Communications Coordinator (Public Affairs Specialist 2)
Full Time
Salem, OR 97317
Posted
Job description
Initial Posting Date:
04/28/2023
Application Deadline:
05/12/2023
Agency:
Department of Public Safety Standards and Training
Salary Range:
$5,594 - $8,257
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Communications Coordinator (Public Affairs Specialist 2)
Job Description:
Department of Public Safety Standards and Training
Communications Coordinator (Public Affairs Specialist 2)
This recruitment is for one (1), limited duration, full-time position located in Salem, OR (4190 Aumsville Hwy SE) and is not represented. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants and may be used to fill future vacancies.
Limited duration positions are benefit eligible positions with a designated maximum length of service. This position is expected to last through May of 2025; however, based on workload need and funding the position end cannot be anticipated or may become permanent depending on funding.
Note: This recruitment requires that you submit a cover letter in order for your application to be considered.
What you will be doing:
This position will administer DPSST’s public relations functions, coordinate internal and external information and communication resources. This position will also communicate daily or weekly with diverse audiences, including employees, students, other state agencies, the public, and the media. In addition, you will coordinate and collaborate on communication strategies, including media relations, social media, and DPSST’s web presence.
For a complete position description, please email Andrea.Self@DPSST.oregon.gov
About DPSST:
The Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) oversees the development of professional standards and the delivery of quality training for law enforcement officers, corrections officers, parole and probation officers, firefighters, telecommunicators, and emergency medical dispatchers. DPSST is also the regulatory agency that enforces employment and training standards for the above listed public safety disciplines and licenses proprietary security managers, security contractors and officers, polygraph examiners, and private investigators.
Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging is a core value at DPSST. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. Employees are expected to uphold this value and foster an inclusive and equitable workplace.
What's in it for you:
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Work/life balance and a supportive working environment.
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11 Paid holidays a year
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Paid sick leave, vacation, and personal leave.
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Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employee and qualified family members. Find out more about our competitive benefits packages.Click hereto visit our full benefits website.
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Optional benefits additions such as flexible spending accounts, term life and more.
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You will be automatically enrolled into thePublic Employees Retirement System (PERS)program. Employees who are Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members will have their base salary increased by 6.95% and pay a 6% employee contribution to PERS; the salary range noted above reflects base salary only.
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Free parking!
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Onsite Cafeteria
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Onsite wellness options
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, the Behavioral or Social Sciences or related degree and two (2) years professional level experience in Public Relations or Affairs
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Five (5) years’ experience directly related to the position under recruitment; two (2) of the five (5) years must have been at the professional level.
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Five (5) years’ experience directly related to the position under recruitment; two (2) of the five (5) years must have been at the professional level.
Requested Skills/ Desired Attributes:
“What we’d like to see” – If you have these qualities, let us know!
Successful candidates selected to move forward will meet the minimum qualifications and present the requested skills/desired attributes within their application material and application questionnaire.
Note: You do not need to have
all of
these qualities to be eligible for this position.
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Ability to engage with internal & external customers, media outlets, agency constituents and the public. To collaborate, coordinate, and lead through various social environments.
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Ability to maintain updated on current events, political climates, local/state/federal laws and news, as well as various internal and external factors to project the impact or outcome it will bring to a situation or organization.
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Proven leadership skills, and the ability to be an active voice in an organization with exceptional collaboration skills.
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Demonstrated ability to communicate using clear and concise methods both verbally and written.
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Ability to make sound judgement, evaluate and initiate a proactive or active approach in response to various situations.
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Proficient in managing and updating various social platforms such as a company website, social media accounts, SharePoint, and other outlets in which can represent an organization.
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Courageous and effective influencer of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives who can motivate and inspire positive change.
Additional Requirements:
Successful candidates for this position will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background information will be reviewed and could result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer or termination of employment.
How to Apply:
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Sign In or Create a Workday Account (Internal employees please use your Workday profile).
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Complete the self-prompted application AND attach your updated resume and cover letter.
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Note: This recruitment requires that you submit a cover letter in order for your application to be considered. Cover letter should reference how your experience aligns with the “requested skills/desired attributes.”
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Complete the questionnaire within your application.
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After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the public records request (PRR) authorization and gender identity question. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
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If you are a veteran, the task to claim preference will come after the PRR and gender identity tasks. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your DD214/DD215/civil service preference letter to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments. We will ask you for your documents later in the process. If you need time to locate or order your documents from the VA, please contact the recruiter at the phone number or email under the ‘Need help?’ section below.
Questions/Need Help?
For questions about the application process, contact andrea.self@DPSST.oregon.gov. Please be sure that you include the job announcement number.
Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the
Pay Equity Project
homepage.
Pay and benefits on all job announcements may change without further notice.
THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY STANDARDS AND TRAINING IS COMMITTED TO AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND WORKPLACE DIVERSITY.
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