Public Hearings Officer - Unclassified

Public Hearings Officer

The Nevada Department of Transportation is hiring for a Public Hearings Officer in Carson City, NV. The Public Involvement Specialist/Hearings Officer is a highly visible position focused on compliance with public meeting laws, public engagement, mass communications and executive communications support. This position involves travel within the State of Nevada up to 25 percent of the time, primarily to attend or host public hearings and other public meetings.

The Public Involvement Specialist ensures noticing requirements are met, requiring utilizing website CMS. The incumbent will provide mass communications and executive communications support to include, but not limited to: speech writing, producing presentations, assisting in planning events, taking photos, writing reports, writing talking points and related tasks. The position involves public speaking and engaging with the public and elected officials.

The Public Involvement Specialist is responsible for setting benchmarks and monitoring results for public engagement.

The Public Hearings Officer (aka Public Involvement Specialist) is responsible for noticing, managing and executing public hearings and meetings. This is a highly responsible position that ensures compliance with all applicable statutes and regulations. The incumbent performs general communications duties in addition to executing public hearings. The Public Hearings Officer produces presentations, speeches and social media posts. The position requires organizing meetings and events.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, economics, political science, public relations, engineering, communications, journalism, law, closely related field or equivalency and two (2) years of progressively responsible experience acting as a liaison with one (1) or more of the following groups: legislators; federal, state and local government officials; or public, entities, citizen groups, or the media;

for the purpose of providing information to the general public.

The Public Hearings Officer develops public notices, organizes meetings and speaks publicly. The Hearings Officer also creates presentations, updates websites, writes speeches, creates social media content, interacts with members of the public.

Excellent written and verbal skills, PowerPoint and Microsoft Office, strong organizational skills, ability to work independently or in a team setting, attention to detail, time management ability, ability to travel within the State of Nevada, emotional intelligence.

Recruiter Contact Information:
Kim Eberly - kimberly.eberly.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance:
  Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation:
  Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave:
  Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement:
  Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
• Deferred Compensation:
  The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness:
  Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments…