Director of Policy Analysis & Communications

Full salary range $59.79 to $99.88 hourly.
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Policy Analysis, Planning or Evaluation or related field and four (4) years of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions, with three (3) of those years in a leadership or supervisory role.
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Policy Analysis, Planning or Evaluation or related field and six (6) years of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions, with three (3) of those years in a leadership or supervisory role.
Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver’s license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.

Under general direction, directs the development, implementation, and maintenance of county-wide internal and external communications and engagement, intergovernmental relations, data practices, policy oversight, and management analysis including strategy, continuous improvement, and data management. Directs complex projects across county operations. Directs the development and implementation of plans, programs, and policies. Develops and maintains a service-oriented approach and creatively supports the quality initiatives of the organization and the community.

Leverages the strengths of team members, clarifies roles and responsibilities, and develops employees to reach optimal goals. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

• Leads individuals and teams, builds and maintains engagement, and nurtures a culture of growth to promote a work environment where every employee can reach their full potential.
• Recommends hiring, promotions, and assignments for team members, and provides regular and timely feedback. Manages employee performance, documentation, and disciplinary actions.
• Provides leadership to teams. Ensures team performance is aligned to the strategic goals of the department.
• Oversees the county-wide strategic plan that includes activities, outcomes, and results.
• Oversees the development of the county’s federal and state legislative agenda and other governmental relations.
• Leads the development and implementation of the county’s public communications, to include website, social media, media relations, and supporting methods and teams, as well as employee communications. plan.
• Oversees data practices policies and practice, to include fulfillment of public data requests and data retention schedules, as well as oversight of countywide policy committee.
• Oversees community engagement for the county through centralized processes and collaborates with departments on both external and internal engagement.
• Advises elected officials, directors, managers, supervisors, and employees regarding policy, analysis, and communication issues.
• Conducts research and presents recommendations to the County Board of Commissioners, County Administrator and Department Directors.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of policy, analysis, and communication in the public sector.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of effective public relations and interrelationships with community groups and agencies, private businesses and firms and other levels of government.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, research, and evaluation principles and practices.
• Knowledge of business process improvement and performance measurement theories and principles.
• Knowledge of governmental functions and organizational and…