Job Posting Title

Public Information Manager/Dir of Communications

Agency

805 DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES

Supervisory Organization

Dept Rehabilitation Services

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Monthly/Annual Salary: Monthly Annual
Level II (Pay Band M) $8,127.17 $97,526.04

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family direct a public information program for an agency and/or prepares and markets agency-generated publications.

Typical Functions

• Plans public information programs and projects; prepares budget for the informational program; develops and implements special projects.

• Plans, supervises, and coordinates staff projects, including assessment of staff needs and assignment of work.

• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with officials and agencies; maintains liaison with the media.

• Represents the agency at public programs, on official business and at professional conferences and seminars.

• Advises management on matters concerning agency’s public image.

• Serves as a public information consultant to agency clients.

• Provides in-service training to staff.

• Develops and implements the marketing plan for a publication, regardless of media; develops budget for publication; evaluates sales and promotional programs; prepares contracts.

Level Descriptor

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.

At this level incumbents are responsible for the management of a public information program for an agency.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in journalism, English or a related field and six years of professional-level experience in writing, editing, radio and/or television, digital social media, public relations or serving as a public information manager; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of public relations principles and techniques; of gathering and analyzing data; of planning, composing and editing; of various media, including digital, social media used to present information to the public; and of supervisory practices and techniques. Ability is required to communicate effectively; to analyze situations and make decisions; to develop and monitor a budget; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Special Requirements

Additional Job Description

Position is located in the Executive Division at DRS State Office.

Background Check:  The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check. 

Benefit Highlights: The Department of Rehabilitation Services provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.

Benefits Include:

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums

• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations

• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care

• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs

• 11 paid holidays

• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave for the first year

• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match

• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Method of Application: Applicants without previous state service, with previous state service but not currently employed by a state agency must apply though the Workday on-line External Listings applicant system (State of Oklahoma Careers (myworkdayjobs.com).

Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply through the Workday on-line Internal Listings applicant system (Find Jobs - Internal State of Oklahoma - Workday (myworkday.com)

For questions regarding specific duties or details of this job, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.