District 8-0 Press Officer (Transportation Community Relations Coordinator 2)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Community Relations Coordinator 2 for District 8-0 to shape how communities stay informed about transportation projects and safety efforts. You will lead information flow, engage media partners and civic leaders, and highlight program accomplishments.

As District 8-0 Press Officer, you will supervise a community relations team, coordinate with police and schools, and develop materials for outreach across multiple platforms

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Transportation Community Relations Coordinator 1 or four years in public relations / related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Media coordination as District 8-0 Press Officer and liaison with outlets and public officials.
• Develop and support citizen involvement activities and public communications.
• Prepare website updates, social media posts, and Letters to the Editor.
• Coordinate safety messaging with police, schools, and community groups.
• Explain project impacts to communities and present key information clearly.
• Supervise a community relations team responsible for outreach and media coordination.

Skills

Public relations

Media coordination

Communication

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

THE POSITION

Would you enjoy a career where you could shape how communities stay informed about vital transportation projects and safety efforts? As a Transportation Community Relations Coordinator 2 for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, you will help lead the flow of information that keeps communities informed and confident in District 8-0 projects. This position serves as the District 8-0 Press Officer and allows you to collaborate with media partners, civic leaders, and the public to highlight key accomplishments and safety programs. You will build strong relationships and support effective outreach across many communication platforms.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on leading communication efforts that share District 8-0 transportation updates, safety actions, and project information with the public and news media. It combines public outreach, message development, media coordination, and guidance of communication staff. As the District 8-0 Press Officer, you will perform the following duties:

• Media Coordination: Serve as the District 8 Press Officer and act as spokesperson while managing relationships with news outlets and public officials
• Public Outreach: Develop and support citizen involvement activities and prepare materials such as advertisements and publicity programs for community engagement
• Content Development: Prepare correspondence, website updates, social media posts, and Letters to the Editor to communicate district initiatives and viewpoints
• Safety Promotion: Promote driver performance improvement efforts by coordinating with police, schools, volunteer groups, and community organizations
• Project Communication: Work with technical staff to explain project impacts to communities and develop methods for presenting key information
• Staff Supervision: Supervise a community relations team responsible for outreach, safety messaging, and media coordination

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $60,538.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience as a Transportation Community Relations Coordinator 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) ; or
• Four years of public relations experience promoting programs through mass media, or community organizing experience; and a bachelor’s degree ; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training .

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
• 1. provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.