Responsibilities

• The Department of Industrial Relation’s Office of Communications and Media Relations (COMMS) is hiring a motivated and detail-oriented Public Information Officer I to craft compelling stories, build relationships with media partners, and keep the public informed about critical programs and services.
• Under the direction of the Information Officer II Supervisor (IO II Supervisor), the Information Officer (IO) I responds to media inquiries, facilitates media-related Public Records Act requests, and assists in preparing subject matter experts for media interviews.
• The IO I will, in collaboration with other Office of Communications and Media Relations (COMMS) team members, make recommendations to the IO II Supervisor and COMMS leadership on how to improve the department's communications to ensure equity-embedded messaging.
• The incumbent will also be relied upon to take an active role in press and outreach events across the state.
• The incumbent will be required to travel (10-20%) to public events, meetings and departmental events.
• The position requires the ability for prolonged sitting and to work at a computer for extended periods of time, and to move and transport office items in a safe manner.
• The incumbent must handle sensitive and confidential materials and matters in a professional manner and establish cooperative working relationships with others.
• The incumbent has daily contact with other Comms staff and also has contact frequently with staff in other DIR divisions, programs and units, as well as frequent contact with stakeholders and members of the press.
• Position Details and Other Job Code information as provided in posting.

Requirements

• A statement of qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the Standard State Application (STD 678). The SOQ must state the applicant's name and the classification/position they are applying for at the top, right corner of the page.
• SOQ must be 12-pt Arial font and no more than three (3) pages in length typed.
• Clearly label the SOQ and re-state each question preceding each response.
• Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered.
• Describe your work experience collaborating with various government agencies, elected officials, media and/or the public.
• Describe your experience working on high-priority assignments or projects. How did you manage your time effectively?
• Describe your experience, if any, working in/for marketing and public relations.
• Explain your background and experience working with social media.
• Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification.

Benefits

• Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.