INFORMATION SPECIALIST III (COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST) Job at State of Hawaii, Island County, WA

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  • State of Hawaii
  • Island County, WA

Job Description

INFORMATION SPECIALIST III (COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST) Location Oahu Island, HI : Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 23-0610* Salary: $4,690 - $5,713 per month (SR-20, Step D to I) Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Duties Summary

The primary duties of an Information Specialist is to transmit informational material of the activities, plans, developments, etc., of a State agency and/or of the State government to the general public and/or special interest groups. The Information Specialist III is the journey level worker in the series. They are responsible for preparing informational material for dissemination to the general public or special interest groups through various media; and perform other duties as required. Positions are generally of three types: 1. The journeyman Information Specialist in one of the State's larger departments performing work covering the full range of a department's informational activities under the supervision of a higher-level position (may or may not be an information specialist) who is responsible for the department's informational services activities; 2. The Information Specialist responsible for the informational activities of a division in a State agency; 3. The Information Specialist in the State's major public information agency who performs less than the full range of informational services activities. Generally, this level would represent the sub-journeyman in the State's major public information agency whose assignments are diverse but usually do not include the most complex cases except under closer supervision and guidance.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements: Basic Education/Experience: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. General Experience: Two years of professional work experience in information research and dissemination or public relations work which involved analyzing and gathering pertinent information and writing materials for presentations, publications or news releases using accepted rules of standard English grammar, syntax, sentence structure, punctuation, etc.; selecting and utilizing various writing and other communication methods (e.g., brochures, radio announcements, newspaper articles) and styles to best reach target audiences; editing and analyzing materials; and establishing and maintaining effective relationships. Desirable Qualifications: 1. A degree in journalism, communication, or related field from a regionally accredited college or university. 2. Two to five years experience in a print or broadcast newsroom. 3. Experience in the full range of video production. 4. Experience in conservation communications. Specialized Experience Aptitude: For some positions, applicants must demonstrate possession of aptitude or potential ability to organize, plan and conduct a program to disseminate information. Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply. The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements .

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Other Information The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance. PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings. accomplish. TESTING INFORMATION The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held. In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement,

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