Public Information Officer I​/II, Grade N21​/N25

Please note:
The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $72,567 to $99,808 if filled at the Public Information Officer I level; and $85,937 to $130,917 if filled at the Public Information Officer II Level, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.”

THIS IS AN INTERNAL "ONLY" JOB POSTING, AVAILABLE TO CURRENT MONTGOMERY COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.

Public Information Officer I/II

THIS IS A MERIT TERM POSITION (WITH BENEFITS). THE TERM ENDS December 31, 2030.

THE TERM MAY BE EXTENDED AN ADDITIONAL 4 YEARS FROM January 1, 2031, AND EXPIRES December 31, 2034

The Montgomery County Office of Public Information (PIO) is the communications hub for the County government, responsible for effectively conveying the County’s vision, priorities, and initiatives to the public. Serving a diverse community of over 1.1 million residents, PIO develops and delivers timely, accurate, and engaging content across a wide range of topics.

Our team is made up of skilled professionals specializing in public relations, graphic design, website management, social media, television and video production, event planning, marketing, advertising, and photography. Together, we ensure that the County's message reaches all communities through clear, inclusive, and impactful communication.

The Public Information Office is seeking a talented Public Information Officer focused on media relations, and internal and external communications related to public policy, community and government issues in Montgomery County, Maryland. This position will engage and inform residents, property and business owners, and regional and community-based nonprofit organizations. The work requires excellent communication skills and the ability to perform assignments independently.

This is professional communications work in the PIO Office, developing and drafting press releases, media advisories, executive remarks, digital content, and other written materials about public policy, government services, and executive branch departments.

• Develops and maintains a variety of written and digital communications, including news releases, media advisories, website content, briefing materials, reports, social media content, and other public information resources for executive branch departments and the County Executive’s Office.
• Interprets public policy issues into easily understandable written and/or graphic formats.
• Works with internal and external teams under tight deadlines.
• Assists with organizing media and community outreach events.
• Assists with special projects as assigned by the County Executive’s Office.
• Develops and implements communications strategies, policies, and best practices that support public information, transparency, and community engagement initiatives.
• Assists in the preparation of emergency public information, serving as a communications resource and backup during critical incidents as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

If selected for an interview, applicants will be required to complete an on-site writing assignment.

• Offsite work may be required
• Weekend or evening hours for all Public Information Officers may be required for holidays, county emergencies, general states of emergencies, weather-related events, or other crises.
• This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation. This position requires sitting and standing during office hours and events. The ability to lift equipment up to 50 lbs. when required. This position may also include the ability to move podiums, chairs, tables, staging, lights, sound equipment, step-and-repeats, cords, and/or…