PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER - 40000305 Date: Jan 29, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 845767 Agency: Commerce Working Title: PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER - 40000305 Pay Plan: SES Position Number: 40000305 Salary: Salary commensurate with experience Posting Closing Date: 02/12/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) JOB TYPE: FULL TIME / SES POSITION LOCATION: Tallahassee, FL (relocation benefits are not available for this position) PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER . OPEN COMPETITIVE www.floridajobs.org/ Your Specific Responsibilities: This position reports to the Chief of Staff. Develops strategies to best communicate Department’s mission, goals, and priorities. Administers, interprets, and explains policies, rules, regulations, and laws as developed by the Executive Director and Chief of Staff. Participates in activities to evaluate and/or improve processes and services in our business units of Reemployment Assistance, Workforce Services, Community Development and Strategic Business Development. Coordinates activities as assigned by the Chief of Staff to ensure continuing operations, maximize efficiencies, and increase productivity. Reviews and analyzes legislation, laws and public policy and recommends changes to administrative services. Serves as liaison with special task forces or work groups by coordinating responses involving policy research and analysis. Provides oversight and supervision of the Office of Public Relations. “Supervisory employees” are those who spend themajority of their timecommunicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees’ work, and who have the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action, including all employees serving as supervisors, administrators, and directors. Supervise and manages employees in the process of conducting research and responding to daily media information requests. Provides media training for department employees. Coordinates department communications team of marketing representatives and media associates statewide to deal with media and public requests. Consults with divisions regarding public affairs needs and plans and assists divisions with media events. Plans and directs development and communication of informational programs designed to keep public informed of department programs, services, accomplishments, or mission. Prepares and distributes fact sheets, new releases, photographs, scripts, or other written materials, motion pictures, or tape records to media representatives and others as needed. Communicates with persons outside the organization, representing the department to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. Consults with staff and others in government, business and private organizations regarding policy and procedures as directed by the Chief of Staff. Implements corrective actions to solve problems. Assists the Chief of Staff in completing assigned projects. Represents Agency management in coordinating tasks/projects with office of federal, state, and local governments as needed. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Expert knowledge of crisis communications and strategic message development. + Superior writing, editing, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. + Excellent problem solving skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail. + Knowledge of the rules of grammar and puncturation. Qualifications: As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records. Minimum: + Duties and responsibilities of this position must be performed at the official work site of the Department. + Travel may be required to travel. Pay: Salary commensurate with experience Our Organization and Mission: FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters. In collaboration with our partners, we salute our nation’s veterans and are honored to have the opportunity to support them and their family members by encouraging them to apply at FloridaCommerce for positions that fit their skill sets. FloridaCommerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.) Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/ The Work You Will Do: This position reports to the Chief of Staff. Develops strategies to best communicate Department’s mission, goals, and priorities. The Difference You Will Make: FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must. How You Will Grow: FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee: + Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities. + Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work. + Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills. + Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools. + Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks. These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience. Where You Will Work: (NOTE: If position is not in Tallahassee, REPLACE the following with the information for that city listed on the last page of this packet.) Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. T allahassee is a mid- sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. FloridaCommerce’s main office is located in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you an experience vibrant with a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture. Tallahassee is: + Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources ( https://talgov.com/ ) + Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC). + Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach ( https://choosetallahassee.com/beaches-near-tallahassee/ ) + Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS! * State Group Insurance coverage options+ (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option) * Retirement plan options, including employer contributions ( www.myfrs.com ) * Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year * Annual and Sick Leave Benefits * Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required) * Flexible Spending Accounts * Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities) * Ongoing comprehensive training provided * Career Growth * Highly skilled, professional environment For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com . * We care about the success of our employees. * We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences, and ourselves. * A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee