Public Information Officer

El Dorado Irrigation District • Placerville, CA

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About The Position

If you are considering a change and would like to live and work in a beautiful location with a public agency, this opportunity may be right for you. The successful candidate will work under administrative direction from the General Manager and act as the District's Public Information Officer (PIO) having broad management authority for the day-to-day functions within public information, media relations, community outreach, website management, digital and social media strategies, and public education programs, and campaigns. The incumbent will manage proactive and reactive media relations programs while cultivating strong relationships with local, regional, and national media outlets and online platforms. They will support District initiatives and strategies among various stakeholders, customers, and the public, utilizing principles and practices of effective community involvement, public information and customer service. The Public Information Officer represents the District on routine, emergency, and emerging media inquiries and/or community interests. They work with customers and outside groups and organizations while actively participating in outside community and professional activities. The incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing proactive public information campaigns that effectively raise public and customer awareness of the District's core business functions, such as water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, recycled water production, hydroelectric power generation, recreation opportunities, and water-use efficiency programs. In response to the ever-expanding nature of digital and social media platforms, the Public Information Officer is responsible for digital content strategies, utilizing analytic tools for audience, engagement, analytics monitoring, and strategic refinement. The incumbent will take a lead role in digital crisis communications, ensuring timely and accurate dissemination of information across traditional media and modern digital platforms. Serves as media advisor to the Board of Directors and District staff; provides communications training, editorial direction, and marketing support. The position also supports internal staff and board communications strategy and implementation plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Five years of full-time, progressively responsible communications or public relations experience.
• Two years of experience in a supervisory or lead role.
• A Master's degree in communications or a related field may substitute for one year of required supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as the District's Public Information Officer (PIO) with broad management authority for public information functions.
• Manage proactive and reactive media relations programs.
• Cultivate strong relationships with local, regional, and national media outlets.
• Support District initiatives and strategies among stakeholders, customers, and the public.
• Develop and implement proactive public information campaigns.
• Manage digital content strategies and utilize analytic tools for audience engagement.
• Lead digital crisis communications and ensure timely dissemination of information.
• Serve as media advisor to the Board of Directors and District staff.
• Provide communications training, editorial direction, and marketing support.
• Support internal staff and board communications strategy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree