Job description
Public Information Officer 1
(230002XB)Dedicated to growing Ohio’s economy through the efficient, fair,
and customer-focused administration of our tax system.
The Ohio Department of Taxation is responsible for the administration of individual and business taxes across the state. We emphasize a customer-focused approach to tax administration through courtesy, accuracy, responsiveness, and equitability in each interaction with Ohio taxpayers. Our Department is comprised of a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we invest in each employee through in-depth tax training, a competitive total compensation package (including medical, dental, and vision insurance), performance-based wage increases, tuition reimbursement, health and wellness incentives, work-life balance, and promotional opportunities. In addition, the Ohio Department of Taxation is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
We seek promotable, professional, and passionate candidates to fill our available positions—if this sounds like you, continue reading below to learn more about career opportunities with our Department!
The Ohio Department of Taxation's Communications Division is seeking one (1) candidate to fill their Public Information Officer 1 position.
Please continue reading for the Official Position Description:
60% Works under general supervision of the Chief of Communications and serves as the communications department’s consultant and liaison to various divisions/departments/projects as assigned. Exhibits engagement and understanding of each assigned division and reflects this knowledge in planning and writing; attends division meetings and develops key contacts within each assigned division; develops written strategic and comprehensive communication plans for each assigned division/project (researches and writes content for distribution through several channels including internal, and external audiences, correspondence, pamphlets/brochures, info. graphics, social media, blogs, websites, news releases, speech materials, PowerPoint presentations and other editorial content to ensure it aligns with the agency’s established brand and grammar guidelines; Provides editorial and communication support for events (internal and external) drafting content for training manuals, assisting with setting up Teams calls, creating talking points, reviewing content. Assists with website content creation, ensuring that it is user-friendly and is up-to-date; assists with producing (writing scripts and editing) high-quality videos for use in agency communications and promotional materials.
30% Advises and consults with various staff regarding public relations aspects (e.g. regarding marketing services and target audiences; serves as a resource for information on positive public presentation of agency programs and activities (e.g. provides information researched by staff relative to division on programs & services offered); answers questions generated by articles published by division; responds to written or other requests for speeches, presentations; provides accurate, professionally-written copy to use for speeches and presentations; promotes training and information available through agency services and programs by updating newsletters and training materials and preparing media advisories; provides pertinent information management staff to disseminate at external speaking engagements and meetings with stakeholder groups; attends meetings to document information and to provide feedback to agency executive staff; provides assistance to provides analytics around the content which has been created; assists with other stakeholder outreach (e.g. newsletters, websites).
10% Performs related duties (e.g. attends meetings, seminars and training events): sets up conferences & public events; evaluates development, preparation and dissemination of public information regarding agency products and services.
What’s in it for you:
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
Employee Development Funds
- The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
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