Job Description
Position Information
Looking for a job that utilizes your communications skills on creative projects? Join the Dallas District's public information team and utilize your visual storytelling, creative writing and social media skills to inform the public of exciting projects and transportation trends. The ideal candidate has at least five years of communications/media relations experience and works well in a collaborative, team environment. Telework is offered several days a week.
Benefits and Perks
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
Retirement Plans
Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Leave and Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
On-the-Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Position Description
Serves as a spokesperson for a district on a variety of sensitive and complex issues. Serves as a district liaison to the print and broadcast media, and the public. Reports to the Public Information Office Section Director. 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:
Writes news releases and makes posts to social media regarding various projects, special programs and items of interest regarding the Department and its employees for distribution to the media.
Answers inquiries from the public
Attends public hearings
Makes presentations at schools, civic organizations and gives interviews about the Texas Department of Transportation projects and activities
Organizes and coordinates special activities, such as road opening ceremonies or VIP visits
Develops new methodologies to ensure public awareness
Interprets policies and procedures
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, or related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
5 years Public Relations, Communications, or related experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent)
Preferred Qualifications:
Video production and editing skills
Competencies:
Extensive knowledge of -
Policies and procedures used by the communications media
Expert skill in-
Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Proficient skill in -
The use of audio-visual equipment
The use of photographic equipment
Web design and use of applicable development tools for web structures
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing .
Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position
Texas Department of Transportation
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