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Communications Program Specialist - Program Planner 3
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What they do
A Communications or Public Relations Specialist coordinates internal and external communications for a company or organization. Provides information to employees on company activities, such as the launch of a new product or a community service initiative. Writes and edits public communications; develops media contacts and prepares material for press and media distribution; monitors media coverage. May assist with events planning.
$73,883 / year median in Iowa
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Who We Are:
The Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management's Mission Statement is Enhancing the quality of life for Iowans by preparing our State and building resilient communities. The person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the HSEMD's four core values:MISSION ORIENTED
- We are resolute in our service to Iowans
INTEGRITY
- We conduct ourselves with honesty and are transparent in our actions
DISTINGUISHED
- We are leaders in our field
ONE TEAM
- We collaborate, connect, and share The successful candidate for this complex position will be organized, motivated, and innovative in problem solving.
Desired skills and abilities include:
Possess a high degree of organizational skills Process driven and willing to learn Communication skills to include writing, speaking, listening and negotiating Effective time management skills Professional with a strong work ethic Reliable and self-discipline Resilient and agile What you will do You will be an integral member of the HSEM team working primarily in the statewide 911 and Alert Iowa Programs. This position will support the department's mission by: Provide program support to the statewide 911 Program. Provide program support to the Alert Iowa Program (statewide emergency notification system). Provide assistance and guidance to our 911 and Alert Iowa partners. Maintain and create necessary planning and guidance documents. Provide training to our partners. Test and support various communications technologies. Be available to staff a position during activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), during or outside of normal working hours. Activation may be for a real event or exercise participation. This position will also perform other duties as assigned.What We Offer You:
Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Paid time off effective immediately (biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year). Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan). Optional 401A plan with employer contributions: The State makes match contributions into the employee's selection of investments in a 401(a- employer match account.
Travel:
Some travel required.Working Hours:
7:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. or 7:30 a.m.
- 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.
- 4:30 p.
Homeland Security or Emergency Management Operations:
6 months experience in disaster operations which required knowledge of Homeland Security or Emergency Management activities related to terrorism or natural disaster response, recovery, protection (physical security), detection (intelligence), prevention (protective action recommendations), and deterrence (critical asset assessments). Experience would have also provided the ability to operationalize plans, guidebooks, and procedures in response to Homeland Security threats and natural disasters. OR 12 semester hours in the areas below or in a combination of the areas below:- Law enforcement
- Health
- Emergency medical
- Fire
- Hazardous materials
- Military
- Emergency management
- Other related disciplines which focus on how to effectively manage resources (personnel and equipment), recommend an emergency response course of action, and protective action recommendations Looking for disaster operations field experience or knowledge dealing with multi-agency coordination of the Incident Command Structure.