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DFA DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
The Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) Director of Communications is responsible for the overall management of public communications on behalf of the agency and acts as the media contact and spokesperson for DFA under the direction of the DFA Director, DFA Deputy Director, and DFA Revenue Commissioner. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.
Class Code:
P006N
Job Grade:
GS15
Special Job Requirements:
0
Typical Functions:
Serves as primary liaison to the media through direct contact with news editors, reporters and photographers, fielding all media inquiries, and serves as the department spokesperson for print and television.
Communicates strategies for the development and dissemination of informational programs to maintain organizational activities of the department.
Communicates regularly with communications staff of the Governor on media-related issues.
Manages external communications for the department related to press releases and media advisories.
Prepares briefings for the DFA Director and DFA Deputy Director/Revenue Commissioner or other staff members prior to public events; coordinates press conferences and media events.
Manages the department’s timely responses to media-related requests under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Provides media training and advises department personnel on matters related to public relations.
Conducts special projects as directed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of journalism, communications and public
relations.
Knowledge of state executive, legislative, and judicial government and departmental
operations.
Knowledge of state and federal budgetary, accounting, human resource and purchasing
laws, policies, procedures and practices.
Knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act.
Knowledge of communications and public relations strategies.
Knowledge of written and verbal communication methods and techniques.
Ability to analyze and interpret departmental issues or inquiries and develop written and
verbal communication statements or responses.
Ability to review and edit communication materials in accordance with departmental
guidelines.
Ability to assimilate and provide information in order to comply with the Freedom of
Information Act.
Ability to develop or revise communications and public relations strategies on a department
wide basis.
Ability to speak effectively before both internal and external groups.
Minimum Qualifications:
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, business administration or a related field; plus six years of progressively more responsible experience in journalism, communications, public relations or a related field, including three years in a supervisory capacity.
Required Certificates:
0
Exempt:
E
