Public Information Specialist II

State of Florida

. Assist in developing and communicating division information and publications about animal disease or emergency response initiatives, responsibilities, accomplishments, and activities .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeTallahassee • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $26 - $28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in public relations, communications, and outreach strategies, with a strong ability to create and edit technical and creative materials. Proficient in coordinating multimedia programs and managing web content to effectively disseminate information.

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Public RelationsTechnical WritingContent CreationEmergency Response CoordinationWebsite Management

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Hard Skills

News ReportingEditingPublic InformationGrant WritingSocial Media ManagementBrochure DevelopmentScriptwritingVideo ProductionWeb Page AuditingProofreading

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationAttention to DetailCreativityOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

SharePointWebServicesMultimedia ProgramsVideo Editing SoftwareGraphic Design Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Class E Driver License

Industry Keywords

Animal DiseaseEmergency ResponseMass CommunicationsOutreach StrategiesPublic Understanding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in developing and communicating division information and publications about animal disease or emergency response initiatives, responsibilities, accomplishments, and activities
Assist in developing education and outreach strategies in coordination with Department Communications
Research, conceptualize, write, and edit technical and creative materials, including trainings, grants, web pages, press releases, social media posts, brochures, and exhibits
Prepare and disseminate animal disease information for multimedia programs
Deliver informational speeches, presentations, and exhibits
Coordinate with subject matter experts to ensure information is relevant and accurate
Work with the division publication liaison on brochure and publication updates
Participate in division video production, including scriptwriting and pre- and post-production planning
Coordinate with the Division of Marketing and Department Communications to publish videos
Coordinate outreach activities, including administrative duties, art projects, and video production services
Proofread and review outward-facing materials for grammar, spelling, sentence dynamics, and public understanding
Serve on the division Incident Management Team and assist or fill the public information officer role during animal disease or natural disaster emergency responses
Perform public information officer duties on emergency programs, including overnight travel and extended work in remote locations
Serve as the division’s primary point of contact for website updates
Conduct annual web page audits and draft updates for subject matter expert review and director/assistant director approval
Coordinate website posting with Department Communications and WebServices
Review posts for accuracy, maintain the division SharePoint website, and keep the team updated
Perform related work as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

What you’ll need

A high school degree or its equivalent and eight (8) years of professional experience in news reporting, editing, public relations, public information, advertising, marketing, mass communications or journalism; or
A bachelor’s degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional experience in news reporting, editing, public relations, public information, advertising, marketing, mass communications or journalism; or
A master’s degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university in communications or English can substitute for one year of the required experience
Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license
All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed
Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications
Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile
Must provide honest and authentic responses during evaluation and selection
Foreign-trained graduates must provide a credential evaluation from an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency when using a foreign degree to meet requirements
Subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act

Benefits

Comp & perks

Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements)
Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b)
State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)