Administrative Management -Deputy Director of Community Relations

This position is responsible for all community outreach efforts to engage the public and educate them about the Department. The position is also responsible for staff supervision, the division’s budget/ expenditures and hiring/leave/training/discipline for the division. Principal contacts are with the Director of Community Relations, the Cabinet Secretary, Division Directors, outside vendors, and customers. Leadership, problem solving, and extensive management experience is required.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Promotes the department's image consistent with the overall direction of the agency. 
• Oversees all community outreach events including registration, setup/breakdown, run of show, and staffing of events. 
• Oversees major public events including invitations/RSVPs, venue reservation, setup/breakdown, run of show, and staffing of events. 
• Coordinates the timely assembly and distribution of the weekly newsletter. 
• Supervise staff. 
• Oversee hiring, leave requests, training and discipline for division staff. 
• Handles media inquiries at the request of the Division Director. 
• Develops and manages the division’s operating budget; manages multiple vendors including contract negotiations and compliance with state laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Director of Community Relations

A writing sample will be requested at the time of interview.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources. DelDOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire. Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.  Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.