Public Affairs Specialist I

Responsible professional work planning and coordinating various public information / communication projects in the Public Affairs Department. Plans and assists in a variety of County-wide public affairs projects, including but not limited to providing information and education, coordinating special events, creating publications, and taking photographs. Duties require the exercise of considerable independent judgment. Work is performed under general supervision and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and evaluation of results obtained.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Advertising, Public Relations, or related field; minimum of three (3) years of experience in public affairs, advertising, or public relations in area of assignment. Equivalencies : Unrelated Bachelor’s Degree and four (4) years of related experience; Associate’s Degree and five (5) years of related experience; graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification and seven (7) years of related experience.

Necessary Special Requirements : Completion of required National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses : IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 within six (6) months of hire.

PREFERENCE FOR EXPERIENCE IN / WITH : Photography, graphic design, social media creation, and project management and / or project management software, including Monday.com (must specify on application).