DOAS Communications Specialist - K OGorman

Communications Specialist 3 who under broad supervision will support and execute the department s comprehensive communications marketing and digital media strategy.

The Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) seeks a Communications Specialist 3 who under broad supervision will support and execute the department s comprehensive communications marketing and digital media strategy. Responsibilities will include supporting and executing the department s internal and external communications programs and maintaining the department s presence on the website intranet and social media channels.

The selected candidate will work under the supervision of the Director of Communications to plan develop and implement a communication or outreach program and/or public relations plan for an assigned department unit or function. May assist in managing projects/campaigns and program plans for social or community outreach. Develops communication materials and presentations.

**Local Candidates Only**

Job Responsibilities:
Consults with agency business owners and content experts to develop an understanding of the DOAS
mission strategic plan products services and ongoing projects. Makes recommendations for
communications materials based on target audience messages timeline etc.
Assists in developing correspondence promotional communication materials presentations speeches
training webinars etc.
Develops communication and marketing plans to meet the needs of a specific audience and program.
designs and coordinates printing ordering and distribution of marketing materials to implement
communication and marketing plans.
Manages and oversees formatting production and distribution of electronic newsletters (including DOAS
Dispatch) using MailChimp. Manages and oversees the formatting production and distribution of electronic
newsletters (including DOAS Dispatch) using MailChimp.
Manages and maintains content on the DOAS intranet site Agency Resource Channel and Team Georgia
utilizing Microsoft SharePoint and the external DOAS site on the Drupal platform.
Maintains DOAS social media channels and additional communications pieces (marketing materials fact
sheets FAQs talking points etc.).
Assists with the graphic concept development design and production of marketing materials and logos for
various programs.
Builds and maintains relationships with internal and external partners; provides helpful courteous and
knowledgeable service.
Reply to inquiries from employees and vendors; research issues and respond consulting with manager on
resolutions.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledgeable of content and message development.
Strong writing editing and proofreading skills.
Strong project management skills.
Basic analytic and problemsolving skills; Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Knowledge of current communications marketing advertising and public relations theories practices
methods and trends.
Ability to use software applications (SharePoint MailChimp Drupal Adobe Creative Suite etc.)
Ability to identify goals and measure to improve outreach
Ability to prepare materials for various mediums.
Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced teambased work environment
Knowledge of emerging web and social media technologies and trends.
Ability to communicate effectively with targeted audience.
Ability to review documents for content logic and grammar.
Ability to develop graphics visuals and print and electronic marketing materials.
Knowledge of basic graphic design techniques.

MINIMUM ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in communications or a related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of communications or related experience
OR
Five years of communications or related experience
OR
One year of experience required at the lower level Communications Spec 2 (GSP041) or position equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to applicants who in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications possess one or more of the following items below. PLEASE CLEARLY INDICATE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THESE QUALIFICATIONS ON YOUR RESUME.
Knowledge of technical writing process and publication processes
Experience in utilizing Adobe Create Suite (Photoshop InDesign Illustrator)
Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint
Three or more years of experience working in communications or a related field


Required/Desired Skills
SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceKnowledge of current communications marketing advertising and public relations theories practices methods and trends.Required3YearsStrong project management skills.Required3YearsAbility to use software applications (SharePoint MailChimp Drupal Adobe Creative Suite etc.)Required3YearsThree or more years of experience working in communications or a related fieldRequired3Years
Questions
No.QuestionQuestion1Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement Question2Please list candidates email address.Question3Candidate must be paid AT LEAST BR if selected for engagement. Candidate can be paid more; however the SRP rate cannot exceed BR. Do you accept this requirementQuestion4The maximum markup for this engagement s SRP rate is 35%. To be competitive on pricing a markup below the 35% threshold is suggested. Do you agree to propose a markup at or below 35%Question5This assignment is contingent upon customer renewal and availability of adequate funding. Do you accept this requirementQuestion6The selected candidate will be expected to start their engagement no later than 2 weeks (10 business days) from the client s selection date. Do you accept this requirementQuestion7The selected will need to be local to metro Atlanta as periodic onsite meetings will need to be attended. Do you accept this requirement