Safety Press Officer (Transportation Community Relations Coordinator 2)

Would you thrive in a career where you could use your communication skills to inspire safer travel and connect with communities? As a Safety Press Officer with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), you will have the exciting opportunity to promote safety through communication and community outreach. In this role, you will work with media outlets, civic organizations, and district staff to share information that helps reduce crashes and save lives. You will take part in safety campaigns and support various efforts to educate the public. If you are a strong team player who is ready to make a positive impact, we want you on our team!

This position supports community engagement, media relations, and safety promotion throughout the district. Your primary responsibilities will focus on sharing information, coordinating programs, and working with partners to encourage safer travel. As a Safety Press Officer, you will perform the following duties:

• Safety Promotion: Support district safety initiatives and assist law enforcement agencies with outreach efforts
• Media Coordination: Monitor news coverage, respond to concerns, and serve as a district spokesperson
• Program Development: Create and administer safety programs for topics such as teen driving, weather hazards, and aggressive driving
• Public Outreach: Engage with the media, civic groups, and communities to promote safe driving habits
• Content Creation: Write press releases, publish safety materials, and update website and social media content
• Partnership Building: Maintain communication with community groups, safety partners, and district personnel to support safety efforts

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS), per manager's approval.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week, per manager's approval. 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 Bridgeville. 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:

• Two years of experience as a Transportation Community Relations Coordinator 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of public relations experience promoting programs through mass media, or community organizing experience; and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and 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.

Veterans:

• 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.