Under the direction of the Chief of Communications and External Affairs, the incumbent Public Information Officer I will perform the more difficult professional and technical tasks associated with the conduct of an Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety) comprehensive communications and public affairs program. The incumbent is responsible for performing professional and technical tasks related to media relations, community outreach, education awareness campaigns, constituent affairs, public affairs, social media planning and development, video production, graphic design, and other related activities. This will also include but not be limited to maintaining contact with the media, writing Web posts, news releases, statements, talking points, opinion pieces, graphic content and copy, Web design work, maintaining the Web site and social media platforms, editing, and publishing official documents.

The incumbent must work cooperatively with others and be an effective writer, editor, and speaker. The incumbent must exercise good judgment and be skilled in communications around complex and controversial information. The incumbent will perform assigned projects, which will include completing and implementing communication and strategic plans. The specific duties and responsibilities of the Public Information Officer I.

Occasional travel may be required. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle. Travel it will be performed up to 25% of the time.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

How to apply:

Application deadline: 10/14/2026

If you do not already have an account, please create one on the CalCareers website: www.jobs.ca.gov.Generate your STD 678 Application Template, ensuring all sections are complete, including education, employment history, and dates.
Complete and submit Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with your STD 678 application. Be sure to answer all questions provided in the CalCareers job announcement under Required Application Package Documents. A resume is optional.
Take the Public Information Officer I (Specialist) examination to establish eligibility.
Submit your application through CalCareers.

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