Information Specialist V - Austin, United States - TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD

TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD
TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD
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Austin, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Information Specialist V
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Organization:

TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD

Primary Location:
Texas-Austin


Work Locations:
George H.W. Bush 1801 Congress Ave Suite 9.200 Austin 78701


Job:
Business and Financial Operations


Employee Status:
Regular


Schedule:
Full-time


Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00


State Job Code: 1834


Salary Admin Plan:
B


Grade: 24


Salary (Pay Basis): 5, , Monthly)


Number

of Openings:
1


Overtime Status:
Non-exempt


Job Posting:
Apr 15, 2024, 12:00:00 AM


Closing Date:
Apr 26, 2024, 11:59:00 PM


Description

TEXAS MEDICAL BOARD

STATE JOB VACANCY NOTICE

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND COMMUNICATIONS

Internal and External

Job Posting:

Opening Date: 04/15/2024
No


of Openings:
1


Monthly Salary:
$5, $6,469.39
Closing Date: 04/26/2024
Type of Employment: FTE


Job Title:
Communications Officer


Classification:
Information Specialist V


Class Number: 1834**:


Salary Group:

B24**:

FLSA Status:

Exempt**:

Location:
George HW Bush Building, 1801 Congress Ave, Austin TX 78701

Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at:
Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Information and Communication )


Agency
Information:

We have over 200 employees across the state of Texas. We are a collaborative and team environment work culture that values an environment of trust and accountability.

Together we work towards our Board's mission to protect and enhance the public's health, safety, and welfare by establishing and maintaining standards of excellence used in regulating the practice of medicine and ensuring quality health care for the citizens of Texas through licensure, discipline, and education.


We value employee work-life balance and provide our team incentives that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave, health insurance and retirement programs, 401K, vacation paid leave, sick paid leave, holiday pay, promotional opportunities, free parking, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, and other various benefits.


General Description
Performs highly advanced informational and communications work as the agency's Communications Officer.

Work involves comprehensive planning, preparation, and coordination of agency communications and dissemination of public information concerning the functions of the agency to external customers, including the citizens of Texas, licensees of the Board, media and other entities.

Works under the direction of the Governmental Affairs & Communications Director with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.


Principal Duties and Responsibilities
50% Media Relations and Public Information.

Maintains close liaison with the media and disseminates information of public interest regarding agency and Board activities, and other related functions.

Coordinates media information requests and facilitates media interviews and visits in accordance with established agency policy. Conducts interviews and researches various sources to obtain information to satisfy media requests. Responds to inquiries from the public, agency licensees, and other stakeholders regarding agency programs and information. Manages agency social media presence. May review agency forms, reports, and other printed materials for clarity, accuracy, design, and consistency of agency message. Maintains policies and procedures and performs related tasks as needed.

45% Writing and Publications. Prepares, edits, and distributes news and informational releases. Writes, edits, and coordinates distribution of agency publications including newsletters, reports, and other printed materials.

Conducts interviews and researches various sources to obtain information to satisfy the completeness and accuracy of the content of published products.

Maintains policies and procedures and performs related tasks as needed.

5% Ancillary Department Support. Performs related work as assigned, including assisting with maintenance of the agency's website.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to research, prepare, and direct information effectively.
  • Ability to timely and effectively communicate with many different groups of customers, both internal and external.
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly and accurately, complex and/or technical information.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.
  • Experience using virtual meeting platforms.
  • Experience using social media, specifically Facebook.
  • Experience using Content Management Systems (CMS) to update websites.

Experience and Education

  • Bachelor's degree from accredited 4year college or university required. Degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field is preferred.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in journalism, public relations
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