Job Description
Applicant must be on an active Information Specialist I Civil Service list to apply.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Performs public information work involving all media to stimulate public interest in the services of a department or agency; performs related duties as required.
COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES:
Under general supervision, the duties require planning, preparing and transmitting all public relations information material to stimulate public interest in the services performed by a department or agency.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
1. Writes news releases on department activities.
2. Writes booklets and brochures and prepares exhibits on department activities.
3. Edits copy prepared by others.
4. Maintains close contact with workers in all areas of public relations to further promote the work of the department.
5. Collects, assembles and compiles information on department activities.
6. Talks to clubs, civic groups and various organizations about department activities.
7. Answers inquiries on department activities.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
1. Considerable knowledge of all media used in public relations.
2. Skill in writing various forms of informational material.
3. Ability to prepare news and feature material.
4. Ability to speak to various groups on department functions.
5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
6. Ability to express ideas, orally and in writing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training and Experience
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university
and
Two years of satisfactory experience in preparing public relations information material.
NOTE: Experience, as outlined above, in excess of the two-yearrequirement may be substituted for college education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years.
SALARY: As per labor contract.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation or victim of domestic violence status. In accordance with Federal law, the Nassau BOCES shall provide equal facility access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES shall not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee's or dependent's reproductive health decision-making. Additional information is available by contacting the following individuals: Sammy Gergis, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources & Education Management, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2358, [email protected] and/or Mark Raimondi, Assistant Director, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2347, [email protected]. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. A complete version of the Non-Discrimination Statement and the Policy Manual are available on the Nassau BOCES website at www.nassauboces.org.