What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Information Officer (PIO)UN position at Environmental Health?
Position Summary
The Public Information Officer (PIO) will develop, implement, maintain, and disseminate an effective public information program; serve as media liaison and spokesperson; write and edit news releases, memorandums, prepare speech materials, newsletters, flyers; organize and attend public meetings; assist with website management and all social media platforms; special events; and assist with other internal and external communications or related tasks as needed. The position is subject to being on-call, as well as working nights and weekends.
The PIO promotes City services and programs, scripts videos and public service announcements; provides guidance on overall communication strategies and messages.
This is an unclassified at-will position
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in journalism, communications, business administration, public relations or a related field preferred; and
Three (3) years of marketing or communications experience preferred; and
To include one (1) year of supervisory experience preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.
May be required to work nights and weekends on occasion.
Preferred Knowledge
Knowledge of mass communication principles and practices Knowledge of web design principles and practices
Operations, services and activities of assigned programs and activities Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation Methods and techniques of conducting research
Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary
Internet information retrieval and protocol
Preferred Skills & Abilities
Supervise, organize and review the work of lower level staff
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
Analyze and synthesize information with attention to detail and accuracy
Prepare clear and concise media releases, reports, documentation and correspondence Accurately estimate production time and budgets; meet deadlines
Communicate clearly and concisely
Speak in front of crowds and on camera
Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work