What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Officer position at Maricopa County, AZ?

Posting Date

02 / 03 / 25

Application Deadline

02 / 07 / 25

Pay Range

Hiring Pay Range : $62,000 - $72,125 annually

Full Range : $62,000 - 102,500 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Transportation

About the Position

Join the team that develops, implements, communicates, and facilitates a comprehensive internal communication strategy for the Department of Transportation! The Communications Officer plays a crucial role in learning and development, designing and delivering training content that fosters the growth and skill advancement of current employees. You'll support management in executing strategic initiatives that strengthen connections and enhance lives.

Make an impact and help transform our community-apply today!

About Us

We value your time. The time with your family. The time you spend on the road. And the time you spend making a difference. At the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), we provide connections that improve people's lives. By combining innovative technologies with the vast talent of our employees, we plan for future needs and operate a transportation system with the community in mind. Are you interested in contributing to the community in which you work, live, and play? Then, join our team and help us build connections.

Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
Employee discounts for goods and services
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

One year of experience facilitating adult learning and in public relations or internal communications, including employee engagement, event planning, or career development

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Administration, Education or a related field

A combination of post-secondary education and / or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

Experience using Articulate and / or Vyond

Experience in event management

Job Contributions

Oversees the preparation, design, and delivery of specialized, and continuing education training programs in a specific area of instruction or compliance

Develops, organizes, and coordinates programs designed to advise and assist management in the implementation of strategic initiatives, organizational goals, and engagement activities

Develops materials, prepares, and implements programs for various professional development and partnering support activities

Performs programmatic needs assessments to meet established priorities and ensure desired goals executed

Develops, establishes, and maintains report / metric requirements designed to self-audit programs' effectiveness

Develops evaluation instruments to measure the effectiveness of programs and makes recommendations

Maintains contact with County stakeholders to meet department goals by administering comprehensive internal communication and partnering initiatives

Confers with and represents the department and the County in meetings with staff from other departments, representatives of governmental, business, professional, and public agencies

Working Conditions

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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Salary : $62,000 - $102,500

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