Executive Assistant to the Agency Head

Nature of Work

NR26-58

0310PE0832

Classified-Exempt Position

Executive Branch/Charleston HQ The Director of Public Information (Executive Assistant to the Agency Head) for the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) holds strategic and operational authority over the agency's communications program. This role determines messaging priorities, approves content across all media platforms, manages vendors, and authorizes press releases, public statements, and event communications. The director also oversees sponsorship coordination, contract negotiations, digital strategy, and publication management-including Wonderful West Virginia magazine. Additionally, the position allocates communication resources, develops annual outreach plans, sets performance goals using analytics, and advises agency leadership on communication approaches that best support WVDNR's mission and public engagement objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Communications Leadership

• Establish agency-wide messaging priorities and communication strategies.

• Advise executive leadership on communication approaches that strengthen public engagement and support WVDNR's mission.

• Develop annual outreach and communication plans, including goals, timelines, and performance benchmarks.

Content Oversight & Media Authorization

• Approve all content distributed across media platforms, including digital, print, broadcast, and social media.

• Authorize press releases, public statements, talking points, and event-related communications.

• Ensure messaging is accurate, consistent, and aligned with agency priorities.

Digital Strategy & Analytics

• Direct digital communication strategies, including website content, social media engagement, and online campaigns.

• Use analytics to set performance goals, evaluate communication effectiveness, and guide improvements.

• Oversee development of digital tools, templates, and communication resources.

Vendor, Sponsorship & Contract Management

• Select, manage, and evaluate communication-related vendors and service providers.

• Coordinate sponsorships and partnership communications for agency programs and events.

• Lead contract negotiations related to communications, marketing, and publication services.

Publication Oversight

• Oversee editorial direction, production, and distribution of Wonderful West Virginia Magazine.

Performs related duties as required. Regular attendance is required. 

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelors' degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

 
Experience: Six years of full-time or part-time equivalent paid administrative, professional or technical experience in the area of assignment.

Other Information

PG:  19     $50,242 - $88,526

Market Rate: $78,617

This job posting is ONLY for current and former eligible state employees to apply. If you are NOT a current or former state employee, please visit our website, https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wv, to view and apply online for job titles opened to receive applications from the public.

Internal applications MUST be submitted directly to the contact person listed below by email or standard U.S. mail.

Email applications to both [email protected] and [email protected]

Mail to Andrea Fout Tinsley at 112 California Ave, Building 4, Charleston, WV 25305-0004

Please include posting number NR26-58 on the application. 

Do you qualify to apply internally? Please copy and paste this link into your browser, https://personnel.wv.gov/empopp, to view the guidelines to confirm your eligibility. You will also find links to the fillable PDF internal application (for use by internal applicants ONLY), instructions on printing your online account application (if you have one, it is not needed), and the internal job posting page.

 

 

 

 

Benefits

State employment offers a variety of benefits.  Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnel's Benefits Page.

Agency Information

EmployerWest VirginiaAddress 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305 Phone(304) 558-3950
Website http://personnel.wv.gov