Commonwealth of Virginia

H2109 - Communications Coord Wage

Commonwealth of Virginia  •  Salem, VA (Onsite)  •  9 days ago
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Job Description

Perform special duties as assigned. Provide support to the District Communications Manager, District Engineer and other VDOT staff regarding external communications with key local, state, and federal audiences, including the media, government officials, non-profit and private sector groups, and the public. Establish and maintain effective relationships with the media, as well as executing the district’s communication program. Responsible for executing the VDOT strategic communications plan and statewide initiatives in the district. 

How you will contribute:

  • Communication Materials: Contribute information for use in VDOT's internal communications tools. Develop brochures and public involvement materials; create routine and weekly traffic alerts, customer inquiry responses and templates, speeches, talking points, news releases and presentations for district. Keep newsroom and project web pages current with latest information according to statewide policy. 
  • Emergency Response : Provide critical information to citizens before, during and after natural disasters, emergencies, and traffic congestion-causing incidents. Reinforce VDOT's role as a first responder. Provide communications support for other VDOT offices or state agencies as called upon during emergency incidents. Assist in devising plans for district and regional external communications during emergency activities. Handle emergency response and crisis communications duties as needed (serve in the state or VDOT joint information center during events or handle media calls). 
  • Media Relations: Execute proactive media relations program fostering transparent, open and positive relationships. Serve as a spokesperson for VDOT. Maintain a clear understanding of the district's local media market including advising district staff on how to effectively work with media. Maintain comprehensive district media contact list in VDOT news account and market news and feature stories that reflect favorably upon VDOT.
  • Perform duties as assigned.: Perform duties, tasks, activities and/or projects as assigned.
  • Statewide Initiatives and Support: Support and execute the statewide communications plan. Serve as a leader or committee member on committees as assigned. Maintain media lists for emergency events. Implement statewide communications policies developed by the Central Office and Public Affairs Council. 
  • Strategic Communications Program: Assist in executing statewide communication plans and initiatives as well as district and regional communication programs. Identify audiences and goals, craft messages and strategies. Provide advice and continuity for maintaining VDOT's brand and image. Research, write, and edit collateral materials, including newsletters, PowerPoint presentations, news releases, and fact sheets, brochures, and scripts. Make presentations to various audiences. Incorporate appropriate public meetings, public involvement activities, special events or presentations to support communications programs.


  • What will make you successful:
  • Skill in conducting interviews with news media.
  • Skill in news writing and AP style.
  • Skill in speaking in front of groups and to people in various settings.  
  • Skill in the use of computers and software applications to include MS Office products and digital cameras.  
  • Skill in writing agency activities for multiple audiences using multiple formats and tools.  

  • Minimum Qualifications:
  • Ability to conduct interviews with the news media.  
  • Ability to positively represent the agency’s programs to the media, citizens, elected and appointed officials. 
  • Ability to use a content management system to maintain web site materials.  
  • Knowledge of communications methods and theory as they relate to public relations and media relations.  
  • Skill in writing organizational activities for multiple audiences using multiple formats and tools and experience in news writing and AP style.  

  • Additional Considerations:
  • A combination of training, experience, or education in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field desired. 

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    VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
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    VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

    In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

    Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer.
    Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:

    • Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check
    • DMV Record Check
    • Work History Verification
    • References
    • Pre-employment physical
    • Drug screen
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    About Commonwealth of Virginia

    The Commonwealth of Virginia is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. It was the 10th state to be admitted to the Union on June 25, 1788. Home to approximately 8 million residents, Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States. The capital is Richmond, and its most populous city is Virginia Beach.

    The narrative history of the Commonwealth of Virginia often begins with the founding of Jamestown in 1607, near what is now modern day Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and the Virginia General Assembly, established on July 30, 1619, is now recognized as the oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere. When Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, the robust tobacco trade that had been developing in Virginia helped establish the American colonies as a powerful economic force. During the American Revolution, Virginia witnessed the final surrender of British forces at Yorktown and later became known as the birthplace of many revolution-era figures and future American presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. To date, 8 United States presidents have been born in Virginia, more than in any other state.

    The modern government of Virginia is nearly identical in structure to the federal government, and is divided into 3 branches, these being the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The Virginia General Assembly is comprised of the 100-member House of Delegates and the 40-member Senate. A governor and lieutenant governor are elected every 4 years. Governors cannot be elected to or serve consecutive terms. Virginia’s judicial system consists of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Circuit Courts, and the lower General District Courts and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Virginia has 13 electoral votes in presidential elections, and possesses 11 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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    1,001-5,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Richmond, VA
    Year Founded
    1776
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