Public Information Director 2
Louisiana Department of State Civil Service, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873
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Public Information Director 2
Salary
$4,694.00 - $9,211.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
216900PubInfoDir2-1.28.26SS
Department
DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services
Opening Date
02/02/2026
Closing Date
2/16/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
About this Job
Department MISSION
DCFS is working to keep children safe, helping individuals and families become self-sufficient, and providing safe refuge during disasters.
Department VISION
We care for the well-being and safety of Louisiana's people.
Department VALUES
Treating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity.
At The Department of Children and Family Services, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.
Join Our Team at DCFS: Public Information Director 2
The Public Information Director 2 position operates in support of the Communications Office. This position ensures key objectives are met and goals are achieved by providing support to achieve desired results for press releases, departmental events, presentations, program launches, and other projects.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Selected Preferred Competencies:
Communicating Effectively:The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and
ideas.
Demonstrating Innovation: The ability to generate original ideas that create value, improve processes, or
provide new products or services.
Displaying Expertise: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training.
Driving Results:T he ability to identify important goals and work to achieve them.
Driving Vision and Purpose: The ability to consistently communicate a compelling picture of the vision and
purpose of the organization.
Leveraging Technology: The ability to use technology and its related processes to further organizational goals.
Managing Performance: The ability to direct and to evaluate the work of employees.
Managing Projects: The ability to initiate, plan, execute, manage, and close-out all project goals within the
established timeline.
Thinking Strategically: The ability to generate insights and identify opportunities for future growth of the
organization.
Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.
If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!
Minimum Qualifications
Seven years of experience in public relations, journalism, marketing, content creation, social media management, or graphic design; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus four years of experience in public relations, journalism, marketing, content creation, social media management, or graphic design; OR
A bachelor's degree plus four years of in public relations, journalism, marketing, content creation, social media management, or graphic design; OR
An advanced degree in public relations, marketing, communications, journalism, or English plus three years of experience in public relations, journalism, marketing, content creation, social media management, or graphic design.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Direct the operation of the Communications Office in support of the Press Secretary/Communications Director.
Develop public information programs in all programmatic areas of the department.
Develops plans for proactive communications campaigns to help advance DCFS programs and initiatives.
Manage communication contracts.
Assist leadership by suggesting and drafting statements and talking points in preparation for interviews.
Support the activities and events of the Communications Office and perform other duties as required.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a probational appointment or a job appointment that may last up to 48 months. Job appointments may convert to probational appointments. Also, it may be filled as a detail and promoted within 12 months or by promotion of a permanent classified employee.
Work Schedule: Typically, work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday. Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for. Some positions require working shifts.
Work Location: Baton Rouge, LA
How To Apply:
No Civil Service Test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in this application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Ashley.Sias.DCFS@La.Gov
DCFS is an “Equal Opportunity Employer”, and Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
01
DVP: Rate your ability to drive vision and purpose based on our definition: The ability to consistently communicate a compelling picture of the vision and purpose of the organization.
1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable driving vision and purpose
2= I have limited experience or require assistance to drive vision and purpose
3= I can drive vision and purpose
4= I can drive vision and purpose and help others improve their ability to drive vision and purpose
02
DVP: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.
03
MP: Rate your ability to manage performance based on our definition: The ability to direct and to evaluate the work of employees.
1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable managing performance
2= I have limited experience or require assistance to manage performance
3= I can manage performance
4= I can manage performance and help others improve their ability to manage performance
04
MP: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.
05
TS: Rate your ability to think strategically based on our definition: The ability to generate insights and identify opportunities for future growth of the organization.
1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable thinking strategically
2= I have limited experience or require assistance to think strategically
3= I can think strategically
4= I can think strategically and help others improve their ability to think strategically
06
TS: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.
07
Briefly describe one communications effort you led that involved external partners or stakeholders. What was your role, what did you deliver, and what was the result (impact or measurable outcome)?
08
Briefly describe your experience handling crisis or sensitive media issues. List the types of materials you have written (press releases, talking points, media statements, Q&A), and include one example of how your work supported leadership or reduced risk.
09
Briefly describe your experience with website/content design and visual communications (web pages, graphics, templates, social content). List the main software/platforms you use and describe how you lead and develop staff (delegation, coaching, and quality control).
