State of Alaska
Information Officer 2
State of Alaska, Juneau, Alaska, us, 99812
Salary:
$32.13 Hourly
Location :
Anchorage, AK
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
47999
Department:
Public Safety
Division:
Office of the Commissioner
Opening Date:
11/19/2024
Closing Date:
11/29/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Division:
Office of the Commissioner
Position Open To:
Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit:
General Government
Range:
17
Job Description
This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
As an Information Officer II with the Department of Public Safety (DPS), you will be assisting the Public Information Office by producing professionally written documents, social media content, community alerts, presentations, graphics, short videos, and photographs of pertinent DPS activities. You will share the responsibility of establishing and maintaining positive relations with news media and the public for the department. You will also respond to information requests from news media daily.OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE:
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. As an employee of DPS, you will be instrumental in ensuring this mission is met by providing direct support of law enforcement activities in the media.THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:
As an employee with one of the most unique law enforcement agencies in the nation, you will be part of a team that embraces the core values of loyalty, integrity, courage, compassion, leadership, and accountability. In this fast-paced environment you will work with a phenomenal team of professionals, both civilian and commissioned, as well as members of the public and various news media outlets.
THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT: This position is located and based out of the Department of Public Safety's Headquarters at 5700 E Tudor Road in Anchorage, Alaska. The work environment is friendly, team oriented and productive.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:The ability to work independently with minimal supervision while remaining self-motivated and on task.Experience and strong understanding of various social media outlets such as Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram.Strong written, verbal, and detailed-oriented communication skills with the ability to communicate complex information.Strong research skills and creative ability for idea implantation. Experience in Adobe Creative Cloud programs is a plus.Ability to adapt to changing priorities while managing multiple stories, research projects, interviews, and abrupt incoming features.The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. All positions support or carry out the Department's mission. If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths, please consider joining our team.
More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website:
http://dps.alaska.gov/
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in
Communications and Media: Knowledge of the production, communication and dissemination of information and ideas to inform and entertain via written, oral, visual media and social media.Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.Multimedia Technologies: Knowledge of the principles, methods, tools, and techniques to develop or apply technology using text, audio, graphics, or other media.Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.Organizational Awareness: Knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization.Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or progressively responsible experience in journalism, communications media, education, English, literature, fine arts, library science, radio, television, photography, advertising, marketing, sales, public relations and/or promotional work, freelance writing, technical writing and/or research, education, library work or other information dissemination field.
Special Note:"Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.
"Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.
"Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.
"Progressively responsible" means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.Additional Required Information
COVER LETTERA cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
AT TIME OF INTERVIEW: At time of interview
Writing samples to include press releases, feature stories, social media postings.If available, provide three of your most recent performance evaluations or two letters of reference from a past or current supervisor.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All Department of Public Safety/CDVSA employees are required to be fingerprinted. The successful candidate must pass a full criminal history and background check.This position will be required to use SOA financial systems including ALDER and IRIS. If applicants do not have this training and skill, they will be required to participate in training to become proficient in these financial systems.Must receive and maintain State of Alaska Procurement Level 1 and 2 certifications. The AA2 is also required to complete training in NEOGOV, part of the state's online hiring center, to qualify as an HR User.
BACKGROUND CHECKThis position requires the incumbent to submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, and required access to APSIN, an applicant with criminal convictions will not move forward in the selection process.
EDUCATIONTo verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Applications will be reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Therefore, all work experiences the applicant is using to meet minimum qualifications for this position must be documented in the application package. Please include the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether the employment was full or part-time. Applicants who submit packages that do not provide sufficient information to demonstrate minimum qualifications are met may not advance in the selection process.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
NOTICE
If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.com' domains. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:
Tim DeSpainInformation Officer 3907-269-5549tim.despain@alaska.gov
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes
typical
benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
AVTECConfidentialCorrectional OfficersMarine EngineersMt. Edgecumbe TeachersSupervisoryUnlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's UnionExempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
General GovernmentLabor, Trades and CraftsPublic Safety Employees AssociationMasters, Mates & Pilots
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
Group-based insurance premiums for
Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)Long-term and short-term disabilityAccidental Death and DismembermentLong-term care (self and eligible family members)Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social SecurityOption to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation ProgramNote: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
See for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time servedTwelve (12) paid holidays a year
01
How would you describe your level of experience using social media?
I have professional experience in content creation and moderating of social media platforms and can create engaging content consistently.I am proficient and comfortable using social media and know how to leverage its features effectively.I use social media regularly but have limited experience creating content.I'm new to social media but I understand the basics.
02
How would you describe your level of technical aptitude?
I have professional experience developing websites and applications. I have used at least two different Adobe Creative Cloud applications.I have professional experience adding content to websites and have used at least one Adobe Creative Cloud application.I have professional experience using Microsoft Office and smart phone applications to develop communications and social media content.I have some experience using Microsoft Office tools.
