Public Information Officer San Luis Obispo County, CA

Public Information Officer job at Department of Transportation. San Luis Obispo County, CA. Job Description and Duties

Under direction of the External Affairs Branch Chief, this Public Information Officer ensures that the District and Department are accurately and favorably represented to the news and general public. Implements statewide Department and District media policy. Advises the District Director on media relations and assists and prepares the District Director for press conferences and other media events and public presentations. Plans, writes, edits and otherwise prepares District press releases and other informational material.

Serves as District spokesperson to the media to public groups, media, and individuals inquiring about the District's activities. Arranges participation of other District and Department officials as speakers before public groups, or on radio or television newscasts or other programs. Collects, evaluates and distributes information from District sources to public and stakeholders.

Position located 50 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. May be required to work nights and weekends. The employee will normally work in a climate-controlled office under artificial light with a computer terminal and multiple phone lines.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employee may be exposed to a variety of hazardous and/or unpleasant field conditions including working next to high speed traffic; during darkness; during wet, rainy, cold or hot weather; or any other type of weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to travel throughout the counties of District 5 boundaries, which may require overnight stays and weekend assignments.

Must possess a valid driver's license and required driver's certification when operating a State owned vehicle. This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises.

The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ.
  
  The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.
• Provide an example of your experience in delivering equitable public engagement and how you collaborated with others to promote and perform outreach on an initiative or program.
• Describe your familiarity with local and regional highway networks, and the varying needs of both urban and rural communities in regards to outreach.
• Please describe your experience in public speaking, promoting social media best practices, and written communications.

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The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number…