PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER - 40000305 Job at State of Florida in Alachua

Requisition No: 845767

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER - 40000305

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 40000305

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience

Posting Closing Date: 02/12/2025

JOB TYPE: FULL TIME / SES

POSITION LOCATION: Tallahassee, FL (relocation benefits are not available for this position)

PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position reports to the Chief of Staff.

1. Develops strategies to best communicate Department’s mission, goals, and priorities.
2. Administers, interprets, and explains policies, rules, regulations, and laws as developed by the Executive Director and Chief of Staff. Participates in activities to evaluate and/or improve processes and services in our business units of Reemployment Assistance, Workforce Services, Community Development, and Strategic Business Development.
3. Coordinates activities as assigned by the Chief of Staff to ensure continuing operations, maximize efficiencies, and increase productivity.
4. Reviews and analyzes legislation, laws, and public policy and recommends changes to administrative services.
5. Serves as liaison with special task forces or work groups by coordinating responses involving policy research and analysis.
6. Provides oversight and supervision of the Office of Public Relations.
7. Supervise and manage employees in the process of conducting research and responding to daily media information requests.
8. Provides media training for department employees.
9. Coordinates department communications team of marketing representatives and media associates statewide to deal with media and public requests.
10. Consults with divisions regarding public affairs needs and plans and assists divisions with media events.
11. Plans and directs development and communication of informational programs designed to keep the public informed of department programs, services, accomplishments, or mission.
12. Prepares and distributes fact sheets, news releases, photographs, scripts, or other written materials, motion pictures, or tape records to media representatives and others as needed.
13. Communicates with persons outside the organization, representing the department to customers, the public, government, and other external sources.
14. Consults with staff and others in government, business, and private organizations regarding policy and procedures as directed by the Chief of Staff.
15. Implements corrective actions to solve problems.
16. Assists the Chief of Staff in completing assigned projects.
17. Represents Agency management in coordinating tasks/projects with the office of federal, state, and local governments as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expert knowledge of crisis communications and strategic message development.
• Superior writing, editing, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the rules of grammar and punctuation.

Qualifications:

As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records.

Minimum:

• Duties and responsibilities of this position must be performed at the official work site of the Department.
• Travel may be required.

Pay:

Salary commensurate with experience

Our Organization and Mission:

FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

The Work You Will Do:

This position reports to the Chief of Staff. Develops strategies to best communicate the Department’s mission, goals, and priorities.

The Difference You Will Make:

FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.

How You Will Grow:

FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management.

• Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops safe, and healthy communities.
• Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
• Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
• Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools.
• Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend.

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

* State Group Insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental options)

* Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

* Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year

* Annual and Sick Leave Benefits

* Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)

* Flexible Spending Accounts

* Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)

* Ongoing comprehensive training provided

* Career Growth

* Highly skilled, professional environment

For a more complete list of benefits, visit the appropriate website.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.