Communications Director

This contract is responsible for developing and recommending the communications and public relations strategies of the Chief of Police.  This position is also responsible for the management, daily operations of the Public Affairs Office, to include the supervision of all employees assigned.

This a contract position currently approved until June 30, 2026, with an option for renewal. A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in journalism, communications, or a related field and five years of professional experience in researching, analyzing, organizing and preparing written information for dissemination to the print and broadcast news media, two of which must have involved planning and conducting the organization's program to disseminate information to the general public regarding its activities.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Online applications must be received via Government Jobs no later than 1630 hours on the closing date. Those received after the closing date will not be considered. 
2. All first time users must create an account on www.governmentjobs.com before applying.
3. Only online applications shall be accepted.
4. Please explain your work duties in detail. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected.
5. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at a regionally-accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, a foreign credential evaluation (FCE) must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.