Public Information Officer , BOC

Classification Purpose

The primary purpose of the Public Information Officer 1 classification is to provide information and support to various county departments as they prepare their project deadlines, marketing issues and communication documents.

Create press releases, marketing materials, newsletters, public service announcements and other correspondence and informational material. Conduct research and gather information. Design, prepare layout, write, proofread, edit and submit materials. Respond to public records requests. Write speeches for Commissioners and/or agency directors. Provide quotes and background information to assist with the creation of a concise and productive message for the media. Prepare research on the subject requested.

Serve as producer and scriptwriter for on-air legislative sessions. Provide direction to staff for on-air sessions with Commissioners. Serve as liaison between the Commissioners and the community involving public events. Provide planning and implementation of quality production of public events and communications for the Commissioners. Coordinate charitable campaigns, special events, etc. Monitor media hits. Update website and portal. Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of public relations, human relations, agency policy and procedures, government structure and process, interviewing. Skill in word processing, equipment operations. Ability to carry out detailed but basic written or oral instructions; carry out instruction in written, oral or picture form; deal with problems involving several variables in familiar context; define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers;

calculate fractions, decimals and percentages; copy material accurately and recognize grammatical and spelling errors; prepare meaningful, concise and accurate reports; proofread technical materials, recognize errors and make corrections; use proper research methods in gathering data; originate and/or edit articles for publication; gather, collate and classify information about data, people or things; handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general public.

Any equivalent combination of relevant training and experience including but not limited to:
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations or related field with three (3) years of communications, journalism, public relations, or related experience.

This is an unclassified position that serves at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners.