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CITY OF HOUSTON - DONALD J FLEMING ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - COMMUNICATIONS (EXE LEV) in Houston, Texas
- Directs and manages personnel in performing functions related to both internal and external communications of Houston Public Works.
- Represents the Department or City in a variety of internal/external settings, always promoting the organization in a positive way.
- Oversees budget and fiscal management for the Communications Team.
- Ability to adapt and manage change effectively.
- Manages Department Reception area on 25th Floor.
- Regularly reviews external and internal communications practices, procedures, and policies and develops or suggests revisions as needed.
- Develops, implements, and monitors systems and procedures necessary to ensure effective and efficient operations within the team.
- Evaluates Department and Service Line needs compared to internal resources and recommends implementation by employees (either in the Service Lines or within the Communications Team)or external resources.
- Hires, supervises, trains, coaches, and develops employees to perform assigned job duties, including implementation of necessary discipline.
- Defines job duties for employees within the Communications Team.
- Develops HEAR plans and perform annual and scheduled evaluations with job duties for each individual employee.
- Directs and reviews work performed by the Communications Team, as well as work prepared by Service Line outreach/engagement teams.
- Supports preparation of Department presentations at Council, Council Committees, Public Meetings, etc.
- Supports preparation of Department publications such as Houston Water's Consumer Confidence Report.
Workweek Details:
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field.
A Master's Degree
may be substituted for two years of experience.
Background Requirements:
- Candidates must pass a drug screen and background check. Convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. However, company policy does not permit the employment of candidates with some classes/types of convictions.
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