Feb 20, 2017 | Employment Opportunities
PIO – State of Utah Labor Commission
Are you interested in playing a role in protecting the health, safety, and economic well-being of employees and employers in the State of Utah? The State of Utah Labor Commission is looking for an experienced Public Information Officer (PIO). You will manage the public relations activities, Workplace Safety Grant Program, and report directly to the Commissioner.
Principal Duties
This position is responsible for two major roles within the Commission, the PIO responsibilities and the Workplace Safety Grant Program responsibilities. The PIO duties are as follows:
- Assisting in the formulation of media strategy and policy.
- Disseminating information which may have an impact on agency, public and/or governmental relations.
- Researching and answering inquiries and complaints, as well as resolving public information issues.
- Interacting with the public, media, political entities, and/or governmental organizations.
- Serving on boards, councils, committees, or task forces.
- Representing agency at formal and informal meetings and public hearings.
- Assisting agency with legislative requirements and issues.
Visit governmentjobs.com or statejobs.utah.gov/jobseeker for a full list of job duties/responsibilities and to apply.
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Feb 19, 2017 | NIOA Conference
Update Your Calendar!
The 2017 NIOA conference will be held August 27-30, 2017 at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort – Clearwater Beach, Florida.
Registration
UPDATE: Conference registration is now closed for the 2017 Conference. [15 August 2017]
You are not registered until you receive a confirmation email from NIOA.
Because this conference always sells out, pre-registrations are required. Walk up registrations will not be accepted.
Host Hotel
To get the NIOA reduced room rate of $114.00, plus taxes, you must call the hotel direct at 727-595-1611. Calling the 800 reservations number will not get you the NIOA rate.
For additional conference information, please contact Lisa McNeal at nioa@comcast.net.
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Feb 17, 2017 | Employment Opportunities
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) Southcoast Region is recruiting for an Information Officer III to join our team in Juneau and help us Keep Alaska Moving!
Key responsibilities:
- Manage and coordinate the Department of Transportation’s (DOT&PF) Southcoast Region and the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) communications, including media relations, public outreach, social media and public relations;
- Respond to legislative requests for information, and coordinate with the department’s legislative liaison;
- Communicate with legislators, local governments, media, state agencies, and members of the public on regional and statewide issues;
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Advise management team on ongoing public relations issues;
- Act as single point of contact as needed for external affair;
- Work with public and private agencies, local governments, organizations, public officials, client groups, and the general public to promote an understanding of Southcoast Region, AMHS and DOT&PF functions and services;
- Provide support to the Preconstruction, Construction, and field Planning section in all capital project communications which includes public meetings and hearings related to the delivery of the capital program;
- Distribute information proactively to the public through the news media, social media, websites, emails and other external facing platforms as appropriate;
- Manage and execute the Southcoast Navigator program to support public notification of construction activities.
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Feb 16, 2017 | Employment Opportunities
The City of Independence, MO is seeking a Public Information Officer.
This position develops and oversees the city’s internal and external communications strategy, coordinating with elected officials, department directors, division managers, and external partners to ensure effective and consistent public relations policies and practices. The officer is a member of the city manager’s senior leadership team and must take initiative and work independently with minimal direct oversight.
Writes, reviews, and disseminates speeches, news releases, policies, newsletters, brochures, fliers, social media, website content, videos and annual reports. Acts as or provides support to the designated city spokesperson during major city events and emergency operations. Builds relationships with print, radio and television media representatives to promote coverage of municipal activities. Initiates public relations programs to promote community understanding, increase support for the City, and improve the city’s public perception.
For more information and to apply online visit the agency website at www.indepmo.org/hr.
You may apply on-line or by visiting the Human Resources Department, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 111 East Maple, Independence, MO 64050. A resume and cover letter is required to submit with the application. Position closes: March 10, 2017.
Note: Read full details on employment opportunities posted on the originating agency sites. All job postings at NIOA.org are provided as a courtesy to members and site visitors. NIOA is not responsible for misinformation that may be provided. NIOA does not remove past blog posts; it is the reader’s responsibility to be aware of date limitations.
Feb 9, 2017 | Employment Opportunities
Digital Records Technician
Location: Franklin, Tennessee
Purpose of Job
The Digital Records Technician reports to the Office of Public Affairs, providing highly-technical assistance with downloading, securing, maintaining, and storing all digital recordings, evidentiary and non-evidentiary, created by Franklin Police Officers in the course of their official duty.
The Digital Records Technician will monitor staff compliance in the use, upload, storage, and retention requirements set forth in Franklin Police Department General Orders, and will report suspected non-compliance to the Public Affairs Lieutenant.
This position will assist with the fulfillment of digital record copies needed by the District Attorney’s Office, command staff for administrative review needs, and other official purposes. The Digital Records Technician will provide the Public Affairs Lieutenant with legally and appropriately redacted records that satisfy open records requests. This position will perform audits of the digital recording program and report outcomes to the Public Affairs Lieutenant. The Digital Records Technician will assist with policy and procedure development, and implementation and management of the body camera program.
The Digital Records Technician will complete or assist with the field acquisition, preservation, and enhancement of surveillance video at secondary locations captured by third-party systems, and will enhance or assist with the enhancement needed for investigation and/or public release to aid in the arrest of wanted suspects.
This position will assist in the production of graphics and other digital media needed for promotion by Franklin Police Public Affairs, and other tasks as directed by the Public Affairs Lieutenant.
See more about this position, including essential duties, salary, and how to apply at the agency web site.
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