Public Information Specialist 1 (Digital Content)_

NY HELP YesAgency Victim Services, Office forTitle Public Information Specialist 1 (Digital Content)Occupational Category Other Professional CareersSalary Grade 18Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)Salary Range From $65001 to $82656 AnnuallyEmployment Type Full-TimeAppointment Type TemporaryJurisdictional Class Pending Non-CompetitiveTravel Percentage 0%Workweek Mon-FriHours Per Week 37.5WorkdayFrom 9 AMTo 5 PMFlextime allowed? NoMandatory overtime? NoCompressed workweek allowed? YesTelecommuting allowed? YesCounty AlbanyStreet Address 80 South Swan StreetAlfred E. Smith BuildingCity AlbanyState NYZip Code 12210Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive: Six years of experience in public relations, social media, and digital communications. Substitutions: An associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Communications, or similar degree substitutes for two, four, or five years of specialized experience.Duties Description • Advise agency officials on the most effective methods of preparing and disseminating updates on agency policies, programs, and activities;• Assist supervisor and other agency officials in planning, executing, and evaluating agency communication and outreach efforts;• Proofread, rewrite, and edit documents submitted by others for style, content, grammar, and conformity to agency standards and policy;• Establish and manage social media presence by creating, publishing, and maintaining content (text, images, video, etc.);• Capture and analyze social and digital media metrics;• Review, draft, and share content for state-wide listserv; maintain listserv registration and subscription database;• Review, design, and contribute content and distribute the agency’s quarterly e-Newsletter;• Monitor, coordinate, and track agency responses to inquiries received through various communication channels, including social media;• Ensure language access rights are incorporated into public communication and assist in the development of the agency’s Language Access Plan;• Ensure consistency of messaging and branding across communication channels;• Work with agency staff to evaluate the effectiveness of communications; analyze internal external stakeholder input collected through surveys, focus groups, or interviews;• Conduct outreach presentations with community stakeholders to publicize the agency; • Coordinate public appearances for other agency staff to explain programs and initiatives and to gain stakeholder support for agency programming;• Assist supervisor with the promotion of training and outreach opportunities and help solicit and identify potential training providers, consultants, and vendors;• Maintain regular communication with contract partners, vendors, and victim assistance community stakeholders• Provide on-site technical assistance to providers, consultants, and vendors during agency funded training and outreach opportunities;• Provide clerical support for federal and state procurement compliance;• Assist supervisor with special projects; and• Participate in unit meetings and provide supervisor with routine training unit updates, reporting, and data analysis.Additional Comments Appointment initially will be temporary until the position has been fully approved for placement in the non-competitive jurisdictional class. At such time, a permanent appointment will be made.An employee telecommuting program is available.OVS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Office of Victim Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Unit at DEI@dcjs.ny.gov or (518) 485-1704.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Jackie KalneyTelephone 518-485-7963Fax (518) 457-4000Email Address DCJSjobs@dcjs.ny.govAddressStreet 80 South Swan Street, 6th FloorAlfred E. Smith BuildingCity AlbanyState NYZip Code 12210Notes on Applying Please send a cover letter and resume to the email address above. Please reference posting # 161158 on your cover letter.DCJS was named to the Times Union’s list of 2017 through 2024 Top Workplaces as voted on by our employees.