Public Information Officer I - (260000CJ)

ABOUT THE ROLE Incumbents in this position are responsible for developing and coordinating all communications and public affairs efforts for a division of a large City department or agency. Duties include coordinating public relations activities such as press conferences, public appearances, speaking engagements, interviews, and special events; writing and editing press releases, news articles, features, speeches, and television scripts; developing marketing and promotional materials; and giving presentations to various groups. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Coordinate and support the combined preparation and response efforts of multiple departments in gathering, validating, and distributing emergency information - Coordinate public relations activities such as press conferences, public appearances, speaking engagements, interviews, and special events - Write and edit press releases, news articles, features, speeches, and television scripts - Act as division spokesperson, answer questions from the press, present information to news media and the public, and give presentations to groups - Develop marketing and promotional materials such as brochures, publications, newsletters, videos, simple infographics, television programming, and web pages - Act as public information advisor to other division staff, review correspondence and speeches, and coordinate all interview requests - Record and take pictures for use in publications, slide shows, special events, and social media - Monitor media for coverage of division activities and utilize social media to spread awareness - Serve as website contact for the department, coordinating with the City's web team to keep pages up to date MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. A Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications, or a closely related field. 2. OR four years of communications, marketing, or public relations experience. 3. OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Ability to perform basic level data analysis including reviewing, classifying, categorizing, prioritizing, and referencing data - Ability to provide paraprofessional level counseling in semi-specialized areas - Ability to operate a variety of office equipment such as computer terminals, printers, and photocopiers - Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards - Work is normally performed in an office environment under generally safe and comfortable conditions - Physical requirements include lifting files and office materials up to 20 pounds - City residents who have resided in the City for at least one year receive a five-point preference on the exam, plus one additional point if receiving another preference - Veterans preference points are available upon submission of a DD 214 SELECTION PROCESS 1. Application Evaluation: Experience and Training are scored at 100 percent weight. 2. Background Investigation: Pass or fail assessment. 3. Medical Examination: Pass or fail assessment. HOW TO APPLY 1. Submit a fully completed Employment Application through the City of St. Louis portal, as resumes will not be accepted as a substitute. 2. Thoroughly describe your education, training, and experience in the Employment History and Educational/Training History sections. 3. Submit a copy of your DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with the application to be eligible for veteran's preference points. 4. Contact the Office on the Disabled if you require assistance or accommodations with the job application. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Employer: City of St. Louis, Multiple Departments - Position Grade: 13G - Job Type: Full-Time (Permanent) - Location: St. Louis, MO - Examination Number: EX1678 - Benefits: Not specified in the posting