PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST II - 41000764

Requisition No: 840165 

Agency: Office of the Attorney General

Working Title: PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST II - 41000764

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 41000764 

Salary:  $38,000 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 11/08/2024 

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Our Organization and Mission: The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States. 

Position Summary: This position is in the Office of the Attorney General within the Excutive Staff in Tallahassee, Florida.

Pay: $38,000 Annually

Qualifications: This is a highly responsible, professional position that provides support to the Florida Commission on the Status of Women. FCSW is seeking a self-motivated individual who is able to work independently. Must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and/or equivalent work experience in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or a similar area.

Must have at least one (1) year of social media or public involvement experience. One (1) or more years of experience in website management preferred.

**NOTE:  Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. **

The Work You Will Do: 

Basic Function:  This position will serve as the communications, social media and website coordinator for the Florida Commission on the Status of Women, a nonpartisan statewide board focused on studying and raising awareness of the issues impacting Florida’s women and families and celebrating the achievements of women and girls. This position requires a significant degree of independence, initiative, creativity, and strong storytelling skills. This position will be responsible for developing and executing social media strategy and managing the organization’s websites. Occasional travel is required. 

Examples of Work Performed: The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Researches and prepares written materials for internal and external distribution.
• Develops and executes social media strategy and produces original content
• Plans, creates and implements editorial content calendars across various social networking platforms to reach and grow diverse audiences
• Uses photography, videography, storytelling and streaming skills to create content in support of the FCSW’s research, events, and initiatives
• Informs and educates through social media posts on primary platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn) that encourages conversation and engagement
• Monitors social media sites and coordinates responses to comments in a manner that provides positive responses and reflects well on FCSW
• Provides data-driven insights on our social media presence and adjusts strategy to enhance effectiveness
• Creates social media guidelines, tools, policies and best practices for Commissioners
• Advises on content strategy and encourages cross-promotion and collaborates to maximize the sharing of content
• Ensure adherence to brand and brand standard in all print and visual mediums
• Coordinates the production of photographs, graphics and slides for presentations and social media
• Maintains fcsw.net websites with up-to-date information
• Assists in the development, production, and distribution of promotional and collateral materials
• Assists with event planning, outreach, and coordination of on-site arrangements for meetings and events
• Assist in preparation of meeting and event materials
• Performs related work as assigned
• Due to the critical responsibilities of this position, the employee may be required to respond outside of normally scheduled hours to address operational needs
• Many of the duties for the position will take place indoors in an office environment; however, the position will be required to travel to various sites around the state

(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.) 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Advanced knowledge of social media platforms, social media content development, management, and analytics tools
• Ability to perform responsibilities with a significant degree of independence, initiative, creativity, and expert judgement.
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.
• Knowledge of design, photo, and video editing software
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Must have strong customer service, public relations, and presentation skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to research topics and write articles or prepare information for dissemination
• Ability to develop and implement an annual communications calendar to ensure timely execution of the program
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments to meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: 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:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers.
• And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: To be considered for the position, all applicants must:

Submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such as dates of service, reason for leaving, etc. In addition, all applicants must ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained. 

NOTE: Any required experience and/or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application.

• Ensure that applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume. Applicants who do not respond to the qualifying questions will not be considered for this position.
• The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment exercise. 
• Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy.
• OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113, Fs.

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CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/ DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: All OAG positions are "sensitive or special trust" and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting, pursuant to s. 110.1127(2)(a), F.S. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace, all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. We hire only U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

E-VERIFY STATEMENT: The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (e-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the employment eligibility verification form (i-9).

PERSONS WITH DISABILITY/ADA STATEMENT: The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in order to participate in the application process, please notify the people first service center at 877-562-7287. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

REMINDERS: Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at: https: //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. If you return to FRS employment before satisfying the required waiting period, your retirement may be voided, and you may have to repay all benefits you have received, including any Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) payout.

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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.