Deputy Communications Director 2

Become the next Deputy Communications Director 2 for the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. This role lets you guide the way information is shared with visitors and residents throughout the state. You will support efforts that highlight natural resources and public programs. Bring your energy and passion to a mission that makes a positive difference.

This role leads communication efforts that support public understanding and engagement across the agency. It brings together writing, planning, and coordination to promote consistent messaging. As a Deputy Communications Director 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Media Preparation: Prepare informational and educational materials for wide public use
• Communication Strategy: Support planning and coordination of agency communication efforts
• Brand Oversight: Guide a consistent creative style across agency properties
• Content Development: Write and edit releases, speeches, and digital material of high visibility
• Event Support: Assist with planning and executing media events such as conferences and ceremonies
• Photo Management: Help maintain organized photographic records of agency activities

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week. 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 Harrisburg. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of experience in preparing public relations promotion through all media; and a bachelor's degree with major course work in journalism, communications, English, or a related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must have experience writing and editing public-facing communications such as news releases, talking points, webpages, or social media content.
• You must have experience managing or coordinating communications projects.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Experience developing or supporting media events (e.g., press conferences, ribbon cuttings, public announcements).
• Experience with brand management or implementing visual/creative standards across an organization.
• Experience in photography, digital content creation, or with tools such as Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience supporting executive-level leadership by preparing written materials for senior officials

How to Apply:

• Your application must include a resume.
• You must attach a resume to your application for review by the hiring manager. However, the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

• 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.