Information & Communications Spec II - (Temporary)

Agency

Office of State Human Resources

Division

Temporary Solutions

Job Classification Title

Information & Communications Spec II (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC13

About Us

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is a temporary position, and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered, visit www.shpnc.org. 

Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information. 
 

Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position to work in a temporary position.  All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.  

 
Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job.  OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs.  Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state. 
 
This temporary position is located at 1915 Health Services Way, Raleigh, NC 27607- Wake County, with the Department of Health and Human Services.   

 
Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $30.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).  
 
Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed in the class specification.  The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.  

Management Preferences:  

• Moving content from legacy systems to a modern platform will strengthen communications capacity, ability to set alerts/make timely updates,

• Support PHAB accreditation requirements and allow program staff to manage and maintain their own content efficiently.

• Coordinate and implement the large volume of content migration, modernization, and ongoing web management work needed to complete and sustain this transition.

• Help DPH section(s)/branch(es) consider what pages should move, which pages need updating, and which should be retired due to HTML for better accessibility.

• Help subject matter experts think through site structure, content reading levels, and plain language, while considering best practices for user experience and accessibility.

• Build/draft webpages and work through a multi-step review process that includes site walkthrough calls/meetings with SMEs to share progress

• Strong attention to details

• Understanding of Microsoft Word and typical editor tools (bold, italics, hyperlinking)

• Experience with content management systems and web publishing tools (basic knowledge of Drupal is a plus!)

• Experience building and/or managing websites and working with subject matter

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, media journalism, English, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in communications, public relations, or publicity work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Yolanda Maria Crudup

Recruiter Email:

YOLANDA.CRUDUP@NC.GOV