Agency

Adult Correction

Division

Secretary's Office

Job Classification Title

Information & Communications Spec III (S)

Position Number

60084135

Grade

NC16

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description Of Work

Salary Range: $55,823 - $97,689 Annually

Positions in this class perform a range of public information and public relations related work in a state agency. Work includes delivering promotional and informational materials through a variety of information media. Positions are responsible for the interpretation and dissemination of program specific information through a variety of information mediums in order to stimulate interest in programs.

Knowledge Skills And Abilities/Management Preferences

Management Preferences:

Thorough knowledge of journalistic, communication, and/or publication principles and practices
Experience of the techniques of disseminating information to the public through a variety of news media
Ability to write according to correct English usage and accepted standards of magazine and press publications
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of press, radio, and television and other persons contacted in the course of work

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

Note to Current State Employees: State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position. If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity. Based upon these factors, a pay increase MAY result.

Minimum Education And Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, media, journalism, English, or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in communications, public relations, or publicity work (OR) an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter

Anchal Mishra

Email

recruiters@dac.nc.gov

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