Q053 Northwest Texas Communications Director

Manages the daily operations for a Public Information Office by overseeing the activities of administrative, technical and/or professional employees. Oversees communications support for multiple districts and serves as a director of the PIOs serving those districts. Can serve as a districtâ™s spokesperson to the public and the media on a variety of sensitive and complex issues. Serves as the district liaison to the print and broadcast media and the public. Work requires extensive contact with governmental agencies and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.Essential Duties:Directs and supervises the activities of professional, technical and administrative staff and monitors and enhances theirprofessional and technical training and development.Develops goals for the section and manages the planning activities, resources and work priorities required to meet thosegoals.Directs the daily operations of the section including mid- and long-range planning and budgeting, works with districts in the section toensure compliance with Department policies and procedures.Organizes and coordinates special activities, such as road opening ceremonies or VIP visits.Responsible for staff development through coaching, counseling, providing input on performance evaluations and trainingneeds.Develops and monitors budget.Serves as legislative liaison.Travels throughout the district or to geographically separated section offices to make personal contacts.Writes speeches.