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

[Elizabeth Sammons]

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
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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:

Annual $40,560.00

PAY RANGE:

11

POSITION NUMBER (PCN):

20013369

JOB LOCATION:

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