Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleProject Assistant (Communications Specialist)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $79325 to $100342 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Onondaga

Street Address 333 E. Washington Street

City Syracuse

StateNY

Zip Code13202

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Either 1: a bachelor’s degree in media, new media, English, communications, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, films, TV productions, or digital marketing AND three years of experience in public or governmental relations, and/or in writing or producing content for various media; OR
2: a master’s degree in media, new media, English, communications, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, films, TV productions, and digital marketing AND two years of experience in public or governmental relations, and/or in writing or producing content for various media; OR
3: seven years of the experience described above.

Duties Description The incumbent will function as the I-81 Project Communications Specialist and will work under the
supervision of the I-81 project director and the Director of Public Information. The incumbent will
be responsible for performing the full range of public information activities including but not
limited to:

• Prepare, edit, and disseminate written material of informational materials concerning programs
and activities of the project
• Interact with the public, media, and agency staff to publicize the I-81 Viaduct Replacement
Project
• Answer inquiries from the public and news media concerning the project
• Maintain schedule of agency events and notify media
• Create and publish digital content for use on Departments external website and social media
accounts
• Provide assistance and advice on community outreach and public participation
• Advise agency staff on matters regarding public presentations and media relations.

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the
department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Additional Comments Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Michelle Sefcik

Telephone

Fax

Email Address dot.sm.mo.hr.personnel@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street 50 Wolf Road

Personnel Bureau

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume with Notice Number B-22-G440-MO no later than July 13th, 2022