Information Specialist II Job at Dept of State Health Services
Dept of State Health Services Harlingen, TX 78550
$3,081 - $4,867 a month
Information Specialist II
Under the general direction of the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Manager. Performs highly complex informational and educational work. Work involves coordinating the preparation and dissemination of publications, presentations, data products, special reports, training materials, conference materials, and exhibits. Responsible for coordinating the research, writing, editing, and production of PHR 11 publications. Ensures publications are in accordance with state and department publications management requirements. Responsible for maintaining and updating PHR 11 Intranet and Internet websites and the PHR 11. Ensures the completeness and accuracy of online content and materials. Conducts, leads, contributes, and/or facilitates completion of specialized and routine assignments and projects that support the work of the PHEP Manager/Team. This position has the ability to telework up to 60% but will be required to come into the office location on an as needed basis.
Under the general direction of the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Manager. Performs highly complex informational and educational work. Work involves coordinating the preparation and dissemination of publications, presentations, data products, special reports, training materials, conference materials, and exhibits. Responsible for coordinating the research, writing, editing, and production of PHR 11 publications. Ensures publications are in accordance with state and department publications management requirements. Responsible for maintaining and updating PHR 11 Intranet and Internet websites and the PHR 11. Ensures the completeness and accuracy of online content and materials. Conducts, leads, contributes, and/or facilitates completion of specialized and routine assignments and projects that support the work of the PHEP Manager/Team. This position has the ability to telework up to 60% but will be required to come into the office location on an as needed basis.
Essential Job Functions:
(40%) Prepares and edits organizational publications, news and informational releases, talking points and scripts, advisories, newsletters, fact sheets, and content for Web sites and social media. Obtains art and photographs for presentations, publications and audiovisual productions. Designs and directs public information campaigns related to agency services. May analyze information for accessibility; and may recommend changes to make content accessible and remediate accessibility issues. May develop Web site and social media content and participate in usability testing and enhancements. May plan layout, design, illustration, production, color selection, ink and paper selection for artwork.
(30%) Conducts interviews, research sources, and ensures the completeness and accuracy of printed and online materials. Prepares and conducts speeches, press conferences, or meetings. Responds to general information inquiries about agency activities.
(15%) May assist in marketing programs to community and professional groups to coordinate, improve, and stimulate interest in agency programs. Responds to general information inquiries about agency activities. May assist with establishing an effective presence on social media sites, including posting approved broadcast messages, and may assist with preparing general comments. May coordinate information programs, conferences, seminars, workshops, and public hearings.
(10%) May assist with establishing an effective presence on social media sites, including posting approved broadcast messages, and may assist with preparing general comments.
(5%) Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.
(40%) Prepares and edits organizational publications, news and informational releases, talking points and scripts, advisories, newsletters, fact sheets, and content for Web sites and social media. Obtains art and photographs for presentations, publications and audiovisual productions. Designs and directs public information campaigns related to agency services. May analyze information for accessibility; and may recommend changes to make content accessible and remediate accessibility issues. May develop Web site and social media content and participate in usability testing and enhancements. May plan layout, design, illustration, production, color selection, ink and paper selection for artwork.
(30%) Conducts interviews, research sources, and ensures the completeness and accuracy of printed and online materials. Prepares and conducts speeches, press conferences, or meetings. Responds to general information inquiries about agency activities.
(15%) May assist in marketing programs to community and professional groups to coordinate, improve, and stimulate interest in agency programs. Responds to general information inquiries about agency activities. May assist with establishing an effective presence on social media sites, including posting approved broadcast messages, and may assist with preparing general comments. May coordinate information programs, conferences, seminars, workshops, and public hearings.
(10%) May assist with establishing an effective presence on social media sites, including posting approved broadcast messages, and may assist with preparing general comments.
