DEP - DEPUTY COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR - 37001490

Requisition No: 853205 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: DEP - DEPUTY COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR - 37001490

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37001490 

Salary:  $75,000 to $85,000 

Posting Closing Date: 07/06/2025 

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“DEPUTY COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR”

COMMUNICATIONS ADMINISTRATOR

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Deputy Communications Director will assist and support the Director of Communications in managing and implementing internal and external strategic communications, marketing and public relations programs to support the department's mission, vision and values. This position reports to the Director of Communications within the Office of Communications. Responsibilities include:

• Under the guidance of the Director of Communications, assist in developing a comprehensive communication strategy to engage and inform, increase public understanding and maintain positive relationships with various stakeholders, community-based organizations, community members, advisory committees, government agencies and media.
• Provides direct and indirect supervision under the leadership of the Director of Communications of assigned communications staff responsible for designing and producing communications for events, community engagement and outreach, project information, education, internal communications and digital media.
• Oversees the content and continuity of the department's social media channels and website with consistent and accurate information and messaging that positively reflects the department.
• Collaborates with the Director of Communications in the planning and preparing speeches, scripts and other documents for departmental leadership.
• Assists with coordinating media training to prepare staff, conduct media tours and arrange speaking engagements for the departmental leadership and senior staff as appropriate.
• Assists with reviewing proactive and reactive external messaging, including responding to press inquiries, producing press releases and statements of articles, and coordinating press conferences and media events on a local and state level.
• Develops policies, procedures and strategies to be followed when communicating to audiences within and outside the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of best practices in communication, marketing, public relations and emergency communication.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Ability to maintain composure and meet deadlines in stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 4 years of verifiable related experience in communications, media relations, public affairs, or a related field.  Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.

• Valid Driver’s License

 

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates that:

• Have five to seven years of progressive experience with communication and marketing
• Have a minimum of five years supervising staff or overseeing stakeholder relationships.

 

Pay:

$75,000 to $85,000

 

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advanc