Public Affairs Coordinator

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Act as department communication liaison with news media, elected officials, staff, government jurisdictions, community partners, other agencies, and the public; develop and communicate department’s mission, vision, and values; anticipate public interest and reaction to events that may impact the county or community; network with journalists to promote the county’s story.
• Serve as department spokesperson for major issues and projects including road closures, emergency preparedness, county transportation capital projects, and other public involvement issues; coordinate with communication staff to develop strategies and objectives and prepare briefings; communicate with county representatives in the Oregon Legislature and Oregon Congressional delegation.
• Provide information about county programs and issues; convey county policies, values, and positions; promote transparency; demonstrate local government officials’ judicious use of taxpayer funding through reports to employees, the community, and the media.
• Prepare briefings, write content, issue position statements; coordinate public records and information requests; ensure reporters have access to program information.

• Provide technical assistance and consultation to the chair, board, and department directors; research and analyze politically sensitive information including county business, labor practices and negotiations, personnel issues, and budget strategies; recommend and manage internal and external communication strategies and objectives; act as representative on committees, interagency task forces, and special projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEVEL AND TYPE OF WORK AND/OR SUPERVISION:

Public Affairs Coordinator

• Journey Level
• Professional
• Perform the full range of duties, working independently, applying well-developed subject knowledge, and exercising judgment and initiative.
• Receive occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise.
• Fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.
• Work is reviewed based on compliance, appropriateness, and effectiveness in meeting goals and deadlines.
• Receive general supervision from manager or staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Requirements are determined at the time of recruitment based on responsibilities of the individual position and business needs of the department.

Public Affairs Coordinator

Training and experience for journey level, professional classifications are typically equivalent to a bachelor's degree and one (1) to four (4) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency 5-8 years of qualifying training and/or experience).

Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, have a valid driver license, and/or additional training, licenses, or certificates.