What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Relations Specialist - SR-24 position at North Slope Borough?
Duties Summary
Plans and executes a comprehensive public information program that includes a variety of informational, educational, and interpretive activities for the Office of the Mayor or for the Police, Fire, or Civil Defense agencies; maintains effective working relationships with members of the media, community groups, and other individuals in the public and private sector; and performs other related duties as required.
There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Hawai'i Police Department, Police Headquarters - Chief's Office in Hilo.
The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.
Examples of Duties
Training and Experience:
A Combination Of Education And Experience Substantially Equivalent To
Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.
Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.
Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.
Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.
Knowledge of: principles and practices of public relations; publicity methods and media; principles and techniques used in writing informational material; techniques used in preparing and editing copy for printing; computer programs and software used for public information purposes; training methods and techniques; Hawai'i State and County government organization, functions, and management; and research and statistical methods and techniques.
Ability to: write and speak effectively; secure, evaluate, and present facts accurately and concisely; prepare clear and concise reports; plan and develop informational materials, videos, and exhibits; work cooperatively with employees and other government officials; communicate tactfully and effectively with the media and various segments of the public; operate a personal computer and use a variety of software applications including word, publisher, power point, etc.; create, update, and maintain electronic websites; operate camera equipment to produce camera ready products;
plan and conduct training relative to public relations skills, and plan and administer informational programs.
Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
Benefits of County employment: The County of Hawai‘i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.
Supplemental Information
Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required:
Electronic Notification To Applicants
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You will receive a confirmation email upon successfully submitting your application. Failure to receive this confirmation email, indicates that your application was not submitted.
Benefits of County employment: The County of Hawai‘i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.
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REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. The information provided to these Supplemental Questions may be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements and/or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. Any information you submit may be verified.
When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience Sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking.
I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information.
Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the closing date of the recruitment, unless otherwise specified. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position. It is essential that you describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.
Note: Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks. Part-time experience must be pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours per week is equivalent to six months of experience. In addition, hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week, per work experience, will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours per week is equivalent to one year, not one and one-half years.
Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree? Note: Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official transcript or credential evaluation to determine U.S. equivalency. (Scan and attach a copy of your official transcript or credential evaluation to your application.)
Did you scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application?
Do you have four (4) years of professional work experience in journalism, communication, or public relations that included researching, analyzing, organizing, and preparing written information for dissemination to the media?
If You Answered "Yes" To Question #5, Please Describe Where You Gained Your Professional Work Experience. Treat Each Change In Employer Or Position Separately. Include The Following Information
Be specific and complete ALL questions for ALL experience you are claiming. The following are unacceptable responses:
If you answered "Yes" to question #5, did one (1) of those years include the coordination or facilitation of press conferences?
If You Answered "Yes" To Question #7, Please Describe Where You Gained Your Work Experience. Treat Each Change In Employer Or Position Separately. Include The Following Information
Be specific and complete ALL questions for ALL experience you are claiming. The following are unacceptable responses:
Do you have a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at the time of filing? (You will be required to submit your driver's license at time hire.)
Plans and executes a comprehensive public information program that includes a variety of informational, educational, and interpretive activities for the Office of the Mayor or for the Police, Fire, or Civil Defense agencies; maintains effective working relationships with members of the media, community groups, and other individuals in the public and private sector; and performs other related duties as required.
There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Hawai'i Police Department, Police Headquarters - Chief's Office in Hilo.
The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.
Examples of Duties
- Plans, develops, and executes a comprehensive public information program that includes community relations and educational activities for the Office of the Mayor or for a public safety agency.
- Determines choice of media and methods for disseminating information.
- Prepares fact-finding studies and surveys researching and evaluating information and public opinions; prepares reports of findings with recommendations for administration's response or for informational presentations at public forums.
- Writes news releases, articles, bulletins, radio and televisions scripts, letters, speeches, proclamations, messages, memoranda, policies, testimonies, and other correspondence.
- Designs and maintains social media sites and departmental or County websites; revises and updates as needed; develops and sets up an informational FAQ page.
- Plans and develops video and power point presentations; contracts a videographer to film clips of department's activities or programs to distribute to television stations.
- Speaks before government, business, and other community groups; delivers talks over television and radio.
- Plans and develops educational and informational activities including the publicizing of activities and accomplishments of County agencies and departments to improve the public's perception, understanding, and support for the goals and objectives of various programs.
- Plans, layouts, designs, and arranges for printing of informational materials and brochures.
- Assists in setting up exhibits and coordinating demonstrations for public display.
- Investigates complaints and recommends appropriate actions, or refers complaints to appropriate individuals or agencies for action; responds to complainant.
- Conducts training for departmental staff relative to public relations principles and practices and policies on the release of information; provides guidance to enable employees to represent the department in a professional manner at public relations activities.
- Coordinates logistics, schedules, and may facilitate departmental press conferences; assists in securing restricted areas.
- Establishes and maintains effective relationships with representatives of the press, radio, television, and other community organizations.
- Presents oral or written testimony on matters affecting the functions and programs of the department before the Legislature, County Council, or other governmental and community groups and organizations.
- Plans, lays out, and coordinates the publication of internal newsletters and the annual report.
- Keeps abreast of communication and social media technology and practices; modifies departmental programs to improve its effectiveness.
- Performs other administrative staff assignments as required.
Training and Experience:
A Combination Of Education And Experience Substantially Equivalent To
- graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree (scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application), and
- four (4) years of professional work experience in journalism, communication, or public relations that included researching, analyzing, organizing, and preparing written information for dissemination to the media, of which
- one (1) year shall have included the coordination or facilitation of press conferences, and
- possession of a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at the time of filing. (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire)
Examination: All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application.
Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.
Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s)/certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application.
Note: In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department/agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department/agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.
Knowledge of: principles and practices of public relations; publicity methods and media; principles and techniques used in writing informational material; techniques used in preparing and editing copy for printing; computer programs and software used for public information purposes; training methods and techniques; Hawai'i State and County government organization, functions, and management; and research and statistical methods and techniques.
Ability to: write and speak effectively; secure, evaluate, and present facts accurately and concisely; prepare clear and concise reports; plan and develop informational materials, videos, and exhibits; work cooperatively with employees and other government officials; communicate tactfully and effectively with the media and various segments of the public; operate a personal computer and use a variety of software applications including word, publisher, power point, etc.; create, update, and maintain electronic websites; operate camera equipment to produce camera ready products;
plan and conduct training relative to public relations skills, and plan and administer informational programs.
Physical Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
Benefits of County employment: The County of Hawai‘i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
- Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
- Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
- Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
- Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
- County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
- Retirement Plan:The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
- Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
- Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
- Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
- Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
- Credit Union Membership
- Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.
Supplemental Information
Please scan and attach these supporting documents to your on-line application, if required:
- an official college transcript,
- a valid driver's license,
- a temporary assignment verification,
- professional licenses, and/or
- certificates.
Electronic Notification To Applicants
Please ensure that the email address and mobile phone number you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails and text messages or fail to check your email box or NEOGOV account INBOX in a timely manner. Checking your NEOGOV account INBOX daily is recommended and is the most secure method to check on notices sent to you. This is a new feature created by our vendor, NEOGOV.
Please add info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list. Open your NEOGOV account using your user name and password. In the upper right hand corner of the account is your name, and under your name, click on INBOX to view all notices sent you. The notices will appear here in the INBOX even in the event you don't receive it on your cell phone, computer, or other electronic device. This is the best way to check and view all notices sent to you.
You will receive a confirmation email upon successfully submitting your application. Failure to receive this confirmation email, indicates that your application was not submitted.
Benefits of County employment: The County of Hawai‘i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours. (Not all Departments/Agencies participate and not all positions are eligible.)
- Vacation: Employees start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire. 14 hours are earned after a full month of service, which equals to 21 days per year, with a maximum accumulation of 90 working days.
- Sick Leave: Employees start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire. 14 hours are earned after a full month of service, which equals to 21 days per year, with no limitation on the amount of sick leave that may be accumulated.
- Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
- Training and Development: The County provides a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
- County Tuition Reimbursement Program: Scholarship program for employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning, subject to eligibility requirements and reimbursement limits.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
- Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan covered under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. It provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries. For more information visit https://ers.ehawaii.gov
- Deferred Compensation: Eligible employees may participate in the Island Savings Plan (a deferred compensation plan as provided under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code.) This is a voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan that allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions into a variety of investment options.
- Flexible Spending Plan: Eligible employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for their portion of insurance premiums, qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses.
- Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers the following health benefit plans for eligible employees:
- Medical Plan (HMO or PPO)
- Vision Plan
- Dental Plan
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The County offers a voluntary assistance program which provides its employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
- Group Life Insurance: The County provides a free life insurance policy for active employees.
- Credit Union Membership
- Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, such as: Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Victims Protection Leave, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, Donor Leave, and Jury Duty.
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REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. The information provided to these Supplemental Questions may be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements and/or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. Any information you submit may be verified.
When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience Sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking.
I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or my receiving a lower examination score. I also understand that I may not submit resumes in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information.
- I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above information.
Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the closing date of the recruitment, unless otherwise specified. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position. It is essential that you describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week.
Note: Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks. Part-time experience must be pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours per week is equivalent to six months of experience. In addition, hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week, per work experience, will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours per week is equivalent to one year, not one and one-half years.
- I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above information.
Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree? Note: Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an official transcript or credential evaluation to determine U.S. equivalency. (Scan and attach a copy of your official transcript or credential evaluation to your application.)
- Yes
- No
Did you scan and attach a copy of your official college transcript to your application?
- Yes
- No
Do you have four (4) years of professional work experience in journalism, communication, or public relations that included researching, analyzing, organizing, and preparing written information for dissemination to the media?
- Yes
- No
If You Answered "Yes" To Question #5, Please Describe Where You Gained Your Professional Work Experience. Treat Each Change In Employer Or Position Separately. Include The Following Information
- Employer's name
- Your job title
- Employment dates (from month/day/year to month/day/year)
- Hours worked per week
- Your experience in journalism, communication, or public relations that included researching, analyzing, organizing, and preparing written information for dissemination to the media
- List the kinds of written information you prepared for dissemination to the media along with the purpose
- The percentage of time you spent performing this work
Be specific and complete ALL questions for ALL experience you are claiming. The following are unacceptable responses:
- See above
- Refer to resume
- See attached
If you answered "Yes" to question #5, did one (1) of those years include the coordination or facilitation of press conferences?
- Yes
- No
If You Answered "Yes" To Question #7, Please Describe Where You Gained Your Work Experience. Treat Each Change In Employer Or Position Separately. Include The Following Information
- Employer's name
- Your job title
- Specific dates of employment (from month/day/year to month/day/year)
- Hours worked per week
- Provide a detailed description of your duties in the coordination or facilitation of press conferences
- The percentage of time spent performing these duties
Be specific and complete ALL questions for ALL experience you are claiming. The following are unacceptable responses:
- See above
- Refer to resume
- See attached
Do you have a valid State of Hawai`i driver's license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver's license at the time of filing? (You will be required to submit your driver's license at time hire.)
- Yes
- No
- Required Question