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The Commission is currently advertising two vacant positions:

Communications Director

Working Title: Public Information Director - SES

Salary Range: $34,501.48- $59,919.34

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Analyzes information and the public relations needs of the FCHR and other groups.
  • Researches material and writes articles for publication and/or dissemination.
  • Coordinates the planning, preparation and dissemination of news releases, newsletters, speeches and materials to support information and public relation activities.
  • Conducts and coordinates press conferences, displays and special events.
  • Researches newspaper articles and/or radio and television news and public affairs broadcasts for information on interest to FCHR.
  • Directs, develops and coordinates film, radio show and television spot announcements.
  • Provides training and technical assistance to commissioners, other staff members and clients on information and public relations matters.
  • Contacts the media and other strategic sources to arrange interviews and other public relations activities and events.
  • Distributes information about the commission to the media and the general public.
  • Responds to inquiries from news media and the general public.
  • Develops public relations strategies to enhance the image of the commission and to make the public and key state, local, federal and private sector officials aware of the commission's programs and accomplishments.
  • Assists in the coordination of research, writing, editing, layout and production of all materials (print, audio and visual) for the commission.
  • Researches material, writes and edits speeches for the executive director and other staff as required. Coordinates the publication of the Advocate Journal and the FYI Newsletter.
  • Assists in developing a clearinghouse of human/civil rights information to include, but not limited to affiliate agency contacts, current issues, laws and ordinances, etc..
  • Develops and maintains mailing lists, including media sources and other affiliate agencies, for disseminating information to the public.

Click here to apply by January 31, 2012.

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Budget Director

Working Title: Operations Manager - SES

Salary Range: $46,381.14 - $90,802.92

Duties and Responsibilities

  • This is a professional level position that is responsible for strategic planning, budget analysis and preparation and management advisory services.
  • Prepares the agency's annual legislative budget request (LBR), in consultation with the executive director and senior staff. Coordinates the LBR activities with the Department of Management Services (DMS) budget office and with the Governor's Office of Policy and Budget (OPB). Tracks legislation that affects the agency's budget. Prepares monthly expenditures report for the executive director. Prepares various technical analysis related to the budget, including trust fund analysis. Prepares budget amendments and budget transfer documents. Implements and monitors units' spending plans.
  • Approves and reconciles purchasing card transactions. Maintains all vendor files. Monitors and signs off on invoices and purchase orders before purchase or payment is made. Researches and resolves discrepancies related to invoices. Reviews accounting reports, allotments, etc. Serves as the contact administrator for the Commission. Duties include: determining fund availability, preparing legislative budget request, if required; maintaining a contract file and financial information on all contractual services contracts; serving as a liaison with the contract managers and DMS; processing invoices for payments; and working with DMS to ensure compliance with rules and laws.
  • Coordinates the agency's long range program planning efforts. Monitors units' plans and apprises the executive director of adherence to goals and objectives on a monthly basis.
  • Prepares documents pertaining to the receipt of Federal Funds from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Housing and Urban Development contracts.

Click here to apply by January 31, 2012.

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Regarding both positions:

Successful completion of a background/fingerprint screening is required.
The State of Florida participates in E-Verify. This federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.