The Railroad Commission of Texas is seeking a Director of Public Affairs to provide direction and guidance on strategic operations and planning for internal and external communications, public engagement, outreach, and educational work. The Director will establish a strategic plan for internal and external communications, along with goals and objectives, to effectively communicate the Commission's duties, responsibilities, and activities to the public and stakeholders in a proactive, creative manner.
Requirements
- Develop and implement effective short-term and long-term communications and public engagement strategies and plans.
- Direct all program areas and activities related to the Communications Department and the Office of Public Engagement.
- Provide guidance and assistance to staff in the areas of internal and external communications, public outreach, assistance, and engagement activities.
- Review relevant guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations in assigned areas; monitor compliance.
- Proactively deliver effective communications to the public, stakeholders, and other target audiences through creative materials and events.
- Oversee all media engagement proactively. Maintain effective media relations and oversee media inquiries and responses.
- Oversee strategic and day-to-day social media planning and engagement.
- Direct the preparation and distribution of organizational publications, news, informational releases, and agency media productions such as audio, video, flyers, and newsletters.
- Oversee the illustrative, photographic, or audiovisual content of products.
- Oversee the Railroad Commission (RRC) brand management.
- Develop and foster relationships with local, state, national, and international media to advance the understanding of RRC duties, responsibilities, and activities of the agency.
- Develop and establish internal and external goals and objectives consistent with the agency's strategic plan.
- Identify the need to revise program areas and activities; make recommendations on best practices, and implement solutions to business issues in the assigned area.
- Consult and advise agency leaders and staff about public communications strategies.
- Represent the agency at business meetings, hearings, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees as assigned.
- Oversee the planning and implementation of public communications programs, conferences, seminars, workshops, and public hearings.
- Oversee communications programs to community and professional groups to coordinate, improve, and guide interest in agency programs.
- Prepare and conduct speeches, press conferences, or meetings.
- Develop and approve website content and content strategies.
- Serve as RRC Accessibility Coordinator. Manage usability assessments and testing of web and other informational materials.
- Plan, develop, and approve schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals, and direct evaluation activities.
- Plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Telework options
- Flexible work schedules
- Retirement pension with 150% agency match
- 401(k), 457(b) and Roth
- Health premiums 100% paid for full-time employees
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness and Exercise Leave
- Career development programs/opportunities for advancement
