About this position
<span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted">At the City of Commerce City, we are more than just a municipality; we are a vibrant, growing community with a unique story to tell. We are seeking a visionary Deputy Director of Public Affairs to be the chief architect of our public narrative. <span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted">You won't just be executing plans; you'll be developing them from the ground up to shape our reputation, engage our diverse stakeholders, and support our city’s ambitious goals. You will lead a talented team and oversee media relations, crisis response, marketing, and community outreach. We need a proactive leader who can monitor the public landscape, anticipate challenges, and ensure the City’s voice is clear, consistent, and trusted.</span></span><br><br><span><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2945/jobpostings/image/20250627143546_NeoGov - Job Banners - 2025-06-27T150657.000.png" style="width: 800px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" data-uw-rm-alt="HD"></span><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;" id="isPasted"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">Hiring salary is dependent upon experience.</strong> </strong></div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;"><strong data-uw-rm-sr="" style=" font-weight: 700;">The hiring range is $117,025.12 - $130,027.91 / annually</strong><strong style=" font-weight: 700;"><span style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;"><br><br>We care about our employees and offer a generous </span></strong><a href="https://flimp.live/CoCC-2025-Benefits-Fair" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://flimp.live/CoCC-2025-Benefits-Fair" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" style=" text-decoration: underline; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;"><u>benefits package</u></strong></strong></a><strong style=" font-weight: 700;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;"><u>: </u></strong></strong><span style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;">Health & wellness benefits, 8% retirement contribution match and 3% 457 Deferred Compensation match, general leave, work/life balance, and more. </span></div><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: left;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;">We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success, and we are committed to creating a supportive and welcoming work environment for all of our employees. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply for this position today. </span><span style=" color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px;">Be A Part Of It and contribute to the vibrant growth and development of Commerce City as we strive to provide exceptional services and foster a thriving community.</span></p><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ccco/classspecs/1764440" target="_blank" tabindex="0" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ccco/classspecs/1641608" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" style=" text-decoration: underline; color: inherit;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;"><u>Please review the full job description here!</u></strong></a></div><br>
<span>A bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, political science, or a related field is required. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of eight years of experience in public affairs, media relations, or a related discipline, with a proven track record of managing high-profile communications. </span><br><br><br><span><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2945/jobpostings/image/Be A Part Of It - Footer_Final (2).png" data-id="null" data-name="Be A Part Of It - Footer_Final (2).png" alt="" data-url="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2945/jobpostings/image/Be A Part Of It - Footer_Final (2).png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-uw-rm-alt-original="Be A Part Of It - Footer_Final (2).png" data-uw-rm-alt="CT"></span><br><br><p style="margin: 0in 0in 15px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;"><em>Process Overview:</em></strong></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 15px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">Apply Today: </strong>We ask that you complete and submit an online application <strong style=" font-weight: 700;">AND INCLUDE A RESUME AND COVER LETTER, </strong>which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">Qualification Review: </strong>HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">Application Review: </strong>Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring manager, who will review and evaluate application materials.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;"><span style=" color: inherit;">Interview(s):</span></strong><span style=" color: inherit;">We aim to schedule interviews with candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and pass the application review.<strong style=" font-weight: 700;"> </strong></span></p><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><br>Tentative</strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;"> Recruitment Timeline:</strong></span><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">Deadline to apply - July 16th</strong></div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">Zoom Interviews - Week of July 21st</strong></div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">Panel Interviews - Week of July 28th </strong></div>
<span>A bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, political science, or a related field is required. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of eight years of experience in public affairs, media relations, or a related discipline, with a proven track record of managing high-profile communications. </span><br><br><br><span><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2945/jobpostings/image/Be A Part Of It - Footer_Final (2).png" data-id="null" data-name="Be A Part Of It - Footer_Final (2).png" alt="" data-url="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2945/jobpostings/image/Be A Part Of It - Footer_Final (2).png" style="width: 1000px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" data-uw-rm-alt-original="Be A Part Of It - Footer_Final (2).png" data-uw-rm-alt="CT"></span><br><br><p style="margin: 0in 0in 15px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;"><em>Process Overview:</em></strong></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 15px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">Apply Today: </strong>We ask that you complete and submit an online application <strong style=" font-weight: 700;">AND INCLUDE A RESUME AND COVER LETTER, </strong>which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">Qualification Review: </strong>HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">Application Review: </strong>Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring manager, who will review and evaluate application materials.</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;"><span style=" color: inherit;">Interview(s):</span></strong><span style=" color: inherit;">We aim to schedule interviews with candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and pass the application review.<strong style=" font-weight: 700;"> </strong></span></p><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><br>Tentative</strong><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;"> Recruitment Timeline:</strong></span><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">Deadline to apply - July 16th</strong></div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">Zoom Interviews - Week of July 21st</strong></div><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">Panel Interviews - Week of July 28th </strong></div>
Salary Information
$$46.30 - $$78.72
Hourly Wage