Rrc - Director of Public Affairs - Austin, United States - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS

RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS
RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS
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Austin, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

RRC - Director of Public Affairs
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Organization:

RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS

Primary Location:
Texas-Austin


Work Locations:
RRC Headquarters 1701 N Congress Avenue Austin 78701


Job:
Management


Employee Status:
Regular


Schedule:
Full-time


Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00


State Job Code: 1626


Salary Admin Plan:
B


Grade: 32


Salary (Pay Basis): 10, , Monthly)


Number of Openings: 1


Overtime Status:
Exempt


Job Posting:
Apr 24, 2024, 7:53:24 AM


Closing Date:
May 8, 2024, 11:59:00 PM


Description
To support our mission to serve Texas, we need great people to join our team.

We provide a great working environment along with outstanding benefits, including:


  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick time, and at least 12 paid holidays per year
  • Telework options for eligible positions
  • Flexible work schedules
  • 401(k), 457(b) and Roth
  • Health premiums 100% paid for fulltime employees
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Wellness and Exercise Leave
  • Career development programs/opportunities for advancement

General Description


The Railroad Commission Director of Public Affairs performs highly advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning of internal and external communications, and public engagement, outreach, and educational work.

Primary work involves establishing the strategic plan for internal and external communications along with goals and objectives to effectively communicate the duties, responsibilities and activities of the Commission by engaging the general public and stakeholders in a proactive, creative manner.

Work also involves directing and evaluating the research, writing, editing, branding, graphic design and audio/visual production of informational programs, agency websites, social media channels, and materials for release to news media and for use by the agency, the public, and other agencies.

Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Manages crisis communications of agency, when necessary.

Works as a member of the executive team under mínimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

This position reports to the Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Director of the Commission.


Please Note:
All applicants are required to attach a media/communications related writing sample.

Essential Job Duties

  • Develop and implement effective shortterm and longterm communications and public engagement strategies and plans.
  • Directs all program areas and activities related to the Communications Department and the Office of Public Engagement.
  • Provides guidance and assistance to staff in the areas of internal and external communications, public outreach, assistance, and engagement activities.
Reviews relevant guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations to assigned areas; monitors compliance.

  • Proactively deliver effective communications to the public, stakeholders and other target audiences through creative materials and events.
  • Oversees all media engagement proactively. Maintain effective media relations and oversee media inquiries and responses.
  • Oversees strategic and daydoday social media planning and engagement.
  • Directs the preparation and distribution of organizational publications, news, informational releases and agency media productions such as audio, video, flyers and newsletters.
  • Oversees the illustrative, photographic, or audiovisual content of products.
  • Oversees Railroad Commission (RRC) brand management.
  • Develops and fosters relationships with local, state, national and international media to advance the understanding of RRC duties, responsibilities and activities of the agency.
  • Develops and establishes internal and external goals and objectives consistent with the agency's strategic plan.
  • Identifies the need to revise program areas and activities; makes recommendations on best practices and implements solutions to business issues in assigned area.
  • Consults with and advises agency leaders and staff about public communications strategies.
  • Represents the agency at business meetings, hearings, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees as assigned.
  • Oversees the planning and implementation of public communications programs, conferences, seminars, workshops and public hearings.
  • Oversees communications programs to community and professional groups to coordinate, improve, and guide interest in agency programs.
  • Prepares and conducts speeches, press conferences, or meetings.
  • Develops and approves website content and content strategies.
  • Serves as RRC Accessibility Coordinator. Manages usability assessments and testing of web and other informational materials.
  • Plans, develops, and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and directs evaluation activi