APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$63,308.16 to
$94,335.84
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.
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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.
The incumbent develops and manages complex and multifaceted public relations and public information programs serving as a spokesperson for the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC). Under the general direction of the Department Director, the Public Information Officer is responsible for managing the agency's unique and highly complex sensitive statewide public information and relations programs. The incumbent fields media questions of a controversial nature; authorizes appearances or public statements from staff members when highly technical information is required; advises department senior leadership on the potential public relations impact of proposed actions; and designs a Department-wide public relations program, image, and strategy.
The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
The incumbent develops and manages complex and multifaceted public relations and public information programs servings as a spokesperson for the Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC).
Under the general directions of the Department Director, the Public Information Officer is responsible for managing the agency's unique and highly complex sensitive statewide public information and relations programs.
The incumbent fields media questions of a controversial nature; authorizes appearances or public statements from staff members when highly technical information is required. Advises department senior leadership on the potential public relations impact of proposed actions; and designs a Department-wide public relations program, image and strategy.
The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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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. |
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A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. |
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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. |
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