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Information Specialist 2
Salary
$50,960.00 - $76,190.40 Annually
Location
Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-03187
Agency
238 Corrections - Central Office
Opening Date
05/22/2026
Closing Date
6/2/2026 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-POST
Point of Contact
paul.cornelius@iowa.gov
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Job Description
Are you a skilled communicator looking to make a genuine impact on public safety and community well-being? At the Iowa Department of Corrections, we believe that true security starts with support, growth, and a healthy workplace. We are looking for an Information Specialist to help us share our story, connect our teams, and advance our vital mission of Creating Opportunities for Safer Communities.
What's in it for You?
A Culture That Cares: We actively prioritize employee wellness, work-life balance, and a supportive team environment.
Meaningful Impact: Your daily work directly supports the professionals who keep Iowa communities safe.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy Iowa's excellent state benefits package, including robust health coverage, a great retirement plan, and paid time off.
What You'll Do
Tell Our Story: Craft engaging content, press releases, and digital media that highlight our team's successes and community impact.
Foster Connection: Manage internal communications to keep our statewide staff informed and inspired, while driving external communications that amplify our mission and engage the public.
Drive the Mission: Collaborate with leadership to promote employee wellness initiatives and a healthy, collaborative organizational culture.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're looking for meaningful work where your talents directly support Iowans across the state, we encourage you to apply today!
E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federalRight to Worklaws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visitwww.e-verify.gov.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in journalism, public relations, graphic design, or communications and experience equal to two years of full-time work planning and developing content for dissemination through traditional media (newspapers, publications, radio, and television), websites, social media, and/or public speaking.
All of the following (a and b):
a. Two years of full-time work experience in planning and developing content for dissemination through traditional media (newspapers, publications, radio, and television), websites, social media, and/or public speaking; and
b. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in journalism, public relations, graphic design, or communications equals one year of fulltime experience.
Number two above, where twenty-four semester hours of postgraduate coursework in journalism, public relations, graphic design, or communications from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required full-time work experience.
Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to 18 months of full-time work as an Information Specialist 1.
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Additional Qualification Requirements
Some agencies may require applicants to present a portfolio of writing, layout, or other public relations efforts to demonstrate past experience and training.
Why Choose the State of Iowa?
At the heart of our commitment to excellence is a dedication to our most valuable asset – our employees. Discover the outstanding benefits that set us apart as an employer of choice.
Our Robust Benefits Package Includes:
Competitive Compensation:
Enjoy a competitive salary that reflects directly on your skills and expertise.
Keep in mind, your wage is just one part of your total compensation. Unlock the complete value of your employment with the State of Iowa by using our user-friendlyTotal Compensation Calculator ( .Gain insights into your comprehensive annual compensation, including salary and State-provided benefits.
Health and Wellness:
Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost.
Retirement Planning:
We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.Click here to learn more about IPERS ( .
Paid Time Off:
Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.
Professional Development:
Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
We care about your well-being beyond the workplace. Access confidential counseling, resources, and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces all backgrounds and perspectives. We believe diversity is a strength that drives innovation.
Join Us - Elevate Your Career:
Ready to elevate your career with the State of Iowa?Click here ( to explore more about our unparalleled benefits and discover what makes us unique. Your success is our priority!
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Do you understand that the information provided on your application and resume must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your knowledge?
Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.
Yes - I understand and agree
No
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Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?
No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
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Have you graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in journalism, public relations, graphic design, or communications? IF YES - How many years do you have of full-time work experience in professional planning and developing content for dissemination through traditional media (newspapers, publications, radio, and television), websites, social media, and/or public speaking?
No, I do not have a Bachelor's Degree in the identified areas
No experience in the identified areas
One years to less two two years of the required experience
Two years or more of the required experience
04
Do you have two years of full-time work experience in planning and developing content for dissemination through traditional media (newspapers, publications, radio, and television), websites, social media, and/or public speaking? If YES - How many years do you have of COMBINED education in journalism, public relations, graphic design, or communications AND/OR full-time experience in professional planning and developing content for dissemination through traditional media (newspapers, publications, radio, and television), websites, social media, and/or public speaking? Thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in journalism, public relations, graphic design, or communications equals one year of experience.
Not applicable, I do not have any of the education and/or experience
Two years but less than three years of combined education and/or experience of the identified areas
Three years but less than four years of combined education and/or experience of the identified areas
Four years or more of combined education and/or experience of the identified areas
05
Do you have a COMBINATION of two years of postgraduate coursework in journalism, public relations, graphic design, or communications from an accredited college or university AND/OR full-time work experience in professional planning and developing content for dissemination through traditional media (newspapers, publications, radio, and television), websites, social media, and/or public speaking? 24 semester hours of postgraduate course work equals one year of experience. Applicants may substitute up to a MAXIMUM of 24 semester hours or one year of education and must have at least one year of the required experience.
If you answered YES to the above question - How many years do you have of COMBINED education in journalism, public relations, graphic design, or communications and/or full-time experience in professional planning and developing content for dissemination through traditional media (newspapers, publications, radio, and television), websites, social media, and/or public speaking? Thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in journalism, public relations, graphic design, or communications equals one year of experience.
NA- Not applicable, I do not have any of the education and/or experience
Two years but less than three years of combined education and/or experience of the identified areas
Three years but less than four years of combined education and/or experience of the identified areas
Four years or more of combined education and/or experience of the identified areas
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If you are a CURRENT employee for the State of Iowa (executive branch), how many months do you have of full-time work experience in the classification of Information Specialist 1 for the State of Iowa?
I am not a State of Iowa employee
Six months to less than 12 months of full-time work experience in the classification of Information Specialist 1 for the State of Iowa
12 months to less than 18 months of full-time work experience in the classification of Information Specialist 1 for the State of Iowa
18 months or more of full-time work experience in the classification of Information Specialist 1 for the State of Iowa
I am a State of Iowa employee but do not have time spent in the Information Specialist 1 classification
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Employer
State of Iowa
Agency
238 Corrections - Central Office
Address
Jessie Parker Building
512 E 12th St
Des Moines, Iowa, 50319
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