PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER 1 - Underfill APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $64,414.80 to $95,630.40 PAY GRADE: 35 For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.JOB INFORMATION Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur Statewide.Department: Motor Vehicles (http://www.dmvnv.com/index.htm) Division: Director's Office Job Class Code: 07.806 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Announcement Number: 48576 Open to current classified employees in the specified Division, with at least 6 months of continuous, full-time equivalent service. Posted 08/16/2024 Close Date: 08/19/2024 Recruiter: KARA CARMONNE Phone: (775)684-0107 Email: karacarmonne@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 2 Days 22 Hrs 16 Mins The PositionPublic Information Officers manage the public relations and information program for an agency on a statewide basis; write media releases, newsletters, and informational brochures; produce audiovisual presentations and take photographs.The Department of Motor Vehicles is recruiting to underfill a Public Information Officer 2 position within the Director's Office. The position will be located in either Carson City or Las Vegas. The incumbent will develop a vast knowledge of the Department's policies and procedures as well as those of the various Divisions within the Department; interact directly with the news media and the public; act as a liaison with other PIO and officials from Federal, State, local, and non-governmental organizations; develop effective business relationships to help achieve departmental goals; manage the public relations and information program for the agency on a statewide basis including travel as necessary; write media releases; develop and execute full public relations campaigns; develop and manage the Department social media presence; develop and maintain websites using current industry standards and concepts; work closely with contracted marketing vendors and appropriate outside agencies to create promotional materials and develop marketing strategies; assist in the administration of contracts; work closely with other members of the communications team; advise department leadership on best practices in public relations and on responses/strategies during specific incidents; and design and create informational fliers, posters, brochures, and videos as requested.Under the authority of NRS 239B.010.1(b), the DMV utilizes NRS 205.4605 - 205.810, NRS 293.504, NRS 293.5045, 6 CFR 37.45, 49 CFR 1572.103, and 49 CFR 384.228 as criteria to obtain a FBI fingerprint clearance check on current and prospective employees. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/ClassSpecifications-70/ To Qualify:In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in journalism, English, public or community relations, communications or closely related field and two years of professional experience in public relations or public information including writing media releases and newsletters, preparing speeches and multimedia presentations; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.Special RequirementsA pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.
A valid drivers license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.Additional Position CriteriaThis recruitment is only open to current classified employees in state service with at least six months of continuous, full-time equivalent service.The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.govPublic Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.orgPublic Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.usMore Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EBREFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here:Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 To begin the application process, click on the Apply button. Click Cancel to return to the previous page.
