The State of Florida
DEP - DEPUTY COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
The State of Florida, Tallahassee, Florida, us, 32318
Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.Requisition No: 837188
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: DEP - DEPUTY COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR - 37001490
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 37001490
Salary: $75,000 to $85,000
Posting Closing Date: 10/18/2024
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“DEPUTY COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR”
COMMUNICATIONS ADMINISTRATOR
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Our Organization and Mission:
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy.
The Work You Will Do:
The Deputy Communications Director will assist and support the Director of Communications in managing and implementing internal and external strategic communications, marketing and public relations programs to support the department's mission, vision and values. This position reports to the Director of Communications within the Office of Communications.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Under the guidance of the Director of Communications, assist in developing a comprehensive communication strategy to engage and inform, increase public understanding and maintain positive relationships with various stakeholders, community-based organizations, community members, advisory committees, government agencies and media.
Provides direct and indirect supervision under the leadership of the Director of Communications of assigned communications staff responsible for designing and producing communications for events, community engagement and outreach, project information, education, internal communications and digital media.
Oversees the content and continuity of the department's social media channels and website with consistent and accurate information and messaging that positively reflects the department.
Collaborates with the Director of Communications in the planning and preparing speeches, scripts and other documents for departmental leadership.
Assists with coordinating media training to prepare staff, conduct media tours and arrange speaking engagements for the departmental leadership and senior staff as appropriate.
Assists with reviewing proactive and reactive external messaging, including responding to press inquiries, producing press releases and statements of articles, and coordinating press conferences and media events on a local and state level.
Develops policies, procedures and strategies to be followed when communicating to audiences within and outside the department.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of best practices in communication, marketing, public relations and emergency communication.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
Ability to maintain composure and meet deadlines in stressful situations.
Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described in this posting, for a total of four years.
Other Job-Related Requirements for this position:
Valid Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications:
Have five to seven years of progressive experience with communication and marketing.
Have a minimum of five years supervising staff or overseeing stakeholder relationships.
POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT:
This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.
DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:
HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us
HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov
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.
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Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: DEP - DEPUTY COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR - 37001490
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 37001490
Salary: $75,000 to $85,000
Posting Closing Date: 10/18/2024
Total Compensation Estimator Tool
“DEPUTY COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR”
COMMUNICATIONS ADMINISTRATOR
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Our Organization and Mission:
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy.
The Work You Will Do:
The Deputy Communications Director will assist and support the Director of Communications in managing and implementing internal and external strategic communications, marketing and public relations programs to support the department's mission, vision and values. This position reports to the Director of Communications within the Office of Communications.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Under the guidance of the Director of Communications, assist in developing a comprehensive communication strategy to engage and inform, increase public understanding and maintain positive relationships with various stakeholders, community-based organizations, community members, advisory committees, government agencies and media.
Provides direct and indirect supervision under the leadership of the Director of Communications of assigned communications staff responsible for designing and producing communications for events, community engagement and outreach, project information, education, internal communications and digital media.
Oversees the content and continuity of the department's social media channels and website with consistent and accurate information and messaging that positively reflects the department.
Collaborates with the Director of Communications in the planning and preparing speeches, scripts and other documents for departmental leadership.
Assists with coordinating media training to prepare staff, conduct media tours and arrange speaking engagements for the departmental leadership and senior staff as appropriate.
Assists with reviewing proactive and reactive external messaging, including responding to press inquiries, producing press releases and statements of articles, and coordinating press conferences and media events on a local and state level.
Develops policies, procedures and strategies to be followed when communicating to audiences within and outside the department.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of best practices in communication, marketing, public relations and emergency communication.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
Ability to maintain composure and meet deadlines in stressful situations.
Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described in this posting, for a total of four years.
Other Job-Related Requirements for this position:
Valid Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications:
Have five to seven years of progressive experience with communication and marketing.
Have a minimum of five years supervising staff or overseeing stakeholder relationships.
POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT:
This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.
DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:
HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us
HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov
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.
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