TAHC - Communication Specialist Details

TAHC - Communication Specialist

TEXAS ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION - Austin, TX

Employment Type : Full-Time

TAHC - Communication Specialist ( 00025934 ) Organization : TEXAS ANIMAL HEALTH COMMISSION Primary Location : Texas-Austin Work Locations : TAHC Central Office 2105 Kramer Lane P.O. BOX 12966 Austin 78758 Job : Management Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-time Standard Hours Per Week : 40.00 State Job Code : 1832 Salary Admin Plan : B Grade : 19 Salary (Pay Basis) : 3,600.00 - 4,100.00 (Monthly) Number of Openings : 1 Overtime Status : Exempt Job Posting : Aug 11, 2022, 1:42:24 PM Closing Date: Aug 25, 2022, 11:59:00 PM Description

Position Title: Communications Specialist
State Classification/Title/Salary Group: 1832 / Information Specialist III / B19
Monthly Salary: $3,600.00 - $4,100.00/ month plus state benefits
Position Location: Central Office, 2105 Kramer Lane, Austin, Texas

Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of 46 – Public Affairs, Media, Restricted Line, 45 Communication Strategy and Operations, 3N – Support, Public Affairs or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply. Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at: http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_InformationandCommunication.pdf

General Description:
The Communications Specialist will report directly to the Director of Communications. Work involves collecting, coordinating, writing, editing, and producing informational programs and materials for use by the agency, the public, news media, and other entities. This includes but is not limited to writing news releases, maintaining the agency’s social media accounts, developing videos, photographs, graphic designs and web content. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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.
• Monitors and maintains the agency’s social media outlets including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
• Develops strategies, tools and content to improve social media presence and external communications.
• Prepares, reviews and edits presentations to include PowerPoints, videos, etc., as needed.
• Obtains art, photographs, and video materials for presentations, publications and other agency productions.
• Assists in responding to general and/or media inquiries about agency activities.
• Edits multimedia files for production using computer assisted and other special effects audiovisual equipment.
• Prepares and distributes the agency monthly newsletter.
• May develop website content and participate in usability testing and enhancements.
• May assist with outreach programs to community and professional groups to educate and raise awareness regarding agency programs.
• May assist with maintaining the email marketing database.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in journalism, public relations, communications, graphic design, multimedia or related field is preferred.
• Six (6) months of experience with Adobe InDesign/Illustrator/Photoshop, or any comparable design and video programs is required. (Experience may be paid, volunteer, or college/school work.)
• Agricultural background desired.

*** See “How to Apply” for submission requirements. ***

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have exceptional skills in written and verbal communication and the ability to interact effectively with staff and associates at all levels, as well as members of the general public. Must have skills in using a personal computer and office equipment. Skilled in using current Microsoft Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Ability to complete work assignments within established deadlines. Ability to be detailed and balance multiple assignments. Knowledge of multimedia processes, editing and production.

The TAHC is an emergency response agency. The Communications Specialist position plays a key role in the agency’s emergency management activities. As a first responder, this position is subject to participate in rotating temporary duty assignments away from the regular designated headquarters for up to two weeks at a time. This duty may involve working in adverse conditions; may require irregular working hours and overtime; and, may include duties other than those specified in the standard position description.

Other:
Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and safe driving record.
Applicants may be subject to a driving record and criminal background check.
Employment of selected candidate is contingent upon the receipt of an acceptable criminal background check and an acceptable moving violation record from the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Note:
Must have reliable transportation. Mileage reimbursed at current allowance rate.
Occasional travel required, some overnight.

How to Apply:
To submit your application for employment, follow the link provide below, then select Apply Online. Create and/or Login to your on-line applicant profile and electronically submit your State of Texas Application for Employment.

**Additional Submission Requirements**
Please submit 1 sample from each category with your application:

• A letter of interest
• A writing sample (minimum 500 words per sample)
• A graphic design sample

• Files cannot exceed the allocated limit of 5,120 kilobytes per file.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.