Project Communications Lead

Position Description

About Harris County Flood Control District:

The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, the third most populated county in the United States, with a population in excess of 4.7 million, including the City of Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county, which consist of approximately 1,500 channels totaling nearly 2,500 miles in length, as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins, totaling more than 10,000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou.

What you will do at Harris County Flood Control District:

Harris County Flood Control District (District) is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Project Communications Lead.

Reporting to the Communications Division Director, the Project Communications Lead will be responsible for developing and implementing the District's external communication strategies and initiatives in support of its overall mission. This position will also manage a team of communications specialists, including in-house and external consultant support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the District's division team members to provide adequate project communications support on project-specific designs and website updates.
• Manage and oversee the communications project team to stay apprised of project timelines, issues, and communications needs.
• Provide strategic counsel and conduct regular briefings with the Communications Division Director on communications initiatives, updates, and issues/challenges.
• Develop, update, and oversee communication efforts regarding District projects, activities and initiatives.
• Coordinate and attend community engagement/ outreach events.
• Manage the budget for the Project Communications department.
• Work closely with the Communications Division Director and External Communications Lead to design and promote a positive narrative for the District with external audiences and stakeholders.
• Assist with updates to standard external communication procedures and public engagement plans for implementation before, during and after flood events.
• Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.
  
  
  

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net .

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field
  
  
  

Experience:

• Eight (8) years’ experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field
• Supervisory or managerial experience
  
  
  

Licensure:

• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License
  
  
  

Knowledge Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and creative skills.
• Expertise in translating complicated concepts into clear and concise written materials.
• Experience with the development and execution of strategic communications and community outreach plans.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or assignments.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of communication practices and techniques.
• Ability to manage and supervise an office team.
  
  
  

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Experience:

• Strong background in writing and content development (preferred)
• Experience in executing and implementing complex, high-profile projects in a fast-paced environment (preferred)
  
  
  

General Information

Position Type, Salary:

• Regular | Full-Time | 40 hours per week
• Salary: To be discussed at interview
  
  
  

Location:

• Communications - 9900 Northwest Freeway Houston, TX 77092
  
  
  

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Frequent standing and walking; prolonged sitting for extended periods of time.
• Frequent sorting, filing, shelving, and handling of documents, books, files, file drawers, and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations.
• Occasional stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 15 pounds; occasional ascending/descending stairs.
• Work is performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditions, and noise levels.
  
  
  

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.