PUBLIC HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS MGR-SES - 64006329_

PUBLIC HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS MGR-SES - 64006329Date: Aug 22, 2024Location:PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32501The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (ms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) .Requisition No: 835979Agency: Department of HealthWorking Title: PUBLIC HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS MGR-SES - 64006329Pay Plan: SESPosition Number: 64006329Salary: $64,740.00Posting Closing Date: 08/26/2024Total Compensation Estimator Tool (yflorida.com/)INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT OPPORTUNITYApplicants accepted only from current Department of Health employees (includes OPS, Career Service, SES, and SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.This is a highly independent and professional, supervisory position in the Community Health Education, Nutrition and Public Health Preparedness Division (CHEN) requiring knowledge of both marketing and public health practices. This position spends the majority of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. This includes communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees in addition to planning and directing employees’ work. The incumbent has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. The incumbent will also be required to develop performance expectations, meet with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, maintain vacation and work schedules, ensuring proper coverage, and complete timesheets. The position is responsible for a variety of activities including branding and marketing of agency initiatives and programs, public health intervention design and implementation, developing and managing content for the Escambia County Health Department (Escambia CHD) external and internal website, leading organizational quality improvement activities, and implementing health education and wellness events or initiatives. Will serve as the public information officer for the agency. All work is carried out under the supervision of the Asst County Health Dept Director-HLTH. Travel may be required.MARKETING & PROMOTION: Conduct foundational research and analyses for use in the development of social marketing campaigns. Conduct and document research, analyses, and audience assessments related to marketing goals. Produce a master calendar for Escambia CHD messages and campaigns. Develop health message campaigns for the CHEN division and other divisions as requested. Work with local advertisers to ensure the final product is technically correct, effective for the target audience and delivered on time. Assist in the planning and implementation of designated community-wide health events. Assist in the strategic planning process.PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER: Serve as the primary Public Information Officer (PIO) for Escambia CHD. Complete all training required and participate in statewide PIO conference calls. Assure information provided to the public is accurate and approved through established channels. Monitor media outlets, including social media, as needed to ensure timely and accurate communications. Write editorials and press releases. Create and coordinate digital content postings for FDOH website and social media account(s). Develop content for production of videos for the public on a variety of health topics. Field media inquiries and coordinate responses. Serve shifts at the Emergency Operations Center, as assigned.INTERNAL & EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS: Assess informational needs of the community and identify effective tactics for delivering information. Prepare an annual report to include significant activities and accomplishments in each division; manages local agency quality improvement plan and related activities. Assist in the planning and implementation of designated community-wide health events. Assist with assessing, developing, and implementing plans that impact internal communications and operations. Lead internal communications, including Cascade Communications meetings and Escambia Health Performs.WEBSITE & BRANDING: Prepare charts and other graphics for grants, business plans, organization profiles and other agency documents. Provide consultation services to ensure local agency’s compliance with Florida Department of Health (FDOH) brand guidelines. Serve as a back-up web manager for Escambia CHD. Maintain the agency website using template and platform provided by FDOH.HEALTH EDUCATION SUPPORT: Assist staff in developing presentations for the public. Provide consultation services to ensure local agency’s compliance with FDOH brand guidelines. Deliver presentations or participate in health select education outreach events.COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING: Works collaboratively with community partners to prepare a community health assessment and improvement plan. Provides technical assistance to community workgroups completing Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) action plans.COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:Oversees the preparation and submittal of reports for statewide initiatives. Identifies, initiates, and strengthens relationships with various community stakeholders; Implements meetings, surveys, and other means of communication with the community on Escambia CHD initiatives. Attends community meetings on behalf of Escambia CHD as a community liaison. Active participant with Achieve Healthy EscaRosa (AHER).LIFELONG LEARNING/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Proficient in Microsoft office suite, composition of media/press materials, knowledge of public health and health education principles, capacity building, written and oral delivery of information, principles, and marketing.Qualifications:Preferred - Master's degree, one (1) or more years experience in creating health educatioon, health communication, or other health related materials, planning and implementing health education marketing programs, crafting and maintaining Department of Health Foundational Plans, planning, implementing, and evaluating health education programing, working with organizational accreditation, and crafting Quality Improvement (QI) projects.Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:Mission:To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.Vision:To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.Values:I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.Where You Will Work:1295 West Fairfield Drive; Pensacola, FL 32501The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:+ Annual and Sick Leave benefits;+ Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;+ State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;+ Retirement plan options, including employer contributions(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );+ Flexible Spending Accounts;+ Tuition waivers;+ And more!For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .Please be advised:Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: ss.govIf you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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.Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans, and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.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.Nearest Major Market:Pensacola