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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/28/22

Applications Due07/13/22

Vacancy ID107374

AgencyOffice of Cannabis Management

TitlePublic Information Specialist 2, #12025

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $79325 to $100342 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 1220 Washington Ave, Bldg 9

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Minimum Qualifications Either 1. a bachelors 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 masters or higher degree in media, new media, English, communications, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, films, TV productions, or 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 Under general direction of the Public Information Manager, the incumbent of this position will work both internally and externally to create consistent messaging using various communication vehicles to create positive relationships with federal, state, local legislatures, community groups and staff.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Arrange for press conferences, seminars, public hearings, and other informational gatherings.
• Review external publications for items related to the Office of Cannabis Management and drafts appropriate response.
• Provide guidance on community outreach and public participation on media relations and public presentations.
• Answer inquiries from the public and news media concerning the Office of Cannabis Management’s programs.
• Develop project objectives, design features, format and target audiences and develop design concept options for the project.
• Develop the Office of Cannabis Management’s content and social media channels.
• Coordinate the agency’s response received through multiple channels to include social media.
• Ensure the production of projects, organization, and implementation of changes are on schedule.
• May prepare displays, speeches or presentations for use at conference, seminars, and training sessions.
• Perform full range of supervisory functions.
• Participate in strategic communications planning initiatives that incorporate traditional and digital communications channels and platforms
• Help develop, manage, and execute public affairs campaigns working across teams including external affairs, policy, operations, and legal that are informed by the Cannabis Public Affairs Press and Community Outreach Coordinator.
• Manage and support workstreams for multiple projects, including by setting priorities and timelines and working closely with the communications team to support the proper deployment of resources
• Develop content, including press releases and narratives told through digital platforms, and work with stakeholders to support community outreach, public education campaigns and tell the story of the Office, the Cannabis Control Board, and the new cannabis industry New York State is building
• Work directly with reporters to place and inform stories and serve as an on-the record spokesperson
• Support the Office’s work and strengthen public education and affairs campaigns with rapid response and crisis communications strategies

Additional Comments Telecommuting opportunities to be discussed at interview. All Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) employees are required to provide proof of vaccination status through a secure online portal, if vaccinated.

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

Name Human Resources/GP

Telephone 5184735282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.

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