What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Information Officer I position at California Department of Industrial Relations?
Job Description And Duties
DIR's Office of Communications and Media Relations (COMMS) is dedicated to informing the public of information concerning the department's activities and its employees. Communicating with each other and the public is an essential part of fulfilling our department's mission.
The Department of Industrial Relation’s Office of Communications and Media Relations is hiring a motivated and detail-oriented Public Information Officer I Specialist to craft compelling stories, build relationships with media partners, and keep the public informed about critical programs and services. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to help amplify our department’s message, we encourage you to apply.
The Information Officer I Specialist must handle sensitive and confidential materials and matters in a professional manner and establish cooperative working relationships with others. The Information Officer I Specialist has daily contact with other COMMS staff and also has contact frequently with staff in other DIR divisions, programs and units, as well as frequent contact with stakeholders and members of the press.
Only one position is available to fill in either the Sacramento Office or the Oakland Office. Please see other posting under a different job control in CalCareers for the other location. If you are interested in the one position at more than one location, please submit a new application for each job control.
Refer to the duty statement for full details about the position.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1275
Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click her e to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
This position is located at:
1750 Howe Ave., Suite 130
Sacramento, CA 95825
The office in Sacramento is scheduled to relocate in December 2025 to the renovated Labor Agency Building at 1416 9th Street in downtown Sacramento.
The Information Officer I Specialist will be required to travel (10-20%) to public events, meetings and departmental events. This position also requires responsiveness to the public and media, and attendance of public meetings outside of normal business hours. The Information Officer I Specialist is expected to maintain a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of two days per week in the office, or more based on operational needs and the State and DIR’s telework policy. The position requires the ability for prolonged sitting and to work at a computer for extended periods of time, and to move and transport office items in a safe manner.
Special Requirements
A statement of qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the Standard State Application (STD 678). The SOQ must state the applicant's name and the classification/position they are applying for at the top, right corner of the page. Additionally, it must be 12-pt Arial font and no more than three (3) pages in length typed. Clearly label the SOQ and re-state each question preceding each response. Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered.
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 10/17/2025
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Industrial Relations
Cert Mailing Address Sacramento
Attn: Certifications Unit
2180 Harvard Street Suite 160
Sacramento , CA 95815
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Industrial Relations
Cert Drop Off Address Sacramento
2180 Harvard Street Suite 160
Sacramento , CA 95815
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
DIR's Office of Communications and Media Relations (COMMS) is dedicated to informing the public of information concerning the department's activities and its employees. Communicating with each other and the public is an essential part of fulfilling our department's mission.
The Department of Industrial Relation’s Office of Communications and Media Relations is hiring a motivated and detail-oriented Public Information Officer I Specialist to craft compelling stories, build relationships with media partners, and keep the public informed about critical programs and services. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to help amplify our department’s message, we encourage you to apply.
The Information Officer I Specialist must handle sensitive and confidential materials and matters in a professional manner and establish cooperative working relationships with others. The Information Officer I Specialist has daily contact with other COMMS staff and also has contact frequently with staff in other DIR divisions, programs and units, as well as frequent contact with stakeholders and members of the press.
Only one position is available to fill in either the Sacramento Office or the Oakland Office. Please see other posting under a different job control in CalCareers for the other location. If you are interested in the one position at more than one location, please submit a new application for each job control.
Refer to the duty statement for full details about the position.
This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR
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https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1275
Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click her e to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
This position is located at:
1750 Howe Ave., Suite 130
Sacramento, CA 95825
The office in Sacramento is scheduled to relocate in December 2025 to the renovated Labor Agency Building at 1416 9th Street in downtown Sacramento.
The Information Officer I Specialist will be required to travel (10-20%) to public events, meetings and departmental events. This position also requires responsiveness to the public and media, and attendance of public meetings outside of normal business hours. The Information Officer I Specialist is expected to maintain a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of two days per week in the office, or more based on operational needs and the State and DIR’s telework policy. The position requires the ability for prolonged sitting and to work at a computer for extended periods of time, and to move and transport office items in a safe manner.
Special Requirements
A statement of qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the Standard State Application (STD 678). The SOQ must state the applicant's name and the classification/position they are applying for at the top, right corner of the page. Additionally, it must be 12-pt Arial font and no more than three (3) pages in length typed. Clearly label the SOQ and re-state each question preceding each response. Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered.
- Describe your work experience collaborating with various government agencies, elected officials, media and/or the public.
- Describe your experience working on high-priority assignments or projects. How did you manage your time effectively?
- Describe your experience working in communications or media relations.
- Explain your background and experience working with social media.
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 10/17/2025
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Industrial Relations
Cert Mailing Address Sacramento
Attn: Certifications Unit
2180 Harvard Street Suite 160
Sacramento , CA 95815
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Industrial Relations
Cert Drop Off Address Sacramento
2180 Harvard Street Suite 160
Sacramento , CA 95815
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications - Please see Special Requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Salary : $6,031 - $7,547
