People First Service Center
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST - 61000094
People First Service Center, Tallahassee, Florida, us, 32318
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:
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click https://myfrs.com );
Paid Leave of Absence benefits, including Personal and Sick Leave;
Nine paid holidays and one paid Personal Holiday each year;
State Employee Tuition Waiver Program – Six credit hours per semester with the state college/university system;
Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
Deferred Compensation Plan;
Flexible Work Schedules;
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Student loans can be forgiven after 10 years of qualified public service, certain eligibility requirements must be met. (For more information, please click http://studentaid.gov/publicservice );
And more!
Office of External Affairs The Office of External Affairs serves as the Commission’s front line for external engagement, building strategic relationships with stakeholders across government and industry. With a combined focus on legislative affairs and communications, the Office maintains a strong presence throughout the legislative process to support lawmakers in shaping Florida’s energy and utility regulatory policy, while also leading the agency’s messaging and outreach efforts.
Description of Job Duties The Communications Specialist is responsible for developing, designing, and producing a variety of communications material to support FPSC’s outreach, branding, and engagement efforts. This position plays a key role in creating high-quality visual and written content for social media, publications, videos, and other communications channels. The incumbent ensures consistent application of FPSC branding across all social media, maintains related databases and digital assets, and provides general communications and administrative support to the OEA team.
Minimum Qualifications Four years of relevant work experience in the area of graphic design and/or visual communications is required. An associate degree and two years of relevant work experience OR a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may be used as an alternative for the years of required experience.
Special consideration will be given to applicants with experience with social media management in a professional business atmosphere.
Special consideration will be given to applicants with knowledge of graphic design software in a professional business atmosphere.
Information verifying answers to the Qualifying Questions must be found on the Employment Application.
Background investigations, including criminal history record checks and education verifications, will be conducted on all applicants recommended for hiring. You may be required to provide your Social Security Number in order to conduct this background check.
Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. The Florida Public Service Commission participates in the Department of Homeland Security’s Electronic Employment Verification Program (E‑Verify) to assist in this required verification process.
Civil Service Law requires all males born after December 31, 1959, to register with the Selective Service System unless they meet certain exemptions under the law. Failing to register when required makes one ineligible for appointment.
Preference in appointment and employment shall be given to veterans and other persons as required by Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, Veterans’ Law. Applicant must provide the required proof of preference at the time of submitting an application.
We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
EEO/AA and Accommodation The state of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the Commission’s Human Resources Section 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.
Post‑Employment Restrictions Pursuant to Section 350.0605(2), F.S., former Commission employees are prohibited from appearing before the Commission to represent any client regulated by the Commission on any matter in which he/she had participated and which was pending at the time of his/her termination.
Pursuant to Section 112.313, F.S., FPSC Senior Management Service or Selected Exempt Service employees shall not personally represent another person or entity for compensation before the Commission, for a period of two years following vacation of his/her position. Exceptions to this law are provided for former Commission employees who are employed by another agency of State government and those employed by the Commission prior to January 1, 1995.
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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 32302 32303 32304 32305 32307 32308 32309 32310 32311 32312 32316 32317 32399
Contact Information For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562‑7287 Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
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Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click https://myfrs.com );
Paid Leave of Absence benefits, including Personal and Sick Leave;
Nine paid holidays and one paid Personal Holiday each year;
State Employee Tuition Waiver Program – Six credit hours per semester with the state college/university system;
Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
Deferred Compensation Plan;
Flexible Work Schedules;
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Student loans can be forgiven after 10 years of qualified public service, certain eligibility requirements must be met. (For more information, please click http://studentaid.gov/publicservice );
And more!
Office of External Affairs The Office of External Affairs serves as the Commission’s front line for external engagement, building strategic relationships with stakeholders across government and industry. With a combined focus on legislative affairs and communications, the Office maintains a strong presence throughout the legislative process to support lawmakers in shaping Florida’s energy and utility regulatory policy, while also leading the agency’s messaging and outreach efforts.
Description of Job Duties The Communications Specialist is responsible for developing, designing, and producing a variety of communications material to support FPSC’s outreach, branding, and engagement efforts. This position plays a key role in creating high-quality visual and written content for social media, publications, videos, and other communications channels. The incumbent ensures consistent application of FPSC branding across all social media, maintains related databases and digital assets, and provides general communications and administrative support to the OEA team.
Minimum Qualifications Four years of relevant work experience in the area of graphic design and/or visual communications is required. An associate degree and two years of relevant work experience OR a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may be used as an alternative for the years of required experience.
Special consideration will be given to applicants with experience with social media management in a professional business atmosphere.
Special consideration will be given to applicants with knowledge of graphic design software in a professional business atmosphere.
Information verifying answers to the Qualifying Questions must be found on the Employment Application.
Background investigations, including criminal history record checks and education verifications, will be conducted on all applicants recommended for hiring. You may be required to provide your Social Security Number in order to conduct this background check.
Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. The Florida Public Service Commission participates in the Department of Homeland Security’s Electronic Employment Verification Program (E‑Verify) to assist in this required verification process.
Civil Service Law requires all males born after December 31, 1959, to register with the Selective Service System unless they meet certain exemptions under the law. Failing to register when required makes one ineligible for appointment.
Preference in appointment and employment shall be given to veterans and other persons as required by Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, Veterans’ Law. Applicant must provide the required proof of preference at the time of submitting an application.
We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
EEO/AA and Accommodation The state of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the Commission’s Human Resources Section 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.
Post‑Employment Restrictions Pursuant to Section 350.0605(2), F.S., former Commission employees are prohibited from appearing before the Commission to represent any client regulated by the Commission on any matter in which he/she had participated and which was pending at the time of his/her termination.
Pursuant to Section 112.313, F.S., FPSC Senior Management Service or Selected Exempt Service employees shall not personally represent another person or entity for compensation before the Commission, for a period of two years following vacation of his/her position. Exceptions to this law are provided for former Commission employees who are employed by another agency of State government and those employed by the Commission prior to January 1, 1995.
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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 32302 32303 32304 32305 32307 32308 32309 32310 32311 32312 32316 32317 32399
Contact Information For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562‑7287 Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
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