full time

The Communications Director is located in the Office of the Director within the Department of Public Works (DPW) and reports directly to the agency Director. This position is responsible for providing strategic communications leadership in supporting the Department of Public Works in advancing the mission of the agency and the District of Columbia.

This position plans, designs and executes comprehensive, citywide campaigns to convey information concerning the Department of Public Works programs and services to persons served or affected by such programs and/ or services. In addition, the Communications Director is responsible for managing and directing the efforts of the Office of Communications and assigned staff.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

Plans and administers multi-faceted, comprehensive, internal, and external communications programs. Serves as the primary communications person for the Department of Public Works. Evaluates information problems encountered in communicating the organization's programs. Advises on and recommends specific information activities designed to meet these programs. Analyzes information needs in terms of the public needs to be met and provides advice on program information problems to program staff.

Develops a long-range strategic communications plan to improve and sustain agency missions. Develops and executes short and long-term marketing, communications, and public relations strategies on behalf of the Department of Public Works. Works with the Director and their cabinet; agency departments; and other education stakeholders to strategically position and advance issues of importance to Public Works and advised on policy issues. Assists the Director and other key DPW staff in the development and delivery of agency messages, with emphasis on all areas of communications including writing, presentation developments, and marketing.

**Qualifications and Education**

Bachelor’s degree in public relations and/or related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience is preferred.

**Licenses and Certifications**

**None**

**Work Conditions/Environment**

The work is performed in a typical office setting which is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

**Other Significant Factors**

**Tour of Duty**: Monday - Friday, 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m.

**Promotion Potential**: No Known Promotion Potential

**Pay Plan, Series and Grade**: MS-1001-15

**Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union)**:This position is not in the Collective Bargaining Unit

**Duration of Appointment**: MSS At-Will. Positions in the Management Supervisory Service (MSS) serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

**Essential Designation**: This position has been designated as an essential employee position under the provisions of the District Personnel Manual, Chapter 12. As such, your services may be required in emergency situations to perform crucial duties, i.e., snow removal, debris removal, transportation, shelter operation, food distribution, and communications. These duties may be performed when the government is closed or when most employees are dismissed early. Critical District government operations cannot be suspended or interrupted during emergency situations.

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