PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER 1 - Underfill Public Information Officer 2

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $58,025.52 to $86,150.88 PAY GRADE: 35

For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.

In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

JOB INFORMATION

Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur Statewide.

Department: Office of the Governor (http://gov.state.nv.us/)

Division: Science & Technology/Energy Office

Job Class Code: 07.806

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Announcement Number: 47467

Open to all qualified persons.

Posted 05/16/2024

Close Date: 06/06/2024

Recruiter:

JON TERRAZAS

Phone: (775)684-0116

Email: j.terrazas@admin.nv.gov

Applications accepted for another 6 Days 1 Hrs 19 Mins

The Position

Public Information Officers manage the public relations and information program for an agency on a statewide basis; write media releases, newsletters, and informational brochures; produce audiovisual presentations and take photographs.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. Under general supervision of the Deputy Director and Director of the Governor's Office of Energy, the Public Information Officer 1 (Underfilling Public Information Officer 2) performs public relations and communications work in planning, organizing and/or public information, media relations, and communication programs. This position will be filled in either Carson City or Las Vegas, depending on the location of the selected applicant. The incumbent will have knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations. Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned programs and functions. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to the area of assignment. The incumbent will have the principles and techniques to plan, organize, and coordinate local government public relations, communications, and media relations programs. Including techniques in preparing, producing, and disseminating information to the general public, news media, schools, and the community, utilizing all major media of communication.

The incumbent will prepare and disseminate 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. The incumbent will have the ability to present to the public and other groups and prepare visual aids as needed for the presentation. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. * THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in journalism, English, public or community relations, communications or closely related field and two years of professional experience in public relations or public information including writing media releases and newsletters, preparing speeches and multimedia presentations; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

A valid drivers license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

The Examination

Application Evaluation Exam

The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

INFORMATIONAL LINKS

For more information about state employment, visit the following:

Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov

Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org

Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us

More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:

Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868

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