OPS PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST - 64857891

State of Florida • BUNNELL, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Public Information Specialist for DOH-Flagler is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County Department of Health in Flagler County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision "to be the Healthiest State in the Nation." Furthermore, this position is expected to incorporate agency values of innovation, collaboration, accountability, responsiveness and excellence in all aspects of their work. The employee will provide timely and professional responses to requests for information, engage with internal/external customers, and accurately communicate program/agency information, events, and/or vision during interactions. The employee will be involved with decision making that positively affects the agency and/or identifies opportunities to provide excellent service, acting to implement corrections, documenting them and communicating them to co-workers and the health officer.

Requirements

• Ability to develop informational program materials
• Skilled in verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to elicit the professional confidence and cooperation of others
• Ability to be organized and work on deadline
• Must be willing to accept this salary if offered the position
• Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions
• Must have current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
• Must have experience in Public Information, Journalism or Communications
• Must have experience writing in journalistic style
• Must have experience with photography and or graphic design software
• Must be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study reasonably related to journalism, communications or public relations.
• At least four years of professional and relevant experience in public information, government communications, public relations or journalism.
• FEMA certified Public Information Officer training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates information related to media inquiries with DOH-Flagler staff and the State Communications Office.
• Responds to inquiries related to public health concerns, programs and services, emergencies, etc.
• Recommends media-related strategies during routine and/or crisis public health events.
• Coordinates press conferences, public forums, and community information forums as directed.
• Monitors news outlets and social media and advises leadership of any concerns.
• Responds to inaccuracies as permitted.
• Uses Associated Press style to construct press releases and edits and releases state-approved health alerts.
• Gathers customer feedback data and reports feedback to program managers, leadership and County Health Systems.
• Prepares and submits county-specific news for the department of health intranet.
• Assures the agency's website is up to date and accurate.
• Contributes content to the Volusia/Flagler Communications Team for the employee newsletter.
• Coordinates and assists in the provision of a variety of public relations and public information services following established administrative policies, procedures, guidelines, and directives.
• Assists with outreach and marketing of programs and services.
• Coordinates the purchase of marketing materials for use by programs, making sure messaging and design standards adhere to State guidance.
• Coordinates agency-wide meetings/trainings.
• Attends PIO state-trainings and collaborations.
• Maintains appropriate FEMA certification.
• Collaborates with other county personnel in the sharing and releasing of emergency information.
• Assists the emergency operations team for Flagler and Volusia County during activation.

Benefits

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree