Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyPublic Service, Department of

TitleAssistant Director Public Information (Special Assistant, NS-M1)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $97874 to $123715 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address 3 Empire State Plaza

City Albany, NY or New York, NY

StateNY

Zip Code12223

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the general direction of the Department’s Director of Public Information, the Assistant director Public Information, NS-M1, will be second in command of the Department of Public Service’s (DPS or Department) Public Information Office and perform duties which include, but are not limited to:
• Supervising and managing staff members in the Public Information Office.
• In relation to more complex matters: answering media inquiries, writing press statements, working with executive staff to deliver accurate information, and preparing Agency staff for interviews.
• Monitoring press coverage of DPS by reviewing compiled news clips and monitoring media outlets.
• Writing remarks, speeches, testimonies, and presentations conveying the Department’s mission and goals.
• Overseeing the updating of websites, distribution of content on social media, and reviewing social media posts to ensure accurate information.
• Ensuring that State and Department Branding standards are met.
• Assisting the Director Public Information in managing the work unit, Department communication projects and public information campaigns, and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Representing DPS on press and communication related activities.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant progressively responsible experience* in external communications, public relations, government affairs, or media relations. This experience must also include supervisory and/or managerial experience. Exceptional writing, editing and verbal communication skills are a must.

Preferred qualifications include communications experience in the utilities or government sectors, and/or in the energy or environmental policy arena.

*Substitutions: four years of the specialized experience or associate’s degree and two years of the specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree may substitute for one year of the specialized experience; J.D. may substitute for two years of the specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for three years of the specialized experience.

Additional Comments About the Department:
The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS or Department) works to: ensure safe, affordable, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, water, and telecommunications services at just and reasonable rates for New York State customers, protect the natural environment, reduce greenhouse gas emissions via transmission and siting of renewable energy resources, and augment the resiliency of utility infrastructure. Learn more about DPS and how you can make a difference by checking out our video and more at: https://dps.ny.gov/employment-opportunities.

Remarks:
Salary will be commensurate with experience. The primary location for this position is Albany, NY, with at least 5% travel, which will require a valid driver’s license. This is an appointment to a position in the exempt jurisdictional class. As such, the incumbent of this position would serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. Appointment to this position is contingent upon Division of Budget approval.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Department of Public Service is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting the Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA) and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator which can be found under the Accessibility Link on the Department’s webpage at https://dps.ny.gov.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management - KH

Telephone

Fax

Email Address recruiting@dps.ny.gov

Address

Street 3 Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12223

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease send a resume and cover letter to recruiting@dps.ny.gov or fax to Human Resources Management at (518)473-9990. Please reference “Assistant Director Public Information, posting 18004” when applying.