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Communications Spec 1

State of Georgia • Georgia, Georgia • 2d ago

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Do you desire to make a difference in your community? If so, this is the job for you!! Click here to watch the video. (https://youtu.be/BaWz_3hXyWg)

Communications Specialist 1, 2, 3 or 4

Posted Date: August 15, 2025 Closing Date: August 25, 2025

Position Type: 1 Full-Time

Location: Southwest Public Health District 8-2, Albany, GA

Serving a 14- county district

Paygrade/Salary: H-$39,124, I-$42,536, K-$50,419, L-$54,941

Job Codes: GSP040, GSP041, GSP042, GSP043

We offer: 13 paid holidays, Educational Support Leave, 3 wks. Annual Leave & 3 wks. Sick Leave earned in first year, a defined benefit retirement plan plus (employer matched) 401(k) plan, Health and Flexible Benefits (Dental, Vision, Legal, Long-Term Care, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Spending Accounts).

General Nature of Work

· Provide outstanding customer service

· Serve as Public Information Officer and Risk Communicator for the District.

· Develop and maintain district Public Information/Risk Communications plans

· Develop and maintain relationships with outside agencies and media outlets

· Design, produce, and distribute communications materials to staff and the public, including educational and recruitment materials

· Design, produce, and distribute videos for training and promotional events

· Participate in maintaining the district website

· Manage emergency communications during a disaster or emergency event.

· Train staff on effective communications with the media and on effective crisis communication

· Utilize various social media platforms to facilitate communications

· Adaptive and flexible communications style

· Responds to Public Health Emergencies

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of experience in communications or job-related experience. Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs. (Please mail or bring a copy of College Transcript or Diploma to Interview-must have official transcript prior to start date)

Preferred Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree or higher in Communication or related field such as Public Relations, Marketing, etc

· Risk Management or Crisis Management Experience

· Public Health experience

· Knowledgeable in SWGA Culture, healthcare, and economics

· Professional experience in webpage design, graphic design of communication materials for various social media platforms, and video recording/editing.

· Experience creating school letters and press releases related to infectious diseases

· Bilingual (Fluent in Spanish and English)

A State Merit Application for Employment must be received by this office no later than the deadline . Highlight any experience related to the Preferred Qualifications . This position may require driving company vehicles (Valid driver's license required) and working some evenings and weekends during special events such as health fairs and responding to disasters. Selected applicant must consent to a motor vehicle record assessment. Points should be less than 10 and/or not negatively impact insurance rates for the agency . Drug screen, criminal background check and immunization records may be required. If selected, male applicants between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. All information submitted is subject to verification

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted 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.

High school diploma/GED and three (3) of experience of communications or job-related experience.

Additional Information

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Requisition ID: ADM0IQA

Number of Openings: 1

Shift: Day Job

Posting End Date: Aug 25, 2025

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