State of California Department of Toxic Substances Control

Job Description and Duties

Are you interested in being part of a department that’s on the cutting edge of regulating chemicals in consumer products and protecting the public and environment from toxic harm?

DTSC’s Office of Communications is looking for an Information Officer I to join our team of professionals. Our office specializes in broadcast journalism, graphic design, video production, communications, and web design. We value collaboration, creativity, and respect. Join us in our work to educate and inspire audiences through impactful stories of DTSC’s work to keep Californians safe from toxic harm.

As an Information Officer I (Specialist) you will have the opportunity to:

• Conduct editorial review of contracted scientific reports, printed publications, annual reports, white papers, articles, and webpages to ensure information is presented accurately, clearly, and with correct grammar
• Perform research to determine correct documentation, inaccuracies in grammar, correspondence development, layout, and journalistic style
• Ensure finished products conform to DTSC's publication guidelines and are written in plain language
• Develop strategic marketing and communication plans and key messages to communicate events and issues of enterprise-wide importance
• Support DTSC internal and executive communications and special projects
• Coordinate with program-area staff throughout the organization to ensure the communication needs of our internal customers are being met

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) in dealing with the public and/or other employees
• Experience in persuasive writing, editing, social media content
• Experience developing and executing communications strategies
• Experience in developing and planning newsletters, web content, and social media
• Completes assignments in a timely and efficient manner; excellent writing, speaking, research and editing skills
• Ability to think critically and to act independently as well as part of a team
• Familiar with SharePoint and Constant Contact
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet varied and tight deadlines

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.