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Job Description
At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Our mission is to save lives reduce injuries and economic loss administer Ohios motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
May work evenings or weekends; may travel overnight.
- This position is essential meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123:& DAS Directive HR-D-11). Whoever fills this position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.
Background Check Information:
- A background check BCI fingerprint check may be required on all selected applicants
- A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process
To request a disability accommodation please email as soon as possibleor at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interviewdate so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
What Youll Do:
Ohio Department of Public Safety- Directors Office/Communications (Communications Special Projects)
Report in location:1970 West Broad Street Columbus Ohio 43223
Work hours:7:30am - 4:30pm
THIS POSITION IS FOR OHIO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES ONLY.
Under general supervision plan & direct one segment of assigned departments overall public information program:
- Represent assigned divisions of the department in an informational or liaison capacity;
- Draft edit & distribute news releases public advisory group announcements meeting minutes & speeches for delivery to the media &/or the public;
- Advise & consult with supervisor & staff regarding public relations aspects;
- Act as a key point of contact for guidance on how to positively present agency programs & activities to the public;
- Respond to written &/or telephone requests for public information;
- Deliver speeches & presentations; Coordinate arrangements with media;
- Assist in evaluation development preparation & dissemination of public information;
- Develop & maintain Division & Department Web sites & general publications;
- Plan develop & implement public information programs;
- Develop & present information for educational displays program materials &/or speeches to media & public;
- Write type & edit material for written correspondence brochures publications articles &/or newsletters;
- Assist with coordination of special projects;
- Maintain & update media databases to support planning & evaluation efforts;
- Facilitate activities involved in coordinating special events including news conferences & public events; Develop event materials for press & planning other event-related site requirements;
- Perform other duties as assigned.
30 mos. exp. in field of journalism or communication dealing in public multi-media techniques & relations public speaking news writing reporting & editing or technical report translation & communication dealing in public meetings and valid drivers license.
-Or completion of undergraduate core program in journalism or communication and 6 mos. exp. in public multi-media techniques & relations in field of journalism or communication and valid drivers license.
-Or 12 mos. exp. as Public Information Specialist 64420 and valid drivers license.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
