ABOUT THE POSITION
The Clark County Office of Communications and Strategy is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Public Information Officer position. This senior-level position develops and executes communications, marketing, advertising, public relations, public outreach and media plans in support of the organization.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree with major course work in business or public administration or a related field, AND four (4) years of full-time professional experience in performing administrative, budgetary, operational or similar analyses and studies. Professional level experience that has provided the skills and knowledge necessary to perform all job functions at this level may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.
Experience in journalism, communications, organizational outreach, or community engagement is preferred.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.
Licensing and Certification: Specified positions may be required to possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Defines and implements strategies and tactics in support of county initiatives.
- Responds to news media requests for information and interviews.
- Pitches stories to news media, bloggers, influencers, and communicators.
- Engages community groups to communicate organizational messaging and elevate issues or initiatives of importance for the community to the county.
- Helps develop the communications and engagement strategy to ensure County messages and resources resonate with the community.
- Provides complex and sensitive issues management and programmatic support to the County Manager, Board of Commissioners, and/or a major department.
- Assists in developing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the department or program to which assigned.
- Writes news releases, media advisories, speaking points, speeches, web copy, newsletter articles, blog posts, social media posts, advertisements, public service announcements, scripts, and supportive collateral.
- Plans and executes successful news media events.
- Coordinates with video, graphic, and digital media staff on appropriate visual support of messaging and ensures content is grammatically and otherwise correct.
- Plans effective news conferences and media events along with supportive messaging, visuals, and collateral.
- Coaches news conference and media event participants on effectively communicating their messaging and prepares them for worst-case scenario media questions and developments.
- Aligns with department priorities to strategically develop campaigns or outreach opportunities for the community.
- Prepares a variety of technical, statistical, and narrative reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
- Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
- Uses standard office equipment in the course of the work; may drive a personal or Clark County motor vehicle or be able to provide for appropriate transportation between various work sites, depending upon departments and/or projects assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and be capable of traveling to and from various work sites or other County locations; specified positions may be required to drive a motor vehicle in order to attend meetings and visit various work sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.