REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on ourE-Verify Website. Requisition No:877808 Agency: Department of Corrections Working Title: REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Region 1 which includes the following counties: Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Washington, Bay, Jackson, Calhoun, Gulf, Liberty, Franklin, Gadsden, Leon, Wakulla, and Jefferson. This position requires up to 90% travel on a regular basis as part of routine duties. A state vehicle and equipment are provided. Job Duties Serve as one of the Department’s four regional communications coordinators by supporting the functions and mission of the Office of Communications at the regional level. Maintain and utilize provided equipment to obtain high-quality photos and videos to draft social media posts, internal content, weekly newsletter submissions, and promotional or recruitment content. Conduct recorded interviews with staff, inmates, and volunteers for Agency news publications. Create social media content (photos, videos, graphics) for FDC Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other emerging platforms. Design digital graphics in tools such as Canva, including flyers, newsletters, and other digital communications materials. Proactively plan, coordinate, and facilitate media visits inside correctional institutions and probation offices within the assigned region for the purpose of garnering positive press coverage. Process, schedule, and facilitate media requests for inmate interviews. Work with correctional institutions, probation offices, and program offices within the assigned region to gather information and formulate draft responses for the media, as assigned. Respond to correctional institutions or probation offices to coordinate media presence following an emergency or unexpected event. Perform secondary duties to support regional communications-related functions such as compiling reports, writing talking points or statements, and coordinating public record requests. Benefits Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits. Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance. Tuition-Free college courses. Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System: Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop) Deferred Compensation Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption. Requirements Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required. Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Ability to travel up to 90% of the time on a regular basis. Must be able to maintain working order and preventative maintenance schedule of state issued equipment and vehicles. Must have five (5) years of professional work experience in communications, corrections, or a public relations role. Postsecondary education may substitute for up to four (4) years of related experience. Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks. Background Screening Requirement The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering. Employment Eligibility The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form. The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship. Veterans’ Preference Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location MARIANNA, FL, US, 32446 MARIANNA, FL, US, 32447 MARIANNA, FL, US, 32448 For assistance, call the People First Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Florida