Public Information Officer

CMT Services Inc•Largo, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

CMT Services, Inc. is seeking a Public Information Officer (Production Control Clerk) to support the Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW). This temporary, onsite position assists the Vision Zero Coordinator, PIO, and other department staff with publication production, outreach and communications, social media content, and administrative work. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The role also participates as a critical/essential employee in the Department Snow and Ice Control Program and may be called upon for other emergency or special activities.

Requirements

Possess a valid driver’s license.
Respond promptly to call-outs for Snow and Ice Control programs or other emergency operations.

Responsibilities

Assist the Vision Zero Coordinator and Public Information Officer with designing and producing public-facing publications, including brochures, newsletters, flyers, and posters.
Advise on printing costs related to publication development and print requests.
After approval, meet with the PIO and other divisions to gather accurate publication content and design-layout suggestions.
Draft and edit publications and assist with typesetting forms.
Research illustrations and photographs with the Vision Zero Coordinator to improve visual impact and clarify written information.
Participate in outreach events and present accurate information consistent with Vision Zero and the Department’s mission, goals, and objectives.
Assist with virtual and in-person outreach and promotion efforts.
Develop and coordinate print and visual informational or promotional materials consistent with the selected theme or objective and containing accurate information.
Assist in managing and updating department social media information so it accurately reflects department services and programs.
Contribute content to social media sites, including the Intranet, Internet, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Review and update Intranet, Internet, and social networking information weekly for accuracy and currency.
Provide administrative support to the Vision Zero Coordinator, PIO Manager, Section Managers, and other Director’s Office personnel as needed.
Prepare correspondence and memorandums in the correct format.
Proofread and edit letters, memorandums, narrative reports, and publications for format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
Perform other related duties as assigned, including duties within the occupational category and responsibility level of the employee’s class of work.
Participate in the Department Snow and Ice Control Program and other emergency or special activities as assigned, and respond promptly to call-outs for snow and ice control or other emergency operations.