Digital Media Specialist (Communications Specialist II)

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The Fairfax County Health Department is a progressive public health leader serving 1.2 million residents and providing services that promote population health, protect public health and the environment, and ensure residents equitable access to health services and information. We invite you to apply to become a member of our thriving workforce, together making a difference in the health of our community!

Serves on communications team with primary responsibility for developing, implementing and managing the health department's digital communications across a variety of platforms, including but not limited to public website, intranet, social media and digital signage displays. Serves as webmaster for the agency and designs, edits, produces and/or presents content in various electronic formats for internal and external audiences. Ensures digital content aligns with strategic communications and marketing goals. Works under the general supervision of the director of communications.

 

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Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all inclusive list.)

Ability to supervise the work of others in publication management, multimedia development, community relations or media relations;

Ability to write, edit and design for departmental publications;

Ability to write for multimedia;

Ability to use photography equipment and to plan photography coverage;

Ability to format online media;

Ability to use current computer software and email;

Ability to solve problems;

Ability to be able to manage projects (including budgeting);

Ability to be able to communicate in a crisis;

Ability to adapt broadly defined policy guidance to specific situations with a minimal amount of supervision;

Ability to work under pressure;

Ability to participate in meaningful interchange of views on matters of critical importance to the County;

Ability to plan and review the work of others;

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, the press, and County employees.
 

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
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Bachelor's degree in communication, journalism, public administration, political science, or field related to a department's business, plus five years of progressively responsible experience in communication area of specialization or area of specialization of department represented.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, child protective services check, and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Valid driver's license (required)
• AED (Required within 60 days)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - CPR (Required within 60 days)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years' experience with Microsoft Office suite and/or Adobe Creative suite, collecting and analyzing web metrics tools and posting on social media platforms.
• 3-5 years of working with SharePoint, web content management systems such as Drupal and/or Gov Delivery.
• 3-5 years' experience in writing, editing and designing print and online content for internal and external audiences.
• Knowledge of principles, standards and best practices for online communications and social media.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write and edit for multimedia projects.
• Familiarity with digital photography and video editing.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and 508 compliance.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• 3-5 years of experience as a digital communications strategist and content developer for government or nonprofit clients.
• Experience and/or familiarity with public health communications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to drive a motor vehicle. Generally, works in an office environment yet may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting. Job is generally sedentary in nature, and requires walking, standing, sitting (for long periods of time), and kneeling, reaching, bending, climbing stairs; may be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs. as required for the position. Uses hands to grasp, handle, or feel. Position frequently communicates and must be able to exchange accurate information with others verbally and in writing. Visual acuity is required to read data from paper and on a computer monitor or other electronic device; ability to operate keyboard driven equipment and computer and use of touchscreen; All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.