Public Information Specialist 1 - New York State Civil Service : Job Details

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Agency State Police, Division of

Title Public Information Specialist 1

Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade 18

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $65001 to $82656 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 200 Southern Boulevard

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12209

Duties Description Under the supervision of the Troop Administrative Captain and/or First Sergeant, the Troop T Public Information Specialist will:Responsible for implementing NYS Police public information program for Troop T.Prepare and write press releases.Respond to media inquiries; conduct and/or set up interviews with reporters.Collaborate with the NYS Thruway Communications Office on messagingfor significant events.Assist Division Public Information Office with the creation of content for social media channels, which may include shooting and editing photographs and video.Assist Troop Commander and commissioned officers with media relations.Assist with planning and provide staff assistance for special events including news conferences, interviews, ceremonies, and other events as needed.Prepare speeches and talking points for Troop Commander and commissioned officers.Any other duties assigned by the Troop Commander and/or the Division Director of Public Information.

Minimum Qualifications Six (6) years of experience in public relations, social media, and digital communications.Associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Communications, or similar degree, substitutes for two, four, or five years of experience.

Additional Comments Resumes will be evaluated to determine whether candidates will proceed to the interview phase of the process.The New York State Police values a diverse and inclusive work force where the unique skills of all employees are valued in support of the mission of the Division. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without the regard to age, race, color, religion, gender identity and expression, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. The New York State Police is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that accept all applications from a wide range of candidates.The New York State Police complies with federal and state laws andmakes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with the disabilities and/or sincerely held religious belief. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Division Personnel Office at (518)###-#### or [email protected].

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Mr. Christopher Siciliano, Director of Human Resources

Telephone 518-###-####

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 1220 Washington Avenue

Building 22

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

Notes on Applying Kindly submit a memorandum of intent, complete resume and transcripts via Email to [email protected] in the Subject line: Public Information Specialist 1