Required Question
$32.13 Hourly
Location :
Anchorage, AK
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
47999
Department:
Public Safety
Division:
Office of the Commissioner
Opening Date:
11/19/2024
Closing Date:
11/29/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Division:
Office of the Commissioner
Position Open To:
Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit:
General Government
Range:
17
Job Description
This position is open to Alaskan Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
As an Information Officer II with the Department of Public Safety (DPS), you will be assisting the Public Information Office by producing professionally written documents, social media content, community alerts, presentations, graphics, short videos, and photographs of pertinent DPS activities. You will share the responsibility of establishing and maintaining positive relations with news media and the public for the department. You will also respond to information requests from news media daily.OUR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND CULTURE:
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. As an employee of DPS, you will be instrumental in ensuring this mission is met by providing direct support of law enforcement activities in the media.THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM:
As an employee with one of the most unique law enforcement agencies in the nation, you will be part of a team that embraces the core values of loyalty, integrity, courage, compassion, leadership, and accountability. In this fast-paced environment you will work with a phenomenal team of professionals, both civilian and commissioned, as well as members of the public and various news media outlets.
THE WORKING CONDITIONS YOU CAN EXPECT: This position is located and based out of the Department of Public Safety's Headquarters at 5700 E Tudor Road in Anchorage, Alaska. The work environment is friendly, team oriented and productive.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:The ability to work independently with minimal supervision while remaining self-motivated and on task.Experience and strong understanding of various social media outlets such as Facebook, X, LinkedIn, and Instagram.Strong written, verbal, and detailed-oriented communication skills with the ability to communicate complex information.Strong research skills and creative ability for idea implantation. Experience in Adobe Creative Cloud programs is a plus.Ability to adapt to changing priorities while managing multiple stories, research projects, interviews, and abrupt incoming features.The Department of Public Safety strives to preserve the peace, enforce the law, prevent and detect crime, and protect life and property. All positions support or carry out the Department's mission. If our mission interests you and this position embodies your strengths, please consider joining our team.
More information about the Department of Public Safety can be found on our website:
http://dps.alaska.gov/
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in
Communications and Media: Knowledge of the production, communication and dissemination of information and ideas to inform and entertain via written, oral, visual media and social media.Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.Multimedia Technologies: Knowledge of the principles, methods, tools, and techniques to develop or apply technology using text, audio, graphics, or other media.Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.Organizational Awareness: Knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization.Equivalent to those typically gained by:
Any combination of preparatory post-secondary education and/or progressively responsible experience in journalism, communications media, education, English, literature, fine arts, library science, radio, television, photography, advertising, marketing, sales, public relations and/or promotional work, freelance writing, technical writing and/or research, education, library work or other information dissemination field.
Special Note:"Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation.
"Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job.
"Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.
"Progressively responsible" means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility.Additional Required Information
COVER LETTERA cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
AT TIME OF INTERVIEW: At time of interview
Writing samples to include press releases, feature stories, social media postings.If available, provide three of your most recent performance evaluations or two letters of reference from a past or current supervisor.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All Department of Public Safety/CDVSA employees are required to be fingerprinted. The successful candidate must pass a full criminal history and background check.This position will be required to use SOA financial systems including ALDER and IRIS. If applicants do not have this training and skill, they will be required to participate in training to become proficient in these financial systems.Must receive and maintain State of Alaska Procurement Level 1 and 2 certifications. The AA2 is also required to complete training in NEOGOV, part of the state's online hiring center, to qualify as an HR User.
BACKGROUND CHECKThis position requires the incumbent to submit to a fingerprint based criminal history background check. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, and required access to APSIN, an applicant with criminal convictions will not move forward in the selection process.
EDUCATIONTo verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Applications will be reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are met. Therefore, all work experiences the applicant is using to meet minimum qualifications for this position must be documented in the application package. Please include the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether the employment was full or part-time. Applicants who submit packages that do not provide sufficient information to demonstrate minimum qualifications are met may not advance in the selection process.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
NOTICE
If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.com' domains. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.
WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.
Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager:
Tim DeSpainInformation Officer 3907-269-5549tim.despain@alaska.gov
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes
typical
benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
AVTECConfidentialCorrectional OfficersMarine EngineersMt. Edgecumbe TeachersSupervisoryUnlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's UnionExempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
General GovernmentLabor, Trades and CraftsPublic Safety Employees AssociationMasters, Mates & Pilots
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
Group-based insurance premiums for
Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)Long-term and short-term disabilityAccidental Death and DismembermentLong-term care (self and eligible family members)Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social SecurityOption to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation ProgramNote: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
See for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time servedTwelve (12) paid holidays a year
01
How would you describe your level of experience using social media?
I have professional experience in content creation and moderating of social media platforms and can create engaging content consistently.I am proficient and comfortable using social media and know how to leverage its features effectively.I use social media regularly but have limited experience creating content.I'm new to social media but I understand the basics.
02
How would you describe your level of technical aptitude?
I have professional experience developing websites and applications. I have used at least two different Adobe Creative Cloud applications.I have professional experience adding content to websites and have used at least one Adobe Creative Cloud application.I have professional experience using Microsoft Office and smart phone applications to develop communications and social media content.I have some experience using Microsoft Office tools.
Required Question