Public Information Officer 2 (Hybrid) - 20058221

About Us: The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most.

The Division of Administration provides overall leadership and administrative support for all Divisions. The Division includes the Office of Director, Communications, Fiscal, Human Resources, IT, Legal and Legislative Affairs.

Our Guiding Principles: As the state's chief regulator, the Department of Commerce impacts Ohioans every day. We are motivated by our mission to promote prosperity for businesses and licensees by protecting what matters most to the residents of our state. We ensure compliance through proactive outreach, education, and customer-focused service. Commerce is comprised of seven operating divisions and two standalone programs that span a variety of industries including real estate, liquor, banking, securities, firefighting, construction and skilled trades, and medical marijuana. Through exceptional compliance practices and oversight, Commerce has a direct role in protecting Ohioans.

Making an IMPACT for the customer:

• Inclusive

• Motivated

• Proactive

• Accountable

• Customer-Focused

• Teamwork

Commerce is currently operating under a hybrid schedule that may incorporate both teleworking and in-person office hours. Employees must be able to report to the office when requested by management &/or for their initial job training. This position will have an office at the Riffe Center in downtown Columbus as well as an office at the State Fire Marshal's office in Reynoldsburg, OH.

What You'll Do: Under direction of the Chief and Deputy Chief Communications Officer:

• Plans, directs, and administers all public information within the Division of the State Fire Marshal's office (SFM)

• Plans and executes the State Fire Marshal's Hall of fame ceremony & Fire Marshal Festival.

• Responsible for public relations, social media, & paid marketing efforts for the SFM office.

• Advises & consults with agency director & staff regarding public relations aspects for SFM; serves as a writer & editor for SFM (e.g., develops news releases to media outlets, talking points for Division policy, speeches for leadership, emails from leadership, miscellaneous internal communications, industry trade publication op-eds, content for brochures, social media posts, & various other publication styles)

• Sets up conferences & coordinates arrangements with media, responsible for marketing & brand management for SFM & the Ohio Fire Academy (OFA)

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 available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

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

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

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.

36 mos. exp. in field of journalism or communication dealing in public multi-media techniques & relations, public speaking, news writing, reporting & editing or technical report translation & communication dealing in public meetings; valid driver's license.

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in journalism or communication; 12 mos. exp. in public multi-media techniques & relations in field of journalism or communication; valid driver's license.

• Or 12 mos. exp. as Public Information Officer 1, 64421; valid driver's license.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Communications