Communications Representative 12 - Northern Lower/Upper Peninsula

JOB **This position is being reposted. If you previously applied for this position, do not reapply. Your application is still being considered.** This position will serve as the recognized resource for development and administration of Wildlife Division communication strategies as it relates to communications need. This position will lead communications representative covering regional responsibilities for the northern lower peninsula and upper peninsula. The position will be expected to develop a full understanding of the Division’s programs, structure and policies. The individual will be expected to convey complicated wildlife information in an understandable manner to the media, public, DNR staff, educators and students. The individual will determine and create various tools that should be used to share Division messages. This individual will also provide support to the Design, Outreach and Communications (DOC) Unit Supervisor with oversight of short-term staff and additional administrative and program related projects.Position DescriptionThis position will be located in Marquette, Escanaba, Naubinway or Gaylord and will be determined based upon the successful candidate.About DNR Wildlife DivisionThe Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. We strive to protect natural and cultural resources, ensure sustainable recreation use and enjoyment, enable strong natural resource-based economies, improve, and build strong relationships and partnerships, and foster effective business practices and good governance. Wildlife Division operations follow a Guiding Principles and Strategy approach to prioritize our work through collaborative, scientific management of wildlife resources. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES EducationPossession of a bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, broadcasting, telecommunications, advertising, communication arts, public relations or a related field. ExperienceThree years of professional experience in preparing and disseminating informational and promotional materials equivalent to a Communications Representative, including one year equivalent to a Communications Representative P11. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Please attach a cover letter, resume, official college transcripts, and three professional references to your application. Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, writing assignment and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further. For those candidates selected for an interview, we plan to score the cover letter and the resume for grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, format, and content.If applicable, you must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. View the entire job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/CommunicationsRepresentative_12449_7.pdf