Communications Director / County Clerk’s Office

SALARY: $54,085 ** Plus Excellent Benefit, NYS Retirement Package & Compensation Plan**

Distinguishing Features of this opportunity are…

Position is responsible for the development and on-going implementation of effective communication methods

to align with the mission, values, goals and services of the Saratoga County Clerk’s Office. Incumbent works

closely with the County Clerk, Deputy County Clerk(s) and various department heads and personnel to achieve

results; Duties include, but are not limited to, program planning and implementation, supervision of

administrative staff, management of all aspects of customer service and communications, program budgets,

record-keeping and reporting. This work encompasses a wide variety of activities and projects and reports

directly to the County Clerk. Wide leeway is allowed for the exercise of independent judgement within

established guidelines and procedures. Supervision may be exercised over the work of clerical staff. Performs

related duties as required.

Typical illustrative work activities will include, but are not limited to… 

Develops and utilizes effective communication methods to increase employee engagement and promote team

work; 

Prepares and initiates press releases, brochures, narrative reports and employee newsletters; 

Coordinates meetings and training required to facilitate effective communication Department and County wide; 

Develops and implements meaningful evaluations of process in effort to meet goals of Department. 

Develop ideas to promote and enhance employee enrichment and recognition opportunities, promotes

teamwork; 

Serves as contact for employee issues, including customer complaints, coordinating disciplinary hearings and

actions as necessary; 

Assists in the establishment and management of department methods designed to increase public knowledge of

services offered including Veterans, FAVOR program, E-recording, DMV, passport services, EZ Pass sales and

more; 

Maintains communication with other County agencies and departments to assist in solving mutual issues and to

develop improved services; 

Prepares presentation materials to assist the County Clerk and Deputy(s) at Legislative meetings, community

groups and other public forums; 

Prepares and maintains records of all office and personnel changes; 

Assists in the preparation and review of departmental vouchers and invoice; 

Prepares and maintains a variety of related reports and records.

Communications Director – P2 

Assists in the preparation of Grant writing projects; 

incumbent of this title. Work activities that do not appear above are not excluded as appropriate work assignments, as long as they

can be reasonably understood to be within the logical limits of the job.

Required performance, knowledge, skills and abilities are…

Thorough knowledge of the function of local government and of the character of the relationship between departments,

the public and private agencies; Good knowledge of terminology appropriate for use in various media needed to reach

targeted audiences; ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; ability to understand and

follow oral and written instructions; ability to effectively work and interact with other departments, personnel and the

public; good clerical aptitude; attention to detail; exhibit high degree of tact; courtesy and professionalism; physical

condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Minimum Qualifications for this position are…

A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or University with a Bachelor’s

Degree in Business Management, Marketing, Communications or closely related field and two (2) years of professional

level work experience in marketing, journalism or communications; OR

B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s

Degree in Business Management, Marketing, Communications or closely related field and four (4) years of professional

level work experience in marketing, journalism or communications; OR

C) Graduation from High School or valid certificate of completion (GED), with six (6) years of professional level work

experience in which the major function of the job included marketing, journalism or communications.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Eligibility for the appropriate level New York State Driver's License at the time of

application for appointment. Possession of the Driver's License at the time of appointment.

Qualified candidates may submit their application, resume, by mail or in person as follows:

ATTN: Personnel Officer – Civil Service Division

Saratoga County Human Resources Department

40 McMaster Street

Ballston Spa, New York 12020

Applications will continue to be accepted until: August 5, 2022
Applications are available in the Human Resources Office or on our website, www.saratogacountyny.gov. Resume MAY

NOT be substituted for Application. No Fax Submissions

**This position will be filled on a “provisional” basis, pending the results of a civil service exam

to be scheduled at a later date.**

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or

otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquires to the Human Resources Office. Saratoga County

is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a

source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, and encourage

women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, those with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to

apply.