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State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER 1 - Department Public Safety - Office of Traffic Safety
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -  $48,337.20 to  $71,806.32  PAY GRADE: 35
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: A Permanent, full time vacancy
Department: Public Safety
Division: Traffic Safety
Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson
Job Class Code: 07.806
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 31753
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 06/27/2017
Close Date: 07/11/2017
Recruiter:
   CARL CHISAM
   Phone: **None**
   Email: cchisam@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.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
The Office of Traffic Safety is seeking a candidate who desires a dynamic, mission-oriented workplace to serve as a Public Information Officer (PIO) with an emphasis on research, outreach, and communications. The Office of Traffic Safety works through a variety of programs and in partnerships with other State, Federal, and local organizations to reduce deaths and serious injuries on Nevada?s roads towards Nevada?s Zero Fatalities goal. The PIO will develop print and presentation materials such as press releases, fact sheets, reports, public speaking and legislative presentations, brochures, logos, and develop and manage social and digital media including websites. Strong organizational skills and collaboration with Nevada DOT and Nevada Highway Patrol PIOs, local law enforcement, community and business groups, and media partners is key to success in this position. Additionally, the Office of Traffic Safety PIO will work with leadership to develop an agency communications plan and assist staff and grantees in specific program areas such as Impaired Driving, Pedestrian, Motorcycle, and Traffic Records; researching and recommending effective communication and outreach tools, responding to public records and media requests, and staying informed of national, state and local trends and issues in traffic safety.

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 two years of professional experience in public relations or public information including writing media releases and newsletters, preparing speeches and multimedia presentations; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
    A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
    This position is subject to call-out or call-back.
    25% travel requirement.
    A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
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 experience with experience with research of federal and/or state programs, and application of regulations, and requirements.
2) Describe your experience working with legislative or policy-making bodies, coalitions, and private and public organizations.
3) Describe your experience with public speaking and working with all types of media; digital, print, social, television, and radio to inform and to influence behavioral change.
4) What is your understanding and experience with the 4 E's of Road Safety?
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

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