Community Relations Manager- Flood Control District (0726)

Nature of Work

Under general supervision performs work of considerable difficulty in planning, organizing, and coordinating a variety of administrative projects and assignments; performs related work as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Driving
• Sitting
• Working with and around others
• Dealing with interruptions
• Repetitive motion (hand/wrist) for computer work
• Vision acuity (near) for routine office and customer service duties
• Hearing and speech for ordinary conversation
• Finger dexterity for typing and paperwork

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree in public administration, public relations, journalism, or related field, and five years of progressively responsible administrative experience, including at least two years of public relations related experience
• OR Bachelor's Degree in public administration, public relations, journalism, or related field, and four years of progressively responsible administrative experience, including at least two years of public relations related experience
• OR Six years of progressively responsible administrative experience, including at least two years of public relations related experience
• OR Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position

Preferred Qualifications

• Considerable Knowledge Of Principles and practices of public administration, communication, and management
• Research methods, techniques, and report presentation
• Project management
• Business English and report writing
• Spreadsheets and database management
• Record keeping and file management
• Media Communications

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of public administration, communication, and management
• Research methods, techniques, and report presentation
• Project management
• Business English and report writing
• Spreadsheets and database management
• Record keeping and file management
• Media Communications
• Working Knowledge Of:
• Desktop publishing software with some layout and design skills
• Website Management
• Skill In:
• The use of computers and standard office equipment
• Ability To:
• Represent the department and present accurate information to news media and the public in an interesting and professional manner
• Meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public, elected and appointed officials, employees, and the news media
• Conduct research, make sound administrative analysis, and prepare reports relating to policy and management issues
• Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing

Coconino County Employee Benefits

• Vacation/Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Health Care Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Pre-Tax Deduction Plan
• Sick Leave Conversion Plan
• Personal Day Purchase Program
• Vacation Sell Back Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program
• Long-Term Disability
• Az State Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-going Training Opportunities
• Free bus transportation/EcoPass bus pass
• Elective Coverage
• Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tax-deferred investment program
• Accidental and Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability