Public Information Officer - Provisional

Public Information Officer – Provisional

1.0 FTE

CGR

This position involves technical and other duties relating to public information activities. The duties include preparation of newsletters, publications and news releases. The work requires creativity, production of graphic materials, and writing flair. Supervision of others is not generally a function of this position.

• Prepares and edits informational materials such as newsletters, brochures, and press releases employing a variety of computer graphics programs and techniques.
• Researches and writes news releases, brochures, newsletters and narrative reports describing the agency's activities and objectives.
• Meets with various agency personnel on activities and planned programs to prepare news releases and informational materials.
• Takes photographs for use in newsletters, publications or press releases.
• Communicates with printers and vendors to ensure work is on schedule and deadlines are met.
• Uses software such as Photoshop, Page Maker, Publisher, etc. to develop formats and prepare layout of final copy for newsletters and other publications.
• Assists in organizing special events and meetings.
• Maintains a newspaper clipping file and files of material related to the agency's programs.
• Meets with local officials, citizens and other groups to assess needs and organize educational, informational and other local programs and promotions.
• May recruit and manage qualified instructors.
• Prepares exhibits and other public displays for presentations.

Knowledge of the uses and capabilities of photographic, audio‑visual, digital, and other relevant equipment; knowledge of English grammar and usage; knowledge of software packages that include computer graphics to create informational material; knowledge of basic graphics techniques for the set‑up and layout of publications and other printed material; ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; ability to select appropriate computer and other graphics, photographs or charts that will make written text more effective;

ability to get along well with others; personal characteristics necessary to perform the duties of the position; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND:

• EITHER:
  Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two‑year college or business school with an Associate’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, advertising or a related field.
• OR:
  One (1) year of work experience in public relations, community relations, advertising activities, radio or television broadcasting, newspaper or magazine reporting, or a related field, which included responsibility for writing original final copy which is distributed on a mass distribution basis.
• OR:
  An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in (A) and (B) above.

This is a competitive Civil Service position and requires the applicant to be reachable on the future Dutchess County Human Resources Certification Eligible List.

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