FWC Job Announcement: FWRI #77907304, OPS Information Specialist I (Outreach, St. Petersburg) CLOSING DATE EXTENDED

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OPS INFORMATION SPECIALIST I - 77907304

Date: Apr 4, 2018

Location: SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, US, 33701

 

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Requisition No: 32677 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)

Working Title: OPS INFORMATION SPECIALIST I - 77907304

Position Number: 77907304 

Salary:  $16.50- $18.00 /hour, depending on experience 

Posting Closing Date: 04/12/2018 

 

OPEN COMPETIVE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

 

In addition to submitting an electronic State of Florida employment application and completing the qualifying questions, please attach two writing samples and a cover letter. This letter should at minimum explain your interest in the specific organization and position and identify your most relevant skills or experiences.

 

Description of Duties: Responsibilities are to provide a broad range of communications and marketing expertise to the FWC’s Fish and Wildlife Research Institute.

 

The successful candidate's responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Writing, editing, and coordinating content for monthly, quarterly and annual publications.
  • Edits and develops content for internal/external websites, reviews analytics.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with FWC staff, stakeholders and partner agencies.
  • Coordinates filming schedules with staff; films and edits videos.
  • Clarify and provide details on technical and complex fish and wildlife issues using plain language.
  • Prepares, fills and distributes agency publications, gives guided tours, represents agency at public and business gatherings to promote programs, services and mission.
  • Assists with event coordination/planning;
  • Collaborates on communications/marketing programs that are designed to keep the public informed of agency programs, services, accomplishments, or mission.
  • Assists in the coordination and response of Public Records Requests, Ask MyFWC questions.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Experience in news reporting, editing, public relations, public information, advertising, marketing, mass communications or journalism can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree, preferably in communications, marketing, English or natural sciences with strong writing and editing skills. Candidate should be fluent in AP style.  

 

WHAT IS OPS EMPLOYMENT? Other Personal Services (OPS) temporary employer/employee relationship used solely for accomplishing short term or intermittent tasks. OPS employees do not fill established positions and may not be assigned the duties of any vacant authorized position. OPS employees are at-will employees and are subject to actions such as pay changes, changes to work assignment and terminations at the pleasure of the agency head or designee.  

 

WHAT BENEFITS ARE APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES?

  • State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan* - mandatory
  • Workers’ Compensation - mandatory
  • Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) - mandatory
  • Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements, please consult with your servicing HR office for details)
  • Deferred Compensation - voluntary
  • Employee Assistance Program – voluntary  

WHAT BENEFITS ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES?

  • Any form of paid leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Participation in the Florida Retirement System
  • Reinstatement rights or retention rights

 

To Apply: Submit a complete and up-to-date State of Florida employment application form electronically in People First, by midnight on the closing date listed. Go to: http://peoplefirst.myflorida.com. You may also submit a resume and cover letter in People First as an attachment. Note that supporting documentation does not replace the requirement for a completed State of Florida employment application form. Incomplete State of Florida Application Forms could result in a failed submission.

 

If you experience technical difficulties during the application process or when attaching documents, call People First staffing at 1-877-562-7287. If unable to attach supporting documents to your application, they may be faxed to the People First Service Center at (888) 403-2110. Be sure to include the Requisition number for the position to which you are applying on each page of your faxed documents.

 

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.

 

 

Nearest Major Market: Tampa

 

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