GOVT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III

Requisition No: 795793

Agency: Elder Affairs

Working Title: GOVT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 65000064

Position Number: 65000064

Salary: $3,820.68-$4,166.67 MONTHLY

Posting Closing Date: 03/02/2023

DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS

*****OPEN COMPETITIVE*****

ATTENTION CANDIDATES

• All fields in the candidate profile must be completed.
• Work history, hours worked, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position. Putting "see resume" does not substitute for completing all sections of the candidate profile.
• Selection of candidate will be based on a review of their overall scores, KSAs, primary and supplemental applications, as well as completion of any required work samples, willingness questionnaires, and interview responses, as applicable.
• References and file reviews from previous employment may be verified to determine suitability.
• Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information.
• The successful candidate must be able to pass a Level II Background screening.
• All previous periods of employment must be listed with address of employer, supervisor name and contact phone number. If there is more than a one-month gap in the employment history that period must be included in its own paragraph block within the employment history section.

PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE AGENCY. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE PEOPLE FIRST SYSTEM.

Mission Statement: To promote the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida’s elders, their families, and caregivers.

Vision Statement: For all Floridians to live well and age well.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a desire to share our Agency’s mission to promote the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida's seniors, their families, and caregivers, and the vision for all Floridians to live well and age well. If you have good judgment, a desire to enrich the lives of others, and share our mission and vision, please consider joining our team.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK:

The Department of Elder Affairs is in the Southwood Office complex in Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City. Lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads Tallahassee combines traditional charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities, Tallahassee has a vibrant art and music scene, stately gardens, as well as a vast number of nature trails for those who love the outdoors. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job and those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career. Also, with no state income tax, Florida is a great place to work regardless of where you are on the career ladder. For more information about Tallahassee, please visit: https://www.talchamber.com/visit-tallahassee/.

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 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 to attend State of Florida community colleges, colleges, and universities!

For a more complete list of benefits, please visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a highly responsible position within the Office of Communications for the Department of Elder Affairs. This position serves as the Community Relations Manager and assists in developing and maintaining an extensive public information/public relations program for the Department. This position is expected to often work independently under the Communications Director.

Serves as External Affairs Coordinator for Department leadership initiatives and partnerships. Identifies and supports opportunities to build and maintain relationships with Florida’s aging network, law makers, stakeholders, related organizations and associations, and others to assist in the promotion of agency programs, services, and initiatives. Represents the Department at community and statewide functions. Duties includes developing and maintaining positive relationships with external partners, coordinating meetings and travel arrangements, extending invitations to partners, briefing leadership before events, representing Department at public events, coordinating external events, and more.

Creates materials to support external affairs, including talking points for Department leadership, presentations, informational binders, signage, and more as needed.

Monitors media outlets for news clips relevant to Department initiatives; prepares daily news clips for internal distribution.

Assists the Communications Director in gathering appropriate information for media responses and interviews.

Supports Department campaigns through the development of press releases, proclamations, communication toolkits, op-eds, newsletters, and other tactics as needed.

Assists the Communications Director with alerting news media of upcoming Department events or appearances and pitching positive stories on Department programs.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Communications Director.

Attendance is an essential function of this position. Some travel required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Minimum of two years of working experience with media relations and/or public affairs.

Ability to utilize problem solving techniques.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to work independently and with teams.

Excellent public speaking skills

Experience with photography helpful, but not required.

Working knowledge of government.

Excellent administrative skills and have the ability to multi-task and conform to tight deadlines.

Excellent writing skills and ability to communicate technical information in common terminology.

Ability to communicate effectively through writing and speaking.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to demonstrate a professional and courteous demeanor. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the public and staff. Ability to work independently and with teams at the unit and agency where appropriate.

Ability to review, analyze, and evaluate data and process travel documents.

Willing and able to make decisions and exercise sound judgment; to accept responsibility for one’s own actions and decisions; to adapt to changes in work assignments, procedures, and technology; and to be committed to improving individual performance.

Willing and able to follow written and oral directions and instructions from management; carry out the directives of persons with duly delegated authority; resolve any differences with management in a constructive manner; and accept and abide by management’s direction and decisions.

REQUIREMENTS:

A Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field preferred.

SPECIAL NOTES:

Preference will be given to the Department of Elder Affairs employees.

BACKGROUND CHECKS:

A Successful completion of a Level 2 Criminal History Background Check is required for all applicants selected for this position.

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

Applicants should apply on-line via the People First Website https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of the position vacancy advertisement but are strongly encouraged to apply by 6:00 p.m. on the closing date to avoid any system down times or any other complications that may arise.

If you have problems applying on-line, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Paper applications will not be accepted by the agency.

The Department of Elder Affairs is an "older worker-friendly" employer and also lists vacancies on the Silver Edition website, found at http://silver.employflorida.com, that connects persons age 50 and older with other businesses/volunteer organizations/employers who specify they are "older worker-friendly."

The Department of Elder Affairs is an E-Verify employer and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each New Employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work eligibility.

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.