Public Information Specialist - 20072491

Ohio Department of Administrative Services•Columbus, OH

2d•$26 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Public Information Specialist within the Division of Natural Areas & Preserves, headquartered at ODNR Central Office, Fountain Square, assigned to Franklin County. The address is 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, OH 43229. To learn more about Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Natural Areas & Preserves please visit Division of Natural Areas & Preserves | Ohio Department of Natural Resources. What you will do... Plan, develop, & implement public information programs and statewide public events & represent the Division of Natural Areas & Preserves in an informational & liaison capacity Develop, prepare & issue news releases, newsletters, articles, reports, manuals, fact sheets, brochures & publications Assist with environmental education programs & present informational & educational speeches, develop educational signage content Prepare social media content and manage division social media accounts Perform administrative tasks (coordinate special projects, coordinate printing, purchase goods and services for various projects perform research & analysis, respond to requests from public) Starting hourly pay of $25.77/hr. with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $33.52/hr. There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates OCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services.

Requirements

24 mos. exp. in field of journalism or communication dealing in public multi-media techniques & relations, public speaking, news writing, reporting & editing.
completion of undergraduate core program in journalism or communication; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations.
equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Communications
Technical Skills: Public Relations
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail; Creativity; Customer Focus

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, & implement public information programs and statewide public events & represent the Division of Natural Areas & Preserves in an informational & liaison capacity
Develop, prepare & issue news releases, newsletters, articles, reports, manuals, fact sheets, brochures & publications
Assist with environmental education programs & present informational & educational speeches, develop educational signage content
Prepare social media content and manage division social media accounts
Perform administrative tasks (coordinate special projects, coordinate printing, purchase goods and services for various projects perform research & analysis, respond to requests from public)