Communications Officer

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
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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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