GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 40047160

State of Florida•TALLAHASSEE, FL

8d•$42,463 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the Division of Economic Development’s Communications Coordinator and is responsible for writing, designing, editing and distributing the Division’s press releases, statements, correspondences, etc., and meeting the appropriate deadlines with division staff and the Office of Communications. Working for the State of Florida allows you to directly impact the lives of over 22 million residents and visitors. You will serve a diverse population, gain rapid professional development and contribute to a robust, business-friendly economic environment. FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must. FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee: Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities. Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work. Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills. Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools. Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks. These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.

Requirements

Ability to work independently and under minimum supervision.
Possess the technical knowledge, as well as the verbal and writing skills needed to effectively communicate with Division staff and clients in a timely manner.
Ability to conduct effective research and prepare information for dissemination.
Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and to effectively handle multiple tasks.
Must have good communication and excellent writing and proofreading skills.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs.
Knowledge of State of Florida administrative and public records procedures
As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records.
Duties and responsibilities of this position must be performed at the official work site of the Department.
Travel may be required to travel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree and 1 to 2 years of communications and/or graphic design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Reviews documents for accuracy, correct format and grammatical errors. Works with staff to ensure factual reporting of information for documents that are used.
Designs promotional materials for the Division, including one-pagers, flyers, PowerPoints, social posts, posters, etc., while maintaining brand consistency.
Prepares fact sheets or other written material for Division programs’ external distribution. Maintains division templates and manages the Division’s communication material.
Assists in the planning, directing and development of communication designed to keep the Division’s programs, services, accomplishments and/or mission.
Assist Management in developing policy decisions and procedures to accomplish the Division’s purpose and fulfill the Division’s statutory obligations effectively and efficiently.
Plans and ensures that the Division’s internal communications are current and appropriate.
Responds in a timely and comprehensive manner to inquiries sent by internal or external entities and is available to work on special projects, as needed.
In collaboration with the Division’s bureaus, offices, and others, oversees the Division’s internet website content maintenance.
Supports collaboration, consistency, and quality of finalized communications material, including brochures, division display boards and other media.
In collaboration with Division Bureau Chiefs, researches and writes talking points for the Deputy Secretary and Bureau Chiefs.
Assist staff in promoting Division programs in Florida communities.
Assist program staff in creating presentations and outreach material.
Participate in trainings and workshops to help staff organize and facilitate events.
Coordinates and delivers various reports, including the monthly report submitted to the Executive Office, as required.
Maintains Division mandatory reports list.
Coordinate assignments and create timelines to ensure State and Federal deadlines are met and reports routed to proper management within set timeframe.
Prepare report package and distributed to proper data and information for reports to management.
Tracks Division project requests and assists Deputy Secretary to assign projects to correct Bureaus.
Collects and combines data and information for reports to management.
Assists in tracking and directing Governor Correspondence through the right bureau or office.
Coordinates with staff and submit responses in a timely manner.
Assist with other Government Analyst’s tasks and projects.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

State Group Insurance coverage options+ (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
Ongoing comprehensive training provided
Career Growth
Highly skilled, professional environment