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Public Information Director II / Public Information Director II - 184159
State of South Carolina
Department of Motor Vehicles
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$81,171 - $84,045
per year
Type
Full Time
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SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team to manage public relations, media communications, and online presence for the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, including creating news releases, running awareness campaigns, and updating the agency's website.
A good fit would be an outgoing leader with strong communication skills who enjoys collaborating with others and staying on top of agency changes to keep the public informed.
It's ideal for someone passionate about public service and handling high-pressure situations like media inquiries or emergencies.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- At least two years of experience in developing and disseminating communications materials
- Knowledge of journalistic principles and techniques for public information dissemination
- Proficiency in social media for business purposes and managing FOIA requests
- Ability to plan, edit, and produce publications and large-scale public relations programs
- Skills in managing diverse teams, establishing media relationships, and exercising sound judgment
- Availability for a 37.5-hour work week with possible extended hours and essential employee status during closures
Full Job Description
Are you a team player with the ability to work in a collaborative environment? Can you direct and implement a major agency’s public relations strategies and lead a team of employees? If so, we have an opportunity for you! At the SCDMV we have an immediate opening for an out-going, dedicated, passionate and inspiring leader.
This position is in the Operations - Strategic Communications Unit at SCDMV Headquarters in Blythewood, South Carolina.
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Responsibilities of the Public Information Director II
• Plans and executes the agency's communications initiatives. Develops and disseminates news releases, articles, and other materials for release to the media and the general public; serves as the media contact and maintains contact with media to disseminate informational materials for public interest or as required. Trains those employees authorized to speak to the media.
• Executes advertising/public awareness campaigns and manages associated budgets. Serves as the media FOIA POC and responds to inquiries originating through social media platforms. Works closely with Legislative Affairs and ensures third-party stakeholders receive timely updates on agency changes. Understands details of the agency's scope and business to be able to accurately articulate them when necessary. Studies agency policies, procedures, and business process and adjusts team's scope as needed to align with agency changes.
• Serves as universal publisher and administrator of the agency's website. Maintains and coordinators those with access. Coordinates and executes annual audit of website. Has extreme knowledge of website content manager system, website structure, and website relationships. Updates website as needed.
• Oversees all aspects of agency community services projects yet may not be the direct executor.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements• A bachelor's degree and relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be accepted with prior approval.
Additional Requirements
• Capacity to independently gain knowledge of agency programs. Ability to gather, organize, and present oral and written information in a clear, concise, and accurate manner. Knowledge of journalistic principles, practices, and techniques of disseminating information. Proficient in current social media and use as a business enhancing capability. Ability to plan, compose, edit, and produce publications and large-scale public relations programs. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with media. Skilled in fulfilling FOIA requests. Skilled in managing diverse teams and constantly looking for efficiencies.
• Reports to the Deputy Director of the directorate. Employee takes and shows strong initiative while exercising sound judgement and discretion to include detailed decision making. Professional level involving complex programs, projects, and communications. Works closely with agency management by recommending programs, completing assessments, and providing feedback to management.
• Normal work week will consist of 37.5 hours. Some extended hours may be required to meet job requirements, works in a climate-controlled office setting. Considered an essential employee and will be required to work during otherwise scheduled office closures due to severe weather or other situations impacting the state.
Qualifications
Agency Preferred• A bachelor's degree and at least two years’ experience related to the development and dissemination of informational material.
Additional Information
What’s in it for you?At the SCDMV you get to be part of an exceptional team and diverse culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees and our communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy and a desire to develop your skills, experience and career.
The South Carolina DMV offers a robust and competitive benefits program.
- Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse and children (also available for temporary employees working over 30 hours per week)
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs (optional for Temporary Employees)
- An exceptional Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost to the employee or members of their household
Additional Comments
The Department of Motor Vehicles is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
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