State of Florida
PUBLIC HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS MGR-SES
State of Florida, West Palm Beach, Florida, United States, 33412
Requisition No: 837601
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: PUBLIC HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS MGR-SES - 64082225
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 64082225
Salary: $63,999.78 - $86,104.72
Posting Closing Date: 10/14/2024
Total Compensation Estimator
Tool
Open Competitive Opportunity
Specific Responsibilities:
This is a Public Health Communications Manager - SES position in the Public Information Office maintaining cooperative relationships with community, media, public relations, and public information. Work is performed under the supervision of the Environmental Administrator - HLTH. This position requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skills in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions. This position spends the majority of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. This includes communicating, motivating, training, and evaluating employees in addition to planning and directing employees' work. The incumbent has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. The incumbent will also be required to develop performance expectations, meet with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, maintain vacation and work schedules, ensuring proper coverage, and complete timesheets.
This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. This position may view, update, or release confidential information. Confidential Information Data Sets: Medical records, personnel records, preparedness information deemed confidential. Has access to all departmental information, which must be reviewed and disseminated in a manner to create awareness and understanding among the people served.
Serves as community liaison and interacts with all private and governmental agencies for homeland security and other potentially catastrophic events. Assures a cohesive working relationship with all partners including Public Health Preparedness, Public Affairs offices, Fire Rescue and Sheriff Department.
Acts as departmental spokesperson, develops press releases, infomercials, PSA'S films, etc. Handles social media platforms like twitter and website management. Marketing, special projects, public education, customer feedback, and response dissemination. Interacts with the Department of Health Communications Office in Tallahassee and serves as a back-up as temporary/interim Communications Director to provide communication back-up to Department of Health.
Coordinates and assists in the provision of a variety of public relations and public information services following established administrative policies, procedures, guidelines and directives. Develops, implements and evaluates annual public information and public relations business plan based on the agencies strategic plan. Coordinates press conferences, public forums and community meetings. Interacts with the media and the community to disseminate information and responds to records requests. Writes press releases, public service announcements, publications, preparedness reports, statistical charts, graphs, correspondence and other written materials. Deliver speech and presentations to the community on health issues, problems, programs and services.
Writes implements and oversees internal communications plan to assure timely dissemination of all relevant information to entire staff. Write and distribute internal newsletters to keep staff current on internal and external issues that may impact the community. Maintain cultural competency in communicating across cultures including use of language and word art.
Supervises and manages the print shop including related art, graphics, print, video and other media.
Provides training and consultation to administrators and their staff on the delivery of public information to the community on services and programs. Represents the agency on committees, boards, partnerships and task forces to provide consultation on health issues. Serves as the back for the agency directors as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proficient in WritingProficient in computerProficient in the utilizations of communication tools including, software programs, digital media, photography, Understanding and utilization of the AP stylebook.Proficient in Media proceduresKnowledge of Community AffairsSkills in Behavioral HealthAbility to supervise otherQualifications:
Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):
N/A
Other job-related requirements for this position:
Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.Valid Driver's LicenseWorking hours:
(A) Daily from
8:00AM
to
5:00PM
(B) Total hours in workweek
40
(C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.)
Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:
Mission:
To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.
Vision:
To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.
Values:
I
nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
C
ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
A
ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
R
esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
E
xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.
Where You Will Work:
800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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 click www.myfrs.com);Flexible Spending Accounts;Tuition waivers;And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Please be advised:
Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.
This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.
Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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.
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.
Location:
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: PUBLIC HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS MGR-SES - 64082225
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 64082225
Salary: $63,999.78 - $86,104.72
Posting Closing Date: 10/14/2024
Total Compensation Estimator
Tool
Open Competitive Opportunity
Specific Responsibilities:
This is a Public Health Communications Manager - SES position in the Public Information Office maintaining cooperative relationships with community, media, public relations, and public information. Work is performed under the supervision of the Environmental Administrator - HLTH. This position requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skills in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions. This position spends the majority of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. This includes communicating, motivating, training, and evaluating employees in addition to planning and directing employees' work. The incumbent has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. The incumbent will also be required to develop performance expectations, meet with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, maintain vacation and work schedules, ensuring proper coverage, and complete timesheets.
This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. This position may view, update, or release confidential information. Confidential Information Data Sets: Medical records, personnel records, preparedness information deemed confidential. Has access to all departmental information, which must be reviewed and disseminated in a manner to create awareness and understanding among the people served.
Serves as community liaison and interacts with all private and governmental agencies for homeland security and other potentially catastrophic events. Assures a cohesive working relationship with all partners including Public Health Preparedness, Public Affairs offices, Fire Rescue and Sheriff Department.
Acts as departmental spokesperson, develops press releases, infomercials, PSA'S films, etc. Handles social media platforms like twitter and website management. Marketing, special projects, public education, customer feedback, and response dissemination. Interacts with the Department of Health Communications Office in Tallahassee and serves as a back-up as temporary/interim Communications Director to provide communication back-up to Department of Health.
Coordinates and assists in the provision of a variety of public relations and public information services following established administrative policies, procedures, guidelines and directives. Develops, implements and evaluates annual public information and public relations business plan based on the agencies strategic plan. Coordinates press conferences, public forums and community meetings. Interacts with the media and the community to disseminate information and responds to records requests. Writes press releases, public service announcements, publications, preparedness reports, statistical charts, graphs, correspondence and other written materials. Deliver speech and presentations to the community on health issues, problems, programs and services.
Writes implements and oversees internal communications plan to assure timely dissemination of all relevant information to entire staff. Write and distribute internal newsletters to keep staff current on internal and external issues that may impact the community. Maintain cultural competency in communicating across cultures including use of language and word art.
Supervises and manages the print shop including related art, graphics, print, video and other media.
Provides training and consultation to administrators and their staff on the delivery of public information to the community on services and programs. Represents the agency on committees, boards, partnerships and task forces to provide consultation on health issues. Serves as the back for the agency directors as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proficient in WritingProficient in computerProficient in the utilizations of communication tools including, software programs, digital media, photography, Understanding and utilization of the AP stylebook.Proficient in Media proceduresKnowledge of Community AffairsSkills in Behavioral HealthAbility to supervise otherQualifications:
Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):
N/A
Other job-related requirements for this position:
Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.Valid Driver's LicenseWorking hours:
(A) Daily from
8:00AM
to
5:00PM
(B) Total hours in workweek
40
(C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.)
Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:
Mission:
To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.
Vision:
To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.
Values:
I
nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
C
ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
A
ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
R
esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
E
xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.
Where You Will Work:
800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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 click www.myfrs.com);Flexible Spending Accounts;Tuition waivers;And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Please be advised:
Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.
This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.
Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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.
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.
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