OPS PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST - 64920164 Date: Jan 29, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 823051 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: OPS PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST - 64920164 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 64920164 Salary: $25.00 hourly Posting Closing Date: 02/11/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) Open Competitive Your Specific Responsibilities: This is part time hybrid professional work planning, developing, and maintaining a public information program for the Florida Department of Health-Gadsden. This position will develop, support, and maintain FDOH-Gadsden public health campaigns, social media content, internet and intranet sites, public health blogs, and support other special projects with graphic design execution from initial design to final packaging. The PIO reports directly to the Operations Manager. Serves as primary developer of digital and print owner of social media content/monitoring, email marketing, development of videos and written content. Manages the Department’s branding, marketing, and creative design. Ensures FDOH-Gadsden intranet and internet sites have current information. Provides and posts relevant information for FDOH-Gadsden intranet and internet sites, kiosks, and digital billboard. Reviews and evaluates departmental publications and audio-visual projects for consistency in design, quality, and effective communication of health information. Utilizes social media per FDOH guidelines to maximize dissemination of public health information. Coordinates with staff to provide information to the media, external agencies, the public and FDOH-Gadsden staff via press releases, information packages, public service announcements, presentations, newsletters, etc. Collaborates with Department staff to develop the Department’s Annual Communication Plan. Works with program managers to coordinate dissemination of program information in a consistent manner. Serves as PIO liaison between FDOH-Gadsden officials, partner organizations, and other groups to foster good working relationships locally, regionally, and statewide. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Knowledge of the rules of grammar and punctuation. + Knowledge of the principles and techniques of public relations, public information, mass communications, journalism, news reporting, editing, advertising or marketing. + Ability to assist in developing long range goals and objectives. + Ability to develop and coordinate strategies for disseminating information to the media. + Ability to initiate and coordinate demographic research. + Ability to develop information and education programs. + Ability to review and assess information and communications theories for possible applications to a public information program. + Ability to select and provide appropriate information to others. + Ability to act as a spokesperson. + Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. + Ability to communicate effectively. + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Qualifications: + A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional experience in news reporting, editing, public relations, public information, advertising, marketing, mass communications or journalism. + A master's degree from an accredited college or university in communications or English can substitute for one year of the required experience. + Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education. Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: Mission: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts. Vision: To be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Values: I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely. C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems. A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect. R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners. E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement. Where You Will Work: Gadsden County Health Department 278 LaSalle Leffall Dr. Quincy, Fl 32351 The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available: + State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory) + Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office) + Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed) + Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed) + Deferred Compensation (voluntary) + Employee Assistance Program (voluntary) + And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com . Please be advised: Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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. Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country. 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. Location: QUINCY, FL, US, 32351 QUINCY, FL, US, 32353 Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee