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Idaho Division of Human Resources COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER in Boise, Idaho
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Posting Begin Date: 2024/10/01
Posting End Date: 2024/10/15
Category: Communications
Sub Category: Natural Resources
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Boise, ID, United States
Minimum Salary: 46.00
Maximum Salary: 46.00
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Description
The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) has one (1) opening for aCommunications Manager. This is a classified position. This position is a full-time, benefited position located at our Director’s Office in Boise, Idaho.
SPECIAL NOTIFICATION: This position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission.
Additional information can be found at: State Employee Compensation | Division of Human Resources (idaho.gov)
Salary Range is $46.00/hour +DOE and includes a competitive benefits package.
IDL seeks talented people committed to delivering our land management, regulatory, and assistance missions and preparing IDL for future natural resource challenges. This position reports to a Deputy Director and supervises two (2) Public Information Officers.
This position is responsible for creating a comprehensive internal and external communication strategy for the department in alignment with department’s mission, vision and strategic plan. This position plans, directs, oversees and coordinates communication strategies and initiatives and has leadership and management responsibilities.
This position will drive new ideas, collaborate among various stakeholders, and ensure strong communication internally and externally.
Responsibilities:
Support the vision of the Governor, Land Board and Director.
Work effectively and with the Governor’s Office communications team, land board members and their staff, legislators, and other agencies.
Develop and manage collaborative relationships and provide outreach to stakeholders and elected officials.
Develop, establish and prioritize a communication strategy consistent with the Department’s mission, vision and strategic plan.
Promote strong internal communication and coordination within and across Department Divisions and programs.
Develop and coordinate communication strategies and messaging on IDL fires during fire season.
Proactively position IDL's communications and relations with Land Board, Governor's Office, Legislature, and other stakeholders.
Respond to inquiries from the media, legislature, the public and IDL customers.
Conduct media interviews and coordinate media events.
Coordinate information and draft testimony for legislative hearings.
Draft press releases and opinion editorials for the Department.
Provide vision, leadership, planning, and management for all aspects of IDL's communications.
Track and provide analysis, comment, testimony, and communications regarding local, state, and federal natural resource management initiatives, proposed actions and proposed rules pertaining to IDL’s business.
Oversee the Department’s website, including online content to ensure it remains accurate and current.
Maximize technology including digital and social media to provide citizens, IDL customers and employees user-friendly, accurate information and tools to connect with Department Resources.
Act as an advocate for sound natural resource management policies and practices.
Supervise, provide leadership and evaluate the performance of two (2) Public Information Officers.
You must possess all the minimum qualifications below. Please make sure your resume and work history support this. Failure to do so may disqualify you from being considered for this position.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Fire (5) years of progressive experience directly related to the job responsibilities reflected above, including public and media relations.
Experience in managing and directing professional staff.
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish a clear vision for programs within the position’s responsibility and guide staff towards efficient implementation.
Strong organizational and leadership skills.
A track record of demonstrated leadership, vision and innovation for delivering results, building accountability for staff, and creating a positive work environment.
Good Knowledge of:
Current trends in digital and social media
Writing, editing, proofreading, and layout and design
Printing and publishing tools such as: Microsoft Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Adobe In Design, Drupal, or WordPress.
Desired Qualifications:
Graduation from a full four (4) year college with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or a directly related field.
Knowledge of state government structures and political processes.
Ability to understand the political environment and to adjust for the opportunities and challenges it brings.
Knowledge of a wide variety of natural resource programs sufficient to establish professional credibility.
Experience directly related to one or more programs similar to those within IDL.
Special Requirement:
Travel up to 30%.
Occasional long shifts and weekend work.
Valid Driver’s License.
Thank you for your interest in employment with the Idaho Department of Lands!
Benefits:
The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visithttps://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/) .*
EEO/ADA/Veteran:
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
About the Idaho Department of Lands:
Become part of an organization where you will work with dedicated people who are committed and skilled in managing and protecting Idaho's natural resources.
The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) believes in its employees and values stewardship, service, accountability and cohesiveness. Our goals emphasize our people and processes, financial stewardship, and customer focus. We strive for a culture in which leadership equips, entrusts and expects employees to make decisions in fulfillment of our mission. View our Strategic Plan here (https://www.idl.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/land-board/about-idl/Strategic-Plan-FY2023-FY2026-posted.pdf#::text=Mission.%20To%20professionally%20and%20prudently%20manage%20Idaho) .
Under the direction of the Idaho State Board of Land Commissioners (https://www.idl.idaho.gov/about-us/land-board/) , IDL manages more than 2.5 million acres of state endowment trust land under a constitutional mandate to produce maximum long-term financial returns for public schools and several other State of Idaho institutions. Leases and other contracts are used to authorize revenue generating activities such as timber harvest, grazing, farming, mining, commercial use, residential use, and conservation in a prudent and sustainable manner.
Managing endowment trust lands (https://www.idl.idaho.gov/about-us/understanding-endowment-land/) is only part of our story. We also protect public resources such as water quality, fish, wildlife habitat, and recreation on navigable waterways (http://www.idl.idaho.gov/lakes-rivers/) , and ensure the protection of water quality and other resources by overseeing forestry and mining practices across all ownerships in the state. We also work to reclaim abandoned mines in Idaho. One of our most important resource protection responsibilities is fire prevention and suppression. We also aid landowners in managing their forest lands, work with communities to plant trees in urban settings, help keep working forests working through the Forest Legacy Program, and work with many partners to promote healthy forests on a landscape level. IDL also is the administrative arm of the Idaho Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.