Information Officer I - Los Angeles County, CA, United States - CA High Speed Rail Authority

CA High Speed Rail Authority
CA High Speed Rail Authority
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Los Angeles County, CA, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

Under the direction of the Southern California Communications Manager, and in consultation with Southern California Regional Director, the Southern California Deputy Regional Director and the Strategic Communications Office in Sacramento, the Public Information Officer is responsible for educating the media and the public in the Southern California region about the California High-Speed Rail Authority and the high-speed rail project through consistent and strategic communications.

The incumbent will perform a variety of Spanish language media relations tasks.

This position will advise the Southern California Communications Manager on media relations and assist with planning and preparing materials for press conferences and other media events and public presentations in both English and Spanish.

This position will serve as a spokesperson for the project to the media, public groups, and individuals inquiring about the high-speed rail project.

Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish is required to be appointed to this position. Bilingual testing will be conducted to certify bilingual Spanish fluency.

Certified Spanish bilingual hires will receive an extra pay differential of $200 per month while performing a minimum average of 10% Spanish bilingual related job duties.

You will find additional information about the job in the
Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Part-time telework is available for this position for California residents based on the requirements of the position. Hiring interviews may be available virtually, using teleconferencing or video conferencing options.


While working on-site, the incumbent works in a professional office environment, in a climate-controlled area that may fluctuate in temperature and is under artificial light.

The incumbent will be required to use a computer, mouse, and keyboard, and will be required to sit for long periods of time at a computer screen.

Employee must be able to focus for long periods of time, multi-task, adapt to changes in priorities, and complete tasks or projects with short notice.

Employee must develop and maintain cooperative working relationships and display professionalism and respect for others in all contact opportunities.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

  • INFORMATION OFFICER I (SPECIALIST)
Additional Documents

  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement
Position Details


Job Code #:


  • JC431914
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Position #(s):

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Working Title:


Public Information Officer (Bilingual)

Classification:


  • INFORMATION OFFICER I (SPECIALIST)
$5, $7,114.00 A


# of Positions:


  • 1
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Work Location:


  • Los Angeles County
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Telework:


  • Hybrid
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Job Type:


  • Permanent, Full Time
  • Department Information
  • Are you looking for a different type of state government job? Something with a little more excitement and a more fastpaced and fluid environment? How about an opportunity to be part of one of the most remarkable transportation projects in California's history? The California High-Speed Rail Authority is a small and dynamic state agency that is looking for employees who are interested in a challenging and rewarding job opportunity.
  • Special Requirements
  • The position(s) require(s) fluency in the Spanish language. If the State of California does not have a current record documenting your fluency in this language, you will be required to successfully pass an approved language fluency test prior to being hired.
  • A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position. An SOQ is a narrative that describes your qualifications for this position. The SOQ must be no more than two (2) pages, 12point font, organized and numbered as reflected below. You must respond to all the following items. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered in the place of the SOQ.
  • 1
. Please describe a time when you were responsible in communicating out information about a product/program. Did you utilize a press release or social media, or did you work directly with an individual reporter? Explain why you used the communications tools that you used and what worked best. Did you have any lessons learned?
  • 2. Please describe a time you or your organization worked on a social media campaign. What were the goals and how did you work to achieve those goals?
  • 3. Please describe your role at working at a public event such as a public meeting or tabling event. How did you prepare for the event, and how did you handle potentially difficult questions and/or questions you did not know the answer to?
  • Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. For assistance in completing the SOQ, please reach out to the Human Resources contact below.
  • Application Instructions
    • Final Filing Date: 5/27/2024

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    Who May Apply
    Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in
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