Communications Liaison (Registered Nursing Consultant - Pending Reclass to Government Analyst II)

Date: May 9, 2024

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311

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Requisition No: 828770

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: Communications Liaison (Registered Nursing Consultant - Pending Reclass to Government Analyst II)

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64064802

Salary: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 05/21/2024

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

This position is pending reclassification to Governement Analyst II (Communications Liaision)

This is a highly professional position responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing various communication strategies for the Division of Children’s Medical Services.

Description and Task

• This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the internal and strategic communications of Children’s Medical Services.

• Serve as a Communications liaison regarding known digital media best practices, department branding, and emerging trends for all program areas, regions, institutions, and offices.

• Create and disseminate the Division’s statewide in-house publications.

• Collect and process relevant information in the appropriate format, such as press release, social media, web post, or other method of delivery.

• Format and edit documents, publications, and presentations for program offices and department leadership.

• Assist the Department’s Office of Communications to organize and staff press conferences, media events, editorial boards, groundbreakings, ribbon-cuttings, bill-signings, public meetings, and media events.

• Establish an internal communications strategy in conjunction with the Division Director and the Department’s Office of Communications.

• Ensure Division initiatives and projects are successfully communicated to employees and stakeholders.

• Plan, edit, and write content for a variety of internal communications media, such as a staff intranet, monthly deliverables, or regular email bulletin.

• Storyboard or translate ideas to the Department’s Office of Communications or vendor creative team.

• Develop and deliver presentations at statewide events.

• Draft messages or scripts from leadership for presentation to employees in written or spoken form.

• Ensure internal communication messages are consistent across all media and for different areas of the Division.

• Coordinate, in conjunction with the Division Director and the Department’s Office of Communications, the communication response to crisis situations which affect organizational perception and reputation.

• Assist to create and coordinate marketing plans for the Divisions programs.

• Assist to ensure Division compliance with Department marketing and communications policies.

• Provides leadership, planning, and coordination for special projects and assignments related to statewide campaigns and projects.

• Support design services for materials for public dissemination.

• Responsible for coordinating marketing research and evaluation of pre and post campaign launches

  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in English, Journalism, Public Relations, Health Communication or Business and three (3) years of professional experience in marketing, advertising, public relations, or business. Professional or paraprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

  Requirements:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud apps, Publisher, Canva, or other creative content tools.

• Experience with developing creative content (PowerPoints, newsletters, websites, infographics).

• Experience writing and editing content for both internal and external stakeholders, such as newsletters, communications (e.g., emails, website), or meeting minutes.

• Ability to travel within the Tallahassee area to support offsite meetings or events using your own vehicle.

  Additional preferences:

• Managing projects on a strict deadline.

• Working with little supervision.

• Experience coordinating and running in-person and virtual meetings, workshops, or other events of various sizes.

• Ability to walk, kneel, bend, twist, lift and carry light to medium loads (up to 50 pounds).

  Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

  Mission:

  To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

  Vision:

  To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

  Values:

  I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

  C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

  A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

  R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

  E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

  Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee, Florida

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;

• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;

• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

  (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );

• Flexible Spending Accounts;

• Tuition waivers;

• And more!

  For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

  Please be advised:

  Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

  This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

  Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

  If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

  The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

  Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

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

  Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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.

  Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

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.

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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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