Position Description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING
Position Number: 50678678	Description Activated On: 6/9/2026 8:52:11 AM

Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively.

This position provides advanced professional support in the development and preparation of highly visible and sensitive internal and external information through all public relations media to further public understanding of department objectives, functions and accomplishments.

Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor.

Writes, edits, gathers, and formats content from program staff for monthly internal newsletters.

Coordinates internal communication touchpoints.

Draft and develop communications plans and Secretary remarks to further department communications.

Provides information to Press Secretary and Communications Director to respond to inquiries from media and other members of the public.

Represents the Office of Communications at department and program strategy meetings.

Project manages various types of projects, needs, and personalities.

Coordinate with program staff for communications and media strategy, including social media.

Develop and maintain subject matter expertise for assigned programs and subjects and demonstrate that expertise to supervisor and other senior staff.

Lead and/or assist other communications staff in writing, editing, and distributing press releases, newspaper articles, website updates, digital articles, brochures, pamphlets or educational materials.

Serves as the lead coordinator for Communications official documents - known as the Content Coordinator

Serves as Communications Publication Officer (provides authorization to print for certain DEP official documents)

Occasionally serves as the authorized reviewer in place of the Communications Director in OnBase reviews.

Coordinates and manages weekly reports for both the Secretary’s Office and Governor’s Office.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature.

Work is independent in nature and of high visibility and sensitivity. Employee performs final review on publications prior to release. Recommends items/events for press release or public relations planning.

Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License

Experience:

Exceptionally strong writing, editing, and grammar skills.

Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite

Keen attention to detail and project management

Licenses, registrations, or certifications:

1.   Class C Driver's License

2.   N/A

3.   N/A

4.   N/A

5.   N/A

6.   N/A

Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.

1.	Communicates effectively orally and writing.
2.	Interprets Commonwealth policies and translates complicated subject matter to the general public.
3.	Travels as needed – including overnights.
4.	Work additional hours as needed.
5.	Build effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
6.	Exceptional copy writing and editing.
7.	Knowledge of various media used in public relations.
8.	Public speaking.
9.	Recognizes sensitive situations and provides appropriate consultation.
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