Requisition No: 837496
Agency: Elder Affairs
Working Title: PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST II - 65000086
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 65000086
Salary: $3,276.74-$4,136.42 MONTHLY
Posting Closing Date: 09/27/2024
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DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS
COMMUNICATIONS
*****OPEN COMPETITIVE*****
ATTENTION CANDIDATES
- All fields in the candidate profile must be completed.
- Work history, hours worked, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position. Putting "see resume" does not substitute for completing all sections of the candidate profile.
- Selection of candidate will be based on a review of their overall scores, KSAs, primary and supplemental applications, as well as completion of any required work samples, willingness questionnaires, and interview responses, as applicable.
- References and file reviews from previous employment may be verified to determine suitability.
- Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information.
- The successful candidate must be able to pass a Level II Background screening.
- All previous periods of employment must be listed with address of employer, supervisor name and contact phone number. If there is more than a one-month gap in the employment history that period must be included in its own paragraph block within the employment history section.
PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE AGENCY. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE PEOPLE FIRST SYSTEM.
Mission Statement: To promote the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida’s elders, their families, and caregivers.
Vision Statement: For all Floridians to live well and age well.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a desire to share our Agency’s mission to promote the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida's seniors, their families, and caregivers, and the vision for all Floridians to live well and age well. If you have good judgment, a desire to enrich the lives of others, and share our mission and vision, please consider joining our team.
WHERE YOU WILL WORK:
The Department of Elder Affairs is in the Southwood Office complex in Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City. Lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads Tallahassee combines traditional charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities, Tallahassee has a vibrant art and music scene, stately gardens, as well as a vast number of nature trails for those who love the outdoors. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job and those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career. Also, with no state income tax, Florida is a great place to work regardless of where you are on the career ladder. For more information about Tallahassee, please visit: https://www.talchamber.com/visit-tallahassee/.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive employee benefits including:
- State Group Health Insurance Coverage;
- $25,000 Life Insurance Policy (100% paid by employer);
- Dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options available;
- Annual and Sick Leave benefits,
- 10 paid holidays each year;
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
- Flexible Spending Accounts; and
- Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida community colleges, colleges, and universities!
For a more complete list of benefits, click https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position reports directly to the Department’s Communications Director, serving as a Communications Coordinator. In this role, the position is instrumental in shaping and executing both external and internal communication strategies to elevate the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida’s seniors, their families, and caregivers. Core duties include, but are not limited to:
- Driving strategic social media initiatives to amplify the Department's online visibility, foster meaningful engagement with the aging community, and highlight vital programs and services. Responsibilities include crafting compelling content, analyzing performance metrics, and ensuring a cohesive voice across all digital platforms.
- Leading the development and production of the Department’s biannual publication, "Aging Outlook." This involves collaborating with key contributors, managing project timelines, and ensuring the publication effectively communicates essential updates, policies, and initiatives to Florida’s aging network, lawmakers, and other stakeholders.
- Identifying and executing creative communication opportunities while refining key messaging to diversify and expand the reach of communication deliverables, ensuring alignment with agency goals and initiatives.
- Assisting the Director of Communications in generating earned media by crafting press releases, proclamations, communication toolkits, op-eds, talking points, social media campaigns, articles, newsletters, and other high-impact external deliverables.
- Supporting external affairs communication efforts, ensuring timely and effective dissemination of key information to stakeholders and the public.
- Traveling as required to support communication initiatives, with attendance being an essential function of the role.
- Performing additional communication-related duties as assigned by the Director of Communications, with a focus on adaptability and teamwork.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications/public relations, marketing, English, or other relevant area of study.
- Minimum of two years of working experience with media relations and public affairs.
- Working knowledge of government.
- Experience in public speaking.
- Experience with MS Office Suite, social media strategy for Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms.
- Excellent administrative skills and have the ability to multi-task and conform to tight deadlines.
- Excellent writing skills and ability to communicate technical information in common terminology.
- Experience in pitching earned media opportunities.
- Must be able to work well in a team environment.
- Experience with photography helpful, but not required.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite helpful, but not required.
- Knowledge of the rules of grammar and AP style.
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of media relations, public relations, editing and marketing.
- Ability to assist in developing long range goals and objectives.
- Ability to select and provide appropriate information to others.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to communicate effectively; and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications/public relations, marketing, English, or other relevant area of study.
- Minimum of two years of working experience with media relations and public affairs.
- Must possess a valid Florida driver license.
- Occasional travel.
SPECIAL NOTES:
Preference will be given to the Department of Elder Affairs employees.
BACKGROUND CHECKS:
Successful completion of a Level 2 Criminal History Background Check is required for all applicants selected for this position.
APPLICANT INFORMATION:
Applicants should apply on-line via the People First Website https://peoplefirst.myflorida.comby 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of the position vacancy advertisement but are strongly encouraged to apply by 6:00 p.m. on the closing date to avoid any system down times or any other complications that may arise.
If you have problems applying on-line, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Paper applications will not be accepted by the agency.
The Department of Elder Affairs is an "older worker-friendly" employer and also lists vacancies on the Silver Edition website, found at http://silver.employflorida.com, that connects persons age 50 and older with other businesses/volunteer organizations/employers who specify they are "older worker-friendly."
The Department of Elder Affairs is an E-Verify employer and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each New Employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work eligibility.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
