01-29-2013, 11:10 PM
Press Secretary 2 - Dauphin County - Announcement 2013-05
Department: 23 - Game Commission
Organization: 233600 - Public Info & Media Services Division<br />
Job Code/Title: 59100 - Press Secretary 2<br />
Position Number: 76953<br />
Announcement Number: 2013-05<br />
County: Dauphin<br />
Work Location: Pennsylvania Game Commission<br />
Bureau of Information & Education<br />
2001 Elmerton Avenue<br />
Harrisburg PA 17110<br />
Type of Job: Non-Civil Service<br />
Union: No Union Representation (Not subject to provisions of a union agreement.)<br />
Bargaining Unit: A3<br />
Seniority Unit:<br />
Type Position: Permanent / Full Time<br />
Salary Range: $54,514 - $82,837<br />
Pay Schedule / Range: MA / MA09<br />
Posting Length: 30 days<br />
Posting Dates: 1/15/2013 - 2/13/2013<br />
Contact Number: (717)787-4250 ext:3115 or lflemm@pa.gov<br />
Information: Working hours 7:45am to 4:00pm 37.50 hour work week.
THIS IS A MANAGEMENT POSITION.<br />
Description of Duties: Postion Purpose:<br />
The press secretary is responsible for preparing, distributing and coordinating the Game Commission's Information and public relations message to all media outlets. This responsibility includes, but is not limited to: preparing news releases, columns and letters to the editors; serving as primary point of contact for all news media on agency operations, projects, programs or actions; overseeing development of audio and video productions; arranging editorial board meetings, news conferences and other agency sponsored; and reviewing all region-generated news releases. This position also oversees all aspects of the production and distribution of Game News, the official agency publication, including content, editorials, layout, design, subscription management and shipping. He/she serves as the chief of the bureau's Division of Public Information and Media Services.
Position Duties:<br />
Supervise and manage all staff within the Division.<br />
Communicates with all levels of staff within the agency.<br />
Develops and implements budget for Division.<br />
Uses tools and resources to effectively disseminate public relations efforts for the agency.<br />
Writes and communicates, sometimes with short deadlines.<br />
Edits and proofreads region-generated news releases, sometimes with short deadlines.<br />
Coordinates public events for the agency, such as announcements and tours.<br />
Works on multiple assignments with differing deadlines at the same time.<br />
Develop and implements communication and public information strategy to promote and achieve a stated goal.<br />
Reviews and approves agency-generated materials, including, but not limited to: audio productions, news releases, letters, columns, opinion editorials, brochures, Game News, Hunting &Trapping Digest, Calendar, pamphlets and displays.<br />
Works with various news media representatives under various circumstances.<br />
Presents agency in various news media formats, including, but not limited to: newspapers, magazines, newsletters, radio, television and the Internet.<br />
Communicates wildlife management principles, hunting and trapping laws and regulations, or who to consult within the agency related to these issues.
Essential Functions:<br />
1. Work evenings and weekends, as required.<br />
2. Travel and stay overnight, in and out of PA as required.<br />
3. Supervise and train employees<br />
4. Use a PC and related software<br />
5. Carry and set up equipment<br />
6. Speak to various groups and the media and represent the agency in public relations program
Last Date Job Applications Will Be Accepted: Wednesday, February 13, 2013
THIS IS A MANAGEMENT POSITION<br />
Recruitment Method(s):<br />
Applicants must meet one (or more) of the following methods(s) to be considered for this vacancy:
Non-Civil Service Recruitment<br />
Transfer<br />
Reassignment<br />
Voluntary Demotion<br />
Eligibility - all candidates<br />
Meet the minimum experience and training required for the job: Five years of professional experience in the field of public relations, including three years in a responsible administrative or supervisory capacity; and a bachelor's degree with major course work in public relations, communications, political or social science, or closely related<br />
fields;
OR
Any combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.
Pennsylvania residency requirement waived.<br />
How to apply - all candidates:<br />
The following materials must be mailed and postmarked on or before Wednesday, February 13, 2013:
Most Recent Employee Performance Review<br />
Printed Bid Form<br />
Typed Resume OR Personal Data Summary is also REQUIRED- Your submission must include sufficient detail of time periods, experience, and qualifications to show that you meet the Minimum Experience and Training Requirement listed on the Vacancy Notice; you will be considered NOT QUALIFIED regardless of whether you possess the necessary qualifications if the information is not detailed enough to determine this information.
*PA Game Commission Vacancy Bidding Form is obtainable from www.pgc.state.pa.us--Look in the "About Us" section under PGC CareersÂ-Employment Applications.
*An electronic application must be on file with BSE. Please go to www.employment.pa.gov to complete before submitting a bid for this position.
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY OR U.S. POSTMARKED BY THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THE JOB OPENING (APPLICANTS USING THE INTEROFFICE MAIL SYSTEM MUST ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME TO BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSING DATE). LATE AND/OR INCOMPLETE BID PACKAGES SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
FAXED OR EMAIL BID PACKAGES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
IF YOU ARE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW AND NEED ACCOMMODATIONS PLEASE CONTACT THE INTERVIEWER WELL IN ADVANCE.<br />
If interested in applying by mail, please send above specified materials to:
Pennsylvania Game Commission<br />
Attn: Linda Flemm<br />
2001 Elmerton Avenue<br />
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Department: 23 - Game Commission
Organization: 233600 - Public Info & Media Services Division<br />
Job Code/Title: 59100 - Press Secretary 2<br />
Position Number: 76953<br />
Announcement Number: 2013-05<br />
County: Dauphin<br />
Work Location: Pennsylvania Game Commission<br />
Bureau of Information & Education<br />
2001 Elmerton Avenue<br />
Harrisburg PA 17110<br />
Type of Job: Non-Civil Service<br />
Union: No Union Representation (Not subject to provisions of a union agreement.)<br />
Bargaining Unit: A3<br />
Seniority Unit:<br />
Type Position: Permanent / Full Time<br />
Salary Range: $54,514 - $82,837<br />
Pay Schedule / Range: MA / MA09<br />
Posting Length: 30 days<br />
Posting Dates: 1/15/2013 - 2/13/2013<br />
Contact Number: (717)787-4250 ext:3115 or lflemm@pa.gov<br />
Information: Working hours 7:45am to 4:00pm 37.50 hour work week.
THIS IS A MANAGEMENT POSITION.<br />
Description of Duties: Postion Purpose:<br />
The press secretary is responsible for preparing, distributing and coordinating the Game Commission's Information and public relations message to all media outlets. This responsibility includes, but is not limited to: preparing news releases, columns and letters to the editors; serving as primary point of contact for all news media on agency operations, projects, programs or actions; overseeing development of audio and video productions; arranging editorial board meetings, news conferences and other agency sponsored; and reviewing all region-generated news releases. This position also oversees all aspects of the production and distribution of Game News, the official agency publication, including content, editorials, layout, design, subscription management and shipping. He/she serves as the chief of the bureau's Division of Public Information and Media Services.
Position Duties:<br />
Supervise and manage all staff within the Division.<br />
Communicates with all levels of staff within the agency.<br />
Develops and implements budget for Division.<br />
Uses tools and resources to effectively disseminate public relations efforts for the agency.<br />
Writes and communicates, sometimes with short deadlines.<br />
Edits and proofreads region-generated news releases, sometimes with short deadlines.<br />
Coordinates public events for the agency, such as announcements and tours.<br />
Works on multiple assignments with differing deadlines at the same time.<br />
Develop and implements communication and public information strategy to promote and achieve a stated goal.<br />
Reviews and approves agency-generated materials, including, but not limited to: audio productions, news releases, letters, columns, opinion editorials, brochures, Game News, Hunting &Trapping Digest, Calendar, pamphlets and displays.<br />
Works with various news media representatives under various circumstances.<br />
Presents agency in various news media formats, including, but not limited to: newspapers, magazines, newsletters, radio, television and the Internet.<br />
Communicates wildlife management principles, hunting and trapping laws and regulations, or who to consult within the agency related to these issues.
Essential Functions:<br />
1. Work evenings and weekends, as required.<br />
2. Travel and stay overnight, in and out of PA as required.<br />
3. Supervise and train employees<br />
4. Use a PC and related software<br />
5. Carry and set up equipment<br />
6. Speak to various groups and the media and represent the agency in public relations program
Last Date Job Applications Will Be Accepted: Wednesday, February 13, 2013
THIS IS A MANAGEMENT POSITION<br />
Recruitment Method(s):<br />
Applicants must meet one (or more) of the following methods(s) to be considered for this vacancy:
Non-Civil Service Recruitment<br />
Transfer<br />
Reassignment<br />
Voluntary Demotion<br />
Eligibility - all candidates<br />
Meet the minimum experience and training required for the job: Five years of professional experience in the field of public relations, including three years in a responsible administrative or supervisory capacity; and a bachelor's degree with major course work in public relations, communications, political or social science, or closely related<br />
fields;
OR
Any combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.
Pennsylvania residency requirement waived.<br />
How to apply - all candidates:<br />
The following materials must be mailed and postmarked on or before Wednesday, February 13, 2013:
Most Recent Employee Performance Review<br />
Printed Bid Form<br />
Typed Resume OR Personal Data Summary is also REQUIRED- Your submission must include sufficient detail of time periods, experience, and qualifications to show that you meet the Minimum Experience and Training Requirement listed on the Vacancy Notice; you will be considered NOT QUALIFIED regardless of whether you possess the necessary qualifications if the information is not detailed enough to determine this information.
*PA Game Commission Vacancy Bidding Form is obtainable from www.pgc.state.pa.us--Look in the "About Us" section under PGC CareersÂ-Employment Applications.
*An electronic application must be on file with BSE. Please go to www.employment.pa.gov to complete before submitting a bid for this position.
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY OR U.S. POSTMARKED BY THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THE JOB OPENING (APPLICANTS USING THE INTEROFFICE MAIL SYSTEM MUST ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME TO BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSING DATE). LATE AND/OR INCOMPLETE BID PACKAGES SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
FAXED OR EMAIL BID PACKAGES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
IF YOU ARE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW AND NEED ACCOMMODATIONS PLEASE CONTACT THE INTERVIEWER WELL IN ADVANCE.<br />
If interested in applying by mail, please send above specified materials to:
Pennsylvania Game Commission<br />
Attn: Linda Flemm<br />
2001 Elmerton Avenue<br />
Harrisburg, PA 17110