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<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description of Work</b></h2></div><br>
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We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.</b></div><div><b>
This is an anticipated vacancy and is pending budget approval.</b></div><br>
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About the External Affairs Specialist position:</b><br>
The External Affairs Specialist provides oversight and direct management of the division&rsquo;s social media accounts and provides specialized technical writing skills for documents, press releases, and speeches. The position ensures the regular, timely, and accurate flow of critical public safety information across the division&rsquo;s social media platforms. The selected candidate will provide detailed and technical writing, editing, and formatting services for documents, graphics, press releases, speeches, and any other report or document necessary to appropriately communicate the division&rsquo;s intended messaging. The External Affairs Specialist will create graphics, edits photos, and builds content for an external facing audience. Additionally, this position serves as the lead for coordination of information and communications for the Recovery and Hazard Mitigation Sections of North Carolina Emergency Management.<br>
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<b>About External Affairs:</b><br>
The Office of External Affairs and Communications for North Carolina Emergency Management works to provide public safety information on all phases of disaster. Providing factual, timely, and accurate information to the public, media, as well as to federal, state, local, and tribal partners is at the core of this office&rsquo;s mission.<br>
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<b>About NCEM:</b><br>
The mission of North Carolina Emergency Management is to enhance North Carolina&rsquo;s resiliency through active collaboration, communication, and coordination of protection, prevention, mitigation, response and recovery measures.</div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the </b><b>State Human Resources Act</b><b> with the most qualified individuals.</b></p><p><b>
The Minimum Education and Experience (E&amp;E) is REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Management Preferences, including Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), are not required but may be used to determine the pool of most qualified applicants. Managers may also choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.</b></p><p></p><p><b><br>
[Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitute for a complete application.]</b></p><p>
Management Preferences</p><ul><li>
Skilled in social media platform management.</li><li>
Skilled in document formatting, graphics design, speech writing, and/or other technical writing.</li><li>
Knowledge in public affairs, public information, or external affairs in a government setting.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Education and Experience Requirements</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b><i>Some state job postings say you can qualify by an &ldquo;equivalent combination of education and experience.&rdquo; 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 </i></b><b><i>oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide</i></b><b><i> for details.</i></b></p><p><br>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of progressively responsible emergency management, emergency services, or other professional experience directly related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.</p></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental and Contact Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.</p><p>
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.</p><p>
Transcripts</p><ul><li>Attaching transcripts is optional, however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.</li><li>Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.</li><li>International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members.</li></ul><p>
Military Experience</p><ul><li>Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.</li><li>Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:</li></ul><p>
o A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).</p><p>
o A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.</p><p>
The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the &quot;National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape.&quot; PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions</p><p>
Selected applicants for positions which are subject to PREA will undergo a PREA-specific background check. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously</p><p>
incarcerated, or justice involved, and we invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. Due to the nature of work performed in our agency, prior convictions and/or charges may prohibit employment for positions which are subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks.</p><p></p><p><br>
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Elizabeth Gray at elizabeth.gray@ncdps.gov.</p></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><p></p><div><div><div><p><b>NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.</b></p><b>For permanent and time-limited appointments:</b><br>
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.</div></div></div><p></p>

External Affairs Specialist

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External Affairs Specialist