District 8-0 Press Officer (Transportation Community Relations Coordinator 2)

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District 8-0 Press Officer (Transportation Community Relations Coordinator 2)

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District 8-0 Press Officer (Transportation Community Relations Coordinator 2)

Salary

$60,538.00 - $92,010.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-56612

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

TR Dstr Off 800

Opening Date

08/21/2026

Closing Date

9/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

05890

Position Number

00066802

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

A3

Pay Group

ST07

Bureau / Division Code

00080800

Bureau / Division

Transportation District 8-0

Worksite Address

2140 Herr Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17103

Contact Name

Kevin Keefe

Contact Email

KKEEFE@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
Would you enjoy a career where you could shape how communities stay informed about vital transportation projects and safety efforts?  As a Transportation Community Relations Coordinator 2 for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, you will help lead the flow of information that keeps communities informed and confident in District 8-0 projects. This position serves as the District 8-0 Press Officer and allows you to collaborate with media partners, civic leaders, and the public to highlight key accomplishments and safety programs.  You will build strong relationships and support effective outreach across many communication platforms.  Apply today to make a visible impact on public understanding and transportation awareness throughout the region!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on leading communication efforts that share District 8-0 transportation updates, safety actions, and project information with the public and news media.  It combines public outreach, message development, media coordination, and guidance of communication staff.  As the District 8-0 Press Officer, you will perform the following duties:Media Coordination: Serve as the District 8 Press Officer and act as spokesperson while managing relationships with news outlets and public officialsPublic Outreach: Develop and support citizen involvement activities and prepare materials such as advertisements and publicity programs for community engagementContent Development: Prepare correspondence, website updates, social media posts, and Letters to the Editor to communicate district initiatives and viewpointsSafety Promotion: Promote driver performance improvement efforts by coordinating with police, schools, volunteer groups, and community organizationsProject Communication: Work with technical staff to explain project impacts to communities and develop methods for presenting key informationStaff Supervision: Supervise a community relations team responsible for outreach, safety messaging, and media coordinationInterested in learning more?  Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.Telework: Y