SENIOR PUBLIC INFORMATION ASSISTANT (Local)
Senior Public Information Assistant is a local-government title in New Jersey's competitive civil service, which means the way in is an open exam rather than a direct appointment.
The main requirement is 2 years of relevant experience. State payroll currently lists 3 people in the title, led by Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness.
How to apply
This title is filled by competitive examination.
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Senior Public Information Assistant appears on the State payroll at 3 departments, most of them at Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness | 1 |
| Department of Environmental Protection | 1 |
| Motor Vehicle Commission | 1 |
Where this title is used
Senior Public Information Assistant is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.
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Who employs this title
State payroll records show 3 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $79,201. The agencies employing the most are:
- Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (1)
- Environmental Protection (1)
- Motor Vehicle Commission (1)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction, performs the more responsible work involved in helping to collect, put into proper form, and disseminate informative materials including audio and visual communications designed to aid the public information and publicity program of the unit; does other related work.
Examples of work
- May gather informative materials concerning current and proposed programs of the unit or jurisdiction.
- May plan and coordinate various aspects of radio and television programs.
- Reviews production to ensure unit's objectives are attained.
- Write scripts for radio and television presentation such as spot announcements, cooperative broadcasts, or educational programs.
- May substitute for the person conducting a radio or television program.
- May prepare and distribute news releases, speeches, films, feature news stories, bulletins, pamphlets, circulars, and other informational materials designed to acquaint the general public with the functions, aims, programs, regulations, policies, and procedures of the unit or jurisdiction.
- Helps to compile, edit, and make drafts of materials to be used in house papers and bulletins.
- Helps to prepare posters, charts, graphs, exhibits, and other visual aid materials.
- Collects, compiles, and tabulates statistical and other information and puts it into understandable form for the use of the general public.
- May attend meetings, conferences, committee hearings, and other group meetings pertinent to the work of the unit or jurisdiction.
- Prepares correspondence concerning public information and publicity activities.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Experience
Two (2) years of experience in work involving the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information in the field of news, media, public relations, and/or advertising.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in NJ only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of the methods and techniques involved in collecting factual data.
- Knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and methods of the unit or jurisdiction, and their application to specific cases.
- Knowledge of public relations and advertising techniques and devices.
- Knowledge of the form and style required for press releases for print, radio, and television.
- Knowledge of the sources from which significant information may be obtained.
- Ability to assist in preparing informative articles and news releases for publication via the media of print, radio, and television.
- Ability to review and edit written material, and to proofread copy.
- Ability to maintain records and files.
- Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.