Communications Specialist II - Public Involvement

North Central Texas Council of Governments • Full-time • Arlington, Texas, United States • $55.60k - $66.72k / year • 1m ago

Are you looking to join an award-winning organization with a culture built on innovation and public services? The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Dallas-Fort Worth region, which is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States.

The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments is seeking a Communications Specialist to support its public involvement program. This position will assist with public meetings, public comments, a virtual public engagement platform and contribute to major communications and public relations activities. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at https://www.nctcog.org/Careers. All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing relevant work experience, as well as a current resume.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Drafting public meeting notices, coordinating presentation materials and preparing meeting minutes
Coordinating and attending in-person public meetings at the NCTCOG main campus in Arlington and throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth region
Supporting the implementation of public involvement strategies and tactics for special transportation and air quality-related projects
Utilizing the department’s virtual public engagement platform to host online and hybrid public meetings
Coordinating with department staff on responses to public comments and preparing monthly comment reports
Evaluating communication and outreach strategies specifically related to department public involvement efforts through data tracking and analysis
Contributing to creative and innovative ideas for improving the public involvement process
Supporting the implementation of marketing and public relations strategies for educational campaigns whose main target audiences are members of the Dallas-Fort Worth business community
Coordinating business outreach efforts, including site visits and stakeholder meetings
Serving as a Transportation Department representative by attending committee meetings and events

Skills/Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher and Outlook
Familiarity with Adobe Communications Cloud and design software
Strong communication, both verbal and written, and interpersonal skills
Detail-oriented, highly organized, with an ability to manage multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline-driven environment without diminishing quality of work
Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Experience

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field, which is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor’s degree (i.e., strategic communications, public relations, marketing, public administration or a related field of study)
Over one year of work-related experience

Starting Salary Range

Minimum of $55,601.96 - $66,722.35 annually

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a voluntary association of, by and for local governments and was established to assist in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit and coordinating for sound regional development. NCTCOG's purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication and make joint decisions. Since 1974, NCTCOG has served as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area and is responsible for developing transportation plans and programs that address the complex needs of the rapidly growing area. The planning area for transportation includes the 12 counties of Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant and Wise.

The agency offers generous benefits, a friendly atmosphere with open communication for cooperative decision making and challenging opportunities. The environment encourages both individual and team growth, responsibility and innovation.

NCTCOG is recognized as a military-friendly employer and values the knowledge, experience and skills acquired during a military service career. All qualified veterans are invited to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other classifications covered under federal, state, or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Background Check & Drug Testing:

All selected candidates must undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Background checks include national criminal background check, employment history, motor vehicle record check, social security verification, education verification, and other elements as needed. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug free. In order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG, selected candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background check and drug screening.

E-Verify:

The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Statement Concerning Employment in a Job Not Covered by Social Security:

• NCTCOG participates in a defined contribution plan as an alternative to Social Security. NCTCOG offers mandatory and elective retirement plans that have been developed specifically for public-sector retirement plan participants.

• Be advised if you are hired by NCTCOG, your earnings from this job are not covered under Social Security (i.e., you will not pay Social Security taxes). This means that you will not earn credits for Social Security retirement or disability benefits in this job. If you retire or become disabled, and you are eligible for a Social Security benefit based on other work, your earnings from this job will not be used to compute your Social Security benefit. Your earnings from this job are subject to Medicare taxes and will count for purposes of the Medicare program. For more information on how you may qualify for Social Security benefits, visit www.ssa.gov.

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