Job Description
THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR A CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION
TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
LATERAL TRANSFER
Restricted to permanent employees of Los Angeles County
VACANCY INFORMATION
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual to fill a Public Information Associate position. Positions allocated to this class assist in the administration of public information programs and services, utilizing various media channels to engage the public and promote departmental activities. Incumbents are responsible for writing and editing press releases, coordinating media relations, researching programs for media opportunities, and applying communication best practices across traditional and digital platforms.
POSITION DETAILS:
This Public Information Associate position is located within the Administrative Services Division at 1816 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015. The Public Information Associate may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to support departmental public information activities and respond to media or public inquiries.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Duties and Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Develops digital media content for web and social media platforms.
Develops and maintains contact lists for various media outlets, including hyperlocal and ethnic media outlets.
Coordinates and assists with public information-related special projects, research, events, and programs requiring knowledge of community and/or department concerns and issues.
Researches and reviews new and emerging media as an avenue for use in community outreach and public communications.
Establishes, develops, and maintains interactions with the media, community groups, and department managers to proactively provide information on departmental affairs.
Receives and responds to public information inquiries from the public regarding available services; prepares correspondence in response to inquiries, general complaints, and recommendations related to the County's various programs and activities; and consults with appropriate staff members to secure pertinent facts and information.
Handles intake and response to media requests for information under the California Public Records Act, in coordination with departmental management, County Counsel, and the department’s Public Records Act coordinator.
Assists in analyzing and evaluating data to develop appropriate communications recommendations for management.
Assists in developing and maintaining internal communication projects.
Prepares releases, web and social media posts, and related materials that may be delivered through press conferences or other communication channels.
Serves as liaison between the department and media representatives.
Monitors and tracks issues affecting the department, monitors media channels, and informs management accordingly.
Assists in assessing the effectiveness of communication efforts.
Assists in maintaining departmental website’s public information content.
Manages a photo archive of key word-searchable photos, as necessary.
Staffs public information booths and makes presentations to community groups, as necessary.
Assists with emergency and crisis communications, as necessary.
Drives to different sites, as necessary.
***DO NOT APPLY ONLINE***
Restricted to permanent County of Los Angeles employees who have successfully completed their initial probationary period and currently hold a payroll title of Public Information Associate – OR – an equivalent class performing similar work at an equivalent salary and complexity in accordance with Civil Service Rule 15.
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by submitting the following documents via email to hr@mva.lacounty.gov :
Letter of Interest
Resume highlighting relevant education and experience
Copies of your two (2) most recent performance evaluations
All materials must be received before the application closing date and time listed in this bulletin.
Resumes will be reviewed, and only the most qualified candidates will be considered for an interview.
WHO TO CONTACT: If you have any questions regarding this transfer opportunity, please email Kristine Papazyan at kpapazyan@mva.lacounty.gov . LICENSE: A California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternate method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS: 2 – Light
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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