Public Information Specialist 1 (Digital Content)(SG -18)Item# 04124

Duties Description

Participate in the creative development, technical implementation, and curation of online content for websites and related digital platforms. This includes use of the digital content management system to create, modify, and edit webpages. Implement recommended updates to agency online documents, including PowerPoint, forms, reports, and training and guidance documents using Adobe Acrobat. Follow best practices and style guidelines to produce high-quality and accurate work.

Follow agency policies and strategies for digital communications.

This position will work in the Report Development Unit (RDU) and will collaborate with unit staff and management to edit audit reports and other publications. This includes editing, proofreading, designing, and formatting print content and charts/graphs/other figures. The position will update/maintain the Division’s Style Guide and other comment libraries of approved wording for audit reports and assist with the corrective action plan and report tracking processes.

This position can be located in LGSA’s Albany Central Office or available Regional Offices.

To be appointed to this position, you must have at least six (6) years of experience in public relations, social media, and digital communications.

An Associate’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Communications, or similar degree, can be substituted for two (2) years of general experience.

A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Communications, or similar degree can be substituted for four (4) years of general experience.

A Master’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Communications, or similar degree can be substituted for one (1) additional year of general experience

Education substitutions are not to exceed five (5) years of total experience.

55b/55c Program appointment:

This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. For more information on this program, please visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website, 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov)

• Strong editing skills
• Strong formatting skills, with focus on ability to format figures in reports (charts/graphs/tables)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of and experience with producing ADA compliant content
• Knowledge of and experience working with content management systems
• Ability to handle multiple and competing priorities
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to think and work independently
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft Suite of products (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams)
• Knowledge and use of Adobe products (e.g., Acrobat)

The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so.

Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.

The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at .

The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.

The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications.