IDOC Communications Specialist

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　　IDOC Communications Specialist

　　Salary

　　$48,505.60 - $72,508.80 Annually

　　Location

　　Des Moines - 50313 - Polk County, IA

　　Job Type

　　Full-time

　　Job Number

　　24-02394

　　Agency

　　238 Corrections - Central Office

　　Opening Date

　　01/19/2024

　　Closing Date

　　1/29/2024 11:59 PM Central

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　　Point of Contact

　　Steve Dick

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　　Job Description

　　This IDOC Communications Specialist (Information Specialist 2) position reports to the Iowa Department of Corrections Chief of Staff.

　　Duties include:

　　• Research, plan, draft, edit, and publish informational materials including news releases, articles, publications, annual reports, performance plans, strategic plans, Department one-pagers, brochures, presentations, videos and graphics, etc.

　　• Establishes efficient and effective procedures for assisting the Chief of Staff with inquiries and requests; responds to requests for information by preparing written materials and news releases or overseeing preparation of materials or forwards requests to higher-level staff for response; prepares, reviews, or edits information for media requests; ensures consistent responses to media requests. Coordinates the production of internal and external communication materials.

　　• Coordinates the production of internal and external communication materials. Creates original content for websites, social media, and print materials.

　　• Directs preparation of town halls, feedback forums, and recruitment and retention events, by organizing and coordinating efforts for effective and efficient presentation of information, as well as documentation and subsequent summarization of event outcomes.

　　Minimum Qualification Requirements

　　Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

　　1) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in journalism, public relations, graphic design, or communications and experience equal to two years of full-time work planning and developing content for dissemination through traditional media (newspapers, publications, radio, and television), websites, social media, and/or public speaking.

　　2) All of the following (a and b):

　　a. Two years of full-time work experience in planning and developing content for dissemination through traditional media (newspapers, publications, radio, and television), websites, social media, and/or public speaking; and

　　b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in journalism, public relations, graphic design, or communications equals one year of fulltime experience.

　　3) Number two above, where twenty-four semester hours of postgraduate coursework in journalism, public relations, graphic design, or communications from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required full-time work experience.

　　4) Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to 18 months of full-time work as an Information Specialist 1.

　　For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/InformationSpecialist2-00751-90751.pdf)

　　Additional Qualification Requirements

　　Some agencies may require applicants to present a portfolio of writing, layout, or other public relations efforts to demonstrate past experience and training.

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　　Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely.Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

　　Yes - I understand and agree.

　　No

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　　Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

　　No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

　　Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

　　03

　　Have you graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in journalism, public relations, graphic design, or communications? IF YES - How many years do you have of full-time work experience in professional planning and developing content for dissemination through traditional media (newspapers, publications, radio, and television), websites, social media, and/or public speaking?

　　No, I do not have a Bachelor's Degree in the identified areas

　　No experience in the identified areas

　　One years to less two two years of the required experience

　　Two years or more of the required experience

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　　Do you have two years of full-time work experience in planning and developing content for dissemination through traditional media (newspapers, publications, radio, and television), websites, social media, and/or public speaking? If YES - How many years do you have of COMBINED education in journalism, public relations, graphic design, or communications AND/OR full-time experience in professional planning and developing content for dissemination through traditional media (newspapers, publications, radio, and television), websites, social media, and/or public speaking? Thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in journalism, public relations, graphic design, or communications equals one year of experience.

　　Not applicable, I do not have any of the education and/or experience

　　Two years but less than three years of combined education and/or experience of the identified areas

　　Three years but less than four years of combined education and/or experience of the identified areas

　　Four years or more of combined education and/or experience of the identified areas

　　05

　　Do you have a COMBINATION of two years of postgraduate coursework in journalism, public relations, graphic design, or communications from an accredited college or university AND/OR full-time work experience in professional planning and developing content for dissemination through traditional media (newspapers, publications, radio, and television), websites, social media, and/or public speaking? 24 semester hours of postgraduate course work equals one year of experience. Applicants may substitute up to a MAXIMUM of 24 semester hours or one year of education and must have at least one year of the required experience.

　　If you answered YES to the above question - How many years do you have of COMBINED education in journalism, public relations, graphic design, or communications and/or full-time experience in professional planning and developing content for dissemination through traditional media (newspapers, publications, radio, and television), websites, social media, and/or public speaking? Thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in journalism, public relations, graphic design, or communications equals one year of experience.

　　NA- Not applicable, I do not have any of the education and/or experience

　　Two years but less than three years of combined education and/or experience of the identified areas

　　Three years but less than four years of combined education and/or experience of the identified areas

　　Four years or more of combined education and/or experience of the identified areas

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　　If you are a CURRENT employee for the State of Iowa (executive branch), how many months do you have of full-time work experience in the classification of Information Specialist 1 for the State of Iowa?

　　I am not a State of Iowa employee

　　Six months to less than 12 months of full-time work experience in the classification of Information Specialist 1 for the State of Iowa

　　12 months to less than 18 months of full-time work experience in the classification of Information Specialist 1 for the State of Iowa

　　18 months or more of full-time work experience in the classification of Information Specialist 1 for the State of Iowa

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　　State of Iowa

　　Agency

　　238 Corrections - Central Office

　　Address

　　Jessie Parker Building

　　512 E 12th St

　　Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

　　Website

　　https://doc.iowa.gov/

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