Public Information Specialist

Position: PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST - 77000074
Requisition No: 876885

Agency:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title:

PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST
- Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $53,000 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 06/12/2026

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FWC Office of Communications

Public Information Coordinator

$53,000 Annually

Preferred

Location:

Polk County

Office of Communications

Public Information Coordinator )

$53,000 Annually

Our organization:

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Our Mission:
Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Two (2) years of experience in Communications or Public Relations, or

an associate's degree from an accredited college or university.

Located in Marion or Polk County.

Preferred Qualifications:

Four (4) years of experience in Communications or Public Relations, or

a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public relations or communications.

Located in Polk County.

Requirements:

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.

This position requires travel up to 25%.

Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume. Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Office of Communications (OC) is seeking a highly motivated candidate to serve as the Public Information Coordinator for the Central Region to help further the agency's mission. The Central Region includes the following counties:
Brevard, Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, Seminole, Sumter, and Volusia. The Office of Communications coordinates public-communication efforts across the region and the FWC's divisions and offices to educate Floridians and visitors about the role and value of Florida's fish and wildlife resources and to foster a sense of stewardship for these resources.

These efforts include creating content for multiple social media platforms and providing support at five commission meetings per year, and at public outreach events. This position serves as the primary media contact for the Central Region providing responses to media including written correspondence and coordinating interviews and press events.

The FWC has an atmosphere of people who are passionate about what they do and have a strong desire to help residents and visitors of Florida while balancing the needs of the state's fish and wildlife resources.

The successful candidate for the Public Information Coordinator position will be proactive and passionate about the agency's success and the public's perception of the agency.

This position reports to the Press Secretary for the Office of Communications and will work closely with the Communications Director, Multimedia Services Manager and team, and other agency staff as and when needed.

Duties and responsibilities:

* Ensure articulation of the Central Region's desired image and position, assure consistent communication of image and position throughout the FWC, and assure communication of image and position to all constituencies, both internal and external.

* Assists the Communications Office in planning, developing, managing and coordinating strategies for heading off adverse…