Title: Marketing & Communications Manager #00010

State Role Title: Public Rels/Marketing Spec III

Hiring Range: $80,000 - $95,000.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Fire Programs

Location: Dept of Fire Programs

Agency Website: www.vafire.com

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

THE ORGANIZATION
The Virginia Department of Fire Programs serves the citizens of the Commonwealth by enhancing public safety through supplemental funding to local governments, education, and training to first responders, fire prevention and life safety education through community risk reduction and statewide fire code enforcement.

THE POSITION
VDFP is seeking an experienced professional who can promote VDFP’s business communication strategies. Are you a public relations professional who always thinks strategically, is knowledgeable of industry related multimedia applications and software, and has creative graphic design skills? Are you a team player who can contribute individually towards the development, implementation, and management of both internal and external communications initiatives? If this is you, hit the "apply button” now!

The Marketing and Communications Manager will be based the out of Glen Allen, VA, and serves as VDFP’s public information officer (PIO). This position will be responsible for but not limited to coordinating project management activities for the executive leadership team; enhancing strategic partnerships with internal and external customers to ensure clear communications are developed; and managing, marketing, and developing the agency’s social media presence, printed materials, and e-mail list service. The incumbent of this position will also manage agency public and media relations, marketing campaigns, and coordinate agency public awareness events around the Commonwealth. The marketing and Communications Manager will also act as the agency FOIA officer and manages the FIOA request database; leads the coordination, execution, marketing, and procurement activities related to the agency's annual memorial service; and develops marketing and communications strategies to promote the agency and to align the agency’s strategic plan.

Minimum Qualifications

· Experience demonstrating considerable knowledge of public communications, public affairs, and marketing.
· Considerable experience demonstrating the ability to coordinate/manage events and projects.
· Experience demonstrating the ability to develop/create language for press releases, brochures, articles. newsletters, and speech talking points.
· Experience demonstrating knowledge and skill using Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, and other related software, or experience demonstrating the ability to rapidly acquire proficiency.
· Work experience demonstrating oral communication skills with the ability to speak at meetings and events as needed.
· Experience demonstrating the ability to partner/collaborate with diverse work groups to include executives and other public information officials.
· Experience demonstrating the ability to lead, supervise, and provide guidance for subordinate employees.
· Experience developing and managing an organization's social media presence.
· Demonstrated capabilities with the Microsoft-Office products including MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS­ PowerPoint and MS-Outlook.

Additional Considerations

· A work history demonstrating extensive experience and knowledge of public communications, public affairs, and marketing.
· Extensive knowledge of project management and its application to state government; project management certification desired.
· Experience managing and coordinating FOIA and Media inquiries.
· Experience photographing events and activities desired.
· Knowledge, skills and abilities in graphic design.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Criminal History: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Other: Must be eligible for employment in the State of Virginia and at least 18 years of age. A one-year probationary period is required of all newly hired or re-hired employees to the State.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55pm on the closing date through the Recruitment Management System (RMS). Applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State applications and or in resumes. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application, resume, or other relevant documents provided; therefore, it is essential for applicants to supply detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application/resume, or a state application/resume lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS Account to check the status of your application for this position.

You may apply for this position at Home (virginia.gov) Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact Ethel White at (804) 249-1992 for assistance. VETERANS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Taris Harmon

Phone: 804-292-6482

Email: taris.harmon@dhrm.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.