Sr. Public Information Specialist - RUHS Public Health
Sr. Public Information Specialist - RUHS Public Health
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ABOUT THE POSITION
- Riverside University Health System (RUHS)seeks candidates for a Senior Public Information Specialist.
About the PositionThis position has a 9/80 schedule 8 am-5:30 pm (with flexibility depending on assignments). Driving is required between sites in Riverside and Moreno Valley.Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience and a proven ability to create compelling multimedia content for both internal and external audiences. This includes strong skills in branding photography video editing and written communications. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in managing content across major social media platforms including Facebook X (formerly Twitter) Instagram YouTube and LinkedIn.
Preferred candidates will also have hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applicationsparticularly Premiere Pro and Photoshopas well as familiarity with design tools like Canva and email subscription platforms such as GovDelivery.
General InfoUnder direction the Sr. Public Information Specialist will plan prepare and implement the public information program of a County agency or large County department; inform the public of activities and services of the assigned agency or department; develop prepare and implement specialized and comprehensive public information and education programs mandated by the government or emanating from the organizations goals; and do other work as required.Positions in this class are identified as the advanced journey level and are characterized by performing the more complex public information functions such as spokesperson for the agency/department. The incumbent will typically report to senior management and is responsible for project planning coordination and implementation. Certain positions in this class may work closely with multiple county agencies/departments and outside agencies and may also augment ongoing public information activities.The Senior Public Information Specialist class is distinguished from the Public Information Officer by the latters overall responsibility for the development and implementation of Riverside Countys Public Information Program and for advising planning and directing programs for the Board of Supervisors County officials and department heads. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Examples of Essential Duties (may include but are not limited to)Establishes and maintains regular contacts with the media community groups and government/private representatives to meet the organizations public information awareness and education needs.
Develops and determines effectiveness of distribution and outreach media plan; makes recommendations for modifications as required.
Writes feature articles and media releases on organizations activities services programs and functions; prepares pamphlets and brochures.
Coordinates release distribution to the media; organizes and arranges public information campaigns and press conferences.
Plans coordinates and implements specialized public information and education programs pursuant to informing the public of the organization programs and services.
Locates and utilizes existing resources available for special public information programs; writes Requests for Proposals to secure funding for specialized public information and education programs.
Assists in preparing the programs budget; monitors program expenditures; initiates and answers correspondence related to public inquiries and citizens problems and complaints.
Performs public speaking activities; writes scripts and uses various forms of presentations; coordinates activities with audio visual specialists graphic artists or other related staff.
Provides writing support to the organization; coordinates and edits the organizations newsletter; may monitor the work of consultants; supervises volunteer staff. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelors degree in Journalism Communications English Public Relations Public/Business Administration or a closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of education.)
Experience: Three years of full-time experience in developing and writing printed materials and/or media releases for use in print and electronic media; or in public or community relations which included the dissemination of information to internal and/or external audiences through various media formats.
Knowledge of: Methods of planning coordinating and implementing an effective public information program; methods and techniques used in planning press conferences; techniques in developing and producing audio-visual presentations; styles and techniques in speech writing.
Ability to: Complete assignments within strict time constraints; evaluate and apply government regulations to program planning; maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; establish and maintain effective working relations with staff public and representatives from outside agencies; coordinate public information and education programs with other jurisdictions; coordinate the activities of audio-visual specialists graphic artists or other specialists in preparing public information medium; recognize problems and develop effective solutions; act independently in converting complex technical information into a meaningful and applicable format for the targeted audience.
Other Requirements
License Required: Possession of a valid California class C drivers license is required for local travel.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Whats Next
Open to All Applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of TheRiverside University Health Systemmay be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
Application Period
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted.
Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).
For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiterAngela Levinson:
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .
If you are experiencing technical problems you may contact the applicant support desk Monday through Friday 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
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