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Information Officer III
Pay Grade
14
Salary
$3,394.14 - $5,091.30 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Education
Location
300 Sower Blvd, 5th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) employees work to support and improve our public education system so that the nearly 650,000 students attending public schools will have a bright and successful future. KDE offers its employees exciting and rewarding careers supporting Kentucky’s public education system. KDE is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in Kentucky’s public schools and the KDE workforce.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the work of employees and performs professional journalistic functions in the development, implementation and distribution of informational programs and materials to the public, assists with award programs.
- Perform journalistic research, writing, editing and revising of materials for publications, presentations and products from across the agency. Edit projects submitted to the Communications editing inbox and ensure projects are completed and returned on time.
- Assist Communications staff with recognition programs and events. This includes responding to emails, organizing application materials, and assisting with logistics for judging and awards ceremonies.
- Edit electronic newsletters, as needed, for consistency to KDE style and ensuring content aligns to agency priorities. Serve as back-up trainer for KDE’s electronic delivery system.
- Strong interpersonal skills, good judgment, and an ability to work both independently and in a highly collaborative environment.
- Good problem solving, technical and analytical abilities.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; A high level of integrity and professional accountability.
- Alignment with the mission of the Kentucky Department of Education.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three years of experience in journalism, public relations, or experience related to the duties and responsibilities of this job title series.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in one of the above areas will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Incumbents working in this job title may have extensive contact with the public.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Anitra Williams at anitra.williams@education.ky.gov or 502-564-3716.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
