What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Information Specialist 2 (Digital Content)(SG 23) Item# 00051 position at State of New York - State Comptroller, Office of...?
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Monitor websites, social media sites, and digital communications to ensure that information is kept current, fresh, informative, and appealing. Coordinate and review the upload content to YouTube and Flickr. Perform quality assurance checks of work to ensure that all editorial and graphic assets have been uploaded properly to the page, and are free of technical issues. Use the content management system to create, modify, and edit webpages under the direction of management. Work with staff and serve as liaison with Information Technology staff as needed to manage HTML coding for e-mail blasts and custom media projects. Provide support executing social media strategies.Incumbent will create, edit, and review web pages, to ensure content meets agency’s editorial, accessibility and design standards; direct, edit and review staff work; help build and edit page templates and web forms; perform QA testing on new features, bug fixes and system upgrades for the website; assist in special projects that improve the customer experience for external or internal audiences.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: At least seven (7) years of experience in public relations, social media, and digital communications.ORAt least one (1) year of experience as a Public Information Specialist 1 (Digital Content).An Associate’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Communications, or similar degree, can be substituted for two (2) years of general experience. A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Communications, or similar degree can be substituted for four (4) years of general experience. A Master’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Communications, or similar degree can be substituted for one (1) additional year of general experience (not to exceed five (5) years of total experience).
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, skills, and abilities: • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.• Experience delegating and providing direction and feedback to staff on projects.• Experience with website management and content management systems.• An understanding of digital technologies, web/UX design and accessibility.• Experience with website analytics and SEO• Exceptional interpersonal skills.• Excellent attention to detail.Telecommuting: The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.Reasonable Accommodation: The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.Equal Opportunity Employment: The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications. OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes: • A state pension with vesting after five years’ service• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care• Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• NYS Deferred Compensation plan• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds• Holiday and paid time off• Shift and geographic pay differentials• A committed continuous learning environment• Informational Brown Bag sessions • Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness• OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas• And much more
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The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: At least seven (7) years of experience in public relations, social media, and digital communications.ORAt least one (1) year of experience as a Public Information Specialist 1 (Digital Content).An Associate’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Communications, or similar degree, can be substituted for two (2) years of general experience. A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Communications, or similar degree can be substituted for four (4) years of general experience. A Master’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Communications, or similar degree can be substituted for one (1) additional year of general experience (not to exceed five (5) years of total experience).
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, skills, and abilities: • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.• Experience delegating and providing direction and feedback to staff on projects.• Experience with website management and content management systems.• An understanding of digital technologies, web/UX design and accessibility.• Experience with website analytics and SEO• Exceptional interpersonal skills.• Excellent attention to detail.Telecommuting: The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s primary residence location, duties, and work performance are aligned with telecommuting and operational needs they may be allowed to do so. Generally, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period but may be approved to telecommute less.Reasonable Accommodation: The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.Equal Opportunity Employment: The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers.The Office of the State Comptroller does not participate in E-Verify or sponsor visa applications. OSC offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance. Our generous benefits package includes: • A state pension with vesting after five years’ service• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care• Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• NYS Deferred Compensation plan• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds• Holiday and paid time off• Shift and geographic pay differentials• A committed continuous learning environment• Informational Brown Bag sessions • Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness• OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and provide an opportunity to strengthen competencies in a variety of areas• And much more
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.