PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGERS
Req No: 77000066-51253739-20130603134504
Agency Name: Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Description: Working Title: PUBLIC INFORMATION DIRECTOR – SES
Broadband/Class Code: 11-2031-02
Position Number: 77000066-51253739
Annual Salary Range: $50,000.00 Annually+Benefits
Announcement Type: Open Competitive
City: TALLAHASSEE
Facility:
Pay Grade/ Pay Band: BB020
Closing Date: 6/18/2013
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OCCUPATION PROFILE
JOB FAMILY: MANAGER
OCCUPATIONAL GROUP: MANAGER
OCCUPATION: PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGERS
11-2031
DESCRIPTION
To be considered applicant should submit a resume and letter of interest.
Position number: 77000066
Address: 620 South Meridian Street Tallahassee, FL 32399
Supervisor: Kipp Frohlich, Deputy Director, Division of Habitat & Species Conservation
Broadband code: 11-2013-02
Class code: 3742
Region: Northwest
Title: Public Information Director
County: Leon
Working hours: Monday – Friday 8-5 (may require nights and weekends)
List of any subordinates supervised: 1 OPS- Public Relations Specialist, 1 Art Editor and 1 Public Information Specialist.
Residency requirement: NA
Level of Education- At least a Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, English or equivalent from an accredited university or college and at least three years experience working in a communications-related field, such as news reporting or public relations.
Description of Duties:
This position requires a broad spectrum of communications skills and experience. Duties include working with news media on species and habitat programs and activities of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, as well as providing the agency’s perspective on a variety of news coverage situations. Responsibilities include conducting live and taped interviews for broadcast media, interviews with print media, coordinating interviews for media with subject matter experts, briefing subject matter experts on media questions and concerns, and keeping abreast of news clips published each day. Other duties involve writing and editing many types of communications. Responsibilities include writing talking points, frequently asked questions and fact sheets on hot button issue. Also this position requires the writing of news releases and media advisories, as well as writing magazine articles and columns. In addition, this position is responsible for creating, advising, editing and managing a myriad of projects from inception to completion through multi-media design staff. This position serves on various committees throughout the agency as the communications expert.
The successful applicant will possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities.
Strong writing and editing skills and experience with at least two years experience in Associated Press style.
Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to cordially communicate with the public and media and serve as the agency spokesperson to media for on-camera and on-the-record interviews.
Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform via mass communication.
Knowledge of graphics products and ability to choose appropriate products for specific targets and audiences.
Knowledge of principles and methods involved in developing marketing and outreach strategies and tactics.
Familiarity with or appreciation for wildlife, fishing, hunting and other outdoor recreation.
FWC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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.
The State Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. If a conditional offer of employment is made, you will be required to provide identification and proof of citizenship and or authorization to work in the United States for the hiring authority to which applications is made. E-Verify will be used to confirm work authorization.
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