Information and Communications Specialist II (Temporary)

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Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is a temporary position and no leave or retirement benefits are offered. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit.

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Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governors Job-Ready initiative and seeks to expand temporary skill sets to enhance their qualifications for State government and private-sector jobs. Exposure to an agencys culture process procedures and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is located at 1915 Health Services Way Raleigh NC 27699 - Wake County with the Department of Health and Human Services.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $22.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).

Effective July 1 2025 candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed in the class specification. The Knowledge Skills and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Management Preferences:

• Considerable knowledge of journalistic communication and/or publication principles and practices
• Considerable knowledge of the techniques for disseminating information to the public through a variety of news media
• Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques of planning writing and editing publications
• Ability to collect and prepare material for speeches
• Ability to write according to correct English usage and accepted standards for magazine and press publications
• Ability to edit and analyze informational material prepared by others
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of the press radio and television and other persons contacted in the course of work
• Ability to lead and direct the work of staff

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree in communications public relations public affairs media journalism English or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in communications public relations or publicity work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

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