DeKalb County School District Division of Human Resources
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS (780)
Address: 1701 MOUNTAIN INDUSTRIAL BLVD., STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30083
Posting # 1374-2010
Status Open Until Filled
Posted 05/09/2011
Expires Until Filled
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS Comments The DeKalb County School District is seeking a highly qualified candidate to serve as Communications Specialist. Under the supervision of the Communications Officer, the Communications Specialist assists with the transmission and distribution of internal and external communications for the DeKalb County School District.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of principles of effective communications and mass media, publicity, advertising, community relations, and governmental relations; principles relative to traditional and digital photography; DeKalb County School District’s policies and procedures
Skill in effective oral, written and interpersonal communication; and establishing and maintaining effective working and public relations; use of photo processing software (i.e. Adobe Photoshop)
Ability to plan, organize, and effectively present ideas and concepts to groups; assimilate information from a variety of sources; analyze information and recommend courses of actions to be taken; demonstrate patience while working with children and adults; properly store, use, and maintain equipment; use relevant computer applications; prioritize assignments; and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree from an approved accredited college or university required. Prefer degree in communications, journalism, photojournalism or equivalent field of study. Minimum of two (2) years experience working in public relations as a journalist, photographer, photojournalist or similar profession. Digital processing (Adobe Photoshop) and professional writing experience required.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING STEPS: (1) Submit an on-line application via the PATS website @ www.pats.dekalb.k12.ga.us (2) Submit cover letter and resume to Ms. Betty Guthrie in the Division of Human Resources. Documents may be mailed or hand delivered to the DeKalb County School District, Division of Human Resources 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30083 – OR – Faxed to 678-676-0187.
DCSD EMPLOYEES please submit documents via interoffice courier or hand deliver.
Position Title Specialist, Communications
Location / Responsibility Centers Number DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS / 780
Salary $49,026.10 to $66,693.90
Shift Time Regular
Mo/Yr 12
Days/Yr 242
Hrs/Day 8
Position Number 7809U4000
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The following information will be requested during the course of the online application. Failure to provide full information will disqualify your application from consideration.
Minimum
1. Citizenship
Are you a citizen of the United States?
OR If you are not a citizen of the United States, do you have the necessary documents for you to remain and work in the United States?
2. Education – Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations
Do you possess a Bachelor’s degree from an approved accredited college or university?
3. Education and Training Application Section
Education and Training
4. Employment History Application Section
Employment History – Please complete one section at a time and “Save as Draft” until completed. If you have additional employers to add, go back to your employment section and continue.
5. General Information Application Section
General Information
6. Licenses and Certificates
Support Licences and Certificates
7. References
References are Required – See “Additional Forms” in the blue section on the left to print reference forms after completing the application. References must be requested from your CURRENT and PREVIOUS SUPERVISORS. ACCEPTABLE REFERENCES must be listed in the Employment History of your application. Three (3) Professional work references are required for employment. PERSONAL REFERENCES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
8. Security – Classified/Discharged
Have you resigned or been discharged from any position, including the Armed Forces, while under suspicion of having engaged in criminal, immoral, or unprofessional conduct, or are you now under investigation for any such charge or have you resigned in lieu of being discharged?
9. Security – Classified/Disciplinary Action
Have you ever had any disciplinary action taken against you by a previous employer, including written reprimand, suspension, demotion, termination, or any other form of disciplinary action in any state or country?
10. Security – Classified/Educator’s Certificate
Have you ever surrendered an educator or teaching certificate/credential/license/permit, or had one denied, revoked, or suspended, or is any investigation or adverse action now pending against you?
11. Security – Classified/Other Crime
Have you ever been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor or have you ever pled Nolo Contendre or are you now under investigation for any such offense, other than a minor traffic offense? For the purpose of this application, Driving Under the Influence (DUI)/Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Boating While Intoxicated (BWI) must be reported.
12. Security – Classified/Suspension
Have you ever been placed on disciplinary probation or have you been suspended from a college or university?
13. Vocational Training and Skills Application Section
Special Training and Skills
DEPARTMENT OF Communication’s Preferred Qualifications
1. Do you have a minimum of 2 years experience working in public relations?
2. Do you have experience in digital processing and professional writing?
The DeKalb County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status or disability in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Individuals who desire accommodations on the basis of a disability should contact any Human Resources Administrator.
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