Community Engagement Manager - Transportation

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and manages community engagement programs and initiatives in alignment with department goals and priorities;
• Manages and administers operational and program activities supporting community engagement and evaluates program effectiveness and success;
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other county departments, public and private agencies, organizations and groups to achieve program goals and objectives;
• Oversees communication efforts with community members, working collaboratively with marketing and support teams and serving as a program contact person associated with community awareness activities;
• Reviews and analyzes routine and special reports detailing the status and/or success of the program, prepares recommendations and/or initiates corrective action;
• Develops, writes and administers the program's annual budget, prepares program-related financial forecasts and identifies funding sources to support program activities;
• Develops, negotiates, monitors, and administers contracts, intergovernmental agreements, and/or financial and service agreements for the program managed;
• Analyzes federal, state and local legislation and ensures program compliance with applicable regulations and policies;
• Directs organizational and management studies for the purpose of identifying problems and alternative solutions to the problems;
• Supervises and mentors program staff and volunteers, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a program-related field, as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four years of professional level experience in coordinating, monitoring, administering or managing program or specialized work unit activities.
• (Relevant professional level experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• OR:
• Four years of experience with Pima County in a professional administrative classification INCLUDING one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred

• Minimum twelve (12) years experience in public relations.
• Minimum ten (10) years experience supervising a public relations and/or community outreach team.
• Minimum ten (10) years experience coordinating public meetings, preparing PowerPoint presentations, public speaking, and meeting facilitation.
• Minimum ten (10) years experience creating detailed reports, memoranda/letters, and email responses regarding community outreach.
• Minimum ten (10) years experience writing and implementing public outreach plans and monitoring and adjusting for optimal effectiveness.