Title: Public Relations Specialist
State Role Title: Public Relations & Marketing Specialist III
Hiring Range: $68,320.00 - $74,874.00
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: Cent Shen-August/Staunton
Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Responsible for public relations on a district-wide basis or in the central office for part of an agency-wide program, including communications and public awareness programs for fundraising, public/media relations, design and distribution of publications, promotion of services or programs to other public and private sector groups and media representatives. May deliver presentations or speak on behalf of the work unit. Responds to media inquiries or promotes programs. Work is carried out independently, with management being informed of potentially sensitive activities.
The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.
Minimum Qualifications
• Experience in public relations and marketing, with work experience in broadcast media, print media, commercial art, or compatible field; proficient in MS Office Suite
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of professional design and communications
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing; maintain confidentiality when appropriate
• Must be able to work with multiple priorities
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
Additional Considerations
Experience in Public Health is preferred.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
Contact Information
Name: Michelle McKinney
Phone: 540-706-3307
Email: Michelle.McKinney@vdh.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.