INFORMATION SPECIALIST III - OAHU

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 55,364 - 67,439; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Hawaii is seeking an Information Specialist to manage the dissemination of informational material related to State activities. The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience in public relations or related fields. Responsibilities include preparing and transmitting materials through various media and maintaining effective relationships with target audiences. This role contributes significantly to public engagement and information sharing.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional work experience in information research and dissemination or public relations.
• Ability to analyze and gather pertinent information for presentations and publications.
• Knowledge of grammar, syntax, and editing standards.

Responsibilities

• Transmit informational material to the general public and special interest groups.
• Prepare materials for dissemination through various media.
• Conduct programs to disseminate information.

Skills

Information research and dissemination

Public relations

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Job description

Recruitment Number 26-0152

Salary: $4,961 - $6,043 per month (SR-20, Step D to I)

Duties Summary

The primary duties of an Information Specialist is to transmit informational material of the activities, plans, developments, etc., of a State agency and/or of the State government to the general public and/or special interest groups.

The Information Specialist III is the journey level worker in the series. They are responsible for preparing informational material for dissemination to the general public or special interest groups through various media; and perform other duties as required.

Positions Are Generally Of Three Types

• The journeyman Information Specialist in one of the State's larger departments performing work covering the full range of a department's informational activities under the supervision of a higher-level position (may or may not be an information specialist) who is responsible for the department's informational services activities;


• The Information Specialist responsible for the informational activities of a division in a State agency;


• The Information Specialist in the State's major public information agency who performs less than the full range of informational services activities. Generally, this level would represent the sub-journeyman in the State's major public information agency whose assignments are diverse but usually do not include the most complex cases except under closer supervision and guidance.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Legal Authorization to Work Requirement: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Basic Education/Experience: A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.

General Experience: Two years of professional work experience in information research and dissemination or public relations work which involved analyzing and gathering pertinent information and writing materials for presentations, publications or news releases using accepted rules of standard English grammar, syntax, sentence structure, punctuation, etc.; selecting and utilizing various writing and other communication methods (e.g., brochures, radio announcements, newspaper articles) and styles to best reach target audiences; editing and analyzing materials; and establishing and maintaining effective relationships.

Specialized Experience Aptitude: For some positions, applicants must demonstrate possession of aptitude or potential ability to organize, plan and conduct a program to disseminate information.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

EEO & Disability Statement

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-1111 for assistance.