Department Communications Manager (PCN: 251820)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department Communications Manager leads the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ (DOT&PF) statewide communications team. The role oversees internal and external communications, media relations, public information, websites, social media, publications, and employee engagement initiatives. The manager provides strategic communications guidance to department leadership, coordinates responses to high-profile or time-sensitive issues, manages staff and resources, and develops consistent communication strategies that support the department’s mission and keep employees, stakeholders, and the public informed. DOT&PF’s mission is to Keep Alaska Moving and to develop a modern, adaptable, flexible, and resilient transportation system. The department emphasizes collaboration, communication, coordination, teamwork, and partnerships to achieve results and serve Alaskans. This position is located in Anchorage, Alaska. The department’s work takes place across Alaska’s varied terrain and extreme weather conditions, including remote locations and urban centers, and involves maintaining and improving roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities. The State of Alaska offers a generous benefits package and retirement plan. DOT&PF also describes career growth, training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. Its core values are integrity, excellence, and respect.

Requirements

Competencies in administration and management, including planning, coordinating, and executing business functions and allocating resources.
Competencies in communications and media, including producing, communicating, and disseminating information and ideas through written, oral, visual, and social media.
Competencies in managing human resources, including distributing, coordinating, and monitoring work assignments; evaluating performance and providing feedback; and ensuring staff are appropriately selected, utilized, developed, and treated fairly.
Competencies in strategic thinking, including formulating effective strategies, examining policy and long-term strategic planning, setting objectives and priorities, and anticipating threats or opportunities.
Competencies in technology awareness, including knowledge of information technology developments and applications, emerging technologies, and information systems implementation.
Competencies in writing, including correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; clear, organized communication; and writing appropriate to the intended audience.
Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or progressively responsible professional-level experience in journalism, public relations, communications, marketing, advertising, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field that provides the required competencies.
Applicants must answer the supplemental questions and rate their proficiency for each listed competency.
Applicants must complete the Education section of the application if education is being used to meet or support the competencies; transcripts are required to verify relevant educational credentials.
Applicants using work experience not documented in the application must provide the employer, job title, dates of employment, and whether the work was full-time or part-time.

Responsibilities

Lead DOT&PF’s statewide communications team.
Oversee internal and external communications, media relations, public information, websites, social media, publications, and employee engagement initiatives.
Provide strategic communications guidance to department leadership.
Coordinate responses to high-profile or time-sensitive issues.
Manage staff and resources.
Develop consistent communication strategies that support the department’s mission and keep employees, stakeholders, and the public informed.