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Public Information Officer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Downey, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 121200 - 150144
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
11 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
8 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
- Bulletin
An equal opportunity employer fostering a workforce that embraces and reflects
the rich diversity of Los Angeles County
Public Information Officer
$10100 - $12512 MonthlyOnline applications
must be submitted by:
06/23/2026
5:00 P.M. (Pacific)Retirement:
PERS Defined Benefit Plan
Paid Time Off:
24 vacation 15 holidays and 12 illness days.
The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Public Information Officer to lead strategic public relations media outreach and organizational communication this role you will join an award-winning creative team to foster deep community trust manage public awareness campaigns and elevate LACOEs presence at a countywide level.
The Public Information Officer plans develops and implements strategic communications activities; advises upon and manages effective media community and public relations; maintains editorial and graphics standards; and coordinates and produces special public events.
The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following
Knowledge:- Principles theories and practices of communications marketing public relations and related resources
- Principles and techniques of applying different media to promote strategic policies and priorities
- Principles and practices of planning and maintaining content on websites and social media
- Principles and methods of quantitative and qualitative research and analysis
- Procedures for crisis communications
- Methods and equipment used in photography and video production
- Digital accessibility standards including Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
- AI tools and ethical guidelines for AI in communications
- Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and other applicable applications
- Fundamental concepts of employment laws codes and regulations including EEO FLSA FMLA and Cal/OSHA and applicable provisions of collective bargaining agreements
- Critical Thinking Analytically and logically evaluating information propositions and claims
- Decision Making Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
- Professional & Technical Expertise Applying technical subject matter to the job
- Using Technology Working with electronic hardware and software applications
- Attention to Detail Focusing on the details of work content work steps and final work products
- Handling Stress Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure challenge or adversity
- Innovation Imagining and devising new and better ways of doing things
- Oral Communication Engaging effectively in dialogue
- Writing Communicating effectively in writing
- Customer Focus Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
- Influencing Affecting or changing others positions and opinions
- Relationship Building Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
- Teamwork Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
- Political & Organizational Savvy Working skillfully with politics procedures and protocols across organizational levels and boundaries
- Project Management Planning and tracking projects to ensure they are on-time on-budget and achieve their objectives
- Cultural Proficiency Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages abilities religions and cultures
Experience:Five years of experience in coordinating developing and implementing communications media and public relations activities for a communications public relations public affairs or marketing department or agency.
Equivalency Provision:A masters degree with major coursework in communications public relations journalism marketing graphic design cinematic arts/film/television productions or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this classification may substitute for two of the five years of experience. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Additional Requirements:A valid California drivers license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation between job sites is required. A masters degree in a closely related field and public sector experience are desired.
Hybrid remote schedules may be available. To ensure the health and safety of its staff LACOE may require employees to provide evidence of full vaccination against COVID-19.
Selection ProcessCandidates who meet the minimum requirements above will be invited to participate in an examination that may consist of a performance assessment and a technical interview.
ContactFor information about the examination process you may send an e-mail to
Jennifer Kirkpatrick at
For general inquiries please call 562.803.8360 (Mon- Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
For complete application information please go to Personnel Commission9300 Imperial Hwy EC-Annex Downey CA 90242
Additional InformationMinimum qualifications must be met by the close of filing date. For more information please go to For additional information on our testing procedures please visitApplicant Resources on our website. Selection and promotion are based on a competitive examination process. Candidates who pass all exam parts are ranked according to overall exam score and placed on an eligibility (hiring) list. Vacant positions are filled from the top three ranks. Eligibility lasts for 12 months; however additional recruitment may occur under a separate bulletin with additional candidates being merged onto the eligibility list. Some positions that involve public contact may require bilingual proficiency for which selective certification may apply (Education Code 45277.5). In addition the eligibility list resulting from this examination may be used to fill vacancies in related job classifications for which no eligibility list exists (Education Code 45272). Veterans Credit may be awarded for entry jobs.
Reasonable accommodations in completing an application testing and employment are available to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request an accommodation please call 562.803.8360 as early as possible.This examination is authorized asOpen open to the public.
Recruitment ID: 27-LAC839
This announcement does not constitute an implied contract. Any part of this announcement is subject to change.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
