Communications Specialist, Program Management II

Department Information

Description of Job

• Conducts strategic analysis of stakeholders related to each/all EJE programs.

• Responsible for developing thorough change management plans and facilitates strategies for implementing programmatic changes.

• Develops and distributes information about EJE to its external and internal audiences by using a variety of avenues such as development of templates for electronic presentations (Google Slides, PowerPoint, etc.), representing EJE at meetings, web site content development, newsletters, and flyers.

• Serves as a primary contact during networking and community collaboration/engagement events in collaboration with the Director of the EJE Branch (CDOT Chief Equity Officer).

• Research and develop a communication strategy that is appropriate to the amount of change within the program.

• Develop and maintain inter-departmental relationships to maximize communications and coordinate EJE communication efforts with agency platforms.

• Serves as a lead on outreach events and designs EJE website content

• Acts as a liaison for internal and external meeting attendance requests and communications.

• Other job duties as assigned.

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  Your schedule will primarily be 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. work hours, Monday-Friday, with the opportunity for a flexible schedule
• Opportunity to work from home one to three days a week after training period is completed
• Time spent between office/home and in field/attending events will fluctuate depending on needs of the program
• Travel required during work hours throughout Metro Denver/Front Range
• Occasional overnight travel estimated to be one to three times a year throughout Colorado
• Required to operate light-duty CDOT vehicles

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

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  Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in Business Administration, Public Relations, Communications, Media arts, Political science, Public administration or another field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered.
• AND at least five years of professional work experience, where the primary purpose was conducting program or project management activities like managing projects or programs.

College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

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  Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
• A current valid driver license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section.
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position.
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity.
• Depth of experience in strategic external communications, program/project communications, internal communications.
• Experience with strategic planning.
• Knowledge and comprehensive understanding of theories, principles, and best practices of public relations, communications and marketing.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills and experience with writing a variety of communication and marketing pieces.
• Polished oral communication skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments.
• Outstanding leadership skills.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Fluency in social media, Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel), Google Mail, SAP and ability to quickly learn other software systems.
• Flexibility/adaptability in response to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles.
• Ability to work effectively in independent and team situations.
• Dedication to transportation safety.

Supplemental Information

• A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)
• A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
• A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
• A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
• If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

• All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
• Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

• Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
• Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.

• A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.