Public Information Specialist 2

Please follow the below steps to complete the application process:

Step One: Go to: http://www.personnel.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Step Two: Under “Employment Opportunities”

“First-time and Returning Applicants”

Step Three: Click on “Search Available Jobs”

Step Four: Scroll through the titles

Step Five: Click on job title and follow appropriate instructions on submitting applications electronically

Nature of Work

Department of Environmental Protection
DEP2200189; Public Information Specialist 2
Executive Office; Public Information Office
Office location: 601 57th Street SE, Charleston, WV 25304

Employee will be assigned to the WVDEP's Public Information Office and, under general supervision, will serve as a digital content specialist for the agency (see Special Requirements below). Employee will be responsible for development and maintenance of digital multimedia content on the WVDEP's social media sites and website. Employee will use Adobe Creative Suite CS6 or current CC versions to develop web content and other media and use online content management systems, web analytics, and search engine optimization to enhance the agency's web and social media presence. Employee will work other divisions within WVDEP to identify opportunities to inform the public of the Agency’s programs and activities of interest. Employee will assist with multimedia content creation for WVDEP education and outreach programs and with production of the WVDEP YouTube Channel "Environment Matters". Employee will assist with planning WVDEP outreach events, as needed. Other duties as assigned.
Applicants must have experience creating digital media. You will be asked to provide samples of your work. This includes at least one of the following: video, digital photography, graphics, blogs, podcasts, and/or desktop publishing. Experience with online content management systems, web analytics and SEO preferred. Applicant should have knowledge of current social media trends, and skill with digital imaging, digital asset management, and writing for various internal and external audiences. Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, a plus. Journalism, broadcast, marketing, or public/media relations experience preferred.
Note: Qualifying applicants will be required to complete an internet based profile assessment to compare the applicant's thinking and reasoning skills, behavioral traits and the occupational interests against the traits determined to be important to the posted position.

For DOP Use Only: 0313P00138

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited four year college or university with a major in communications, fine arts, journalism, graphic design, marketing, public relations, English or related field.
Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in a field of public information dissemination may substitute for above training on a year-for-year basis.
Experience: One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in a public information dissemination field.

AREAS OF ASSIGNMENT
Advertising
Graphics
Media Design Technology
Print Media
Multi Media
Public Relations
Marketing
Radio and/or Television

Other Information

PG: 12 $30,502 - $56,428

Market Rate: $49,718

PSC salary exemption per West Virginia Code §24-1-1

Salary Range: $27,768 - $66,000

Note: To be considered for this position, applicants must have permanent civil services status (this includes reinstatements) and meet the minimum requirements or be within the top ten percent of the Division of Personnel Competitive Register for this job classification. Applicants who are current state employees or previous state employees with permanent civil services status may complete an application “https://personnel.wv.gov/SiteCollectionDocuments/Application.pdf (Download PDF reader)” and apply directly to DEPprehire at wv.gov
Applications of covered state employees, mailed to DOP or completed via DOP’s online method, are not forwarded to DEP.

We welcome you to join our team where we value work/life balance and diversity. We offer a great benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays, insurance and flexible benefits, ample annual and sick leave accrual, flexible work schedules, an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Initiatives, an optional 457 defined contribution retirement savings plan and more.
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If you want to be a part of this innovative team, apply today.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,502.00 - $56,428.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location