Public Information Officer

County of Sacramento • Sacramento, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, shall be required at the time of appointment.
• Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures B-5, and applicable federal and state laws.
• The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist.
• The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional public relations and communications work in planning, organizing and/or public information, media relations, and communication programs for the County of Sacramento.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Apply customer service skills, including the identification of customer needs and follow up to ensure customer commitments have been met.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level