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Job Description
Job Posting Title
Public Information OfficerAgency
805 DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICESSupervisory Organization
Dept Rehabilitation ServicesExecutiveJob Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
August 15 2025Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full timeJob Type
RegularCompensation
Monthly/Annual Salary:Monthly AnnualLevel III (Pay Band K) $4833.33$58000.00
Job Description
Basic Purpose
Positions in this job family are responsible for researching writing and editing various materials for media and presenting information for a state agency.
Typical Functions
Establishes develops and maintains contact with media professional and civic organizations and other special interest groups to promote agency programs.
Prepares edits coordinates and distributes news releases.
Prepares speeches agency newsletters brochures web pages broadcast scripts and other agency informational releases; coordinates major public relations or advertising campaigns for the agency.
Develops special educational and promotional materials for presentation at exhibits fairs festivals conferences and schools; conducts tours of agency.
Represents agency at civic and professional groups.
Instructs trains and may supervise the activities of others.
Serves as photographer for an agency.
Serves as project leader for special PR projects of an agency.
Level Descriptor
This is the leadership level where incumbents will have oversight of day-to-day operations and will provide supervision to other staff or serve as lead worker and will assist with developing budgets and planning activities.
Education and Experience
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelors degree in journalism communication marketing English or a related field plus two years of experience in writing and editing radio and/or television public relations or serving as a public information officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience and two years of experience in writing and editing radio and/or television public relations or serving as a public information officer.
Knowledge Skills Abilities and Competencies
Knowledge Skills and Abilities required at this level include advanced knowledge of English usage including grammar and composition; of public relations principles and techniques; of accepted styles for materials released to various media; of media sources and their capabilities; of visual graphics and video techniques; of agencys objectives; of editing techniques and procedures; of graphic terminology and techniques; of training principles and practices; and of supervisory principles and practices. Ability is required to write and edit; to gather and organize pertinent data; to uphold and practice public relations principles and codes of ethics; to deliver informational presentations; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and to supervise the work of others.
Special Requirements
Some positions may require that applicants be willing and able to fulfill job-related travel normally associated with this position.
Additional Job Description
Position is located in the Executive Division at DRS State Office.
Essential Functions: The Public Information Officer supports the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services in developing and executing strategic communications promoting the Divisions programs services and community impact. Duties include writing and editing content for email newsletters outreach campaigns press releases and reports; track engagement metrics and identify opportunities to grow awareness; support updates to the DRS webpages; ensure web content is accurate accessible and aligned with DRS branding and messaging; assist with planning and coordinating DRS conference attendance; prepare digital and print materials such as flyers agendas and signage; support the development of outreach activities and coordinate with internal staff to promote community engagement opportunities; use tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite to create graphics fact sheets infographics and promotional materials; support logistics for marketing activities including print orders procurement and file management.
Background Check: The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check.
Benefit Highlights: The Department of Rehabilitation Services provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.
Benefits Include:
Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
11 paid holidays
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave for the first year
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
Longevity Bonus for years of service
Method of Application: Applicants without previous state service with previous state service but not currently employed by a state agency must apply though the Workday on-line External Listings applicant system (State of Oklahoma Careers ().
Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply through the Workday on-line Internal Listings applicant system (Find Jobs - Internal State of Oklahoma - Workday ()
For questions regarding specific duties or details of this job please contact Human Resources at .
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information race religion color sex age national origin or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
