Information Officer II - Commonwealth of Kentucky : Job Details

Advertisement Closes 2/24/2025 (7:00 PM EST) 25-00931 Information Officer II Pay Grade13 Salary $54,486.72 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Community Based Services Location 275 E Main Street, 5C-D Frankfort, KY 40621 USA The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency mayterminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time. Description The Kentucky Department for Community Based Services is dedicated to recruiting,supporting, and maintaining a diverse, competent, and high-performing workforce. Ourdiversity helps drive our creative and effective problem-solving, mutual respect,teamwork, and effective communication with the people we serve. We are a multifacetedagency that provides services and programs to enhance families' self-sufficiency,improve safety and permanency for children and vulnerable adults, and engage familiesand community partners in a collaborative decision-making process. The Department for Community Based Services has an opening for an Information OfficerII position. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to use their professional communication andgraphic design skills! The position entails designing, developing, and distributing various publications toagency staff, internal and external partners, and the general public. It will also create content for andmanage the agency's social media presence and perform other journalistic functions. For more information on the Department for Community Based Services, please visit ourwebsite at: Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performs professional journalistic functions in the development, implementation, and distribution of informational programs and materials
• Produces graphic design illustrative materials for brochures, newsletters, programs, etc., for communication with agency staff, partners, and the general public
• Writes, edits, and proofs reports, news releases, webpages, and other materials for communication with agency staff, partners, and the general public
• Edits, posts, and writes material for internal web-based newsletter
• Creates content and manages social media presence

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Proficient experience with graphic design
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills
• The ability to work well under pressure
• A willingness to work as part of a team

If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding opportunity, we would love toreview your application for our Information Officer II with DCBS. CHFS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your FormI-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only useE-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For moreinformation on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verifyresponsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-###-####or Minimum Requirements EDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Two years of experience in journalism, public relations, or experience related to the duties and responsibilities of this job title series. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:Experience in one of the above areas will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONE Working Conditions Incumbents working in this job title may have extensive contact with the public. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111. If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Marjorie Shular at [email protected] or 502-###-####. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D