APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$50,195.52 to
$74,813.04
PAY GRADE: 37
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
Public Information Officers manage the public relations and information program for an agency on a statewide basis; write media releases, newsletters, and informational brochures; produce audiovisual presentations and take photographs.
This position is pending Interim Finance Committee (IFC) approval and will not be filled until such approval is received.
The purpose of this position is to direct the Nevada Department of Corrections' (NDOC) statewide public information program including writing media releases and newsletters; preparing and presenting speeches and multimedia presentations; independent media contact; development of public relations strategies and journalistic writing; determine and tailor long and short range marketing strategies and techniques for promotion of programs and services; respond effectively to questions from the media, State and local officials and the public regarding controversial or high profile Department programs and activities; and represent the Department in a positive manner.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in journalism, English, public or community relations, communications or closely related field and three years of professional experience in administering or directing a public information program including writing media releases and newsletters, preparing and presenting speeches and multimedia presentations, independent media contact, development of public relations strategies and journalistic writing; OR one year of experience as a Public Information Officer I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Notes
Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid Nevada driver's license.
Special Requirements
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
