SENIOR PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST- Emergency Appointment Fire
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Position/Program Information
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY
EXAM NUMBER: I1609A-FR
Applications will be accepted from June 18 2025 at 8:00 a.m. until June 25 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
This examination may reopen at any time to meet the needs of the department.The Department of Beaches and Harbors is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Senior Public Information Specialist vacancies related to this unprecedented natural disaster.
Under the emergency order applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days with an opportunity for permanent County employment.
During your initial work period you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment toSenior Public Information Specialist.
Essential Job Functions
Serves as a key resource to executive management advising on media relations strategic communications procedures and processes.
Provides technical guidance or supervises a team of lower-level public information staff.
Establishes the objectives of the departments public information program and develops strategies and tactics to accomplish these objectives.
Organizes and may assign work sets priorities and follows-up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work.
Participates in or may supervise the development and execution of communication strategies tactics and deliverables through various communication channels such as web and social media content email newsletters print collateral such as brochures annual reports and other content.
Oversees the coordination and execution of videography photography and graphic design services as needed.
Researches and oversees research of departmental projects for proactive media outreach (story pitches).
Develops procedures standards and guidelines for collection review and presentation of information to be communicated to the public through the various media channels and platforms.
Coordinates releases and distribution to the media; organizes and arranges public information campaigns and press conferences.
Identifies develops and maintains key communication channels adapting and improving them in line with external trends and business needs.
Handles intake and response to media requests for information under the California Public Records Act in coordination with departmental management County Counsel and the departments Public Records Act coordinator.
Attends and participates in meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations related to the field of public information and media relations.
Serves as liaison between the department and media representatives and develops effective relationships with media outlets.
Monitors and tracks issues affecting the department monitors media channels and informs management accordingly.
Works with department representatives to develop communications such as an annual report annual budget mission and vision and other critical documents.
Serves as an information conduit to Board staff and Board Deputies and alerts them of inquiries regarding high-profile or controversial issues affecting the department and provides opportunities to generate accurate media coverage to highlight departmental activities to the public.
Responds to newsworthy events and media inquiries which may include emergencies as a result of an epidemic or following the occurrence of natural or other disaster by providing contacts and immediate responsiveness to inquiries including receiving and assessing information tailoring releases to the audience cooperating with the Board Office Chief Executive Office communications media and advising appropriate personnel.
Develops and maintains internal communication projects.
Assesses effectiveness of digital content using online metrics.
Maintains departmental websites public information content.
Manage a photo archive of key word-searchable photos as needed.
Staff public information booth and make presentations to community groups as needed.
Develop and manage annual operating budget and provides fiscal direction to the unit(s) supervised as needed.
Respond to emergencies newsworthy events and media inquiries as needed.
Drive to different sites as necessary.
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to this class.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A *Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Communications Journalism Public Administration Public Relations English or a closely-related field
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Four (4) years of experience at the level of Los Angeles Countys class of **Public Information Specialist initiating planning developing maintaining evaluating implementing and coordinating a public information program or professional experience as a journalist within a media organization.
***One additional year of the required experience will be accepted for each year of college.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Some positions may require a valid California Class C Driver License to perform job-related functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
2 - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending stooping or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*In order to receive credit for college coursework bachelors degree or higher you must attach a legible copy of your official diploma official transcripts or official letter from an accredited institution that shows the area of specialization at the time of filing or within (7) calendar days from the last day of filing. If you are unable to attach the required documents you must email them to .If it is in a foreign language it needs to be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards.For more information on our standards for educational documents please visit: and
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
**Experience at the level of Public Information Specialist is defined as: initiates plans develops maintains evaluates implements and coordinates a public information and engagement program for a County department.
***Applicants who have additional years of experience may substitute up to four (4) years of theeducation requirement as follows:- 30 semester/ 45 quarter hours 1 year of college
- 60 semester/ 90 quarter hours 2 years of college
- 90 semester/ 135 quarter hours 3 years of college
- 120 semester/ 180 quarter hours 4 years of college
Additional Information
EXAM CONTENT
During your initial work period the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Application & Filing Information:
Applications must be filed online only and will be reviewed for interview consideration on an ongoing basis. If you have not been contacted within 60 days and the recruitment remains open or reopens for filing we encourage you to submit a new application. This will allow you to reaffirm your interest and update any relevant information.
Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add as well as and to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe you can always check for notifications by logging into and viewing your profile inbox which saves a copy of all emailed notices.
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of theWednesday June 25 2025 at 5:00 p.m. deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address and if you already have a job seeker account on you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
SPECIAL INFORMATIONCOMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Check the website for updated information at: SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.NO SHARING OF USER ID EMAIL AND PASSWORD:All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism Diversity and Inclusion efforts to address the in equalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality diversity and inclusion in recruitment selection and employment practices.
Department Contact Name: Shalonda Emery-Johnson
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Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit: Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
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Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at .Revised January 2025
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
