Montgomery City County Personnel

Director of Communications (#CI0713)


Pay Grade

A12

Nature of Work

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to formulate, direct and supervise all communication initiatives to promote and enhance the efforts of the City of Montgomery. Department programs include communication, public information, and media relations.  Major work responsibilities include developing and executing short and long-term communications strategies, managing city public information activities, and supervising two or more employees.  The incumbent interacts with a variety of individuals to include elected officials, senior level staff, department heads, news media, and government officials on issues relating to the City. Work is performed under the supervision of the Chief of Staff with considerable latitude and independence of judgment and decision making regarding program development and management.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, public affairs, public relations or communications and two (2) years of communications project management experience.


NOTE:  Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

 

Special Requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license to conduct work activities. Must be willing to work after normal work hours for emergency situations or other various communications efforts.

CLASS: CI0713; REV: 7/27/2020;