DEP - Social Media Manager - 37010191

Date: May 17, 2024

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312

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Requisition No: 829305

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: DEP - Social Media Manager - 37010191

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010191

Salary: $45,000 to $ $55,000

Posting Closing Date: 05/31/2024

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“SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER”

Public Information Specialist

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy.

The Work You Will Do:

DEP is seeking a highly creative, high energy, self-motivated and organized individual to work as a Social Media Manager in the Office of Communications. This position works closely with and reports directly to the Deputy Director of Communications. It requires an individual that incorporates agency priorities and initiatives into a creative public-facing communication effort, utilizing strong team relationships and independent strategy development. The position requires staying up-to-date with current technologies and trends in social media marketing, design tools and applications, and performing research on current benchmark trends and audience preferences for the highest performance possible. This position also requires the ability to work independently with little supervision.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection protects, conserves and manages the state’s natural resources and enforces its environmental laws. This position will help advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources, while growing the state’s economy.

This position will collaborate regularly with key members of the communications office, including the director of communications, marketing director, press secretary and various team members within DEP. This role is critical in the effort to inform the public of the agency’s goals, priorities and marketing initiatives.

How You Will Grow:

DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capitol City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits ;

• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;

• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options ;

• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions ( For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );

• Flexible Spending Accounts;

• Tuition waivers;

• And more!

  For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

  Pay:

  $45,000 to $55,000

  Your Specific Responsibilities:

  Duties and responsibilities of the “Social Media Manager” include:

• Developing, implementing and monitoring the content on the department’s social media accounts, including DEP and Florida State Parks, and responding to posts made by followers when appropriate. Channels include Meta, X and LinkedIn.

• Establishing and leading a comprehensive social media strategy by planning and implementing engaging content for agency programs designed to keep the public informed of agency programs, services, accomplishments or mission through the department’s social media platforms while adhering to a robust review process.

• Data-mining of fact sheets, news releases, photographs, scripts or other written materials, videos or any kind of multi-media items for use in the messaging and distribution through the department’s social media platforms.

• Coordinating the scheduling of posts and is responsible for the department’s emergent posts and developing multi-media production when necessary.

• Consulting with internal and external agencies and programs to arrange promotional campaigns.

• Arrange and conduct public-contact programs designed to meet agency objectives.

• Confers with production and support personnel to coordinate production of advertisements and promotional materials.

• Perform other duties as needed.

  Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Take lead on assignments and responsibilities.

• Creation of and adherence of deadlines.

• Knowledge of current social media principles and trends.

• Interpersonal collaboration and communication skills, with a can-do positive attitude.

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Creativity.

• Strategic planning, process improvement and coordination skills.

• AP style writing.

• Content development experience for publications, web, social media and earned media.

• Ability to work well and coordinate with others.

• Ability to multitask.

• Ability to timely respond to constituents and provide solutions to remediate needs, concerns or suggestions.

  Required Qualifications:

  A bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, English, public relations, or similar field of study from an accredited college or university; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described in this posting , for a total of four years.

  This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  Preferential consideration will be given to candidates that are team-players, comfortable with prioritizing multiple projects and works well in a fast-paced environment.

  Advanced knowledge of computer applications, such as: Microsoft Office suite programs and social media native applications such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn and others within the social media spectrum (e.g. Snapchat, TikTok, etc.) List is not inclusive and subject to trends within social media adherence.

  DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

  HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

  HR_Recruitment@ FloridaDEP.gov

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee