Public Information Officer

The Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB) is seeking a full-time Public Information Officer and requests all interested and qualified individuals to apply. The position reports to the Executive Officer of the NSCB.

Under the general supervision of the Executive Officer, the PIO leads the Nevada State Contractors Board’s communications, public information, education, and public relations efforts. This position develops and maintains messaging that promotes public protection and a positive public image; prepares news releases, fact sheets, and other materials; manages social media and website content; writes speeches; and organizes public events and outreach activities.

The position represents the NSCB at community, social, and business events and directs a comprehensive communications program to keep the public and licensed contractors informed of the agency’s activities and objectives.

The NSCB is committed to ensuring the integrity and professionalism of the construction industry in Nevada, and has the responsibility to promote quality construction by Nevada licensed contractors through regulatory licensing system designed to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public. This is an At-Will position.

• Plan, organize and carry out the NSCB’s public information program including outreach and publications.
• Plan, write, edit and supervise the layout and production of all media material, including press releases, media advisories, industry bulletins and determine appropriate dissemination of the information through media channels.
• Serve as media spokesperson, determine and coordinate public outreach programs, initiate proactive media outreach, conduct media interviews, coordinate responses to complex and sensitive media inquiries, conceptualize and write editorial and opinion stories as well as in-depth feature articles on NSCB activities and how consumers can protect themselves as spokesperson and media liaison to disseminate agency-related programs and accomplishments to inform and educate the public.
• Maintains uniform standards and procedures of dissemination of information and ensures public communications are clear, consistent, and accurate.
• Monitors media coverage and responds to media inquiries.
• Manages and maintains messaging on a variety of social media outlets and agency website. Oversee the content published ensuring information is accurate, appropriate, user-friendly, and ADA compliant.
• Prepare, review and edit reports and presentations for board meetings as well as community and industry outreach.
• Prepares talking points for the Executive Officer and other management staff for regular board meetings and special events.
• Prepares annual calendar for press releases and media activity.
• Consults with department officials and Board members in responding to media inquiries and promoting board programs and services.
• Prepares, reviews and edits news conferences, press releases, script, articles, brochures, etc.
• Maintains contact with local media in Southern and Northern Nevada by participating in video-tapes and telephone interviews.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with representatives of community, employee and public interest groups.
• Confers with agency personnel to identify trends and key group interests and public concerns.
• Collects data and reviews materials for media relations use.
• Conducts public appearances, lectures or exhibits in order to increase awareness and to promote goodwill for the agency.
• Speaks to various groups to provide information which may include delivering speeches and presentations.
• Provides training to employees on media and protocol.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS)…