Deputy Communications Director

**Agency** Dept of Commerce **Division** Communications and External Affairs **Job Classification Title** Public Information Manager (NS) **Position Number** 60077185 **Grade** NC19 **About Us** The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The department works with local, regional, national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians. The Department connects businesses with the site locations, workforce and infrastructure they need to succeed in one of the nation's top states for business. We also connect local communities with the grants and funding they need to attract new business and ensure future prosperity. **Description of Work** The Deputy Communications Director serves as a senior member of the Department’s Communications and External/Public Affairs Office and provides communications, project management, and executive support to the Deputy Secretary for Communications and External/Public Affairs and the Communications Director. The position plays a key role in developing, recommending, implementing, and evaluating communications strategies and programs that advance the Department’s mission, support the Governor’s and Secretary’s priorities, and promote North Carolina’s economic and workforce development efforts. The position requires strong writing, editing, project management, organizational, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with executive leadership, media, businesses, government officials, and other stakeholders. The position performs other duties and related special assignments as needed to support the communications priorities and objectives of the Department. Some travel will be required, including occasional overnight. Travel will be mostly in-state. Must have a valid NC Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment. **Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences** **To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form.  Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.  We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application (additional statement below under Supplemental and Contact Information).** Applicants who possess the following qualifications may receive management preference: * Experience working with senior leadership or other organizational leaders on communications needs. * Demonstrated experience writing and editing press releases, articles, op-eds, talking points, speeches, briefing materials, newsletters, or other public-facing communications. * Experience coordinating events, meetings, media activities, or other communications projects. * Experience working with media representatives or responding to media inquiries. * Demonstrated experience working with digital communications platforms, website content management systems, social media platforms, multimedia, web and intranet applications, email marketing tools, and communications analytics. ***The posting will close and stop accepting applications at 11:59 pm on the night prior to the closing date posted above.*** **\*\*Salary Grade Range: $67,122 - $117,465\*\*** **This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with** [**State Benefits**](https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits)**, including health insurance, as well as retirement.** **Depending on the business need and work suitability, this position may be a candidate for telework, subject to management approval.** **Incentives of NC State Employment:** We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Benefits to include: * 12 Annual Paid Holidays and monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave * North Carolina State Health Plan administered by Aetna * Supplemental Benefits including Flexible Spending Accounts, Accident Insurance, Cancer & Specified Disease, Critical Illness, Dental, and Vision * NC State Retirement (TSERS), 401(k), and 457 savings plans * WeSave Employee Discounts * Eligibility for the [**Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program**](http://www.studentaid.gov/) Learn more about new hire resources, safety, health, and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by selecting the [**benefits link**](https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits). It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Please make sure you complete the application in full.  Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include all work experience, the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the graduation date, and certificates/licenses.  Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered in screening for qualifying credit.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. **Supplemental and Contact Information**: The [**North Carolina Department of Commerce**](https://www.commerce.nc.gov) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.  Commerce does not provide employment visa sponsorship.  Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment. **We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process and throughout employment.  Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax by the vacancy closing date.** **Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.** **Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.  If a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.** Our Agency uses the OSHR Recruiting and Posting of Vacancies Policy to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the [**Careers with the State of NC**](https://oshr.nc.gov/work-nc) portal. **\*\*PLEASE NOTE\*\*** It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Please make sure you complete the application in full.  Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include all work experience, the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the graduation date, and certificates/licenses.  Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered in screening for qualifying credit.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. **\*\*\*INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE DESIGNATED EDUCATION AND WORK HISTORY SECTION ON THE FORMAL APPLICATION\*\*\*** Attached resumes **WILL NOT** be accepted in lieu of completing this application and **WILL NOT** be used for screening for qualifying credit.  "**See Resume**" or “**See Attachment**" within the fillable application sections **WILL NOT** be accepted and will be considered an incomplete application and will not be processed.  Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit.  Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form.   For additional information about applications and processes with the state of NC, please visit:  [**State Government Application Resources**](https://oshr.nc.gov/work-nc/state-government-application-resources). For consideration for this vacancy, all applicants must complete an online application.  If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be evaluated for consideration. Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript.  If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. **Re-Entry for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals** Our Agency supports the Governor's [**Executive Order 303**](https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgovernor.nc.gov%2Fexecutive-order-no-303%2Fopen&data=05%7C02%7Csamantha.costa%40commerce.nc.gov%7C62856c4dc3364b9449f608dc5b2499a8%7C7a7681dcb9d0449a85c3ecc26cd7ed19%7C0%7C0%7C638485459976214045%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=QMPRMksyCzARBEP8pjuvnhayVBx9Y4Lqv2x7mTq6S%2B4%3D&reserved=0) which seeks to re-employ individuals that were previously incarcerated.  Formerly incarcerated individuals are invited to apply for any vacant Commerce position(s) in which they believe they are qualified. 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