Join the Department of State Hospitals’ small-yet-mighty Office of Communications team! We are an energetic, creative and talented team of communications professionals. We value and promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and empower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and skills to their roles. This is a fast-paced Office with the power to educate the public, the media and local lawmakers on the positive results DSH delivers on behalf of all Californians. When we’re not hunkering down on a project, we’re grabbing a cup of coffee or tea during a team outing near our office building or traveling to one of DSH’s five hospitals in Atascadero (San Luis Obispo County), Coalinga (Fresno County), Metropolitan (Los Angeles County), Napa (Napa County) or Patton (San Bernardino County) for an event or assignment. We support the work-life balance and professional development of our team members with hybrid work offerings and ample in-person and online trainings.
Under the direction of the Information Officer II (Supervisor) and Assistant Director of External Affairs, the Information Officer I (Specialist) performs difficult professional and technical public relations and public affairs duties, including producing a wide range of multimedia communications assets spanning video, photography, graphic design and social media for the Department, as well as conceptualizing, writing and editing communications for both internal and external audiences. This position also involves extensive webpage content writing/editing and drafting a variety of written materials such as talking points, speeches, press/news releases, media advisories, communications plans, newsletter articles, social media content, creative marketing materials (e.g., flyers and posters), internal and public-facing reports, all-staff emails, and other materials regarding department actions, programs and policies. This position will also assist with responding to requests from the media and fulfilling Public Records Act (PRA) requests in accordance with legal processes.
This position requires you to take and pass the current Information Officer I (Specialist) Exam to gain list eligibility. If you need to take the exam or your score has expired, please
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***While US mail applications are still accepted, applying electronically through your CalCareers account is strongly encouraged.***
NOTE: If applying by mail, please do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 10) with your completed State Application (STD 678). This page is for examination use only.
Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.
Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification, resumes and/or Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of the STD 678. You must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e., list, transfer, SROA/Surplus, reinstatement, etc.), classification title, position number, and job control number in the Examination/Job Title section. *** Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DSH accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages: Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Benefits include: Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, 11 Paid State Holidays, one (1), eight (8) hours, Paid Personal Holiday and two (2), (16) hours, Paid Professional Development Days (PDD) per fiscal year; excellent Health, Vision and Dental insurance plans; Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; Alternate Workweek Schedules and Flextime; and, enrollment in the CalPERS retirement system.
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) should be no more than two (2) pages typed, Arial font size 12. The Standard State Application (STD. 678), cover letter and/or resume may not be substituted for the SOQ. Applications received without a SOQ will not be considered.
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on a pattern of education from classification description (specifications) must provide a copy of your TRANSCRIPTS along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for this position.
Candidates that believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications based on experience, must state that in the bypass notes for this requirement.
Please see the Statement of Qualifications section at the bottom of this job advertisement for more details.
Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ, as requested (i.e. respond to questions asked), may be disqualified.
Please see the Work Samples section at the bottom of this job advertisement for more details.
Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit the Work Samples, as requested (i.e. respond to questions asked), may be disqualified.
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