Marketing Specialist

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

The Department of Public Safety’s mission is to provide public safety to the state of Arizona. Visit our website at Marketing Specialist Salary: $60,113.46 - $82,091.15 Job Summary: The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking experienced professionals for the Marketing Specialist role. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a marketing strategy in both print and multi-media formats for diverse audiences to comprehend complex issues and trends within the public safety community. Performs related duties as assigned. This recruitment will be used to establish an 18-month eligibility list to be used for current and future vacancies. Minimum Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor's degree in journalism, advertising, marketing or other related field and two (2) years of experience OR, an equivalent combination of education and experience to equal six (6) years.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Office environment. Progression to the next step requires an overall performance rating of at least "Standard" in the last 12 months. Must successfully complete the examination process. Pre-Employment Requirements: Applicants must complete an examination process. A polygraph and background investigation are required for successful applicants. DPS supports a drug-free work environment through pre-employment drug testing. If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). Benefits: Accrued vacation pay and sick days 10 paid holidays per year Deferred compensation plan Top-ranked retirement plans Affordable medical, dental, vision, life, and short & long-term disability insurance plans Employee Assistance, Peer and Family Support Programs Bus Cards (Subsidized partially by the State) Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program). For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page Retirement: State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments. On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates. Contact Us: The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Arizona