| Post Code: D721 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHS9307 | |
| Classification Number: X0866 | |
| Open: 06/25/2009 | |
| Close: 07/10/2009 | |
| Location: Portland | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
This employment opportunity is with the Office of the Director (DO)/Office of Communications (OC) which is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS). There is one full-time opening located in Portland. This position is management service and is not represented by a union. This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, the Behavioral or Social Sciences or related degree and five years professional level experience in Public Relations or Affairs. OR Eight years experience directly related to Public Relations or Affairs; five of the eight years must have been at the professional level. SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING State of Oregon Application Form PD100 AND A cover letter that clearly addresses each of the following desired competencies listed below. If you do not respond to the desired competencies, you may not be offered an interview. Qualified applicants whose background most closely matches the desired competencies will be invited to interview.
AND A current resume or curriculum vitae AND The following work samples:
NOTE: Writing/work samples will not be returned. You may e-mail, deliver, mail or FAX your completed application materials. They must be received no later than the application deadline. E-mail:
(Please include announcement number LEHS9307 in the subject line of the e-mail.)
Deliver/Mail:
Department of Human Services
Recruitment and Retention Unit
ATTENTION: Brett Marconeri
500 Summer Street NE, E22
Salem OR 97301-1099
OR
FAX your application to 503-378-2249
When faxing your application please include a cover sheet indicating number of pages sent. Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications. APPLICATION PROCESS Obtain application materials, job, and benefits information by doing one of the following: Access the DHS website at http://www.oregon.gov/dhs/jobs Contact your local Oregon Employment Department office. If you need assistance to participate in the application process, you are encouraged to call 503-945-5698 (voice) or 503-945-6214 (TTY) between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. Keep a copy of your application materials for your job interviews. DHS does not provide copies. Although faxing your application is an option, DHS is not responsible for materials that are illegible or missing as a result of FAX transmission errors or loss in the mail or e-mail. Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we are unable to verify receipt of applications. Pay on all announcements may change without notice. Notice of your application results will be sent to you by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of your application results. This review request must be received in writing within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional application information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open you may submit a new application, which must be received in our office by the close date of the recruitment. If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of a criminal background and driving records check. Any history of criminal activity will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a DHS communications officer in the Public Health Division and work with media and DHS leadership to ensure appropriate handling of communications issues; perform critical writing and editing functions for division publications, news releases, speeches and other materials; provides external communications services for managers and staff throughout the division; and write and edit information for news releases, guest editorials, presentations and speeches, talking points and backgrounders, and for posting to the agency’s Web site. The major duties include: Work with the OC Administrator to develop strategies for media communications. Maintain regular contact with statewide media. Recommend effective strategies to communicate department principles of transparency and accountability and work with the media on accurate news coverage. Ensure media communication strategies are guided by and support the department’s goals and outcomes, and that journalists understand the agency’s mission and goals. Exercise strategic thinking and effective judgment to prepare for and respond to high-visibility crisis media inquiries to advance media, policymaker and public confidence in the agency. Develop proactive and reactive strategies in consultation with the OC administrator, DHS and division directors, program managers and other agency leaders. Write and edit informational materials to inform and educate employees, clients, legislators, other agencies and organizations, and the public about the department’s mission, programs, strategies and activities. Other duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS You must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. If not, you must be able to provide an alternate method of transportation. Early morning, evening, and/or weekend work may be required. This position works a professional workweek and the incumbent's flexibility to this work schedule is considered a condition of employment. Must be available by telephone to DHS leadership and journalists to handle emerging issues and crisis communications as needed. It is understood that the hours of work may vary from day to day, week to week. The hiring manager will work with the incumbent to determine work schedule specifics. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT DHS is about people. We help Oregonians be independent, healthy, and safe. We protect children who are abused or neglected. We provide treatment services to people whose lives are damaged by alcohol and drugs. We serve seniors, people with disabilities, and people with mental illness. We help low-income people along the road to self-sufficiency with health coverage, job preparation, childcare and other supports. We provide leadership in public health services. Our services are delivered in the least restrictive setting and in partnership with communities. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and we are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees. For a complete explanation of state employee benefits, visit our website at PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US! The Oregon Department of Human Services is committed to affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity. | |
