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Job Description The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

This position functions as an associate public information officer primarily for health services-related external communications, but also for human services-related communications. The role coordinates response to media inquiries; creating and issuing media advisories, press release and op-eds; supports the planning of press conferences and briefings as needed; communicates with members of the media and tracks and evaluates media coverage of the department. Participates in on-call rotation for responding to weekend media inquiries.

POSITION DESCRIPTION JOB SPECIFICATION To be considered for this position you must: apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted. relevant experience and/or education referred to in supplemental questions must be documented in resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.

attach or link to specific writing examples in your application. attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.

attach a cover letter. if applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts.

We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature. Please review Civil Service's guidelines regarding Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts (michigan.gov)

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions Required Education and Experience Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, broadcasting, telecommunications, advertising, communication arts, marketing, public relations, or a related field. Experience Communications Representative 9 - No specific type or amount is required.

Communications Representative 10 - One year of professional experience in preparing and disseminating informational and promotional materials equivalent to a Communications Representative 9. Communications Representative P11 - Two years of professional experience in preparing and disseminating informational and promotional materials equivalent to a Communications Representative, including one year equivalent to a Communications Representative 10. Alternate Education and Experience Communications Representative 9 Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major with two years of experience equivalent to a Communications Representative may be substituted for the education requirement.

OR Completion of 60 semester (90 term) credits including 16 semester (24 term) credits in any combination of coursework in the following areas: English, journalism, communications, broadcasting, telecommunications, advertising, communication arts, marketing, or public relations, AND two years of experience equivalent to a Communications Representative may be substituted for the education requirement. OR Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and four years of experience equivalent to a Communications Representative may be substituted for the education requirement. Additional Requirements and Information If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement.

Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required. Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

Position Location/Remote Office: The physical location of this position is 333 S. Grand Ave., Lansing, MI. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered

Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview. Employees will be provided computers to perform state work.

Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including: A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions. A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities. As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check. The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

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