What are the responsibilities and job description for the PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER - PUBLIC SAFETY position at Glynn County?
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER - PUBLIC SAFETY
This is a full-time position and receives all benefits afforded to regular employees. Work schedule is 40 hours per week which may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Summary: This position is responsible to serve as a spokesperson for the Glynn County Office of Public Safety including but not limited to Fire Department, Police Department, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency and Animal Services, to direct and manage a comprehensive centralized program of public information through various media.
Essential Job Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. This classification is part of the broad-band compensation plan. Duties listed may not be performed by all incumbents, and level may be assigned in accordance with the skills and proficiencies demonstrated by the incumbent.
Plans, develops, and implements communications programs, materials and methods to inform and educate the public, the news media, County staff and others about County Public Safety initiatives, services and programs.- Acts as spokesperson for the Office of Public Safety and Public Safety Department Heads to the media; advises Public Safety Administrators on the response to news events and on the impact of County policies and positions on a variety of issues.
- Provides advice and guidance to the Office of Public Safety and Public Safety Department Heads concerning public relations problems and the public impact of actual or proposed County actions, policies and decisions as necessary.
- Assumes the role of Public Information Officer under the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and or Incident Command System (ICS) for all emergencies; plans, facilitates, and disseminates information to media outlets, face to face or virtually.
- Develops policies and procedures regarding the release of information by Public Safety personnel with the guidance of the Public Communications Manager; assists departments in the development of effective means of communications; monitors and assists with the development of interdepartmental communication.
- Attends meetings and strategy sessions of the Board of Commissioners, Office of Public Safety, and interdepartmental committees to remain informed of major Office of Public Safety and County wide programs and activities. Advises on the necessity, method and timing of press releases or press conferences or potential public relations problems.
- Identifies and assesses public information needs by researching and evaluating information requests and evaluating the Office of Public Safety’s public relations goals and objectives. Plans, directs and implements programs of public information to increase public understanding and support of Office of Public Safety and all Public Safety Department programs and services through various media formats.
- Designs and produces publications such as newsletters, brochures, manuals, reports, magazines, and broadcasts; writes and edits press releases, letters, studies, reports, speeches, talking points for presentations, and video scripts.
- Evaluates alternative methods of disseminating information and selects the most appropriate and cost effective for implementation with special consideration to existing and emerging social media platforms.
- Meets with media representatives to conduct briefings and background sessions.
- Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, personnel/payroll, Internet, email, or other computer programs; performs basic maintenance of computer system and office equipment, such as backing up data or replacing paper, ink, or toner.
- Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing documents, making copies, sending or receiving faxes, filing documentation, processing incoming/outgoing mail, or shredding confidential or obsolete documentation. Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Requirements: Bachelors’ degree in public relations, marketing, communications, journalism or closely related field with five (5) years of public relations, communications, journalism or related experience. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
GLYNN COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
1725 REYNOLDS STREET BRUNSWICK GEORGIA 31520
(912) 554-7170
www.glynncounty.org
Email: jobs@glynncounty-ga.gov
E-Verify ID# 48870
GLYNN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
GLYNN COUNTY HAS A TOBACCO AND SMOKE-FREE POLICY
Position : 2948
Code : 202134-2
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
Grade : GRADE 18 EXEMPT
Posting Start : 07/10/2023
Posting End : 08/10/2023
Details : Job Description
MINIMUM SALARY: $49,358.40
Salary : $49,358 - $0
