• Job Description

  Req#: 809287

  Requisition No: 809287

  Agency: Department of Corrections

  Working Title: FDC - REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR - 70004043- TAMPA, FL

  Position Number: 70004043

  Salary: $50,055.72 Annually

  Posting Closing Date: 09/29/2023

  ***OPEN COMPETITIVE ADVERTISEMENT***

  This is a re-advertisement, previous applicants need not reapply

  Regional Communications Coordinator – 70004043

  This advertisement is for a Career Service position located at FDC Region 3 which includes the following counties: Marion, Citrus, Hernando, Pasco, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Sumter, Lake, Polk, Hardee, DeSoto, Seminole, Orange, Osceola, Highlands, and Brevard. The incumbent in this position will often travel and work throughout the region in a state vehicle. The home office location will be determined by the proximity of the nearest suitable location from the applicant selected for the position.

  Salary Range: $50,055.72 Annually

  SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY.

  SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  Under the supervision of the FDC Deputy Communications Director, and with support from the Office of Communications, this position will serve as one of four regional communications coordinators. This position will require frequent travel to field locations across the designated region. Equipment and a state vehicle will be provided (vehicle for use during work hours only). The duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Serve as one of the Department’s four regional communications coordinators by supporting the functions and mission of the Office of Communications at the regional level.
  • Proactively plan, coordinate, and facilitate media visits inside correctional institutions and probation offices within the assigned region for the purpose of garnering positive press coverage.
  • Process, schedule and facilitate media requests for inmate interviews.
  • Work with correctional institutions, probation offices and program offices within the assigned region to gather information and formulate draft responses for the media, as assigned.
  • Create social media content (photos, videos, graphics) for FDC Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other emerging platforms.
  • Maintain and utilize provided equipment to obtain high quality photos and videos to draft social media posts, internal content, weekly newsletter submissions and promotional content.
  • Respond to correctional institutions or probation offices to coordinate media presence following an emergency or unexpected event.
  • Conduct recorded interviews with staff, inmates, and volunteers for Agency news publications.
  • Perform secondary duties to support regional communications related functions such as compiling reports, writing talking points or statements and coordinating public record requests.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Demonstrate the ability to write and respond proficiently within a set deadline.
  • Knowledge of the criminal justice system and function of state prisons in Florida.
  • Safely operate a state vehicle and travel within the assigned region on a regular basis.

  *Some travel may be overnight.

  • Familiarity with compiling and editing of videos and scripts.
  • Work proactively to produce a high volume of content in a timely manner.
  • Ability to conduct interviews for internal news purposes.
  • Ability to work in a confidential law enforcement environment.
  • Familiarity with government and law enforcement usage of social media.
  • Ability to operate well under pressure, manage multiple projects and positively contribute to a team environment.

  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with at least one year of professional work experience in communications.

  *Four years of professional work experience in a communications or public relations role can substitute for a four-year degree.

  • Knowledge of AP Style, exceptional writing abilities and professional experience in writing and correspondence.
  • Willingness to function across FDC's organizational structure by providing excellent customer service skills and communications and public relations expertise wherever needed.
  • A valid driver’s license, ability to travel, work remotely and work during non-standard office hours as needed.

  Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

  If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge, and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.

  Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the closing date.

  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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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