COMMUNITY RELATIONS PROJECT MANAGER - State of Arizona : Job Details

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COMMUNITY RELATIONS PROJECT MANAGER

Job Location:

Address: COMMUNICATIONS

1221 S. 2nd Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85713

Posting Details:

Anticipated Salary: $78,650.00

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 11/12/2024

Job Summary:

Manages the development & implementation of community relations & public involvement strategies & tactics during the study, design & construction for Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) projects in Southeast and parts of South Central districts; builds & maintains positive relationships between ADOT & its stakeholders including affected residents and businesses; community, business & professional organizations; local governments; metropolitan planning organizations & the general public. Responsible for ensuring that ADOT's efforts to inform & involve the public occur in accordance with the ADOT Public Involvement Plan (PIP) & federal mandates. Position may work from offices in the South Central or Southeast districts.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State's Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

Manage professional consultants on project delivery, special emphasis on public-involvement activities during project study & design phases for funded/unfunded projects, SYR Transportation Facilities Construction Program & Long-Range Transportation plans in accordance with NEPA & other federal requirements are met.

Develop & implement public involvement & communications plans for projects in accordance with the ADOT Public Involvement Plan, NEPA & other federal requirements. Proactively manage outreach activities, schedules & budgets, document outreach conducted.

Work with project teams, develop project schedules/traffic-control plans in accordance with ADOT & federal guidelines, provide timely, accurate project updates to stakeholders using appropriate outreach tools with special emphasis on reducing project-related delays for traveling public.

Plan, write & work with internal/external subject-matter experts to create accurate, professional fliers, videos & brochures; draft talking points; & develop other necessary project-related collateral to share with key stakeholders & the public.

Build and maintain strong internal stakeholder relationships through ongoing collaboration/cooperation with Communications and other ADOT offices, participating in project partnering; & providing timely, professional customer-focused.

Seek out & fulfill requests for unique engagements that reflect positively & professionally on the department, build & improve relationships in communities & with stakeholders statewide.

Attend project meetings; review project plans, reports, schedules, & other materials to understand project details & implications to the public/stakeholders. Coordinate with project teams on public outreach strategy & tactics & coordinate team review of outreach materials.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge:

* Public involvement principles and best practices

* ADOT Public Involvement Plan requirements, including federally-mandated requirements

* Strategic communication planning and implementation

* Proper grammar, punctuation and spelling

* Associated Press (AP) Style

* Basic computer skills, proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet & presentation software

* Basic math

* Reading project maps, diagrams, plans, reports.

Skill:

* Ability to develop & implement effective project public involvement plans, manage tasks, deliverables, schedules, budgets & consultants.

* Effective, clear and accurate writing for diverse audiences and mediums.

* Effectively present information through written, verbal and visual communication

* Public speaking

* Public meeting planning

* Organization and time management

* Project research

Ability:

* Support/model departmental values Accountability, Integrity and Respect - Cognitive thinking and sound decision making in the absence of immediate direction

* Diplomacy & ability to maintain professionalism & customer-focused attitude

* Maintain/build relationships with community, government & business stakeholders - Organization & ability to manage time/tasks.

* Work as part of a diverse team, solve problems

Selective Preference(s):

Bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field.

Five (5) - seven (7) years of experience in communication, community relations, Public Relations or a related field.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

* Sick leave

* Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

* Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).

* Health and dental insurance

* Retirement plan

* Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

* Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) ###-####. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.