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DOE Communications Specialist II

Employer
Hawaii Department of Education
Location
Honolulu, HI, US
Salary
EOSR-7, $95,483 to $135,163

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Job Category
Administrator, PR / Communications, Specialist / Coordinator, Product, Services & Policy, Marketing / Communications
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  • APPLICANTS MAY BE EDUCATIONAL OFFICERS, TEACHERS AND OTHER QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS
  • SPECIAL INTERNAL / EXTERNAL
  • TYPE OF APPOINTMENT ISSUED: This position is excluded from the Educational Officers' Bargaining Unit and will be filled as a limited term probationary vice appointment.
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: DOE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST II
    Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in communication or journalism which included coursework in public relations, speech and social psychology.
    Experience: Four (4) years of responsible professional work experience in communications, journalism, and/or public relations of which one (1) year shall have been in an educational program, agency or system.
    Combined Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable, as determined by the Department. Substitutions can be considered for the requirement of experience in an education program, agency or system.
    Knowledge of: Communication principles; expository writing; communications media in theory and practice; news writing and photojournalism; current practices and problems in public relations; writing for public relations; social psychology; laws, rules, regulations and administrative procedures pertinent to area(s) of assignment.
    Desired Knowledge: Well-versed in digital media platforms and conduct.
    Ability to: Deal effectively with the public and media to provide information and/or make appropriate referrals; draft and edit new releases; communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing; operate computer and other business machines; operate still and video cameras.
    Desired Skills/Abilities: Public relation skills, which include media and public relations, and writing for digital media platforms; operate smart-phone devices.
  • A WRITTEN EXAMINATION/ASSIGNMENT MAY BE ADMINISTERED TO HELP DETERMINE POSSESSION OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES PORTIONS OF THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.
  • Duties and Responsibilities : Under the general supervision of the Communications Director of the Communications and Community Affairs Office, the DOE Communications Specialist II:
    1. Researches, writes, edits, and oversees production of informational materials, newsletters, directories, annual reports, brochures, broadcast material and digital media products for the office.
    2. Assists the Communications Director in preparing news releases, public statements, and information about DOE programs for the media. Assists schools with written material for distribution (i.e., letters and messaging).
    3. Responds to inquiries of the office and for public information concerning Department operations, activities, policies, history, etc.
    4. Assists in preparing speeches and public presentations for the Superintendent and other DOE officials, as assigned.
    5. Takes photographs or video, as needed.
    6. Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
  • SALARY RANGE: EOSR-7, $95,483 to $135,163. Department of Education certificated employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. All others will be placed on the first step of $95,483.
  • NOTE: Department of Education employees will be placed on the salary range in accordance with Department regulations. All new external applicants will be placed on the initial step of the salary range. However, placement above the initial step of the salary range will be based on special characteristics and critical needs of the position, an applicant's exceptional qualifications, the availability of funds, and other relevant factors. Such appointments require prior approval.
  • WORK YEAR AND BENEFITS: This appointment will be on a 12-month basis with vacation and sick leave provided according to applicable regulations.
    POSTING CYCLE: Vacant or unfilled positions may be internally and/or externally advertised on the 1st and/or 15th of any calendar month.
    HOW TO APPLY: All materials submitted become the property of the Hawaii Department of Education and will not be returned to applicant.
    1. Visit the Hawaii Department of Education website and submit the online application prior to the deadline. Be sure to include a "Personal Statement" of what you can contribute to this specific position.

      http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org

    2. Official transcripts (if not on file) must be submitted at the time of an official offer of employment. Transcripts may be sent by U.S. mail to the Office of Talent Management/EO Recruitment, P.O. Box 2360, Honolulu, HI 96804.
    3. After you submit your online application, you will receive a system generated email acknowledging receipt of your application.


    APPROVED:

    Cynthia A. Covell
    Assistant Superintendent
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