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Company Name : State of Ohio Jobs
Location : Twinsburg, OH 44087
Position : Environmental Public Information Officer (20044414)
Job Description : Primary Location
: United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Twinsburg
Work Locations
: Ohio EPA Northeast District Of 2110 East Aurora Road Twinsburg 44087
Organization
: Environmental Protection Agency
Classified Indicator
: Classified
Bargaining Unit / Exempt
: Bargaining Unit
Schedule
: Full-time
Compensation
: $23.99
Unposting Date
: Ongoing
Job Function
: Communications
Agency Contact Name
: Office of Employee Service
Agency Contact Information
:
614-644-2100
Environmental Public Information Officer (20044414) (220003G4)
Job Duties
About Us:
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is a trusted leader and environmental steward using innovation, quality service and public involvement to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all Ohioans.
Ohio EPA’s goal is to protect the environment and public health by ensuring compliance with environmental laws and demonstrating leadership in environmental stewardship.
What You’ll Do:
Plans, develops, and implements public involvement activities for all Ohio EPA programs in an assigned geographical area, including community relations plans, public information sessions, public hearings, and informal meetings and outreach with citizens.
Plans, prepares, facilitates, and completes public meetings (i.e., arrange logistics, agenda, pre-meetings, edit PowerPoints, coach staff on presentation skills, run the public meeting, and complete necessary follow up).
Serves as initial contact and spokesperson with various publics, including organized environmental groups; receives inquiries from the public and responds by consulting with Agency staff and other State agency personnel; responds to complaints and inquiries from individuals by email, letter, or phone; and prepares letters for own signature, or signature by Agency officials or Governor’s Office.
Plans and executes displays and special events (i.e., state fair display, workshops, and conferences). Gives speeches, presentations on Agency issues to general audiences (i.e., school groups, civic associations).
Plans and implements internal communications strategies for assigned projects, including writing, editing, and photography for internal newsletter, intranet announcements, signage and internal communication campaigns.
Job Posting:
Plans, develops and implements public involvement activities for all Ohio EPA programs in an assigned geographical area, includingcommunity relations plans, public information sessions, public hearings and informal meetings with citizens. Serves as initial contact and spokesperson with various publics, including organized environmental groups. Receives inquiries from the public and responds by consulting with Agency staff and other State agency personnel. Responds to complaints and inquiries from individuals by email, letter or phone. Prepares letters for own signature, or signature by Agency officials or Governor’s Office. Prepares and implements community relations plans, which may include organizing and running meetings with citizens, and creating newsletters, citizen advisories, fact sheets, etc.
Prepares for public meetings by arranging facility location and rental; establishing meeting format and agenda (i.e., panel discussion, question/answer session). Arranges for participation by appropriate technical staff. Advises technical staff on effective public interaction (i.e., how to explain technical subjects in laymen’s terms). Researches and writes meeting-specific fact sheets. Establishes local repositories for printed information. Notifies citizens, elected officials and other State and local agencies of meetings. Prepares miscellaneous meeting and/or audiovisual materials, (i.e., background information, explanation of public involvement process, PowerPoint presentations, etc.). Travels to meeting locations to conduct formal or informal public meetings which may be contentious and controversial. Directs citizen questions to appropriate person for response either during or after the meeting. Serves as Agency spokesperson to media who attend public meetings. Follows up on public meetings by tracking commitments made at the meeting, including responses to questions and requests submitted by elected officials and/or citizens. Discusses presentations and suggests improvements to participants. Advises management of issues that require policy decisions and recommends specific actions or remedies. Reviews responses to public comments.
Plans and executes displays and special events (i.e., State Fair display, workshops, and conferences). Gives speeches, presentations on Agency issues to general audiences (i.e., school groups, civic associations). Develops informational materials and publications (brochures, video scripts, etc.) and writes articles for external newsletters and publications. Assists in development of audio/visual production (e.g., writes scripts, works with graphic artists and videographer to develop appropriate visuals, records video/audio, voiceovers). Participates in design and maintenance of Agency and PIC external-facing Web pages and social media accounts, including developing content ideas, writing content, taking or acquiring photos and posting material.
Plans and implements internal communications strategies for assigned projects, including writing, editing and photography for internal newsletter, intranet announcements, signage and internal communication campaigns such as eDoc, IT projects and internal policies and procedures. Participates in design and maintenance of PIC intranet pages, including developing content ideas, writing content, taking or acquiring photos and posting material.
Assists in the development of public involvement strategies and policy. Attends meetings, seminars, workshops, etc. Assists in the development and presentation of public involvement training (training technical staff how to make understandable presentations to general audiences, how to deal with irate individuals, etc.). Uses computer, types and performs other necessary clerical duties. Assists other environmental public information officers when necessary. Keeps management informed about current activities, trends and issues.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires frequent travel to assigned geographical area. Will work evenings and possibly weekends; may travel overnight
What’s in it for you:
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth/Adoption leave
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Qualifications
Completion of undergraduate core program in journalism or communication; 12 mos. exp. in public multi-media techniques & relations in field of journalism or communication. -Or 3 yrs. exp. in field of journalism or communication dealing in public multi-media techniques & relations, public speaking, newswriting, reporting & editing &/or community relations & communication with citizens. -Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
Knowledge of public relations; journalism (e.g., newswriting, reporting & editing); communications (e.g., multi-media techniques); budgeting*. Skill in typing or wordprocessing*. Ability to deal with many variables & determine specific action; prepare & deliver speeches to specialized audiences & general public; use proper research methods in gathering data; write &/or edit articles for publication; handle sensitive inquiries from contacts with officials & general public. (*) Developed after employment.
ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION. ATTACHMENTS TO YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSTING. EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS: Official educational transcripts are required for all applicants (unless currently employed by Ohio EPA) with post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript if selected for an interview. Failure to provide the transcript at the time of the interview will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration. Transcripts may be required for current Ohio EPA employees may be required to provide official educational transcripts and will be notified if needed.
LOCATION: Northeast District Office- 2110 East Aurora Road, Twinsburg, OH 44087
DIVISION: Office of Public Interest Center
REFERENCES:
All external applicants that are selected for an interview will be required to provide at least three professional references at the time of the interview.
Background Check Information
EEO Statement:
The Ohio Environmental Protections Agency is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years of age or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent as those are defined in applicable Ohio law, federal law, and any Executive Order, in admission or access to the operation of its programs, services, activities or its own employment practices. Employment practices are any employment related decisions including, but not limited to hiring, layoff, transfer, termination, promotion, demotion, discipline, rate of compensation, eligibility for in-service training programs, or terms and conditions of employment.
BACKGROUND CHECK:
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
ADA statement:
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is committed to providing access, equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Office of Employee Services at 614-644-2100 prior to testing or interviewing.
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