Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 43206 Opening Date: 03/06/2025 Closing Date/Time: 03/19/2025 Agency: Department of Veterans' Affairs Class Title: PUBLIC INFO OFFICER III - 37003 Salary: $6,005 - $8,678/monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $6,005/monthly Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Cook Number of Vacancies: 1 This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. Essential Functions: Serves as the liaison and consults with agency staff to clarify information uses for publications, media requests and community outreach programs to generate content for the news media, social media, and agency newsletter. Creates and maintains essential website content utilizing Adobe Experience Manager (AEM). Maintains regular access to sensitive and confidential information. Participates in agency meetings and other meetings with external partners. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications: Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college, with courses in journalism, English or public speaking. Requires two (2) years of professional experience in a public education and information program in a public or private agency. Specialized Skills: Requires two (2) years of professional experience utilizing writing, editing, and communication skills in a public relations area of a public or private organization. Requires two (2) years of professional experience working with website and social media content. Conditions of Employment: Requires ability to pass a background check. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers. Requires the ability to pass a writing test (writing samples required). Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid drivers' license. Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be required to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. Work Hours: 8:30AM - 5:00PM Monday - Friday Work Location: 69 W Washington St Chicago, IL 60602-3134 Agency Contact: IDVA.HR.Applicants@Illinois.gov Posting Group: Arts, Design & Cultural

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources: State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid . Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website. The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is a state agency designed to empower veterans and their families to thrive. We do this by assisting them in navigating the system of federal, state, and local resources and benefits, providing long-term health care for eligible veterans in our Veterans’ Homes and partnering with other agencies and non-profits to help veterans address education, mental health, housing, employment, and other challenges. #J-18808-Ljbffr Governor of Illinois

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Full time, Contract work, Local area, Night shift, Monday to Friday,

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