Communications Coordinator (Public Safety)

Collier County, FL; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Collier County is seeking a professional to provide strategic public information and communication support across the Communications, Government and Public Affairs Division. You will serve as a consultant to managers and departments, coordinate with the county's strategic plan, assist with budgeting, and help ensure compliance with state and federal mandates.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree and related experience; fingerprinting is also required, with the potential for deployment during

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two (2) years of related experience.
• Candidates without a degree should possess four (4) additional years of related experience.
• Fingerprinting required.

Responsibilities

• Advises County managers, Department Heads, Directors, and employees regarding public information programs and services.
• Synchronizes communications efforts with the County’s strategic plan and long-range goals.
• Assists with program budget development, including revenue tracking and expenditure monitoring.
• Assists legislative staff to ensure agency awareness of new state and federal mandates.
• Recommends and monitors performance metrics to evaluate communication effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
• Recommends and participates in the development and implementation of Department/Division goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Strategic communications

Budgeting

Performance metrics

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long-term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

Provides professional and technical support for the County’s public information and communication initiatives. Individuals working in this role may be assigned to the Communications, Government and Public Affairs Division, or in support of an assigned Department or Division. Work includes coordination of operational programs to support organizational objectives, including strategic communication, media relations and multimedia production to enhance the County’s public presence and ensure transparent information dissemination. Assignments may include performing functions across multiple media fields such as photography, print, radio, public relations, audio and video production, broadcasting, and/or audio/visual conferencing; positions in this class may specialize in one or more of these fields.

Responsibilities

• Serves as an advisor/consultant to County managers, Department Heads, Directors, and employees regarding assigned public information programs and services.
• Synchronizes communications efforts with the County’s overarching strategic plan and long-range goals.
• Assists with program budget development, including revenue tracking and expenditure monitoring.
• Assists legislative staff to ensure agency awareness of new state and federal mandates.
• Recommends and monitors performance metrics to evaluate communication effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
• Recommends and participates in the development and implementation of Department/Division goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two (2) years of related experience.
• Candidates without a degree should possess four (4) additional years of related experience.
• Fingerprinting required.

• Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County’s Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis.
• This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.