Risk Communicator

Click HERE for Video Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters. What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits. Make a Professional Impact

• Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play. Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team
• Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths. Achieve Career Longevity
• Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career. Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture
• Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role. Feel Pride in Where you Work
• Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

Under broad supervision, plans, develops and implements a communications or outreach program, and/or public relations plan for an assigned agency, department, facility or function. May assist in the managing of projects/campaigns and program plans for social or community outreach. Develops communication materials and presentations All Coastal Health District, County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

• Work closely with the PIO/Communications Specialist to manage crisis and risk communications response during public health disaster/emergency situations (including epidemiological, emergency preparedness, and environmental health-related incidents) for eight-county public health district.
• Maintain an updated crisis and emergency risk communication plan.
• Plan, develop, and produce a comprehensive public information campaign for the emergency preparedness program (including but not limited to hurricane preparedness and the Hurricane Registry for those with functional, access, and medical needs).
• Participate in emergency preparedness training and exercises.
• Serve as primary contact for media inquiries for the eight-county health district. May occasionally include responding to after-hours media calls or emergency situations.
• Manage social media platforms and websites (external and intranet) to communicate timely, actionable information.
• Create printed and digital educational materials with targeted public health messaging regarding health risks, healthy behaviors, and public health programs. Competency in Canva, Hootsuite, WordPress, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Premiere Pro preferred but not required.
• Simplify complex scientific information into accessible content for press releases, web posts and social media campaigns to influence public behavior, manage crises, and improve community health outcomes. Exceptional writing, editing, and public speaking skills are a must.
• Build coalitions, attend meetings, and work with community partners to promote collaborative health efforts and to coordinate communication response during disasters.
• Serve as primary back-up for the PIO/Communications Specialist.

High school diploma/GED and five (5) years of experience communications or job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Communications Spec 2 (GSP041). Prefer-Healthcare, public health, and/or emergency preparedness experience. Digital and social media expertise.

Additional Information:

For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit http://team.georgia.gov/ Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package-Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Defined Benefit retirement plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Specified Illness
• Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans) Additional Perks
• A supportive and rewarding work environment
• Physical Activity Breaks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Tuition Assistance To learn more about the Coastal Health District visit
• https://coastalhealthdistrict.org Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting Education documentation must be provided by applicants. License/certification must be provided if required for position. Reference Checks & Immunizations Required
• May be subject to pre-employment drug screen Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.

All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted via email by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

• Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.