PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER, Public Health - Tarrant County, TX : Job Details

Salary: $2,344.84 - $2,579.32 BiweeklyLocation : Tarrant County, TXJob Type: Regular Full-timeJob Number: 09952Department: County AdministratorOpening Date: 10/03/2024Summary Perform professional level duties on a day-to-day basis to achieve the short-term goals of the work group. Assist with the coordination of the Public Health Department communications, public information and media relations activities which serve to promote the public's awareness in all area of health and enhance the community's well being. Assist with the coordination of public relations to the media, elected officials, public and private agencies and citizens to promote the Public Health Department's mission.Posting may close at any time.BENEFITS Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits & 13 County Holidays For more information, please click on the link below: Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. Assists with field inquiries from the media, public and professional community in coordination with the Director and Senior Public Information Officer.2. Speaks publicly.3. Assists with all aspects of media relations.4. Assists in promoting the department in the community.5. Assists with development of routing public information and special campaign engaging the community and target audiences effectively.6. Organizes and performs special research and other projects.7. Writes, scripts and speeches.8. Facilitates tours.9. Assists and coordinates appropriate public relations and information with the County Administrator Public Information Officer ensuring appropriate communications.10. Assists and coordinates professional and community seminars, conferences and workshops.11. Gathers information and data and performs basic professional level analysis. May recommend actions and participate in implementation of programs, policies or other professional activities.12. Troubleshoots and resolves basic problems and issues.13. Communicates with appropriate staff or citizens in the performance of duties.14. Develops, designs, and produces print materials and publications with effective follow-through and commitment to excellence.15. Documents and maintains required records databases and statistics as it pertains to departmental and work group operations.16. Ensures compliance with any or all applicable laws, statutes, regulations and policies and may update staff or work group on applicable changes.17. May recommend and develop departmental procedures.18. May assist or train lower level staff.19. May direct work of clerical and support staff.20. Maintains and updates files.21. Prepares and produces periodic management or special reports.22. Performs all other related duties involved in the operations of the Public Health Department as assigned or required. Minimum Requirements NOTE: YOU MUST FILL OUT THE WORK HISTORY and EDUCATION SECTIONS OF APPLICATION TO SHOW YOU HAVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION AS REQUIRED BY HIRING DEPARTMENT OR BE DISQUALIFIED.

• TO APPLY, must have a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, Advertising and Art or related field.
• TO APPLY, must have Minimum of three (3) years related experience.
• Must have highly-developed communication skills and techniques, verbal and written accuracy following Associated Press Stylebook guidelines.
• Must be proficient with computer graphics software, photography and video.
• Spreadsheet and/or word processing software experience or specialized software applications required.
• Intermediate verbal and written communication and presentation skills for staff and public presentations.

If hired, must provide proof of educational attainmentat New Hire Processing or during the promotional process.Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past Seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, lift, push and pull.Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.*Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Harrison at (817) ###-####.01 Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, Advertising and Art or related field?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you have a minimum of three (3) years related experience?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you have a highly-developed communication skills and techniques, verbal and written accuracy following Associated Press Stylebook guidelines.

• Yes
• No

04 Are you proficient with computer graphics software, photography and video?

• Yes
• No

05 Are you proficient with computer graphics software, photography and video?

• Yes
• No

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