Public Information Officer - Sacramento, United States - Sacramento County, CA

Sacramento County, CA

Verified Company

Sacramento, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

The Position:

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This is a limited continuous filing exam.

Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm
on:

5/8/24, 5/22/24 (final)**Under general supervision, the Public Information Officer performs professional public relations and communications work in planning, organizing and/or public information, media relations, and communication programs for the County of Sacramento.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functions
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Principles and techniques to plan, organize, and coordinate local government public relations, communications and media relations programs
Techniques of preparing, producing and disseminating information to the general public, news media, schools, and the community, utilizing all major media of communication
Preparation and dissemination of information to the press through a variety of communication media, including photography, graphic arts, copy layout, and radio and television programming
Principles and techniques of establishing and maintaining good relations with news media and other public groups
Principles, techniques, and practices of journalism, expository prose, and editing; preparation, composition, layout, production, and dissemination of educational, informational, and promotional materials
State, federal and local governmental organizations and functions

Ability to:

Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Read, understand, apply, and effectively communicate County rules, regulations and procedures, and Federal and State regulations
Establish and maintain effective relations with the media, community leaders, County management staff, and representatives of a wide range of public agencies and private organizations
Compose, coordinate, and edit a variety of educational, informational and promotional materials and other materials such as pamphlets, brochures and newsletters for dissemination and use by Department staff, public and private agencies, news media, schools, and the general public
Prepare written analysis, evaluation, summaries, recommendations, correspondence and reports
Research and analyze information and issues, formulate recommendations on issues, policies and procedures and programs
Prepare illustrations, charts, graphs, and other visual aids for presentations
Speak in public and before groups
Adhere to deadlines
Assess political environment and develop appropriate communication strategies

Employment Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Communications, Public Relations, Public or Business Administration, Journalism, English or other field closely related to the intent of the class;

AND

One year of full-time paid experience providing technical support in a public relations or communications program which included the dissemination of information to internal and/or external audiences through various communications media.

Examples of qualifying experience include graphic design, web page development, and/or developing and writing materials for use in print and electronic media.

General Qualifications

Criminal History and Background Checks:

License Requirement:
A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, shall be required at the time of appointment.

Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.

Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Working Conditions:
Positions in this class require the incumbents to work weekends, holidays, and non-routine hours.
**Probationary Period**The probationary period for this classification is
six (6)** months.

Application and Testing Information:

APPLICATION

County of Sacramento

Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Inter-Office Mail Code:

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