Executive Writer – Wake County [INTERNAL to Dept. of Public Safety] Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

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Executive Writer – Wake County [

INTERNAL

to Dept. of Public Safety] 
Salary $41,655.00 – $50,000.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 25-07967 Department Dept of Public Safety Division Chief Operating Office Opening Date 06/25/2025 Closing Date 7/2/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Information & Communication Specialist I Position Number 60056089 Section Administration Salary Grade

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Description of Work Are you seeking a meaningful, rewarding, and challenging career as an Executive Writer? If so, continue reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, located in Raleigh, NC (Wake County). This is an

INTERNAL POSTING

open ONLY to current Department of Public Safety employees and eligible RIF candidates. Temporary employees are eligible to apply. Primary duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following: Draft talking points, remarks, speeches, and prepare materials for senior leadership at the department. Research and write articles, brochures, press releases, blogs, feature-style articles, PowerPoints, and other materials as needed for departmental messaging as directed by the Deputy Communications Director. Edit publications and press releases for various sections and divisions as needed as well as work on special projects, events and commemorative events. The role of the executive writer is vital to help ensure consistent and accurate messaging and that senior department leadership and the agency as a whole are communicating to the public and responding to the media appropriately. About the Division The NC Department of Public Safety’s Communications Office is responsible for communication with the media and the public. This involves but is not limited to making the public or stakeholders aware of programs and managing media inquiries. The section also manages the web site and is responsible for developing, maintaining, and dissemination of brochures, pamphlets, and other forms of publications to stakeholders. Section manages the perception and branding of DPS, responds to public records requests, and coordinates response to Emergency/Disaster events. The Communications Office is responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of communications strategies and initiatives that advance the department’s mission and support internal and external stakeholders’ awareness of and understanding of the Department’s policies and functions. Included in these responsibilities are the management of crisis communications, data and records requests and state/national and international media inquiries. With thousands of employees and multiple law enforcement services and emergency services for disasters, the daily attention on the department is immense. That attention may come from the media, a legislator, a family member or citizen. Many of these issues do not rise to the level of executive management, but many of them do and their tentacles may overlap to reach multiple internal and external stakeholders. The role of the Communications Office is to help ensure that there is consistent and accurate messaging and that all divisions/sections involved are communicating and responding appropriately. We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here 

NC OSHR:

Total Compensation Calculator. This position reports to an office in Raleigh, NC and works Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm. About the NC Dept. of Public Safety (DPS): The mission of DPS is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation. DPS is comprised of approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard soldiers and airmen. DPS employees help to ensure North Carolina is a safe place to live, work and visit through effective law enforcement, juvenile justice programs, emergency response and recovery and homeland security preparedness. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience(E&E) are

REQUIRED

to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources. [Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.] To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following 

KSAs:

Demonstrated working knowledge of journalistic, communication, and/or publication principles and practices. Demonstrated working knowledge of techniques of disseminating information to the public through a variety of news media.

Management Preferences:

(These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences). Proven ability to write according to correct English usage, AP Style and accepted standards of magazine and press publications. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, journalism, English, or related field from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more. Transcripts Attaching transcripts is optional, however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university. Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education. International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members. Military Experience Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge – Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
Applicants seeking

National Guard Preference:

A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS). A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either DD256 or NGB 22.
The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the “National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape. “PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click “Application Status.” If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.