Deputy Director - Public Affairs

About the role

• Agency
• Dept of Environmental Quality
• Division
• Public Affairs
• Job Classification Title
• Public Information Manager (NS)
• Position Number
• 60014106
• Grade
• NC19

Description of Work

This position serves as a Deputy Public Affairs Director and assists the Public Affairs Director in managing the public affairs team. This position plays a key role in conducting internal and external communications, public relations and public outreach programs to support the mission of the Department of Environmental Quality.

Other Key Responsibilities

• ~ Supervises Public Information Officers and other staff.
• ~ Advises on media response, outreach, public events, and communication efforts.
• ~Ensures accuracy and consistency in all external communications and supports senior and division leadership in internal communication efforts.
• ~Manages the public records tracking and fulfillment process.
• ~ Serves as a spokesperson for DEQ.
• ~ Advises staff and leadership on communications strategy and outreach practices.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $67,122 - $97,814

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

The Office of Public Affairs

The Office of Public Affairs is responsible for supporting the department's initiatives and objectives through communications, outreach, and dissemination of information to the public in a professional manner. The office coordinates the department's communications, public information and outreach efforts through interaction with residents and the news media, publication production, special events and public information programs and initiatives, and serves in an advisory position to the Secretary and senior management regarding a broad array of internal and external communications issues.

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays.
• The NC Department of Environmental Quality trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles.
• Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience."
• If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.
• See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Public Affairs, Media, Journalism, English or related field from an accredited institution and five years of experience in communications, public relations, or publicity work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

A valid driver's license is required for this position.