Executive Assistant to the Agency Head
Salary
$50,242.00 - $88,526.00 Annually
Location
Kanawha County, WV
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
NR26-58 PSA
Department
Commerce - Natural Resources
Opening Date
07/10/2026
Closing Date
7/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY
KANAWHA
Civil Service Type:
Classified-Exempt - This Position is Not Covered Under the DOP Merit System
Nature of Work
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 agencys 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 WVDNRs 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 WVDNRs 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
Performs related duties as required. Regular attendance is required.
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Minimum Qualifications
Training: Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Substitution: Experience as described below may substitute for the required training on a year-for-year basis.
Experience: Six years of full-time or part-time equivalent paid administrative, professional or technical experience in the area of assignment.
Substitution: Graduate study in an appropriate field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnels Benefits Page.
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Required Question
Employer West Virginia
Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305
Phone (304) 558-3950
Website http://personnel.wv.gov