Senior Public Communications Officer

DC Government; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

District of Columbia Government seeks a communications leader for the DHCD Office of the Director. The role directs department-wide public information programs and develops long-range strategies to engage diverse audiences across the district.

The incumbent serves as the department's principal spokesperson, advises executive leadership on messaging, and coordinates with agencies, stakeholders, and housing partners to ensure consistent communications.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade.

Responsibilities

• Directs and administers comprehensive Department-wide public information and communications programs to inform, educate, and engage the public, news media, employees, stakeholders, and other audiences regarding DHCD's mission, programs, policies, initiatives, and services.
• Develops and implements short- and long-range communications, public information, media relations, marketing, and community outreach strategies to support Department objectives and priorities.
• Serves as the Department's principal spokesperson and responds to media inquiries by providing accurate, timely, and authoritative information concerning Department programs, activities, policies, and initiatives.
• Advises the Director, executive leadership, and senior program officials on communications strategies, public messaging, media relations, emerging issues, and methods for communicating complex or sensitive Department information to diverse audiences.
• Coordinates with the Director, executive staff, Department divisions, other District government agencies, community organizations, housing stakeholders, and other external partners to develop consistent messaging and promote public understanding of Department programs and initiatives.

Skills

Public information

Media relations

Communications strategy

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

District of Columbia Government seeks a communications leader for the DHCD Office of the Director. The role directs department-wide public information programs and develops long-range strategies to engage diverse audiences across the district.

The incumbent serves as the department's principal spokesperson, advises executive leadership on messaging, and coordinates with agencies, stakeholders, and housing partners to ensure consistent communications.