1 HYBRID- Public Information Officer 1 Job in Columbus, OH
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State of Ohio Jobs is Hiring a Remote HYBRID- Public Information Officer 1
HYBRID- Public Information Officer 1
(240003EM)About Us:
The Ohio Department of Insurance (ODI) was established in 1872 as an agency charged with overseeing insurance regulations, enforcing statutes mandating consumer protections, educating consumers, and fostering the stability of insurance markets in Ohio.
Today, the mission of ODI is to provide consumer protection through education and fair but vigilant regulation while promoting a stable and competitive environment for insurers.
Please visit our website Department of Insurance and also find us on LinkedIn.
Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) Mission Statement:
The mission of OSHIIP is to empower, educate, and assist Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, and caregivers through objective outreach, counseling, and training, to make informed health insurance decisions that optimize access to care and benefits.
The Department is seeking a Public Information Officer (working title, OSHIIP Community Liaison). The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills, strong data analysis abilities, & the capability to remain positive in a fast-paced environment. This position will provide Medicare expertise to Ohio’s Medicare beneficiaries, their family members, and caregivers. OSHIIPs Public Information Officer (Community Liaison) will serve as a Medicare subject matter expert for designated counties.
If this sounds interesting to you, continue reading below to learn more about career opportunities with our Department!
What You'll Do:
Your Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Provide all OSHIIP services to designated counties, including volunteer recruitment, training, certification, and retention; maintain and expand OSHIIP presence in assigned counties.
- Act as Medicare subject matter expert for local counselors, sites, and consumers.
- Conduct statewide in-person and webinar presentations.
- Work one-on-one with Ohio's Medicare population at statewide in-person events and through virtual counseling to explain and compare health plan and prescription drug plan options.
- Solicit reports from volunteer counselors and enter all activity into federal web-based reporting tool. Run performance reports and analyze data to support program activities and direction.
- Other duties as assigned.
What’s in it for you:
Unless required by legislation or union contract, the final candidate can expect to be paid at the lowest step in the pay range (step 1).As a Public Information Officer 1, you will receive a raise after six (6) months and yearly step increases until you reach the top level of the pay range. There may also be possible cost of living adjustments (COLA) and longevity supplements begin after five (5) years of state service.
This position is designated as telework eligible. The agency has a hybrid work model (i.e., working in the office and working from home on a schedule based on operational need). As such, successful candidates must have and maintain the internet at their remote location during normal working hours. In addition, employees must reside in Ohio and within a reasonable distance from the Department location to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit Total Rewards website!
- Or completion of undergraduate core program in journalism or communication; 6 mos. exp. in public multi-media techniques & relations in field of journalism or communication; valid driver's license.
- Or 12 months experience as Public Information Specialist, 64420; valid driver's license.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Technical Skills: Insurance, Public Relations, Scheduling, Customer Service
Professional Skills: Presenting, Public Speaking, Confidentiality, Customer Focus
ADA StatementOhio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free WorkplaceThe State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
Knowledge of public relations; journalism (e.g., newswriting, reporting & editing); communication (e.g., multi-media techniques); budgeting; supervisory principles/techniques*; management*. Skill in typing or word processing. Ability to deal with many variables & determine specific action; prepare & deliver speeches to specialized audiences & general public; use proper research methods in gathering data; write &/or edit articles for publication; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public. (*)Developed after employment.
Application Procedures:
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application and clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document in detail any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties of the positions(s) applying for. All answers to the supplemental questions MUST be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. Attachments to your application are not accepted for this job posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line. Paper applications WILL NOT be accepted.
Educational Transcripts:
Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript if selected for an interview. Failure to provide the transcript at the time of the interview will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.
Status of Posted Positions:
You can check the status of your application online by signing into your profile. Jobs you applied for will be listed. The application status is shown to the right of the position title and application submission details. Questions about the position not pertaining to your application status can be directed to: Kim Lowry @ 614-644-2681.
**Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to the email address provided on your application.**
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Reasonable Accommodation: ODI does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with the ADA employment regulations. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact the agency Human Resource Offices’ ADA Coordinator, Andrew Skal, by emailing Andrew.Skal@insurance.ohio.gov or calling 614-644-3264. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to participate in a structured interview.
Background Check InformationThe final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
Job Summary
Full Time
$67k-82k (estimate)
04/03/2024
04/27/2024
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