Project Assistant (Communications Specialist)_

NY HELP NoAgency Transportation, Department ofTitle Project Assistant (Communications Specialist)Occupational Category Other Professional CareersSalary Grade NSBargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)Salary Range From $84156 to $106454 AnnuallyEmployment Type Full-TimeAppointment Type TemporaryJurisdictional Class Non-competitive ClassTravel Percentage 20%Workweek Mon-FriHours Per Week 37.5WorkdayFrom 8:30 AMTo 4:30 PMFlextime allowed? NoMandatory overtime? NoCompressed workweek allowed? NoTelecommuting allowed? NoCounty ErieStreet Address Office of Communications and Digital Media and Marketing Group100 Seneca StreetCity BuffaloState NYZip Code 14203Minimum Qualifications 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;OR2: 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;OR3: seven years of the experience described above.Duties Description The incumbent will function as the Kensington Project Communications Liaison and will work under the supervision of the Director of Public Information. The incumbent will work with the project manager for phase 1 and phase 2 of the Kensington project. 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 information pertaining to programs and activitiesrelated to the Department of Transportation in Western NY as well as the Kensington Project.•Maintain communications department schedule of events and prepare materials for community and stake holder meetings.•Support the Director of Public Information in Interacting with the media, the public and stakeholders at meetings and open houses.•Under the direction of the Director of Public Information answer inquiries from the public concerning the capital projects in the Region.•Create and publish digital content for use on department’s external website, Region 5 and the Kensington Project social media accounts, and newsletter.•Project promotion and public involvement support (website, media, public meeting organization, festivals, Fairs etc.).•Fill in at outreach centers when needed.•Assist in writing press releases and speeches, along with executive briefings and document support•Backup phone support and website support•Coordinate with Region 5 leadership to gather information for internal communications (DOT and Region 5 newsletter, employee recognition program, etc.).•Under the direction of the Director of Public Information serve as the liaison with the local Governor’s Representatives and elected officials on behalf of the Region 5 & Kensington Project Team.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 Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name John CoughlinTelephoneFaxEmail Address dot.sm.mo.hr.personnel@dot.ny.govAddressStreet NYS Department of Transportation, Personnel Bureau50 Wolf RoadCity AlbanyState NYZip Code 12232Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-24-371 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than August 26th, 2024, to dot.sm.mo.hr.personnel@dot.ny.gov