COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR - 48007089 (BLIND SERVICES)

Requisition No: 867210 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR - 48007089 (BLIND SERVICES)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48007089 

Salary:  $50,000.00 to $55,000.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 01/23/2026 

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Florida Department of Education
Division of Blind Services
Deputy Director’s Office
Location: State Office - Tallahassee (Turlington Building) 

Position Title: Communications Coordinator

Government Operations Consultant II (Career Service)
Salary Range: $50,000.00 to $55,000.00 Annually

CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY
This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies up to six months.

APPLICATION INFORMATION & HIRING REQUIREMENTS:
Application Information:

• Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
• Work History (in easy to review chronological order) Consists of:
  • Any position held by a State of Florida Agency
  • Any position held by a Florida University
  • All periods of employment from high school graduation
  • All periods of current or prior unemployment
  • Gaps 3 months or more must be accounted for* 
  • Any Education 
  • Any Volunteer Experience 
  • Your resume and application must match
• *Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed — you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a Word document listing your gaps. 
• It is unacceptable to use the statement "See Resume" in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application. 
• Include your supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contact information for your Human Resources office to verify current or former employment. 
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.

Hiring Information and Requirements:

• The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system.
• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, the candidate MUST attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only. 
• If claiming Right to First Interview, the candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. Applicable to career service positions only.

If you are missing any of the items above, your packet may be held up at the final review step.

NOTE: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

OFFICE CONTACT:
Julia Grove, Personnel Consultant
Phone: 850-245-0354

JOB DESCRIPTION:
This is a Goverment Operations Consultant II (Communications Coordinator) position located in the Division of Blind Services, State Office. This position often requires complex communications, administrative and consultative work.  This position will provide direct support to the External Affairs Coordinator within the Division Director's Office. This position may provide support to the Director and/or Deputy Director as a policy person for the Division in addition to the regular duties of this position. 

 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions

• Creates the Division’s monthly newsletter to include information beneficial to Division employees, DBS clients, stakeholders, and partners.
• Creates, reviews and edits public information documents and publications and the content on the Division’s webpage, intranet, social media, etc.
• Develops and coordinates the Division’s Communication Plan and Annual Report.
• Strategizes and works with staff to provide recognition and appreciation of employers of blind and visually impaired individuals, as well as the efforts of Division employees and volunteers.
• Prepares responses to inquiries from news media, the public, and the Legislature for review and approval of the Chief of External Affairs and the Division Director.
• Develops strategies to improve internal and external communications and makes recommendations to the Chief of External Affairs and the Division Director.
• Acts as point of contact for inquiries from the media, keeping the Chief of External Affairs and Division Director apprised of all developments, and coordinates responses with appropriate agency personnel.
• Serve as a backup to the legislative point person (currently the Chief of External Affairs). Assist with the monitoring and tracking of pertinent legislation to the Department of Education, sometimes outside of regular work hours.
• Supports and tracks the Division's involvement in local community activities and makes recommendations to administration related to networking opportunities and resource development ensuring the consistent support of local and statewide events.
• Assists with the development of partnerships with other agencies and organizations for the purpose of enhancing educational, training, employment and community support opportunities for clients, as assigned.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of productive relationships with stakeholder groups to enhance the Division’s responsiveness to the concerns and needs of clients.
• Represents the Division of Blind Services at professional and advocacy association events, as assigned.
• Identify outreach and promotional opportunities to increase the Division’s visibility statewide.
• Organize community events to raise awareness and engage stakeholders at the direction of Division leadership.
• Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned, which may include guiding and directing updates and changes to Division policies, procedures, and guidelines. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to develop various reports.
• Ability to manage people.
• Ability to formulate policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct programs or activities.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The incumbent must interact courteously with others. The performance and behavior of all employees must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit. Attendance is an essential function. 

OTHER MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES:
•    Performs other duties as requested. 
•    Some travel is required. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study reasonably related to systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluations, engineering, marketing, communications, journalism, or administrative work; or
• Four years of professional and relevant experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering, marketing, communications, journalism or administrative work.  Preference will be given to those with a bachelor’s degree.   

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering, marketing, communications, journalism or administrative work.
• Previous experience working for and supporting high-level positions within an organization (Executive Director, Director, Deputy Director, Program Administrator, etc.). 

DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES MISSION STATEMENT:
The Division of Blind Services ensure blind and visually impaired Floridians have the tools, support and opportunities to achieve success. In partnership with others, we create a barrier-free environment in the lives of Floridians with visual disabilities. The Florida Division of Blind Services helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve their goals and live their lives with as much independence and self-direction as possible. The Division serves thousands of Floridians through its plethora of programs and services. District and Satellite Offices located throughout the state, as well as the Career, Technology and Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CTTC), and the Braille and Talking Books Library. The Division of Blind Servies has become a national model in education, employment and other services that foster independence for blind and visually impaired Floridians. 

FLDOE: Division of Blind Services 

Working for the State of Florida has Benefits! 
* State Group Insurance Coverage options+ (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental options)
* Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year.
* Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required). 
* Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities).
* Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits.
* Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com).
* Annual and Sick Leave Benefits.
* Flexible Spending Accounts.
* Ongoing comprehensive training provided.
* Highly skilled, professional environment. 
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

*We care about the success of our employees. 
*We care about the success of our clients.
*We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customers' experiences and ourselves. 
*We offer rewarding experiences for reliable, compassionate and professional employees. 

LEAVE INFORMATION: (CS)

• Annual Leave - All full-time Career Service employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon years of creditable service. Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service earn 13 hours per month. Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions are credited with 176 hours of annual leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment.
• Sick Leave - Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT
It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct the required verifications. No applicant for a designated position will be employed, contracted or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, finger printing for all purposes and checks under this requirement, statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, federal criminal records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal records checks through local law enforcement.

SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM (SSS) AND REQUIREMENT
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or 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. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.  
For more information, please visit the Selective Service website.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

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.