Colorado Department of Transportation
Communications Manager For Planning & Modernization
Colorado Department of Transportation, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
This position is covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).
New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.
ABOUT CDOT Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans' lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you'll have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future! Also, check out our excellent benefits package!
CDOT FOR ALL CDOT's strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-servi ce?
The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.
DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
About the Work Unit The Office of Communications manages external and internal communications for the Colorado Department of Transportation, providing timely, accurate information regarding the organization, its initiatives, projects and progress to its external and internal audiences.
About the Position The Communications Manager for Transportation Planning & Modernization position will drive CDOT external communications for new and high-profile programs that are developed by headquarters teams and implemented throughout the state, by working with the Director and Strategic Communications Lead to develop and implement an effective communications program and accompanying work plans.
Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Closely collaborating with leaders and subject matter experts across CDOT to develop and execute communications programs for new and expanded CDOT programs; Manage all communications for programs such as Revitalizing Main Streets and the Multimodal Options Fund, CDOT s transportation planning activities led by the Division of Transportation Development, greenhouse gas and land use initiatives, and the newly-created Environmental Justice branch in the Division of Engineering; Provide strategic planning as well as implementation of communications tools and activities; Identify and work with key leadership on strategic initiatives, providing communications consulting and direction; Serve as the primary spokesperson and interacting with the media on a regular basis; Support specific communications needs across divisions, regions, and programs; Manage needs in consultation with other members of the communications office and manages consultant task orders to support the department s needs in this area; Determine communications ideas for unique bike and pedestrian features in consultation with project engineer and other team members; Determine how best to produce worthwhile, accurate and timely special publications or videos that will satisfy intended audiences and remain within budget; Address any issues on project that will rise to media or heavy public interest; Take part in the public response to crises, weather events, or other incidents that affect the departm nt s operations; Other job duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Only: Seven (7) years of relevant experience in professional leadership experience
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
This position is covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).
New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.
ABOUT CDOT Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans' lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you'll have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future! Also, check out our excellent benefits package!
CDOT FOR ALL CDOT's strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-servi ce?
The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.
DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
About the Work Unit The Office of Communications manages external and internal communications for the Colorado Department of Transportation, providing timely, accurate information regarding the organization, its initiatives, projects and progress to its external and internal audiences.
About the Position The Communications Manager for Transportation Planning & Modernization position will drive CDOT external communications for new and high-profile programs that are developed by headquarters teams and implemented throughout the state, by working with the Director and Strategic Communications Lead to develop and implement an effective communications program and accompanying work plans.
Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Closely collaborating with leaders and subject matter experts across CDOT to develop and execute communications programs for new and expanded CDOT programs; Manage all communications for programs such as Revitalizing Main Streets and the Multimodal Options Fund, CDOT s transportation planning activities led by the Division of Transportation Development, greenhouse gas and land use initiatives, and the newly-created Environmental Justice branch in the Division of Engineering; Provide strategic planning as well as implementation of communications tools and activities; Identify and work with key leadership on strategic initiatives, providing communications consulting and direction; Serve as the primary spokesperson and interacting with the media on a regular basis; Support specific communications needs across divisions, regions, and programs; Manage needs in consultation with other members of the communications office and manages consultant task orders to support the department s needs in this area; Determine communications ideas for unique bike and pedestrian features in consultation with project engineer and other team members; Determine how best to produce worthwhile, accurate and timely special publications or videos that will satisfy intended audiences and remain within budget; Address any issues on project that will rise to media or heavy public interest; Take part in the public response to crises, weather events, or other incidents that affect the departm nt s operations; Other job duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Only: Seven (7) years of relevant experience in professional leadership experience