Job Description

Initial Posting Date: 04/12/2023

Application Deadline: 04/26/2023

Agency: Department of Administrative Services

Salary Range: $4,257 - $6,523

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Communication Specialist (Public Affairs Specialist 1)

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Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! - Communication Specialist (Public Affairs Specialist 1)
As the Communications Specialist for the Strategic Enterprise Initiative and Accountability (SEIA), you will support the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) communications function - both internally and externally, support agency programs, events, and activities through development, delivery and coaching of individuals involved with public relations. You will provide education, promotion, design, content creation and related communications services for DAS activities and aid in responding to media and public records requests. For a full review of the position description, please click
here.

What We Are Looking For
Minimum Qualifications:

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  A Bachelor\'s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or the Behavioral or Social Sciences or related degree, OR;
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  Three years technical or higher-level experience directly related to the position under recruitment.

Desired Attributes:

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  Professional experience with media tools such as websites, podcasts, video production, blogs, etc..
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  Experience working within communications, media relations or public relations.
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  Experience creating social media content at the professional level (e.g., on behalf of an organization or entity).
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  Communication & technical writing skills - experience communicating detailed information to a diverse audience, both verbally and in writing, including producing written documents at the professional level with expert attention to grammar, spelling and punctuation.
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  Experience managing personal workload and deliverables while meeting numerous firm deadlines with frequent interruptions in daily work schedule.
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  Knowledge of and experience in Microsoft products.

Preference Statement:
Preference may be given to current or former State of Oregon employees.

Application Details and Instructions

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  Visit the
  State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your cover letter and resume. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee
  Workday account.
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  This announcement will be used to fill one, full-time, unrepresented, permanent, Communication Specialist (Classification: Public Affairs Specialist 1) position and may be used to fill future vacancies.
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  The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%.
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  If you have questions about the announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, contact the Senior Talent Acquisition Analyst, Amber Hurtienne at:
  amber.hurtienne@das.oregon.gov | 503-798-3978.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team
You will work with a great group of collaborative, fun-loving people who are dedicated to making Oregon a fantastic place to live, work, and play. Additional benefits include:

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  Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a
  competitive benefits package .
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  Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
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  This position is eligible for hybrid work but is not suitable for full-time remote work. In-office work will be required periodically. Terms of hybrid work and the work schedule will be discussed and agreed upon with the successful candidate and hiring manager.

Additional Details

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  Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
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  Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.
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  Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans\' preference. For more information, please visit
  Veterans Resources .

Helpful Links & Resources

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Pay Equity Information & Resources

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The Department of Administrative Services is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity