OPS PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST - 79901288

Requisition No: 837693 

Agency: Business and Professional Regulations

Working Title: OPS PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST - 79901288

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 79901288 

Salary:  $20 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 11/25/2024 

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Office of Public Information

Public Information Specialist - OPS

Position Number 79901288

Hiring Salary: $20/hr 

*Open Competitive*
 

We are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic, forward-thinking individual to serve as a key member within the Office of Communications of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
 

Our Organization and Mission:

License efficiently. Regulate fairly. Florida counts on DBPR to ensure a lot of important matters are handled well. They range from the safety of food service to the integrity of real estate transactions, the standards of racing to the transparency of condominium governance, and of course, the qualifications of licensure that ensure work requiring a skilled professional is performed safely and sufficiently. Our stakeholders include these professionals and their customers alike.

Under the direction of Secretary Melanie S. Griffin, the agency oversees many of Florida’s professions and industries in the areas above, and many more which can be seen on our website: http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/.
 

The Work You Will Do:

This is a highly responsible, professional position that provides support to the Office of Communications under the direction of the Deputy Communications Director. Duties include, but may not be limited to:

• Researches and prepares written material for internal and external distribution.  
• Assists in the preparation of digital media content.
• Plans and produces photographs and slides.
• Responds to complaints, inquiries, information requests and other correspondence.
• Researches newspaper articles and/or radio and television news and public affairs broadcasts for information of interest to the agency.
• Takes photographs of a variety of subjects.
• Develops positive prints and slides and prepares and makes enlargements.
• Performs related work as required. 

The Difference You Will Make:

At DBPR, you will always have an opportunity to make a difference in the daily lives of Floridians and the communities where they live and work. As an employee, you help to “make DBPR and Florida great places to do business.” To that end we will invest in you, treat our licensees as valued customers and partners, and uphold laws that protect the public and Florida’s competitive marketplace.
 

How You Will Grow:

DBPR employees are expected to uphold these seven core values: Accountability, Innovation, Integrity, Ownership, Responsiveness, Respect and Teamwork. In turn, we will involve you on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly. 
 

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Boasting proximity to the coast and centrally located to popular tourist destinations, Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or 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 find yourself on the career ladder.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to utilize effective written and verbal communication techniques.
• Knowledge of AP writing style.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments independently.
• Ability to select and provide appropriate information to others.
• Knowledge of the rules of grammar and punctuation.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to respond to customers, the media, and the public tactfully and courteously.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and written, and to project a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to recognize, diagnose, and resolve issues at a high level.
• Ability to quickly learn new concepts and procedures.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and deadlines and able to prioritize them effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, primarily Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, primarily Acrobat, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, and InDesign.
• Experience in social media platforms, including Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Experience in Canva Pro.
• Experience in the design and layout of magazines, newspapers, or flyers.
• Must be reliable, have a professional appearance, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to speak and write Spanish a plus, though not required.
   

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field of study is preferred. One year of professional experience in communications, or a closely related field, may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the preferred college education.
   

Applicant Note: If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check.

Applicants are required to apply online through the People First system by the closing date.  All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement.  If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes.
 

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DBPR Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 487-2074.  DBPR requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.