Information & Communications Spec. II Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4818455) Apply  Information & Communications Spec. II Salary $48,222.00 - $84,388.00 Annually Location Wilkes County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-00507 Department Dept of Transportation Division Communications Office Opening Date 02/07/2025 Closing Date 2/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Communications Officer Position Number 60027558 Salary Grade NC13 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description of Work This position with NCDOT offers fullState Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities. This position (located in Wilkesboro, N.C.) will assist with communications as a writer, media relations coordinator, marketing professional and spokesperson for a high-profile N.C. Department of Transportation highway division. This position involves planning, developing, executing and evaluating communication strategies and plans that promote the department and its programs to internal and external audiences. This position will interact directly with members of the media, conduct on-camera interviews, and coordinate responses to media inquiries and interviews with NCDOT subject matter experts. This employee is responsible for writing news releases, articles, communication and marketing plans, speeches and social media content. In addition, this employee will handle presentations for N.C. Department of Transportation leadership and other communications office projects. This employee will need to work with each assigned area to identify communications and marketing needs and will proactively pursue opportunities to effectively communicate NCDOT’s goals and promote its programs to a variety of audiences. This position interacts directly with the directors and staff of the communications office and NCDOT leadership. The employee also will interact with the Transportation Secretary, deputy secretaries, division engineers and other management and staff, and members of the N.C. Board of Transportation. It is crucial that this employee understand and support the goals and commitments of the NCDOT so these can be effectively communicated internally and externally through available mediums. This employee must have a strong working knowledge of the department’s operations and an ability to synthesize complex information so it can be understood by a variety of audiences. This position also requires the ability to balance multiple responsibilities under a tight deadline and to maintain professional working relationships with individuals both within and outside the department. This position does require being on an on-call rotation. This position will assist with communications during crisis situations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: + Knowledge in writing and editing written communication. + Knowledge of on-camera interviews and proven media relations experience. + Demonstrated ability handling multiple projects/priorities simultaneously with tight deadlines. + Demonstrated ability planning public information programs and disseminating information to the public through a variety of media, including print, video, and social media platforms + Experience traveling and adjusting work schedule to meet the needs of projects and crisis situations. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail. Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, media journalism, English, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in communications, public relations, or publicity work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information Brianna Couture 919-707-2684 Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application. NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted. NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments: Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. 01 I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) + Yes + No 02 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge in writing and editing written communication? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 03 Explain how you have knowledge in writing and editing written communication. 04 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of on-camera interviews and proven media relations experience? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 05 Explain how you have knowledge of on-camera interviews and proven media relations experience. 06 Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated handling multiple projects/priorities simultaneously with tight deadlines? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 07 Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to handle multiple projects/priorities simultaneously with tight deadlines. 08 Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated planning public information programs and disseminating information to the public through a variety of media, including print, video, and social media platforms? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 09 Explain how you have demonstrated you have the ability to plan public information programs and disseminating information to the public through a variety of media, including print, video, and social media platforms. 10 Which of the following best describes your level of experience traveling and adjusting work schedule to meet the needs of projects and crisis situations? + None + Less than 1 Year + 1-2 Years + 2-3 Years + 3 or More Years 11 Explain how you have experience traveling and adjusting work schedule to meet the needs of projects and crisis situations. 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