PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST II - 77071722 1 1

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the primary media point of contact for the Division of Marine Fisheries Management within the Office of Communications. Responsible for and coordinates media activities relating to State and Federal marine fisheries management issues in close coordination with the Office of the Executive Director. The Commission expects its employees to be courteous and respectful while assisting Commission customers and stakeholders, ensuring each encounter is as positive as possible. Employees should promptly resolve questions or problems relating to the Commission, its programs and/or fish and wildlife resources. Employees should seek to gain public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida’s citizens in a positive and proactive manner and by listening to what the customer wants and striving to meet their needs. When appropriate, employees will explain the reasons for agency actions or decisions while communicating a consistent FWC point-of-view.

Requirements

Four years of professional experience directly related to duties and responsibilities of this position.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in communications, marketing, social sciences or a closely related field, or in a natural resources related field.
Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.
Knowledge of Microsoft computer software, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is required.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

A mixture of experience in the field of communications and natural resources management.
Skills in Graphic design preferred.
Skills in branding and marketing.
Being able to focus in the disruptive digital world.

Responsibilities

Prepares, edits and coordinates press releases.
Attends all commission meetings and prepares press releases and/or other information on other outreach platforms relating to actions of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission dealing with marine fisheries regulations.
Provides written and verbal information in response to media calls or information requests.
Works closely with Division and other agency staff to plan, develop and implement media and other public information initiatives about proposed agency actions or issues. Provides the appropriate mix of technical and scientific information in a format suitable for informing the public and garnering support for agency actions and fishery management programs.
Responsible for regularly reviewing and ensuring quality and accuracy of Division public information that is disseminated through publications, emails, letters, and websites. Incumbent is expected to initiate and implement changes, modifications or other improvements to public information sources as described, in consultation with Division and other agency staff.
Responsible for regularly reviewing and ensuring quality and accuracy of Division documents and materials prepared for state and federal legislative, planning, budgetary or other issues pertaining to or affecting the Division.
Represents the Division Director or Office of Communications as requested at meetings of Commission staff, other federal and state agencies, civic groups and organizations, trade shows, etc. to receive input from these groups and to inform them of division activities.
Responsible for social media planning and creating social media campaigns, creating and maintaining content through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other platforms.
Work at FWC is cross-functional, meaning duties may cross division/office lines. The Commission expects employees to function across FWC’s organizational structure by providing their skills and expertise wherever needed.
Other duties as assigned, including providing support to the Division Section leaders, Deputy, and Division Director as well as the Director and Press Secretary of the Office of Communications on special assignments.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage
Option of selecting between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement
Tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems
Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly
No Cost $25,000 Life Insurance
Nine Paid State Holidays, One Personal Holiday per year
4 hours Annual Leave and 4 hours Sick Leave accrued Biweekly
Retirement Plan Options
State University and College Tuition Waiver Program
On the Job Trainings
Support for family planning, including paid maternity leave, adoption benefits, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Family Supportive Work Program (FSWP), and paid leave for family and medical responsibilities for eligible employees.
Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and other reasons