COMMUNICATIONS OUTREACH COORDINATOR - 55014275
Requisition No: 840169
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: COMMUNICATIONS OUTREACH COORDINATOR - 55014275
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 55014275
Salary: $70,677.35 - $91,464.80
Posting Closing Date: 11/09/2024
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
848 / Communications & Marketing
OPEN COMPETITIVE
SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE
CONTACT PERSON: Yasir Mercado
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 407-952-1484
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Yasir.Mercado@dot.state.fl.us
ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $3,198.07
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
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Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system!
For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Serve as a Communications Outreach Coordinator for transportation projects designed to improve safety and enhance mobility on Florida’s Turnpike System. Create effective outreach materials, including press releases, talking points, presentations, social media posts, and more, for all Turnpike projects ensuring those materials are strategically targeted to various stakeholders.
Attend monthly Production meetings to develop updates and track progress on preconstruction activities; Attend public meetings for projects and assist with meeting coordination. Develop, review and update all project material as needed. Promptly respond to emails and letters from the public on behalf of the Department and assist with research for responses to a variety of media requests and elected official inquiries.
Serve as the Media spokesperson for public meetings and hearings as requested. Reviews and makes recommendations on all project documents (newsletters, fact sheets, public notices, advertisements, press releases, Community Action Plans). Transfer all documents to appropriate staff upon construction commencing.
Work closely with multiple project managers across all disciplines to advance the Department’s goals. Assist with special events and groundbreakings on Turnpike projects and special events as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of communication principles and public relations best practices in relation to transportation projects Skilled in using AP Style to create outreach materials, press releases and public -facing documents that are targeted to different stakeholder groups, including the public, elected officials, and internal staff. Skilled in working with the media, responding to inquiries, researching responses and providing on-camera interviews. Ability to have strong verbal and written communication skills for creating a variety of outreach materials, such as presentations, newsletters, press releases, talking points, and social media posts. Skilled in presenting to groups of people, at public meetings, community events, internal meetings and other gatherings. Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups, including internal teams, media, elected officials, and the public. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, handling multiple tasks and coordinating with various departments to advance Department goals. Ability to problem-solve and make decisions to resolve issues efficiently, especially in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of Department policies, procedures, guidelines, and transportation-related laws and regulations preferred. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) software.
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.
ORLANDO, FL, US, 32835
Nearest Major Market: Orlando