[Jobs] Fwd: [Journalists] writing/P.R. job opportunity, Columbus, Ohio, my agency

[David Andrews]

>Subject: [Journalists] writing/P.R. job opportunity, Columbus, Ohio,
>         my agency
>
>Fellow journalists,
>
>While you will see below that valid driver's license is a requirement, I
>work for this agency, and a reader/driver is allowed. Please contact the
>posting source if you wish to apply, but meanwhile, if you have questions on
>the agency or the department that you might want to get a scoop on, feel
>free to call me at work; 614.752.9317. Next week is a quiet week, and I
>could take a few minutes to discuss if you wish.
>
>
>Regards for the holidays,
>Elizabeth Sammons
>___________________________________________________________________________
>
>JOB OPPORTUNITY
>
>How To Apply
>
>   Rehabilitation Services Commission
>
>http://www.state.oh.us/rsc/
>
>The Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission partners with individuals with
>disabilities to achieve quality employment, independence and disability
>determination
>
>outcomes.
>
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>JOB CLASSIFICATION:
>
>Public Information Officer 1 - 64421
>
>SALARY:
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>Annual $40,560.00
>
>PAY RANGE:
>
>11
>
>POSITION NUMBER (PCN):
>
>20013369
>
>JOB LOCATION:
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>400 East Campus View Blvd., Columbus, OH, Franklin County
>
>DIVISION:
>
>Public Information
>
>SEND APPLICATIONS TO:
>
>400 E. Campus View Blvd., HR, SW6D, Columbus, OH, 43235-4604
>
>DATE POSTED:
>
>12/20/2006 12:00:AM        DATE EXPIRES: 01/05/2007 04:45:PM
>
>A proficiency/skills assessment may be given as part of the interview
>process
>
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>
>   This is a Full-Time, Permanent, Exempt, Classified position (may include
>promotion, transfer or demotion).
>
>Job Duties:
>
>Plans and directs one segment of the agency's information program and is
>responsible for the development and maintenance of an electronic news room
>and
>
>dissemination of agency's statewide efforts to the media, legislators, the
>general public and employers: develops news releases for dissemination;
>writes
>
>news stories, guest columns, letters to the editor, and fact sheets;
>interviews subjects and writes features, and news stories for external
>publications;
>
>designs and places ads about RSC services in external event programs and
>other printed media; takes photographs, performs graphic design, layout
>work;
>
>proofreads and edits articles written by others; provides assistance to
>agency staff in preparation of informational materials for external use;
>assists
>
>in disseminating information to staff and other interested parties (e.g.
>legislative issues).
>
>Advises and consults with executive and other staff regarding marketing and
>public relations issues; assists with agency special projects as required;
>advises
>
>and consults with staff regarding media contacts; serves on agency
>committees and assists other agency departments in public relations and/or
>marketing
>
>advisory capacity; responds to telephone or written inquiries; gives
>presentations; prepares research and analysis to develop new marketing
>products such
>
>as event displays, brochures, videos, etc.
>
>Represents agency at related events: performs other duties related to agency
>public information & relations (e.g., assists in planning of agency public
>
>events); coordinates media contacts & arranges events in conjunction with
>other appropriate staff.
>
>Minimum Qualifications:
>
>-Completion of undergraduate core program in journalism or communication; 6
>mos. exp. in public multi-media techniques and relations in field of
>journalism
>
>or communication; valid driver's license.
>
>- Or 30 mos. exp. in field of journalism or communication dealing in public
>multi-media techniques and relations, public speaking, news writing,
>reporting
>
>and editing or technical report translation and communication dealing in
>public meetings; valid driver's license;
>
>- Or 12 mos. exp. as Public Information Specialist, 64420; valid driver's
>license
>
>- Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
>
>Comment 1:
>
>Interested applicants should submit an Ohio Civil Service Application
>(Gen-4268), stating the position for which they are applying, and must
>submit a college
>
>transcript (copies acceptable) to document any advanced levels of education.
>Applicants must also submit an application portfolio that includes: 1) an
>
>updated resume, 2) an example of accomplishments (e.g., transcripts,
>references, performance appraisals, work product, etc.); 3) a one page
>qualification
>
>summary. All application materials must be received or postmarked by the
>application deadline. This position will be subject to a structured
>interview
>
>and computer assessment.
>
>Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission...partnering together...making a
>difference and changing a life.
>
>******* ABOUT TRANSCRIPTS *******
>
>Please submit an official transcript or a copy of an official transcript if
>college coursework or a degree at any level is required. If you are applying
>
>online, please mail transcripts to the "Send Applications To" address on the
>posting.
>
>Ohio Revised Code Section 124.151 (B) amended makes it mandatory that
>compensation be directly deposited to a financial institution. No paper
>checks will
>
>be issued.
>
>Prior to final selection, reference checks including criminal records on
>applicants will be conducted.
>
>Applicants will be required to sign a Supplemental Nepotism Statement and a
>Supplemental Employment Agreement stating that if they are subject to a
>lawful
>
>agreement or court order requiring payment of child support, that, as a
>condition of employment, they will pay all monies required in a timely
>fashion
>
>as provided in such agreement or order.
>
>Rehabilitation Services Commission has in place a Clean Air/Smoking Policy
>that prohibits smoking in all offices and state vehicles. This policy
>applies
>
>to all Rehabilitation Services Commission employees, visitors, and
>consumers.
>
>RSC is an equal opportunity employer
>
>If you have any questions or concerns regarding this posting, please
>contact:
>
>Elaine Stewart
>
>Phone: 877.447.3546x1660 , Fax: 614.985.7971
>
>Email:
>
>elaine.stewart at rsc.state.oh.us
>
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