(5%) Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of the use of Microsoft Software (Excel, Word and PowerPoint), Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Cloud and/or similar type software
Knowledge of agency functions, policies, and procedures
Knowledge of news and communication media and various social media platforms
Knowledge of editing and preparing informational material
Knowledge of publishing and broadcast industries
Knowledge of the design, illustration, and production of publications or other informational and educational material
Knowledge of drafting, editing and preparing publications and reports
Knowledge of graphic visualizations of data, presentations and copy layout
Skill in editing and proofreading online and print materials for accuracy and completeness
Skill in website design and/or development and maintenance
Skill in the creation of print materials from concept to final production stage
Skill in editorial and design concepts and practices
Ability to effectively communicate complex health information, in writing and orally, to a broad variety of audiences including the general public
Ability to apply accessibility requirements to publications and webpages
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to interpret and apply programmatic and departmental policies and procedures to informational and educational material in print and online
Ability to handle multiple tasks and work well independently and within a team structure
Ability to take complex information and create graphic visualizations and solutions to fit the need of the project
Ability to see project through from concept to final product
Ability to independently analyze complex issues, draw conclusions, and initiate appropriate action
Ability to design communication plans and materials related to the goals and priorities of the agency
Ability to design broad communications plans and materials
Knowledge of the use of Microsoft Software (Excel, Word and PowerPoint), Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Cloud and/or similar type software
Knowledge of agency functions, policies, and procedures
Knowledge of news and communication media and various social media platforms
Knowledge of editing and preparing informational material
Knowledge of publishing and broadcast industries
Knowledge of the design, illustration, and production of publications or other informational and educational material
Knowledge of drafting, editing and preparing publications and reports
Knowledge of graphic visualizations of data, presentations and copy layout
Skill in editing and proofreading online and print materials for accuracy and completeness
Skill in website design and/or development and maintenance
Skill in the creation of print materials from concept to final production stage
Skill in editorial and design concepts and practices
Ability to effectively communicate complex health information, in writing and orally, to a broad variety of audiences including the general public
Ability to apply accessibility requirements to publications and webpages
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to interpret and apply programmatic and departmental policies and procedures to informational and educational material in print and online
Ability to handle multiple tasks and work well independently and within a team structure
Ability to take complex information and create graphic visualizations and solutions to fit the need of the project
Ability to see project through from concept to final product
Ability to independently analyze complex issues, draw conclusions, and initiate appropriate action
Ability to design communication plans and materials related to the goals and priorities of the agency
Ability to design broad communications plans and materials
Registration or Licensure Requirements:
N/A
N/A
Initial Selection Criteria:
Applicants must clearly state how they meet each of the required initial screening criteria below.
1. Bachelor’s Degree in English, journalism, marketing, communications, digital communications, or a closely related field. Directly related work experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-to-year basis.
2. Experience in publishing software and/or production applications.
3. Experience with communication activities (communication plans, projects with a major dissemination aspect, web-based communications, etc.).
4. Experience in developing, researching, editing, posting materials related to news, communication, and social media (copy layout, publishing on media platforms, marketing strategies, etc.).
Applicants must clearly state how they meet each of the required initial screening criteria below.
1. Bachelor’s Degree in English, journalism, marketing, communications, digital communications, or a closely related field. Directly related work experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-to-year basis.
2. Experience in publishing software and/or production applications.
3. Experience with communication activities (communication plans, projects with a major dissemination aspect, web-based communications, etc.).
4. Experience in developing, researching, editing, posting materials related to news, communication, and social media (copy layout, publishing on media platforms, marketing strategies, etc.).
Additional Information:
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Salary Note: The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
The applicant selected for this position will need to maintain compliance with DSHS Immunization Policy.
This position has the ability to telework up to 60% but will be required to come into the office location on an as needed basis. Selected applicants must have the ability to provide personal home internet service and must also have a home office location free from distractions that will provide the ability to ensure confidentiality in the workplace.
This position may require travel up to 5% of the time.
Ten Tips for Applying to DSHS Jobs:
1. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the State of Texas Application.
2. Review your preferences for travel, shift, location, etc. with the requirements on the job posting.
3. Describe how you meet each initial screening criterion.
4. Don't leave any field blank on the application.
5. Accurately reflect your work experience and dates of employment in the employment history section.
6. Sign your application.
7. Once you submit your application it cannot be changed and you cannot submit more than one application for a position.
8. Review and update your application for each new position.
9. Ensure you complete any required assessments.
10. You can check the status of your application anytime through the HHS Jobs Center.
Help is available through the HHS Employee Service Center. See the Top 10 Tips for Success when Applying to Jobs at HHSC and DSHS link below for more information.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Salary Note: The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
The applicant selected for this position will need to maintain compliance with DSHS Immunization Policy.
This position has the ability to telework up to 60% but will be required to come into the office location on an as needed basis. Selected applicants must have the ability to provide personal home internet service and must also have a home office location free from distractions that will provide the ability to ensure confidentiality in the workplace.
This position may require travel up to 5% of the time.
Ten Tips for Applying to DSHS Jobs:
1. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the State of Texas Application.
2. Review your preferences for travel, shift, location, etc. with the requirements on the job posting.
3. Describe how you meet each initial screening criterion.
4. Don't leave any field blank on the application.
5. Accurately reflect your work experience and dates of employment in the employment history section.
6. Sign your application.
7. Once you submit your application it cannot be changed and you cannot submit more than one application for a position.
8. Review and update your application for each new position.
9. Ensure you complete any required assessments.
10. You can check the status of your application anytime through the HHS Jobs Center.
Help is available through the HHS Employee Service Center. See the Top 10 Tips for Success when Applying to Jobs at HHSC and DSHS link below for more information.
MOS Code:
There are no direct military occupation(s) that relate to the responsibilities of this position. All active duty, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if they meet the initial selection criteria for this position.
There are no direct military occupation(s) that relate to the responsibilities of this position. All active duty, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if they meet the initial selection criteria for this position.
Top 10 Tips for Success when Applying to Jobs at HHSC and DSHS
HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.
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