Project Communications Lead

Position Description

About Harris County Flood Control District:

The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, the third most populated county in the United States, with a population in excess of 4.7 million, including the City of Houston, the nation's fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county, which consist of approximately 1,500 channels totaling nearly 2,500 miles in length, as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins, totaling more than 10,000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou.

What you will do at Harris County Flood Control District:

Harris County Flood Control District (District) is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Project Communications Lead.

Reporting to the Communications Division Director, the Project Communications Lead will be responsible for developing and implementing the District's external communication strategies and initiatives in support of its overall mission. This position will also manage a team of communications specialists, including in-house and external consultant support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the District's division team members to provide adequate project communications support on project-specific designs and website updates.

• Manage and oversee the communications project team to stay apprised of project timelines, issues, and communications needs.

• Provide strategic counsel and conduct regular briefings with the Communications Division Director on communications initiatives, updates, and issues/challenges.

• Develop, update, and oversee communication efforts regarding District projects, activities and initiatives.

• Coordinate and attend community engagement/ outreach events.

• Manage the budget for the Project Communications department.

• Work closely with the Communications Division Director and External Communications Lead to design and promote a positive narrative for the District with external audiences and stakeholders.

• Assist with updates to standard external communication procedures and public engagement plans for implementation before, during and after flood events.

• Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field

Experience:

• Eight (8) years' experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field

• Supervisory or managerial experience

Licensure:

• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License

Knowledge Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational and creative skills.

• Expertise in translating complicated concepts into clear and concise written materials.

• Experience with the development and execution of strategic communications and community outreach plans.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or assignments.

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• Knowledge of communication practices and techniques.

• Ability to manage and supervise an office team.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Experience:

• Strong background in writing and content development (preferred)
• Experience in executing and implementing complex, high-profile projects in a fast-paced environment (preferred)

General Information

Position Type, Salary:

• Regular | Full-Time | 40 hours per week

• Salary: To be discussed at interview

Location:

• Communications - 9900 Northwest Freeway

Houston, TX 77092

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Frequent standing and walking; prolonged sitting for extended periods of time.

• Frequent sorting, filing, shelving, and handling of documents, books, files, file drawers, and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations.

• Occasional stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 15 pounds; occasional ascending/descending stairs.

• Work is performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditions, and noise levels.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

BENEFITS

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.

The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Medical Coverage

• Dental Coverage

• Vision Coverage

• Wellness Plan

• Life Insurance

• Long-term disability

• Employee Assistance Program

• Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service

• Accrual rates increase based on years of service

• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday

• Professional development opportunities

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Healthcare Reimbursement Account

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

• Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
• Flexible schedule (varies by department)
• Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:

https://benefitsathctx.com/

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or GED diploma

• Associate Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree or higher

• None of the above

02

If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?

• Communications

• Public Relations

• Journalism

• Other Related Field

• Unrelated Field

• N/A; No Degree

03

Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.

04

Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than eight (8) years

• Eight (8) years or more but less than nine (9) years

• Nine (9) years or more but less than ten (10) years

• Ten (10) years or more

• I do not have this experience

05

Do you have prior experience in a supervisory/managerial role?

• Yes

• No

06

Please share information regarding your confirmed experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field. Additionally, kindly include any leadership or managerial roles you have held.

• Do not use "See Resume", as we do not use resumes to assess qualifications.* (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities. If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.

07

Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions: Advanced: A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Intermediate: A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Basic: A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it. Entry Level: A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.

• Advanced

• Intermediate

• Basic

• Entry Level

• Not proficient

08

For this position, a valid Texas Driver's License is required. Do you meet the above requirement? Please choose the option that best describes your situation:

• Yes, I currently hold a valid Texas Driver's License.

• Yes, I possess a valid Out-of-State Driver's License, but I am aware that I must acquire a valid Texas Driver's License before the start date.

• No, I do not currently have a driver's license, but I commit to obtaining one before the start date.

• No, I do not currently have a valid driver's license.

Required Question

Agency Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone 713-274-5445

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx