STATE OF MICHIGAN invites applications for the position of: Communications Representative 9-11

JOB #: 7601-12-OGL-999

DEPARTMENT: Environmental Quality

BARGAINING UNIT: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

SALARY:
Hourly
$17.96 - $28.13    Biweekly
$1,436.80 - $2,250.40

OPENING DATE: 04/19/12

CLOSING DATE: 04/27/12 05:00 PM

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The position is responsible for supporting the communication needs for the Office of the Great Lakes, to provide consistent, high quality messages and materials for both internal and external use. This position will complete and oversee a variety of professional assignments in coordination with and at the direction of the DEQ Communications Director, including preparation and dissemination of informational, educational, and promotional materials related to the activities of the office. The incumbent is responsible for producing and updating various communication products for OGL programs; maintaining the OGL web site; helping to develop and promote OGL events and providing strategic counsel to the OGL communication effort, in coordination with the DEQ Communications Department. Incumbent works to maximize the positive public profile of the Office of Great Lakes and ensuring that messages and strategies are appropriately aligned with the work of the DEQ and the governor’s office. 

Position Description

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, broadcasting, telecommunications, advertising, or communication arts.

Experience

Communications Representative 9
No specific type or amount is required.

Communications Representative 10
One year of professional experience in preparing and disseminating informational and promotional materials equivalent to a Communications Representative 9.

Communications Representative P11
Two years of professional experience in preparing and disseminating informational and promotional materials equivalent to a Communications Representative, including one year equivalent to a Communications Representative 10.


ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION:

View the entire job specification at:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/CommunicationsRepresentative_12449_7.pdf