• Job Description

  Req#: 3905651
  
  
  3% Annual Across-the-Board Salary Increase February 2024/2025*
  Bi-annual step increases up to Step 16 ($124,529.60/annually, effective 7/15/2023) upon satisfactory work performance
  
  
  
  
  San Bernardino County is recruiting for a professional Deputy Public Information Officer to join the County Administrative Office as part of a fast-paced and dynamic communications team. This position will report directly to the Chief Communications Officer, assisting in the development and dissemination of a strong communication plan to support the County's vision.
  
  
  The incumbent will plan, prepare, and disseminate information on the activities, services, and objectives of the County to the media and the public. Duties include assisting with the development of a communication plan for the County and establishing methods for the dissemination of various types of information; preparing a variety of communication materials (e.g., news releases, pamphlets, brochures, social media posts, website content) to directly inform the community about County government news, including policy issues, special events, and County services and programs; evaluating and making recommendations regarding the effectiveness of information being disseminated; and maintaining awareness and monitoring public information flowing in and out of the County.
  
  
  For more detailed information, refer to the Deputy Public Information Officer job description.
  
  
  Excellent Benefits for you and your Family
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  *Salary increases are contingent upon assessed values for previous fiscal year.
  
  
  CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
  
  
  1) Background: Applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, physical examination, and credit check, prior to appointment.
  
  
  2) Travel: Travel throughout the state and county may be required. Employees may be required to make provisions for such transportation; mileage reimbursement is available . At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
  EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public relations, journalism, English, communications, mass media or a closely related field.
  
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  EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of full-time experience in public relations, journalism, or the media which included the writing and placing of news and feature articles for various communications media and providing information to the public in the capacity of an organization's primary public relations spokesperson.
  
  
  
  The ideal candidate will have:
  
  
  • Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to develop high-quality press releases quickly and under extreme deadlines.
  • Experience working in breaking news situations that includes sensitive and/or controversial media subjects.
  • A demonstrated understanding of news media operations.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to prioritize and manage projects to complete urgent requests as well as structured long-term projects.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work within deadlines.
  There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
  
  All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
  
  
  Application Procedure :
  To receive consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Application will be accepted until filled. R ecruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.
  
  To ensure the timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
  
  If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer, or browser used to submit the application.
  
  
  EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
  ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
  Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
  
  Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

• About the company

  San Bernardino County, officially the County of San Bernardino, is a county located in the southern portion of the US state of California, and is located within the Inland Empire area.

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