Chief Public Affairs Officer

## Chief Public Affairs Officer Apply locations:
Cannon Building time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
July 12, 2026 (9 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR103254#
** Department
* * Department of Health#
** Division
* * Public Relations & Information#
** Salary**$99,895.00 - $#
** Job Profile
** JC-- Chief Public Affairs Officer (Non-Union Executive Branch)#
** Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours
** Monday - Friday; 9:00am - 4:30pm with weekend and after-hours as needed.
** Non-Standard
**** Restricted/Limited to Federal funding**#
** Job

Requisition Number
** JR103254 Chief Public Affairs Officer (Open)#
** Pay Grade
** C00137 A#
** Classification
* * Chief Public Affairs Officer#
** Class Definition
**** GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
** To serve in a highly responsible policy and communications capacity to the Director; to develop and implement the organizational brand strategy and provide guidance and assistance in the development of communications campaigns; to represent the Director, as needed, in communications and agreements with federal, state and local officials on matters relating to the department; to develop and maintain a continuous liaison with and between the department, the General Assembly, and other government officials;

to develop and implement a strategic communications program that includes activities such as constituent and legislative affairs, media relations and planning, digital marketing communications, community outreach, and employee communications.
** SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
** Works under the general direction of the Director with considerable latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement; assignments are subject to review for results obtained and adherence to rules, regulations, and prescribed policies and procedures.
** SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
** Plans supervise and reviews the work of subordinates and exercises functional supervision over other staff positions assigned to assist in performance and execution of any specific project.
** ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
*** To serve in a highly responsible policy and communications capacity to the Director.
* To develop and implement the organizational brand strategy and provide guidance and assistance in the development of communications campaigns.
* To represent the Director, as needed, in communications and agreements with federal, state and local officials on matters relating to the department.
* To be responsible for developing and maintaining a continuous liaison with and between the various divisions of the Department, other state agencies, the General Assembly, and the Congressional Delegation.
* To develop and implement a strategic communications program that includes activities such as constituent and legislative affairs, media relations and planning, digital marketing communications, community outreach, and employee communications.
* To schedule, staff, and prepare the Director for briefings with internal and external parties, including federal, state, and local officials; community groups; media; and other stakeholder groups.
* To be responsible for the preparation and coordination of assignments and special projects which require departmental policy approval and authorization prior to implementation.
* To contact divisional officials for the purpose of obtaining information and recommendations for the use of the Director in planning, coordinating and directing the various communications services of the Department; to consult with such officials regarding legislation and existing laws and regulations for the purpose of obtaining recommendations relating to their purpose, content and need.
* To provide information to governmental officials, the public or interested parties in accordance with the established policies.
* To serve as the principal source within the Department for the preparation and release of media information material in accordance with instructions and policies.
* To be responsible for researching, writing and editing news releases, articles, and feature materials for use of the news media and advertising agencies; to schedule a continuous flow of…