CHIEF OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS POSITION IN DENVER FOR THE CDOW
Open Competitive EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife
Job Title: General Professional VI Working Title: Chief of Public Affairs Position Number: PBA 962 Job Location: Denver (861) Salary: $5,782 - $8339 per month Release Date: March 21, 2008 Apply By: April 11, 2008 Employment Type: Full-Time Class Code: H6G6XX
Information About The Job:
DUTIES: This position serves as the Chief of Public Affairs for the Colorado Division of Wildlife. The position manages, supervises, and provides the general public, media outlets, other governmental entities, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders with information regarding Colorado's wildlife resources and the Colorado Division of Wildlife and its programs, regulations, and activities. The position is responsible for the management of all print, video, and electronic information activities including the production of information and regulation brochures, wildlife magazines, informational videos, internet websites, news releases, etc. The position manages the Division's call center which serves an important information link to various stakeholders, customers, and the general public regarding the opportunities to hunt, fish, and watch wildlife; as well as providing information regarding the activities, policies, and regulations of the Colorado Division of Wildlife. Duties will include working with a variety of communication formats including print and electronic media news releases, writing and editing brochures and magazine articles, preparing materials for websites, as well as preparing broadcast television and cable ready materials. The position will be responsible for establishing and maintaining media and stakeholder contacts required to provide timely and accurate release of information including responding to media and public requests for information. The position is responsible for making logistical arrangements for news conferences, dedications and other public events. The position will attend a variety of public and private forums and events and may on occasion represent the Division of Wildlife. The position performs a variety of tasks related to the public information function of a highly visible government agency with a number of interested and motivated stakeholders.
REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, language arts, or other field closely related to the work assignment AND a minimum of five years of professional experience in electronic production (television programming, DVD production, etc.), print journalism, public relations, communications, or related professional field. Professional work experience must have included experience working with some form of natural resource/wildlife related publication, electronic media (must have included television experience), and closely related communication or media activity in an area related to the natural resources or wildlife fields. Work experience must have included at least three years of professional experience publishing a natural resources magazine and supervising professional communications or public relations staff. Experience must have included a high level of program management responsibilities that included establishment of program goals and objectives, establishing and administering budgets, setting work standards for the assigned program area. Special Note: Applications must clearly document the stated work experience requirements. Necessary Special Requirement: Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License and operate state-owned vehicles in the course of performing statewide travel which is required. Former employees of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources must have concluded employment in good standing to be eligible for rehire. SUBSTITUTIONS: A combination of work experience in the occupational field or specialized subject area of the work assigned to the job, which provided the same kind, amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education, may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the bachelor's degree.
How To Apply:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Applications are a part of the selection process and will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for the position. Be sure your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the minimum requirements section. Address your specialized experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the position duties and minimum requirements. Attach additional pages if necessary to fully explain your experience and accomplishments. When additional documents (transcripts, licenses, certificates, etc.) are required make sure you include them in your application packet. Failure to include the required information and/or documents by the application deadline may result in your application not being considered for the position. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the Official State Application Form; in addition, 'please see resume' will not be accepted in the application pages, you must state your work experience in the application itself. Your application will be reviewed by a qualified Human Resource Specialist to determine if you meet the minimum position requirements. If your application does not demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements, you will not be considered for the vacancy. You will be notified of the results of the application review. If you do not agree with our decision concerning your qualifications, you also have the right to have your application rejection reviewed by the State Personnel Director. However, you must submit your request for Director's review in writing and the request must be received in the State Personnel Director's office within 10 days from the date of your receipt of the original notice of rejection of your application. Your written request for review must include the following: 1) Job title; 2) Agency involved; 3) Name of the agency representative spoken to during informal resolution attempts; 4) Date(s) of the conversation; 5) specific issue; and 6) reason(s) it is believed the decision was arbitrary, capricious, or contrary to rule or law. This request for review should be directed to: State Personnel Director, Attention: Appeals Processing, 1313 Sherman Street, First Floor, Denver, CO 80203.
Once it has been determined if you meet the minimum qualifications, your application may also be used as a part of the selection process. If so, it will be evaluated by a panel of subject matter experts who will rate your education, training and experience as demonstrated on your application.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
To apply for this position, applicants must submit a State of Colorado Application for Announced Vacancy and the State Demographic Information Form by April 11, 2008. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. These forms may be obtained electronically from the State of Colorado Job Announcement Site:
Please submit the Official State of Colorado Application for Announced Vacancy and State of Colorado Demographic Information Form to:
Colorado Division of Wildlife
Attention: Ron Nielsen/Human Resources Office
6060 Broadway Denver, CO 80216
or, FAX to (303) 291-7210
YOU MUST BE A RESIDENT OF COLORADO TO APPLY.
THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
For more information about Division of Wildlife go to: http://wildlife.state.co.us.
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