Public Information Officer DEM

2 weeks ago

Salt Lake County, United States Utah Department of Human Services Full time

Job Description

Public Information Officer Division of Emergency Management Outreach Bureau
Public Information Officer II ($33.23 - $54.35)  May underfill at PIO I ( $28.23 - $42.43)  The Utah Division of Emergency Management is looking for a dedicated and skilled person to work as a Public Information Officer. This position works on the Public Outreach team to support the division to administer employee and stakeholder communications strategy.

Acts as a media liaison and spokesperson and may prepare subject matter experts dealing with sensitive, confidential, and potentially controversial issues, to speak to the media.  Has a proactive media pitching role and also responds to local and national media inquiries accurately and in a timely manner.  Anticipates media interest and develops, correlates and implements communication strategies consistent with the DEM mission. Prepares messages in order to educate the public and stakeholders on agency policies, programs, and outreach that enhances the understanding of preparedness, awareness, deployments, and other activities of DEM.  Develops ideas, edits, and writes frequent content for DEM social media channels, emails, publications and websites using AP Style and department writing standards.  Develops, packages and disseminates information and researches, verifies facts and answers inquiries and complaints.  Responds to GRAMA requests.  Coordinates and sometimes leads Integrated Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) messaging to support state and local responses.  Leads projects and publications for employee communications.  Serves as project manager for the external and internal division websites.  Enforces DEM and department visual brand.  Resolves public information issues via the DEM info email.  Helps by representing DEM at public events and community activities.  Serves on boards, councils, committees, or task forces as needed.  Assists with policies and legislative requirements and/or issues and/or requests for information.  Participates in the Public Information Officers Association and helps plan the annual conference. Why Should You Join Our Team?
You will not only work with a professional team helping the residents of Utah become better prepared for emergencies and disasters, but you will also receive great benefits. Click here to see the variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program the State of Utah offers.

The Agency  
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Example of Duties

The Public Information Officer will need to be able to:  Support and advice on communication strategy to further the DEM mission  Develop strategy and communicate with media proactively and responds to media inquiries in a timely manner and that is consistent with the Department of Public Safety and Division messaging  Lead projects and publications strategy, planning and execution for employee and stakeholder communications  Develop and ensure written content released to the media/public via web and social media and are accurate and consistent with DPS/DEM mission and brand  Monitor and share media and social media mention of DEM, including relevant articles/issues that would advise strategic directions  Project manage DEM’s external websites, including content creation, visual guideline enforcement, and experiential support  Prepare and coordinate issuance of public statements to the media and the broader public  Ensure public messaging reaches vulnerable audiences  Identify and prep subject matter experts for media interviews when appropriate  Act as a resource to provide information or determine the most effective way of meeting the needs of management, staff, clients or customers  Write or draft correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials  Create and work with graphic artists, web designers, photographers and videographers to gather and communicate information in a visual way  Edit and write material for accuracy, format, and dissemination using AP Style  Coordinate and/or act as a liaison between DEM and other agencies, work units, organizations, suppliers, etc. and coordinate and advise on communications strategy on joint efforts; supporting a Joint Information Center/System.  Collect data and reviews research materials, determine accuracy and validity of sources and appropriateness for use and GRAMA requests Manages online meetings, video production, live streaming and other methods of multimedia information channels Qualifications
 
The model candidate for this position is someone who can:
  Work collaboratively and productively in person or over telework (either as a teleworker or with teleworkers)  Use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions  Use media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods including communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in AP Style writing and social media language with short deadlines  Speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand information and ideas as presented verbally  Review and/or edit documents for accuracy, confidentiality and relevance  Research methods, techniques, and/or sources of information  Use alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media  Deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, respect and professionalism  Understand applicable laws, rules, regulations and or policies and procedures  Coordinate the activities or tasks of people, groups and/or organization(s)  Understand the agency and its organizational program(s)  Use word processing (Google platforms), presentation, layout/design, video streaming, and web-publishing software applications  Understand principles, theories, and practices of public information  Has or has the understanding of building good relationships with the media to ensure trust and transparency.  Supplemental Information Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc..  Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.  Salary will be determined based on experience  This position is a career service exempt (schedule TL) that may convert to career service (schedule B) in the future*** DHRM promotional rules apply Benefits
 The State of Utah offers a total compensation package that consists of much more than your paycheck. Some of the generous benefits that the State of Utah provides are: 3 medical plans, 3 dental plans, 4 vision plans, 401K match, 104 hours of annual leave, 104 hours of sick leave, 11 paid holidays, free counseling & wellness benefits and much more. Competitive benefits that begin on DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT

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