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Job Description - Public Relations Specialist (25140929)

Position Title:

Public Relations Specialist - ( 25140929 )

Division Overview:

The mission of the Montana Highway Patrol is to focus on safeguarding the lives, property, and constitutional rights of people traveling the ways of our State.We support the mission of the Montana Department of Justiceby providing courteous, professional, compassionate, and responsive services in the areas of community education, enforcement, investigations, support services, interagency collaboration, and community involvement. We are committed to maintaining the public’s trust, being technologically advanced and efficiently using the resources entrusted to us.

Job Overview :

The Public Relations Specialist is responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and administering content for MHP media channels. The position will work closely with the Colonel’s and the Attorney General’s Office. The duties include:

• Identifies, proposes, and develops new initiatives and community-based strategies to positively influence and facilitate communication and relationships between MHP and the general public. May coordinate participation with other department personnel.
• Coordinates various media communications in partnership with the Montana Department of Justice Communications Director and Deputy Director. Writes and sends out press releases pertaining to the division.
• Monitors, manages, and creates content for social media channels to positively engage with the public and foster open, responsive, and ongoing communication with platform followers.
• Manages the Montana Highway Patrol internet and intranet websites along with the Patrol’s official email accounts.
• Develops, implements, and updates policies, standards and procedures regarding media and community outreach for the Patrol. Plans for and prepares presentation and/or communication strategies as required.
• Develops and coordinates training and presentation materials for social media. Identifies training needs and assists in the implementation of training.
• Produces, organizes, and oversees digital content creation for projects which may include: the monthly social media newsletter, videos, interviews, and recruitment campaigns.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in public relations, communications, marketing, or journalism.
• Two years of directly related experience.
• Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with law enforcement.

Special Instructions:

The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant's qualification may include, but are not limited to, an evaluation of the résumé and cover letter, a structured interview, performance test, academic transcripts, reference/background checks and fingerprint checks.

Additional materials, references or information submitted by the applicant, but not requested, will not be considered.

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:

• Criminal History Fingerprint / Name-based Check
• Driving History

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this position, you must attach a resume at the time of application.

Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a “Relevant File”.

Your Resume: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position.Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.

A complete online state application is not required. To initiate an application, attach the resume to be considered for this position.Failure to attach résumé will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered further.

Only electronic applications will be accepted.Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

To request an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.

• Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays

This Organization Participates in E-Verify .

Minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply.

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : Not Applicable

Salary: $

30.00 - 33.65 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

Number of Openings

: 1 Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type

: Standard

Shift

Shift

: Day Job

Travel

: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Primary Location

Primary Location

: Boulder

Other Locations

: Missoula, Helena Agency : Department of Justice Union : 000 - None

Posting Date

Posting Date

: Apr 18, 2025, 7:35:57 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : May 5, 2025, 5:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials : Resume

Contact Name : DOJ Human Resources | Contact Email : dojcsdhr@mt.gov | Contact Phone : 406-444-5528 The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

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.

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