Title: Marketing and Communications Supervisor

State Role Title: PR & Mktg Spec III

Hiring Range: $60,000 – $70,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Fire Programs

Location: Henrico

Agency Website: https://www.vafire.com

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency

The Virginia Department of Fire Programs enhances public safety in the Commonwealth by providing supplemental funding, training, fire prevention and life safety education, along with statewide fire code enforcement. The organizational objective is to plan, establish, maintain, improve, and promote public safety in the Commonwealth.

About the Position

The Marketing & Communications Supervisor will supervise the creation of visual assets and written materials to support the agency’s mission. The duties of this position include but are not limited to:

•Support the Marketing and Communications Manager with maintaining the agency’s brand.
•Develop the social media strategy for the agency and manage the agency’s social media channels.
•Use video production to enhance the agency’s marketing and communication plan.
•Oversee the distribution of communications to the internal and external customers of VDFP.
•Serves as backup Agency spokesperson and back up FOIA officer and assists in the management of the FOIA request database.
•Assists with the coordination, execution, marketing, and procurement activities related to the agency’s annual memorial service.
•Support the Marketing and Communications Manager with responding to media inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications

•Knowledge of video production and public affairs/marketing.
•Experience working with Fire & EMS stakeholders.
•Experience working with State agencies, personnel and policies.
•Ability to leverage social media channels as a primary communication tool.
•Knowledge of the unique features of the following social media platforms: Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram.
•Knowledge of news writing principles including familiarity with Associated Press style.
•Familiarity with developing communications plans and/or strategic communications plans.
•Proficiency in using multimedia software and tools such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, and other related software.
•A strong eye for visual composition.
•Excellent problem-solving and organization skills.
•Ability to express oneself through clear written and oral communications.
•Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

Additional Considerations

•Familiarity with using e-mail marketing systems.

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.

Criminal History: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Other: Must be eligible for employment in the State of Virginia and at least 18 years of age. A one-year probationary period is required of all newly hired or re-hired employees to the State.

State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55pm on the closing date through the Recruitment Management System (RMS). Applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State applications and or in resumes. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application, resume, or other relevant documents provided; therefore, it is essential for applicants to supply detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application/resume, or a state application/resume lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS Account to check the status of your application for this position.

You may apply for this position at Home (virginia.gov) Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact Ethel White at (804) 249-1992 for assistance. VETERANS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AMERICORPS, PEACE CORPS, AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Taris Harmon

Phone: 804-292-6482

Email: taris.harmon@dhrm.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.