Communications Director - Communication Manager 2

Initial Posting Date:

09/04/2025

Application Deadline:

09/21/2025

Agency:

Department of Revenue

Salary Range:

$7,353 - $11,373

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Communications Director - Communication Manager 2

Job Description:

Why Join Us

Oregon counts on us! Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide us as we serve Oregon taxpayers whose tax dollars support the critical infrastructure of Oregonians' daily lives. 

Department of Revenue is recruiting for a Communications Director – Communications Manager 2 position. This position is headquartered in our Salem office; however, the successful candidate may be eligible for in-state hybrid work.  Hybrid work consists of performing duties onsite in a standard office environment and working remotely. 

In order to be considered for Department of Revenue recruitments, you must reside within the state of Oregon. Current Revenue employees who live outside of Oregon may apply and will be considered.

What You Will Be Doing

Below is a sampling of job duties. It is not meant to encompass all duties.

• Advises the director, Revenue Leadership Team, division administrators, program managers, and others on communications strategies including public relations, news media relations, information and education programs, internal and external outreach and engagement, public involvement strategies, employee communications programs, social media interactions, etc., consistent with the agency’s mission.

• Directs, develops, and implements internal and external communications efforts involving sensitive Department of Revenue issues and crises, working closely with Department of Revenue's director, senior managers, the Governor's Office, other state agencies, county officials, and others. Makes high-profile decisions in short time frames about complicated and controversial subject-matter and implements appropriate communications strategies and tactics.

• Manages a team of professional communicators. Assigns work, develops work plans and procedures, establishes work schedules and monitors work performed by staff to meet agreed-upon goals, objectives, and deadlines. Develops agency-wide communications work plans and budget. Interviews, hires, and evaluates staff performance.

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For any additional questions please contact Wendy Brokaw @ Wendy.Brokaw@dor.oregon.gov 

This Is What You Need To Qualify
Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR three years of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes:

• Leadership & Teamwork

• Strategic Communication Planning

• Business partner engagement

• Political Acumen

• Ability to do and lead communication work

• Digital accessibility proficiency

• Social Media Management

What's In It For You

The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, pension and retirement programs, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave, and sick leave. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

How to Apply

• Click on the "Apply" link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date and time. For step-by-step instructions click apply to work for the state or current state employee.

• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above.

• Complete any supplemental questions through Workday.

• Attach your current resume (Workday job history may substitute for a resume).

• Attach a Cover Letter of no more than two pages detailing how you meet the desired attributes.  Failure to attach the cover letter will result in your application being removed from further consideration.  Your cover letter and resume or Workday job history will be reviewed by the hiring manager to determine if you will move forward in the interview process. 

• Warning – Workday will timeout after 20 minutes of inactivity and will not save your application progress. There is now a “save for later” function, if you need to take a break please be sure to click the save for later button to save your progress.

• Be sure to check Workday and your email for additional tasks and updates. After hitting submit there may be additional required tasks for you to complete prior to the announcement closing.

• If you are requesting Veteran’s Preference, you will receive a Workday task to submit your supporting documents.  Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting in order to have the preference considered.

Additional Information

• This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur.

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%.

• Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity.

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. Click on the following link for additional information on Veterans’ Preference.

• Criminal Records Check - Employment in any position with the Department of Revenue for all current and prospective employees is contingent on passing a criminal background and fingerprinting check. Circumstances of any criminal conviction will be reviewed to determine eligibility for the position under recruitment.

• To work for the Department of Revenue you must comply with all income tax laws. This means that the department will check to see if you have filed Oregon income tax returns and made arrangements to pay any outstanding liabilities before offering you a position.

• If you need an application in an alternate format in order to complete the process, you may contact us at: Human Resources at (503) 945-8547.

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The Oregon Department of Revenue strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. The Oregon Department of Revenue is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the desired attributes listed.  We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a non-traditional background.  We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our attributes listed.  If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.