Requisition No: 29861

Agency: Department of Revenue

Working Title: REV - DEPUTY COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR - 73003412

Position Number: 73003412

Salary: $3,256.96 - $5,416.67 / month

Posting Closing Date: 02/26/2018

If you have a desire to use your talent and skills at an organization that provides critical services to millions of individuals, businesses and families across the state, the Florida Department of Revenue invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team. As one of the largest state agencies, the Departmentiverse workforce community of more than 5,000 employees is proud of its efforts to serve the people of Florida.

• The Departmenteneral Tax Administration program plays a key role in collecting and distributing revenue to state agencies, cities, counties and school districts.
• The Departmenthild Support Program helps children receive the financial support they need when it is not provided from one or both parents.
• The Departmentroperty Tax Oversight program oversees and assists local government officials, including property appraisers, tax collectors, and value adjustment boards.

The Department of Revenue offers an excellent array of benefits, including:

• Health insurance (over 80% employer paid)
• Basic life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
• First-rate retirement program

• Vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Opportunities to advance in your career
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• Training opportunities
• Flexible work schedules and telecommuting (for designated positions)

The Departmentalues-based culture and commitment to public service guides our work. We focus on teamwork, innovation, continuous improvement, and seek excellence in our accomplishments every day. Begin your public service career today with the .

The Florida Department of Revenue is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and providing employment opportunities to veterans and individuals who have a disability.

JOB SUMMARY: The Deputy Communications Director works in the Office of Communications at the Florida Department of Revenue to develop and implement a variety of internal and external communications efforts that assist the Department in carrying out its public service responsibilities. The person selected for this position must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical skills for developing messaging on issues and evaluating media strategies, superb attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills.

Duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not necessarily limited to:

• Working directly with the Communications Director to develop and implement the Departmentommunications vision and strategies;
• Researching, editing and drafting content for internal and external communications efforts;
• Assisting in the management of the Departmentxternal and internal web presence;
• Assisting in overseeing the work of the Communications Coordinator;
• Fielding incoming media inquiries, and assembling relevant background materials and responding as assigned by the Communications Director;
• Producing talking points, fact sheets and statements on behalf of the Department.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Bacheloregree from an accredited four-year college or university;
• A minimum of three yearsperience in the field of communications or public relations;
• Management and planning skills to oversee numerous concurrent projects;
• Experience in creating and implementing communications plans;
• Experience and ability working effectively with multiple individuals, as well as independently;
• Experience working with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

PREFERENCES:

• Proficiency in all aspects of media relations and a demonstrated familiarity with state government communications.
• Experience managing websites and social media accounts.

SCREENING DISCLAIMER: Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experiences stated on the candidate profile and/or resume.

SKILLS VERIFICATION TEST: All applicants who meet the screening criteria/minimum job requirements may be required to take a Skills Verification Test. Applicants must receive a score of at least 70% to be considered further.

APPLICANT POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: All Revenue positions are designated as sitive or special trust. we select you for this position, you must provide your fingerprints. We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check. These checks will reveal arrests or charges regardless of the disposition or outcome.

WHERE TO APPLY: All applicants must apply online at: . If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287 for assistance.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Shannon Baker, 850-717-6133,

The Department of Revenue is a Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) covered employer. For more information review the Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act .

REMINDERS:

• Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at:

. * If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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.