INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICER jobs in Albany, GA

Description

The Dougherty County Administration Department has a vacancy for a Public Information Officer.

Essential Tasks

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: developing and coordinating the County’s branding, collateral, marketing and advertising; developing and publishing communication requests for community and media requests; serving as the electronic communication source for the community and media; producing and maintaining a library of photos, slides, videos and other materials; creating, editing, and producing electronic materials; coordinating with County departments to gather information required to develop, implement, and maintain the County's communication strategies and services; networking with County Departments to ensure promotion of County website and social media platforms; creating, maintaining and enhancing existing and future websites and social media platforms; serving as an expert level web trainer for staff; coordinating, attending and participating in professional, governmental and community group meetings; maintaining awareness of new trends and developments in the field of communications; and consulting with legal counsel to assure compliance with various public information laws. Develops, coordinates and implements public relation programs covering all phases of the County services including programs for the Board of Commissioners.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Mass Communications or related field with a minimum of six (6) years of progressive public relations or media experience; or any related equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the duties of the position.

PLEASE PROVIDE COPIES OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT, DRIVER’S LICENSE, DEGREE(S) AND/OR CERTIFICATE(S). RESUMES ARE RECOMMENDED AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION BUT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.

Supplemental Information

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Beginning Wednesday, December 4, 2024 through Saturday, January 4, 2025.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT MUST PASS A DRUG AND/OR ALCOHOL SCREENING AND PASS BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.

DOUGHERTY COUNTY HAS A NO SMOKING IN THE WORKPLACE POLICY IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE GEORGIA SMOKE FREE AIR ACT OF 2005.

DOUGHERTY COUNTY PROVIDES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.

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