Public Information Officer 2025-00224
Public Information Officer 2025-00224
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05-04-2025
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Monthly Salary
$ 5636 - 6262
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
05-04-2025
Job Description
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This position manages public affairs/public information for the Office of Homeland Security and serves as communications lead. Provides information services regarding Homeland Security programs and activities. Monitor internal/external agency communications and keep the director apprised of any adverse information that threatens the agencys image or may reflect on the governor and take steps to counteract and neutralize it by acting as agency spokesperson working with other public information partners as needed. Develop plan and initiate awareness campaigns for Homeland Security and emergency preparedness. Create develop and maintain website and social media. During times of crisis responsible for activating the Joint Information Center (either in person or virtual) to ensure accurate timely information is disseminated to the public. Coordinate public meetings and conferences creating agendas marketing and facilitating discussions. Gathers information through personal interviews and meetings for composing editing printing and distribution to media and the public. Write and distribute press releases/announcements and other media material to provide a discretionary disclosure of agency internal affairs and/or activities some of which may be sensitive information. Prepare produce and distribute specialpurpose publications and presentations to inform educate and assist public local state and federal entities.
Human Resource Contact: Debbie Russi
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.- Initiates directs and implements public relations initiatives for the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security; supervises media efforts of personnel; serves as agency spokesperson.
- Serves as Chief of Information to director and other personnel for all aspects of media including writing and editing of news releases monitoring any adverse information threatening the agencys image and taking steps to counteract it.
- Responds to questions about the agency/department from the public media and special interest groups and act as the spokesperson on a wide variety of issues.
- Acts as agency liaison publicly disseminating information to newspapers radio television communication networks internetbased media governmental officials and the general public. Creates and coordinates comprehensive campaigns to build and sustain preparedness. Speaks publicly to educate groups on preparedness: prevention protection mitigation response and recovery.
- Works with outside entities including contractors and meeting facilities to facilitate training courses and meetings.
- Develops and designs internal and external publications audiovisual presentations social media posts displays and fact sheets and disseminates to targeted audiences. Develops the agency strategy annual report legislative reports and other pertinent documents.
- Creates designs and implements an interactive website and ensures the site is current with industry standards and ADA requirements. Maintains and approves all content on the agencys website and site design. Assistant WebEOC administrator.
- Implements and maintains social media (Facebook Twitter etc) presence for use in emergent and nonemergent situations. This includes monitoring social media sites for rumors and trends; and taking action to eliminate rumors.
- Works with County Coordinators; develops and maintains updated public information handouts for all hazards preparedness; supports coordinators with public outreach efforts; plans and implements monthly conference calls and quarterly meetings.
- Coordinates statewide Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) to ensure lifesaving messages are disseminated to the public in a timely manner. This includes messages about all hazards and technological and adversarial threats.
- Supports commissions and councils with the agency overseeing administrative matters. Provides technical advice and publication development and manages public records requests. Commissions and councils include the Wyoming Court Security Commission Search and Rescue Council State Emergency Response Commission and any additional groups as necessary.
- Manages and coordinates special projects as assigned. Supports the State Emergency Operations Center when activated to include training exercise or actual emergencies accidents or incidents.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to those with previous support to an agency director or elected official.
KNOWLEDGE:- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft software. Working knowledge of Adobe Indesign Dreamweaver Illustrator and other publishing software.
- Ability to work under pressure and switch priorities as needed. Ability to meet internal and external deadlines.
- Knowledge of the principles and methods of planning and conducting a public information and relations program.
- Knowledge of the media used in public relations. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of supervision.
- Knowledge of the principles of practices of government organization and administration.
- Knowledge of principles and methods for marketing strategy and tactics.
- Knowledge of media production communication and dissemination techniques and methods.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Bachelors Degree (typically in Public Relations)Experience:03 years of progressive work experience (typically in Public Relations) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Public Relations Specialist IIOREducation & ExperienceSubstitution:46 years of progressive work experience (typically in Public Relations) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Public Relations Specialist IICertificates Licenses Registrations:NoneNecessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Some travel or field deployment may be necessary
NOTES:- FLSA: NonExempt
Supplemental Information
001 Governors office Homeland Security
Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
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