Legislative Public Information Specialist
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Job Location:
Helena, MT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The mission of the Legislative Services Division (LSD) is to provide bill and amendment drafting committee staffing policy and legal research reference and communications information technology and administrative support services to the House Senate and other divisions of the Legislative Branch and to support the mission of the Legislative Council.
This non-partisan position will help LSD with this mission by :
- providing a wide range of functions in public relations information management and high-level legislative support.
- providing strategic leadership for the divisions public relation and communications ensuring accurate transparent and accessible information about the Legislature and its work.
- directing all operations of the Legislative Session Information Desk including oversight of short term staff
A successful candidate will possess the following knowledge skills and abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of public relations civic education and media strategy.
- Thorough understanding of Montanas public records and records retention laws.
- Substantial knowledge of English grammar and style.
- Basic knowledge of the structure and operations of Montana state government and the legislative process.
- Basic knowledge of continuity of operations policies and practices
- Basic knowledge of supervision practices
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities with minimal supervision.
- Ability to handle sensitive confidential or politically nuanced matters with discretion.
- Ability to independently solve problems and adapt to changing deadlines.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with legislators media and public audiences.
- Ability to build and maintain effective professional relationships.
- Ability to plan organize and direct the work of others when assigned.
- Ability in project management
- Skill in developing and implementing long range public information plans aligned with the division and branch goals
- Skill in interpreting and applying policies regulations (MCA ARM) and MOM policies.
- Skill in managing content management systems and social media platforms.
- Skill in Microsoft Office 360 suite.
State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
Bachelors degree and a minimum of six years of experience in public relations communications journalism or law. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
The Legislative Branch participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9 your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify please visit the E-Verify website found here Link to E-Verify Website .
Required Experience:
IC
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About Company
The Montana Department of Labor & Industry wants to help both employees and employers to be happy on the job. We take seriously our mission to promote and protect the well-being of Montana's workers, employers and citizens, and to uphold their rights and responsibilities. Our agenc ... View more
