Communications Specialist - Communications Specialist 2 / Full-time, Day Shift

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for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Include sections only if posting has real specific content. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, duplicated lines, application instructions. Keep substantive info. We need to parse the posting. Key sections: - Working Title: Communications Specialist (but we should not repeat job title as heading). So we can start with maybe a short paragraph for metadata? The instruction: "do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short

or drop it." So we can include a short

with location, telework, full-time, etc? But we might drop minor metadata. However we need to preserve ALL substantive information; but we can drop minor metadata like Job ID, Working Title? The instruction says "do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it)". It doesn't say we must drop it entirely; we could include it in a paragraph. But "fold minor metadata into a short

or drop it." So we can include a short paragraph with location, telework, schedule, etc. However schedule and pay we might want to include as sections if present. Let's extract substantive content: - Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs - Location: St. Paul - Telework Eligible: Yes - required to work in-person at least 50% of scheduled workdays each month. - Full/Part Time: Full-Time - Regular/Temporary: Unlimited - Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers - Date Posted: 09/19/2026 - Closing Date: 10/02/2026 - Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Veterans Affairs Dept / Veterans Affairs-MAPE - Division/Unit: Department of Veterans Affairs / Public Relations & Comm - Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 am - 4:30 pm - Days of Work: Monday - Friday - Travel Required: No - Salary Range: $29.76 - $43.69 / hourly; $62,138 - $91,224 / annually - Classified Status: Classified - Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE - FLSA Status: Nonexempt - Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes Then description: "The work you'll do is more than just a job..." etc. That's generic but we can keep as About the role? Probably "About the role" section. Then "The Communications Specialist is responsible for internal and external communications planning and execution for agency clients by consulting with leaders and subject matter experts to proactively create and implement strategic communications plans that support agency strategic goals." That's responsibilities. Then "Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select Link" - that's maybe a link but we can ignore as boilerplate? It's not substantive? Might be considered but it's just a link. Probably drop. Then "To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below, and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position." That's application instruction; we drop. Then Minimum Qualifications: list. Then Preferred Qualifications: list. Then Additional Requirements: reference checks. Then "How To Apply" etc - drop. Then Contact info: we could keep as maybe contact? But contact is application instruction; we drop. Then "To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant..." - that's specific to Connect 700; maybe keep as part of Additional Requirements? It's about eligibility for disabled veterans. Might be considered as part of Additional Requirements? Could be separate but we can incorporate into Additional Requirements. Then "Per M.S. 43A.111, MDVA will give priority consideration to certain qualified disabled Veterans..." - that's also about disabled veterans priority; could be part of Additional Requirements. Then "Working together to improve the state we love. What do Minnesota's State employees have in common? ..." - that's generic fluff; maybe drop. Then "Benefits As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well. Your benefits may include:" then list. Thus we have Benefits section with list. Pay section: we have salary range. Schedule section: we have work shift/hours, days of work, telework eligibility. Thus we will create sections: About the role (maybe from the generic description), Responsibilities (the communications specialist responsibilities), Requirements (maybe combine Minimum Qualifications and Additional Requirements?), Qualifications (Preferred Qualifications), Skills (maybe from minimum qualifications?), Benefits, Pay, Schedule. But we need to avoid thin sections. Let's think. We could combine Minimum Qualifications and Additional Requirements into Requirements section. Preferred Qualifications into Qualifications section. Skills maybe from minimum qualifications (writing, editing, etc.) but we could also put them under Skills. But we need to avoid duplication. Let's extract substantive content for each. About the role: The paragraph starting "The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role..." That's generic but it's about the role. We'll keep as About the role. Responsibilities: "The Communications Specialist is responsible for internal and external communications planning and execution for agency clients by consulting with leaders and subject matter experts to proactively create and implement strategic communications plans that support agency strategic goals." That's one sentence; maybe also include "Please see a message from..." but that's not responsibility. We'll keep that. Requirements: Minimum Qualifications list: - Two (2) years of communication, marketing, journalism or public relations experience that clearly demonstrate the following: - Skills in writing, editing, proofreading and publishing content. - Ability to develop communications plans to support client goals. - Human Relation skills sufficient to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and client partners. - Experience using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Teams) or comparable software. - Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds. Additional Requirements: "This position requires successful completion of the following: Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s)." Also Connect 700 program specifics and disabled veteran priority. We'll include those as part of Requirements. Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications list: - Three years of communications, marketing, journalism or public relations experience. - Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or Public Relations. - Experience communicating using plain language and Associated Press Style. - Knowledge of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and other state or federal laws dictating requirements for data privacy and confidentiality such as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). - Experience coordinating events, presentations or speeches. - Experience with SharePoint. - Experience coordinating with advertising agencies. Skills: Could be derived from minimum qualifications: writing, editing, proofreading, publishing, developing communications plans, human relation skills, MS Office, communication with diverse backgrounds. We'll list those. Benefits: list as given. Pay: salary range. Schedule: work shift/hours, days of work, telework eligibility (50% in-person), travel required no. We must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. Now produce HTML fragment with

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• . We need to ensure we don't include any markdown fences. Let's craft. Start with maybe a short paragraph for metadata? Could include location, telework, full-time etc. But schedule section will cover shift/hours, days, telework. Location maybe not needed but could be in About the role? Might be minor metadata; we could drop. The instruction says fold minor metadata into a short

  or drop it. We could include a short

  with location and employment type. But we already have schedule section covering hours/days/telework. Location maybe not needed. Full-Time maybe covered elsewhere? Not needed. We'll drop minor metadata. Thus output:

  About the role

  The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

  Responsibilities

  The Communications Specialist is responsible for internal and external communications planning and execution for agency clients by consulting with leaders and subject matter experts to proactively create and implement strategic communications plans that support agency strategic goals.

  Requirements

  • Two (2) years of communication, marketing, journalism or public relations experience that clearly demonstrate the following:
  • Skills in writing, editing, proofreading and publishing content.
  • Ability to develop communications plans to support client goals.
  • Human relation skills sufficient to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and client partners.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Teams) or comparable software.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds.
  • Successful completion of employment reference checks (including review of job performance documentation and contact with former employers).
  • Eligibility for the Connect 700 Program for applicants with disabilities (requires submission of Proof of Eligibility Certificate, DD214, and job posting ID).
  • Priority consideration for qualified disabled veterans with a service‑connected disability rating of at least 30% (documentation required).
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        Qualifications

        • Three years of communications, marketing, journalism or public relations experience.
        • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or Public Relations.
        • Experience communicating using plain language and Associated Press Style.
        • Knowledge of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and other state or federal laws dictating requirements for data privacy and confidentiality such as HIPAA.
        • Experience coordinating events, presentations or speeches.
        • Experience with SharePoint.
        • Experience coordinating with advertising agencies.
        Skills section:

        Skills

        • Writing, editing, proofreading and publishing content.
        • Developing communications plans to support client goals.
        • Human relation skills for effective collaboration with staff and partners.
        • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams) or comparable software.
        • Communicating effectively with diverse audiences.
        Benefits:

        Benefits

        • Paid vacation and sick leave
        • 12 paid holidays each year
        • Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans