Fort Worth District Spokesperson/Public Information Officer

Looking for a rewarding job that utilizes your communications skills on creative projects? Join the Fort Worth District's public information team and utilize your web design, visual storytelling, creative writing and social media skills to inform the public of exciting projects and transportation trends. The ideal candidate has at least five years of communications/media relations experience and works well in a collaborative, team environment. 

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
 

Serves as a spokesperson for a district on a variety of sensitive and complex issues. Serves as a Fort Worth District liaison to the print and broadcast media, and the public. Reports to the Public Information Office Section Director. Work requires extensive contact with the public, media, governmental agencies and private entities. Work also requires proficiency with social media and digital accessibility. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Public Information Officer III -

Performs various public information duties. Writes news releases and develops posts for social media. Attends public meetings, coordinates with media, organizes special activities, such as road opening ceremonies or VIP visits. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor. 

Public Information Officer IV - 

Performs various public information duties. Writes news releases and develops posts for social media. Attends public meetings, coordinates with media, organizes special activities, such as road opening ceremonies or VIP visits. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Writes news releases and makes posts to social media regarding various projects, special programs and items of interest regarding the Department and its employees for distribution to the media.
• Answers inquiries from the public.

• Attends public hearings.

   

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information