APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$64,414.80 to
$95,630.40
PAY GRADE: 35
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
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.
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 Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), Division of Administrative Services is recruiting to fill a Public Information Officer 1 position in Las Vegas. Under the supervision of the Public Information Officer 2, this position will primarily do communications and promotions production work for the NDA, including writing, production/preparation and proofreading of outreach materials (reports, digital media, news release and other promotional publications) in print and online. The position produces, coordinates and reviews design, graphics and printing functions; plans, implements and updates social media and websites; and shoots and edits photography and videography projects. The position also develops strategic communications plans, stakeholder communications and materials for presentation at board meetings, conferences, trade shows and other events. In addition, the position assists with public outreach, media relations and interviews, key message development and public information requests. Applicants must attach at least 3 writing samples writing and creative examples such as an article, blog post, speech, communication/public relations plan, annual report, press release, video, website, or advertisement to the application. ***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:
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
This position may require work on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
This position requires travel up to 25% of the time.
A valid drivers license or evidence of equivalent mobility 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 using Adobe Creative Suite.
2) Describe your experience in writing and implementing communications or public relations plans.
3) Have you attached at least 3 writing samples to your application?
Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here: Email
Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119
TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to 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.
