Information Specialist Iii - Coral Gables, Fl

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Salary:  $37,268.92 - $39,600.08 
 

INFORMATION SPECIALIST III
 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
 

DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY
 

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***
 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
 

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of professional experience in news reporting, editing, public relations, public information, advertising, marketing, mass communications or journalism. 
 

A master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in communications or English can substitute for one year of the required experience. 
 

Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education. 
 

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.
 

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***
 

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:
 

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
   

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
 

Frequent travel required.
 

JOB DUTIES:
 

General Statement: This position serves as a public INFORMATION SPECIALIST posted in the field.
 

Publication Development:
 

Research, conceptualize, write, and edit information and materials (technical, scientific and creative documents, fact sheets, press releases, presentations, brochures, displays/exhibits, etc.) about division programs and initiatives for distribution to stakeholders including the general public, elected officials, community organizations, the media, and the agriculture industry.
 

Public Outreach:
 

Lead public information and community outreach projects, attending special community events (science fairs, tradeshows, school activities, etc.) and providing information to the public on division programs.
 

Maintain an event calendar, tabling and/or presenting at events.
 

Schedule the division's participation in community outreach events.
 

Stakeholder Communications:
 

Support division by serving as a conduit with the public to help resolve disputes which may hinder program success.
 

Serve as Public Information Officer on emergency programs.
 

Pursue and maintain relationships with other agricultural related entities (University of Florida/Insitute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, United States Department of Agriculture, conservation groups, etc.) to leverage outreach opportunities and share resources.
 

Multimedia Support:
 

Support the division's outreach and social media campaigns by developing written content, recording audio and video content, contributing to the blog and taking photos.
 

Serve as backup for the Social Media manager with blogs, podcast and other informational outreach online.
 

Assist the helpline with the resolution of inquiries including researching issues and writing correspondence.
 

Assist the Public Information Director with special projects, community forums, media inquiries and other various speaking events .
 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
 

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of public information and mass communication. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others within the division and department as well as outside, especially the media and industry representatives.
   

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 visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!