Communications Coordinator (W0011)

Title: Communications Coordinator (W0011)

State Role Title: PR & Mktg Spec II

Hiring Range: $19.00 - $21.00 an hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Department of Fire Programs

Location: Dept of Fire Programs

Agency Website: www.vafire.com

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency

The mission of the Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) is to serve the citizens of Virginia by enhancing public safety throughout the Commonwealth.

About the Position

The Communications Coordinator will provide coordination of the agency’s communications for both internal and external customers as well as:

• Support the Marketing and Communications Manager with writing and distribution of public-facing and employee communications and event planning.
• Responsible for marketing the agency through social media channels, printed materials, and email list serves.
• Assist with strategic development and management of the agency social media marketing plan.
• Monitor and track media/social media outlets.
• Maintain contact lists and marketing records.
• Assist with execution of projects as directed by the Agency Executive Leadership.

This is an hourly wage position with no benefits. This position may work up to 29 hours a week, but no more than a maximum of 1500 working hours allowed in a 12-month period from May 1 to April 30.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of public relations techniques and its application to state government.
• General understanding of public communications/public affairs and marketing; and a desire to gain
extensive experience in public communications in a fast -paced setting.
• Demonstrated ability to write using the Associated Press (AP) Style, write content for and design
electronic materials for use on websites and social media, and develop and execute comprehensive
and measurable communications plans.
• Experience in PC based graphics software and related publishing and photographic editing software.
• Experience demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated experience with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe
Acrobat, and other related software.
• Knowledge of e-mail marketing systems.
• Demonstrated experience developing communications strategies.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in Marketing, Mass Media, Public Affairs, or related field.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Criminal History: The individual has not been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to a felony or any offense that would be a felony if convicted in the Commonwealth, have not been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to (a) any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, including but not limited to petit larceny under §18.2-96, or any offense involving moral turpitude that would be a misdemeanor if committed in the Commonwealth, (b) any misdemeanor sex offense in the Commonwealth, another state, or the United States, including but not limited to sexual battery under §18.2-67.4 or consensual sexual intercourse with a minor 15 or older under clause (ii) of §18.2-371, or (c) domestic assault under §18.2-57.2 or any offense that would be domestic assault under the laws of another state or the United States.

Other: Valid Virginia driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment. U.S. Citizen at least 18 years of age. Willing to travel. A one-year probationary period is required of all newly hired and re-hired employees.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55pm on the closing date through the Recruitment Management System (RMS). Applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State applications and or in resumes. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application, resume, or other relevant documents provided; therefore, it is essential for applicants to supply detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application/resume, or a state application/resume lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please
refer to “Your Application” in your RMS Account to check the status of your application for this position.

You may apply for this position at Home (virginia.gov) Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact Ethel White at (804) 249-1992 for assistance. VETERANS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Taris Harmon

Phone: 804-225-2532

Email: taris.harmon@dhrm.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.