Description

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

This announcement will remain active until a sufficient number of applications has been received and may close at any time.

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for a Public Information Specialist to join the Mobility Advancement Program Office. This position is overtime eligible and the incumbent in this position will be expected on occasion to work after hours, that involve nights, weekends, and holidays.  

Supports the marketing, public relations, social media, and overall public outreach, engagement, and educational efforts around the 30-Year Transportation Surtax-- MAP Broward, Brought to you by the Penny for Transportation --within the Mobility Advancement Program’s Administration. The program is just entering its fifth year of implementation and is expected to generate $16B to transform the transportation landscape in Broward County.
 
Works well under general supervision and as part of a cross-agency collaborative team. Manages a diverse workload using organizational and prioritization techniques that demonstrate sound judgment and agility. Works well under pressure with tight deadlines.
 
Establishes and maintains effective relationships. Works effectively with the Independent Transportation Surtax Oversight Board, Appointing Authority, County Commission staff, County agencies, municipalities, non-profits, the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, Florida Department of Transportation, contractors, advocates, and the general public.
 
Ensures website and all program-related materials are continually updated, removes out-of-date information, works with internal communications team and stakeholders to gather up-to-date content while continually generating innovative, creative and engaging content that is broadly accessible and represents the diversity of the community in which we provide services.
 
Serves as the project manager for social media, the annual MAP Broward report (static version and animated content), and community engagement initiatives. May act as administrator/manager for contracted services in these areas, as applicable and directed.
 
Creates compelling content that tells a story about the value and impact of this program on the transportation landscape. Uses various technologies and tools to communicate about projects in a way that is accessible and engaging to the general public across a variety of demographics.
 
Assists members of the public seeking information about the program or wanting to use AR/VR equipment in the Public Surtax Plaza.
 
Identifies and attends events (often outside normal business hours) as approved by management. Quality assures public materials and assists with obtaining translation services and reviewing program content and sites for ADA accessibility.

Creates Briefing Sheets, PowerPoint presentations, Talking Points, and other program collateral as directed and in consultation with Marketing Manager.
 
Assists with Oversight Board and other meetings.

General Description:

Informs the public about an agency, through the creation of printed pieces, advertising, newsletters, and by maintaining the agency website and social media sites.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in related field
• Drone Pilot License
• 3D Animation certifications in Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality
• Fluent in other languages most spoken locally
• 2+ years’ experience of video recording and editing
• 2+ years’ experience of photography experience

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Performs web page production to design and updates agency online information; uses advanced web skills to design other electronic and web publications such as e-newsletters, e-announcements and animated ads/banners.

Performs advanced graphic design work to produce black and white and color process print publications including brochures, posters, magazine and newspaper ads, newsletters, logos, exhibits, annual reports, PowerPoint presentations and other collateral materials.

Produces logos, researches and recommends technical solutions on print publications, creates computer-generated illustrations and technical drawings; scans and retouches photographs.

May create content and maintain social media sites.

Creates digital and print advertisements for use in printed and digital editions of local news media.

Updates website's time-sensitive data and removes out-of-date information.

Writes synopsis of news stories, workshops, funding opportunities, public notices, etc.; writes informative and relevant articles for newsletter.

Meets with representatives from County agencies to plan print publications and other collateral materials at an advanced level projects and acts as lead worker on project teams.

Generates and analyzes web trends reports for websites and supporting agencies' websites and web pages.

Communicates new services to staff, providing them with the tools to market services to customers.

Proofs print and online marketing efforts for accuracy, aesthetics, and proper branding.

Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

None.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

County Core Competencies

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Requirements

Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.