Date Posted:

March 3, 2023

Salary:

$88,240.20 – $123,536.28 Annually, plus Benefits

Description:

POSITION: The County Executive Office is seeking an individual who will assist the County’s Public Information Officer in implementing the County’s communications strategy to inform and engage County of Ventura residents. Under general direction of the County’s Public Information Officer, the position assist in managing a communications strategy which fosters public understanding and awareness of County goals, programs and services which encompass everything from health care, public safety, public works, and social services, to airports and animal services. The position provides the public, media and County employees with accurate, timely and consistent information. The position assists the Public Information Officer in supporting County agencies and departments which do not have a Public Information Officer and coordinates and provides support for those which do. The Assistant Public Information Officer will help to build credibility within this complex organization. Dedication to transparency, inclusivity, diversity and strong ethics is paramount in this role.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE Any combination of training, education and experience which has led to the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position. Examples of qualifying education and experience are: • A bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, English, Business, or a related field; and • Three (3) years of professional experience in journalism, public relations, or media managing the communication and information with one (1) or more years of experience providing communications, translating and managing information for a public or large complex private sector organization. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: • Must possess a valid CA driver license. • The ability to make effective public speaking presentations. • Excellent written communication skills must be demonstrated in the completion of the employment application and supplemental questionnaire. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Work is performed primarily in an office environment, but incumbents may be required to visit various County departments/agencies on a regular basis and meet offsite.

How to Apply:

To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs. NOTE TO APPLICANTS: Applicants must provide sufficient information under the Education/Work experience portion of the application and supplemental questionnaire. The selection process will likely consist of an Oral Exam, which may be preceded or replaced with the score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E). In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background. It is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence. Responses such as “See Resume” or “Refer to Resume” are not acceptable. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all. CONTACT INFORMATION: For further information about this recruitment, please contact Monika Maine by e-mail at Monika.Maine@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 654-2419.

Filing Deadline:

Open until filled