Public Information Associate - Los Angeles County, CA, United States - Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources

Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources
Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources
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Los Angeles County, CA, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

EXAM NUMBER

  • MV1607A-EA

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job Opportunity - Emergency


FIRST DAY OF FILING

Applications will be accepted starting Friday, May 17, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. (PT) until Monday, May 27, 2024, at 5:00 P.M. (PT)
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The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected.

We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use.

If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.


Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.
Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to
Public Information Associate.


CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:


Essential Job Functions:


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Develops digital media content for web and social media platforms.
  • Develops and maintains contact lists for various media outlets, including hyperlocal and ethnic media outlets.
  • Coordinates and assists with public informationrelated special projects, research, events, and programs requiring knowledge of community and/or department concerns and issues.
  • Researches and reviews new and emerging media as an avenue for use in community outreach and public communications.
  • Establishes, develops, and maintains interactions with the media, community groups, and department managers to proactively provide information on departmental affairs.
  • Receives and responds to public information inquiries from the public regarding available services; prepares correspondence in response to inquiries, general complaints, and recommendations relative to the County's various programs and activities; and consults with appropriate staff members to secure pertinent facts and information.
  • Handles intake and response to media requests for information under the California Public Records Act, in coordination with departmental management, County Counsel and the department's Public Records Act coordinator.
  • Assists in analyzing and evaluating data to develop appropriate communications recommendations for management.
  • Assists in developing and maintaining internal communication projects.
  • Prepares releases, web and social media posts, and related materials that may be delivered through press conferences or other communication channels.
  • Serves as liaison between the department and media representatives.
  • Monitors and tracks issues affecting the department, monitors media channels, and informs management accordingly.
  • Assists in assessing effectiveness of communication efforts.
  • Assists in maintaining departmental website's public information content.
  • Manage a photo archive of key wordsearchable photos, as necessary.
  • Staff public information booth and make presentations to community groups, as necessary.
  • Assist with emergency and crisis communications, as necessary.
  • Drive to different sites, as necessary.

Requirements:


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:


A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, Public Relations, English or a closely-related field -AND- Two years in a staff capacity in public relations administering a public information program or professional experience as a journalist within a media organization.

One additional year of the required experience will be accepted for each year of college.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.


LICENSE:


A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.


PHYSICAL CLASS:

  • Light.

Positions within this class require light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting.

Considerable ambulation may be involved.


SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION.


EXAM CONTENT:

Before the end of your initial work period, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.


Additional Information:


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:


Application & Filing Information
:
Applications must be filed online only.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Feder
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