Public Information Manager Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4931921) Apply  Public Information Manager Salary $64,621.00 - $113,088.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-05628 Department Dept of Transportation Division Communications Office Opening Date 05/07/2025 Closing Date 5/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Public Information Manager Position Number 60014952 Salary Grade NC19 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description of Work “Internal Posting-Only temporary or permanent NCDOT employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126May Apply” This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. The Assistant Director of Communications will assist the Communications Director in managing the overall strategy and day-to-day activities of the communications office. Responsible for strategic thinking as it relates to various projects across the state so key messages can be crafted. Helps with speeches, media training and assist with strategies to ensure they are integrated across various platforms. Will serve as an editor for press releases and other material written by the communications team. Responsible for managing the planning and execution of high-level communications for strategic communications efforts and other projects as assigned that includes the development of annual reports, annual accomplishments as well as identifying ideas to tell NCDOT’s story. This position involves planning, developing, executing and evaluating communication strategies and plans for policies and high-level transportation projects to educate citizens and other stakeholders on the department and its programs. This position will manage and mentor team members within the communications office. This position interacts directly with the Transportation Secretary, N.C. Board of Transportation, deputy secretaries and other senior management as well as division engineers and other employees. This employee is responsible for writing news release, articles, writing speeches, communication plans, crisis communication plans, media relations and providing external customer service. Position will be on an on-call rotation and will be on-call during crisis situations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: + Experience with speech writing and editing + Knowledge of media relations, including on-camera interview experience and social media + Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects/priorities simultaneously with tight deadlines + Demonstrated ability to plan public information programs, and disseminate information to the public through a variety of media, including print, video, and social media platforms as a member of a team + Demonstrated ability traveling and adjusting work schedule to meet the needs of large-scale projects and crisis situations Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail. Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Public Affairs, Media, Journalism, English or related field from an accredited institution and five years of experience in communications, public relations, or publicity work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information Brianna Couturebccouture@ncdot.gov Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted. NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments: Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. 01 I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) + Yes + No 02 Do you currently work for the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) in a temporary full-time, temporary part-time, permanent full-time, permanent part-time, probationary, trainee, or time-limited position or are you a layoff candidate with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by General Statute (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act)?] + Yes + No 03 Which of the following best describes your level of experience with speech writing and editing? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3-4 Years + 4-5 Years + 5 or More Years 04 Explain how you have experience with speech writing and editing. 05 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of media relations, including on-camera interview experience and social media? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 06 Explain how you have knowledge of media relations, including on-camera interview experience and social media. 07 Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated handling multiple projects/priorities simultaneously with tight deadlines? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 08 Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to handle multiple projects/priorities simultaneously with tight deadlines. 09 Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated planning public information programs, and disseminating information to the public through a variety of media, including print, video, and social media platforms as a member of a team? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 10 Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to plan public information programs and disseminate information to the public through a variety of media, including print, video, and social media platforms as a member of a team. 11 Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated traveling and adjusting work schedule to meet the needs of large-scale projects and crisis situations? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 12 Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to travel and adjust work schedule to meet the needs of large-scale projects and crisis situations. 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