PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER AIDE (5065)

EXAMINATION IS ANNOUNCED TO ESTABLISH AN EMPLOYMENT LIST TO FILL ONE (1) CURRENT EAST JEFFERSON VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE AND FOR FUTURE VACANCIES AS THEY OCCUR.Under supervision of the Public Information Officer, this position assists with various communication and clerical duties, including but not limited to answering incoming calls and emails, assisting in resolving citizens’ questions and complaints, ordering supplies for the office, managing the PIO calendar, and supporting the PIO staff with monitoring and updating various communication channels (i.e. website, social media and media/community outlets), as needed.
 Employee will be responsible for event coordination, including maintaining event request forms and requesting needed items for parish events (i.e. podium, flags, plants, chairs, tents, etc.); as well as maintaining AV request forms for Civic/Community group presentations and providing staffing and AV support (screen, projector, speakers, and microphones), if warranted. Employee will assist in managing certificate of merits and proclamation requests. Should be available to participate in meetings, draft agendas, and take notes/minutes, as needed.
 This position will help monitor and keep records and reports of social media and media coverage. Shall meet deadlines requiring independent judgment, creative thinking, and analysis.  Performs related work as required.  Position requires driving of a personal vehicle, thus possession of a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and personal automobile with minimum liability insurance available for business use (business travel is reimbursed on a mileage basis) will be given preference.Meets one (1) of the following three (3) options:

I. Possession of an accredited Associate’s degree (or successful completion of at least 60 college credit hours); plus, at least two (2) years of paid work experience performing varied duties under limited supervision in a clerical, administrative, customer service, or communications capacity, preferably in a public information office, PR agency, or related communications environment. (Note: Routine, standardized, and closely supervised experience will not be considered qualifying).II. Possession of an accredited Bachelor’s degree; plus, at least six (6) months of paid work experience, as described in Option I.III. Possession of an accredited Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.(ENTRANCE AND PROMOTIONAL)

The examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof.  Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing.  Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification and the Personnel Department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.

JOB POSTING NO: 5065-01
DATE: 05/10/24

Salary : $31,586