Public Relations Officer - Department of Transportation

City of Baltimore•Benton, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

A Public Relations Officer administers the public relations program of a large agency and performs a variety of public information duties. Work of this class may involve supervising office support personnel. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office where working conditions are normal. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

Requirements

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Have three years in performing public information or public relations work.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of public information and relations.
Knowledge of the preparation of material for release to the media (press, radio and television).
Knowledge of graphic arts, materials and applications.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with media, civic, social and community organizations, government agencies and the general public.
Ability to plan and organize a promotional campaign.