Regional Public Affairs Director, Northwest Texas

Texas Department of Transportation; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement Op

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Northwest Texas Communications Director to lead a team of public information professionals and tell the TxDOT story. The PIO Section Director oversees seven districts, crisis communications, internal and external messaging, and serves as an advisor to TxDOT leadership.

The role requires strategic leadership, staff development, budgeting, media relations, and coordination of high-profile events across the region.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, or related field.
• 5 years public relations, communications, or related experience.
• Must have two (2) years supervisory/managerial experience.
• Graduate education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee seven TxDOT districts in Northwest Texas, from Amarillo to Fort Worth.
• Oversee crisis communications and messaging strategy for the region.
• Advise TxDOT leadership and serve as district spokesperson to media.
• Direct staff, budgeting, and long-range planning for the section.
• Coordinate with media, events, and VIP visits across districts.

Skills

Public speaking

Research methods

Public relations

Budgeting

Media relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/English/Public Relations

Tools

Audio-visual equipment

Photography equipment

Computers/ software

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Northwest Texas Communications Director to lead a team of public information professionals and tell the TxDOT story. The PIO Section Director oversees seven districts, crisis communications, internal and external messaging, and serves as an advisor to TxDOT leadership.

The role requires strategic leadership, staff development, budgeting, media relations, and coordination of high-profile events across the region.