Safety Press Officer (Transportation Community Relations Coordinator 2)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Safety Press Officer for PennDOT to promote safety through strategic communications and community outreach. You will collaborate with media, civic groups, and district staff to share information that helps reduce crashes and save lives, while leading safety campaigns and educational efforts.

The role emphasizes teamwork, content creation, media liaison, and program development across districts, including teen driving and weather hazards, with telework options

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Transportation Community Relations Coordinator or four years of public relations experience with a bachelor’s degree.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Safety Promotion: Support district safety initiatives and outreach.
• Media Coordination: Monitor coverage and serve as district spokesperson.
• Program Development: Create safety programs on teen driving and weather hazards.
• Public Outreach: Engage media, civic groups, and communities to promote safe driving.
• Content Creation: Write press releases and update safety materials and social channels.
• Partnership Building: Maintain communication with safety partners and district staff.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Community outreach

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Social media

Job description

THE POSITION

Would you thrive in a career where you could use your communication skills to inspire safer travel and connect with communities? As a Safety Press Officer with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), you will have the exciting opportunity to promote safety through communication and community outreach. In this role, you will work with media outlets, civic organizations, and district staff to share information that helps reduce crashes and save lives. You will take part in safety campaigns and support various efforts to educate the public. If you are a strong team player who is ready to make a positive impact, we want you on our team!

THE POSITION

Would you thrive in a career where you could use your communication skills to inspire safer travel and connect with communities? As a Safety Press Officer with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), you will have the exciting opportunity to promote safety through communication and community outreach. In this role, you will work with media outlets, civic organizations, and district staff to share information that helps reduce crashes and save lives. You will take part in safety campaigns and support various efforts to educate the public. If you are a strong team player who is ready to make a positive impact, we want you on our team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports community engagement, media relations, and safety promotion throughout the district. Your primary responsibilities will focus on sharing information, coordinating programs, and working with partners to encourage safer travel. As a Safety Press Officer, you will perform the following duties:

• Safety Promotion: Support district safety initiatives and assist law enforcement agencies with outreach efforts
• Media Coordination: Monitor news coverage, respond to concerns, and serve as a district spokesperson
• Program Development: Create and administer safety programs for topics such as teen driving, weather hazards, and aggressive driving
• Public Outreach: Engage with the media, civic groups, and communities to promote safe driving habits
• Content Creation: Write press releases, publish safety materials, and update website and social media content
• Partnership Building: Maintain communication with community groups, safety partners, and district personnel to support safety efforts

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 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS), per manager's approval.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week, per manager's approval. 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 Bridgeville. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview .
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

QUALIFICATIONS

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. 7103) 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.