PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER 2

Las Vegas, NV, United States

Nevada Employee Action and Timekeeping System

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $63,308.16 to $94,335.84 PAY GRADE: 37

For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.

In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

JOB INFORMATION

Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy

Department: Cannabis Compliance Board

Division: Cannabis Compliance Board

Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson

Applications acceptedfor another 12 Days 3 Hrs 43 Mins

The Position

Public Information Officers manage the public relations and information program for an agency on a statewide basis; write media releases, newsletters, and informational brochures; produce audiovisual presentations and take photographs.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.

Public Information Officers manage the public relations and information program for an agency on a statewide basis. This position will be located in Las Vegas and statewide travel may be required. Federally recognized identification for travel is required. The CCB is seeking a Public Information Officer to interact with media, cannabis industry representatives, legislators, and local government entities. The incumbent will need to be a self starter and have strong communication skills. The PIO would use a variety of means (webpage, press release, brochures, social media, email, etc.) to keep licensees, legislators, and interested parties informed on changes related to new and existing legislation, regulations, compliance issues, and addressing questions. The PIO would create working relationships with interested parties, cannabis industry organizations, legislators, state agencies, and local government entities. The PIO facilitates communication with stakeholders, including public records requests and the agency's website. The PIO will develop short and long term strategies in response to a rapidly changing industry, manage budget for public education campaigns, and monitor public engagement.The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in journalism, English, public or community relations, communications or closely related field and three years of professional experience in administering or directing a public information program including writing media releases and newsletters, preparing and presenting speeches and multimedia presentations, independent media contact, development of public relations strategies and journalistic writing; OR one year of experience as a Public Information Officer I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Notes

The incumbent may be required to work a flexible shift, to possibly include some weekends.

Special Requirements

A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.

A valid drivers license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

The Examination

Application Evaluation Exam

The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment

1) Describe your experience engaging directly with members of the media through written and oral communication.

2) Describe your experience in developing marketing and communication strategies.

3) Describe your experience drafting public remarks, press releases, and statements of record.

4) Describe your experience with social media outlets including but not limited to: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.

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Email

Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:

Division of Human Resource Management

Northern Nevada

209 East Musser Street,

Room 101

Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management

Southern Nevada

555 East Washington Avenue,

Suite 1400

Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1046

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868

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