PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST (PENDING RECLASSIFICATION) - 43000806

Requisition No: 863629 

Agency: Financial Services

Working Title: PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST (PENDING RECLASSIFICATION) - 43000806

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 43000806 

Salary:  $48,000.00 - $58,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/04/2025 

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*****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*****

CLASS TITLE: PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST (PENDING RECLASSIFICATION)

DIVISION: OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF

CITY: TALLAHASSEE

COUNTY: LEON

SPECIAL NOTES:

Four (4) years of experience working at a state agency, in the communications field or with law enforcement is preferred.  A postsecondary degree from an accredited college or university, in political science or communications, may be used as an alternative for years of experience on a year-for-year basis.

Additional preference:

• Previous experience working at a state agency, in the communications field or with law enforcement.

Requirements: 

• Must be able to make daytrips across the state on a regular basis.  
• Valid driver’s license.

Salary Range:  $48,000.00 - $58,000.00 annually.

Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.

This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must have the ability to set up speaking engagements; prepare or coordinate preparation of slides/graphics for presentations; develop public events; compose and make speeches to various organizations; review and resolve complaints; review, interpret and analyze consumer complaints; use the Internet as a research tool; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; provide information to others; and work in a team environment. Additionally, the person filling this position must have knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Office and Outlook, database and email.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Independently works with the Criminal Investigations Division and the State Fire Marshal’s Office to collect content and to publicize accomplishments of the divisions.
• Works with the Press Secretary and the Communications Director to coordinate announcements and events regarding first responders.
• Works with Regional managers to make connections with local fire departments and to coordinate events for the Chief Financial Officer.
• Drafts responses to media regarding the Criminal Investigations Division and the State Fire Marshal’s Office and actively work with members of the media to highlight accomplishments.
• Monitors social media related to agency law enforcement and firefighters across the state.
• Provides administrative support for the Communications Office on an as-needed basis.

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 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.