Marketing & Communications Section Chief (Management Analyst IV)

Marketing & Communications Section Chief (Management Analyst IV)Salary: $95,668.98 - $159,449.26 AnnuallyLocation: FAIRFAX (EJ03), VAJob Type: FT Salary W BNJob Number: 24-01806Department: TransportationOpening Date: 07/27/2024Closing Date: 8/23/2024 11:59 PM EasternPay Grade: S32Posting Type: Open to General PublicJob AnnouncementSince 1977, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) has served the Fairfax County community by enhancing mobility, safety, and the quality of life of residents, businesses, and visitors through planning, coordinating, funding, implementing, and sustaining a multimodal transportation system. FCDOT is seeking a versatile, creative, and public service-oriented professional to lead the Marketing and Communications Section. As a member of the leadership team of the department, this person reports to the agency deputy director, providing strategic counsel to department leadership and participating in department-wide decision making.This individual leads the department's media relations, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) compliance, and risk, crisis, and emergency communications. This individual serves as official spokesperson for the department, fosters partnerships at the local, state, and regional level, and coordinates with other county and state agencies, transportation partners, and members of the media. This role also responds as essential personnel during emergencies and is part of the Fairfax County Emergency Support Function (ESF) 15 - External Affairs, as well as the Regional ESF-15.Typical responsibilities include:Developing and overseeing the implementation of policies, procedures, and strategic plans for the Section to achieve agency goals and objectives.Managing professional staff who provide public relations, marketing, communications, and public engagement support to all divisions of the agency.Leading various major events conducted by the department, including groundbreakings and ribbon cuttings.Assisting with developing and/or maintaining a strong and consistent brand for the department.Serving as a member of the countywide editorial team led by the Office of Public Affairs.Supporting the Fairfax County Commuter Services team, programs, and marketing and outreach strategy.Coordinating with agency leadership to ensure standard communications, marketing and public affairs policies and procedures are followed.Overseeing staff who manage outreach programs for FCDOT.Employment StandardsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in fields related to the assigned functional areas; PLUS, five years of professional work experience within more than one of the assigned functional areas.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Master's degree in communication, journalism, public administration, political science, or related field.Five or more years of managerial/supervisory experience.Experience and knowledge of the principles of public administration and public relations as applied to local government operations.Knowledge and expertise in media relations.Experience with drafting responses to media inquiries.Detailed knowledge of the requirements of the media regarding content, format, and timing of official releases.Experience responding to, or coordinating responses to, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.Knowledge and expertise in crisis communication planning and implementation.Knowledge and expertise in providing digital, online and social media communications.Experience marketing transportation programs or services.Familiarity with multi-modal transportation, especially transit planning and operations.Experience working with vendors and contractors that assist in outreach, communications, and marketing related tasks.Experience in marketing and communications for Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs.Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, the press, and County employees.Ability to communicate effectively with boards, elected officials and other senior officials.Ability to lead and manage a staff to meet departmental objectives.CERTIFICATES REQUIRED:Driver's license (required)NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Work is generally sedentary in nature; however, employee may be required to do some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items up to 25 pounds in weight.SELECTION PROCEDURE:Panel interview; may include exercise.The population of Fairfax County is very diverse, and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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