Required Question
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
Apply
Please verify your email addressVerify Email
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Public Information Director 2
Salary
$4,694.00 - $9,211.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
216900PubInfoDir2-1.28.26SS
Department
DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services
Opening Date
02/02/2026
Closing Date
2/16/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
About this Job
Department MISSION
DCFS is working to keep children safe, helping individuals and families become self-sufficient, and providing safe refuge during disasters.
Department VISION
We care for the well-being and safety of Louisiana's people.
Department VALUES
Treating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity.
At The Department of Children and Family Services, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.
Join Our Team at DCFS: Public Information Director 2
The Public Information Director 2 position operates in support of the Communications Office. This position ensures key objectives are met and goals are achieved by providing support to achieve desired results for press releases, departmental events, presentations, program launches, and other projects.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Selected Preferred Competencies:
Communicating Effectively:The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and
ideas.
Demonstrating Innovation: The ability to generate original ideas that create value, improve processes, or
provide new products or services.
Displaying Expertise: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training.
Driving Results:T he ability to identify important goals and work to achieve them.
Driving Vision and Purpose: The ability to consistently communicate a compelling picture of the vision and
purpose of the organization.
Leveraging Technology: The ability to use technology and its related processes to further organizational goals.
Managing Performance: The ability to direct and to evaluate the work of employees.
Managing Projects: The ability to initiate, plan, execute, manage, and close-out all project goals within the
established timeline.
Thinking Strategically: The ability to generate insights and identify opportunities for future growth of the
organization.
Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.
If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!
Minimum Qualifications
Seven years of experience in public relations, journalism, marketing, content creation, social media management, or graphic design; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus four years of experience in public relations, journalism, marketing, content creation, social media management, or graphic design; OR
A bachelor's degree plus four years of in public relations, journalism, marketing, content creation, social media management, or graphic design; OR
An advanced degree in public relations, marketing, communications, journalism, or English plus three years of experience in public relations, journalism, marketing, content creation, social media management, or graphic design.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Direct the operation of the Communications Office in support of the Press Secretary/Communications Director.
Develop public information programs in all programmatic areas of the department.
Develops plans for proactive communications campaigns to help advance DCFS programs and initiatives.
Manage communication contracts.
Assist leadership by suggesting and drafting statements and talking points in preparation for interviews.
Support the activities and events of the Communications Office and perform other duties as required.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a probational appointment or a job appointment that may last up to 48 months. Job appointments may convert to probational appointments. Also, it may be filled as a detail and promoted within 12 months or by promotion of a permanent classified employee.
Work Schedule: Typically, work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday. Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for. Some positions require working shifts.
Work Location: Baton Rouge, LA
How To Apply:
No Civil Service Test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in this application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Ashley.Sias.DCFS@La.Gov
DCFS is an “Equal Opportunity Employer”, and Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
Mardi Gras,
Good Friday,
Memorial Day,
Independence Day,
Labor Day,
Veteran's Day,
Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your_Retirement_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
01
DVP: Rate your ability to drive vision and purpose based on our definition: The ability to consistently communicate a compelling picture of the vision and purpose of the organization.
1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable driving vision and purpose
2= I have limited experience or require assistance to drive vision and purpose
3= I can drive vision and purpose
4= I can drive vision and purpose and help others improve their ability to drive vision and purpose
02
DVP: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.
03
MP: Rate your ability to manage performance based on our definition: The ability to direct and to evaluate the work of employees.
1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable managing performance
2= I have limited experience or require assistance to manage performance
3= I can manage performance
4= I can manage performance and help others improve their ability to manage performance
04
MP: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.
05
TS: Rate your ability to think strategically based on our definition: The ability to generate insights and identify opportunities for future growth of the organization.
1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable thinking strategically
2= I have limited experience or require assistance to think strategically
3= I can think strategically
4= I can think strategically and help others improve their ability to think strategically
06
TS: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.
07
Briefly describe one communications effort you led that involved external partners or stakeholders. What was your role, what did you deliver, and what was the result (impact or measurable outcome)?
08
Briefly describe your experience handling crisis or sensitive media issues. List the types of materials you have written (press releases, talking points, media statements, Q&A), and include one example of how your work supported leadership or reduced risk.
09
Briefly describe your experience with website/content design and visual communications (web pages, graphics, templates, social content). List the main software/platforms you use and describe how you lead and develop staff (delegation, coaching, and quality control).
Required Question
Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
Apply
Please verify your email addressVerify Email