Title: Eastern Region Public Information Officer

State Role Title: PR & Mktg Spec IV

Hiring Range: $81,000 - $86,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: Dept of Health

Agency Website: jobs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Provides public relations support to the Eastern Region for VDH: strategic media relations, short and long-term communications planning, crisis response,
communications needs assessment, and publication and promotional services and programs. Provides guidance to field staff on program, work unit or office public
relations activities; serves as mentor to other staff charged with carrying out public relations activities. Some administrative responsibilities for reporting, monitoring
costs, and procurement may be present. May supervise other administrative or public relations staff. Work is carried out independently, working from broad guidelines.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications

Proficiency in journalism, broadcasting, media, public relations, health education or comparable experience. Experience in television, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, health education or comparable experience. Skill in writing, creating pamphlets, newsletters & other literature, theme development, speech writing/talking points essential. Effective public speaking & customer service skills critical. Ability to plan, develop and implement a statewide agency public information education/preparedness campaign. Ability to communicate effective, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of WordPress, Excel, MS-Word, Adobe Creative Suite and internet a plus. Experience working with executive personnel and handling competing priorities essential. Criminal/background check required. Valid driver's license. Occasional overnight travel. 24 hours a day/seven days a week availability. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required in English.

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of public health and communications principles and practice.
Bilingual preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can
be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Az'Jalaiyah Scott

Phone: N/A

Email: N/A

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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