Job Description
Job Overview
This position is responsible for developing and implementing the Public Works Administration services communication outreach strategies to disseminate essential information regarding transportation, stormwater services, mosquito control and the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) including opportunities for community engagement and new technologies, among other relevant needs. The content manager works to develop and implement a department-wide communication strategy (internal and external) in coordination with the communication and digital media department.
Salary CAD-Classified Professional 4
Min $50,668.80 annually
Mid $69,950.40 annually
Benefits
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- Generous PTO & Holiday Plan
- Health Plans
- Health Savings Account
- Dental & Vision Plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Cafeteria Benefit
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Core Competencies
- Critical Thinking – Prepare and/or deliver verbal, written and visual presentations to staff, citizen’s groups and/or government officials.
- Decision Making – Organize initiatives and plan events to support department’s core business functions including but not limited to public and community meetings, neighborhood /community fairs, etc.
- Communication -Serve as department point of contact for all media-related issues, including all necessary coordination with the Communication and Digital Media Department.
- Strategic Planning – Coordinate the development and implementation of the Department General Communication Strategy (internal and external) to support business functions
- Managerial/Operation Skills – Manage, coordinate or draft all written and graphic content for mass media, social media, website, brochures, videos, forms, applications, reports, newsletters etc. for Public Works Administration
- Leadership – Organize initiatives and plan events to support department’s core business functions including but not limited to public and community meetings, neighborhood /community fairs, etc.
- Analytical Ability – Design effective and innovative communication copy and materials, including new modes of electronic communication (social media). Compiles data and participates in preparing the department annual report and any other communication efforts highlighting department activity and accomplishments.
Duties and Responsibilities
Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.
- Coordinate the development and implementation of the Department General Communication Strategy (internal and external) to support business functions
- Manage, coordinate or draft all written and graphic content for mass media, social media, website, brochures, videos, forms, applications, reports, newsletters etc. for Public Works Administration
- Serve as department point of contact for all media-related issues, including all necessary coordination with the Communication and Digital Media Department.
- Serve as the point of contact for the department’s website content ensuring accuracy of all information and timely updating.
- Organize initiatives and plan events to support department’s core business functions including but not limited to public and community meetings, neighborhood /community fairs, etc.
- Compiles data and participates in preparing the department annual report and any other communication efforts highlighting department activity and accomplishments.
- Prepare and/or deliver verbal, written and visual presentations to staff, citizen’s groups and/or government officials.
- Design effective and innovative communication copy and materials, including new modes of electronic communication (social media)
- Regularly inventory and prepare proposals to address communications needs for each of the departments and divisions and ensure consistency with the Public Works administration general communication strategy
- Other related duties as assigned.
Job Specifications
- Knowledge of local government regulations and Public Works procedures
- Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively work with others
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others within and outside own organization.
- Strong understanding of the media landscape and methodologies; and be proficient in the full range of traditional and digital communications methods.
- Skilled in preparing and conducting presentations.
- Knowledge of governmental structures and familiarity with capital improvement projects, including but not limited to major transportation initiatives, local road and/or infrastructure projects, stormwater projects and maintenance efforts.
- Ability to collect and organize data and develop reports and materials from data collected.
- Excellent and comprehensive knowledge of English grammar and usage
- Experience in graphic and content production is a plus. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and In Design
Physical Requirements
- Frequent sitting, typically in office environment.
- May be required to stand for long periods of time during events.
Work Category
- Light work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.
Minimum Qualifications Required
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Public Relations, Journalism, Mass Communications, advertising, other mass media field
- Three years of experience in Public Relations, Journalism, Mass Communications, Advertising, other Mass media field; OR
- An equivalent combination of education (not less than possession of a high school diploma/GED), training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above. (For education and experience only, does not include legally required Licenses or Certifications.)
Emergency Management Responsibilities
In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, the County’s Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster.
Additional Job Requirements
A department, depending on the nature of its mission and operations, may require that employees in all or certain positions in this job classification:
- Maintain the ability to pass the background checks required for the position. These background checks may include but are not limited to:
- Criminal History Background Check using Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)
- Level 1 and Level 2 Background screening (Ch. 435 Florida Statutes)
- Child Abuse, Abandonment and Neglect Record Check using the State Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS)
- Sex Offender and Sexual Predator record check using the list maintained by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
- Possess the necessary job-related license(s) or certification(s) that may include possession of a Florida Driver License (Class E) or an applicable Commercial Driver License (CDL).
Career Progression
Employees in this classification that acquire the competencies and minimum qualifications for the next tier will be able to apply for promotional opportunities through a competitive selection process. Employees will not automatically be upgraded to the next tier. Reclassifying a position is based on business need and financial impact and is not based solely on the job competencies or qualifications of the incumbent.