OPS INFORMATION SPECIALIST III - 42901134 Information Technology (IT) - Miami, FL at Geebo

OPS INFORMATION SPECIALIST III - 42901134

Requisition No:
805662 Agency:
Agriculture and Consumer ServicesWorking Title:
OPS INFORMATION SPECIALIST III - 42901134Position Number:
42901134 Salary:
$17.
25 Hourly Posting Closing Date:
08/16/2023 OPS INFORMATION SPECIALIST IIIFLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICESDIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY -THIS IS A FULL-TIME TEMPORARY POSITION CONTACT:
Christina Chitty, (352) 395-4779MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of professional experience in news reporting, editing, public relations, public information, agricultural education, agricultural communications, advertising, marketing, mass communications or journalism.
A master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in communications, agricultural communications, agricultural education, or English can substitute for one year of the required experience.
Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
Possession of a valid Driver's License.
ATTENTION CANDIDATES To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:
All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc.
must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services valuesand supports employment of individuals with disabilities.
Qualifiedindividuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
NOTES:
Preference will be given to applicants that are fluent in both English and Spanish written and verbal communication.
Benefits include a LinkedIn Learning training account and optional insurance coverage.
JOB DUTIES:
General Statement:
This position serves as a regional public information officer for the division.
Publication Development:
Research, conceptualize, write, and edit information and materials (technical, scientific and creative documents, displays, fact sheets, press releases, presentations, brochures, displays/exhibits, etc.
) about division programs and initiatives for distribution to stakeholders including the general public, elected officials, community organizations, the media, and the agriculture industry.
Assist with design and style of division publications.
Liaise with field staff to access need for public outreach items.
Public Outreach & Stakeholder Communications Lead public information and community outreach projects attending special community events (science fairs, tradeshows, school activities, etc.
), and providing information to the public on division programs.
Support division by serving as a conduit with the public to help resolve disputes which may hinder program success.
Serve as Public Information Officer or Liaison on emergency programs.
Pursue and maintain relationships with other agricultural related entities (UF/IFAS, USDA, grower groups, conservation groups, etc.
) to leverage outreach opportunities and share resources.
Assists the Public Information Director with special projects, community forums, media inquiries and speaking events.
Serve as division Spanish translator in South Florida.
Multimedia Support:
Support the divisions outreach and social media campaigns by developing written content, recording audio and video content, contributing to the blog and taking photos.
Serve as backup for the Social Media manager with blogs, podcast and other informational outreach online.
Assists the helpline with the resolution of inquiries including researching issues and writing correspondence.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of public information and mass communication.
Skill to be able to use standard DSLR camera equipment and setup.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to estabilish and maintain effective working relationships with others within the Divison and department as well as outside, especially the media and industry representatives.
Ability to use computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to use design software including Canva and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop).
Ability to use audio and video editing software including Adobe Premier Pro and Audition.
Ability to read and write in Spanish.
Ability to translate from Spanish to English.
Ability to translate to Spanish from English.
SPECIAL NOTES:
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).
Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.
All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.
0455, F.
S.
, Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Recommended Skills Adobe Acrobat Adobe Creative Suite Adobe In Design Adobe Photoshop Adobe Premiere Pro Cad Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.

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