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Florida Department of Law Enforcement

Communications Coordinator – SES #71000150

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional experience in public relations, public information or journalism news reporting. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university 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.

DUTIES: Serves as spokesperson for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Responds to inquiries from media, members and customers on topics related to the Department’s programs, services and investigations. Serves as an advisor to the External Affairs Director and Department leadership on media matters. Identifies and executes strategies to promote Department initiatives. Writes press releases, speeches, journal articles, editorials, fact sheets and other publications. Serves as editor of the Department’s monthly newsletter. Coordinates press conferences and media availabilities. Coordinates Department outreach initiatives and efforts. Maintains working relationship with the media and other public information officers. Updates Department’s internal and external web sites and works with webmaster to make necessary changes. Works on multi-media projects. Serves in a rotational on-call capacity.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Superior written and oral communications skills. Excellent media relations experience. Knowledge of AP style. Ability to handle multiple projects at once. Ability to work under tight deadlines and in a fast-paced environment. Must possess basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

NOTE: Successful applicant must pass a drug screen and background investigation. The elements of the selection process may include a work sample and/or interview. Applicants may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude the applicant from further consideration. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

SPECIAL NOTE: Preference given to candidates with prior experience serving as a media spokesperson. Previous service in Florida state government, with a law enforcement or criminal justice agency and directly with the print or broadcast media also preferred. Advanced computer skills and knowledge of social media platforms a plus. Successful candidate may be hired above base salary in accordance with their qualifications and experience.

LOCATION: Tallahassee

SALARY RANGE: $35,518 TO $73,543

CLOSING DATE: June 23, 2010

FDLE is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer / Drug-Free Workplace and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. FDLE hires only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, please notify the hiring authority or the Office of Human Resources in advance.

Apply on-line via the People First website( https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/logon.htm) or fax a State of Florida application to (904) 636-2627 by 11:59 p.m. EST on closing date. If you have problems applying on-line, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Mailed paper applications will not be accepted.