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State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER 2
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.
Department: Motor Vehicles
Division: Director's Office
Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa
Job Class Code: 07.804
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 26325
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 10/16/2015
Close Date: 02/02/2016
Recruiter:
   NANCY PANOZZO
   Phone: **None**
   Email: nspanozzo@admin.nv.gov
Applications accepted for another Expired
The Position
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 RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ***
This position is located at the Department of Motor Vehicles, Carson City Office and will be responsible for performing as the public relations officer and providing marketing communication and public program strategy oversight. The incumbent will develop and possess a vast knowledge of the Department's policies and procedures while learning the various roles of Divisions within the Department; interact directly with the public; mediate conflicts between customers and the Department; and act as a liaison with other Public Information Officers and officials from federal, state, local and non-governmental organizations. Direct, supervise and evaluate the activities and performance of the Public Information Officer I. This position will evaluate advertising and promotional materials for compatibility with public relations efforts; respond directly to media inquiries from international, national, regional and local media; ensure the public is aware of all new regulatory requirements, traffic laws and program changes; develop Department websites and provide content management and maintenance utilizing current industry standards and concepts; coordinate and script press releases and public service announcements to promote alternative services offered by the Department; and create informational flyers, posters, brochures and videos as requested by the Department's Director and/or Deputy Director. ********ADDITIONAL INFORMATION********* 1.) Please attach your resume at the time of application. 2.) If selected for an interview, the applicant will be required to participate in a practical exercise prior to the interview as well as at the time of the interview. 3.) NOTE: In addition to the fingerprinting, DMV also requires an online pre-employment criminal history check. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.

To Qualify:
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 pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
    A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
Additional Position Criteria
    Experience creating advertising and promotional campaigns is required.
    Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
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.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Describe your customer relations experience and/or public relations experience.
2) Describe your experience supervising employee(s).
3) Describe your experience creating or maintaining a website.
4) Describe your experience managing social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.
5) Describe the computer software programs you have used. Please include where you used the software and your level of proficiency.
6) Did you attach your resume?
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email
Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
209 East Musser Street,
Room 101
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management
Southern Nevada
555 East Washington Avenue,
Suite 1400
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1046

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868


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